Rookie Blue: Season 1
  • Network: ABC , Global
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 24, 2010
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
User Score
6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 66
  3. Negative: 19 out of 66

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  1. atevlinsmith
    Sep 24, 2010
    10
    I have thoroughly enjoyed the entire series. I liked getting to know the characters and look forward to more and changing dynamics. I like the clean language and the fact that I'm not subjected to bloody violence. I look forward to the new season. Thanks.
  2. starete
    Oct 1, 2010
    10
    It's funny and entertaining. The plot always keeps me interested and I care about the characters and their development. I hope this show sees more seasons, I have no idea what the "professional" critics are looking for and I don't have the time to read through their criticisms and comment on each one but I definitely don't agree with the low rating.
  3. Teresa
    Jul 21, 2011
    10
    Please please tell the characters that they are mumbling. No, we are not hard of hearing and do not have this problem with any other television series. We just can not understand half of what is mumbled by the actors, or they have the worst sound system in television.
  4. Knicksfan
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Rookie Blue i have to say is one of the best cop shows i can say where i can sit and watch the whole show without being disgusted. Why you say this is the only show? Well, the plot outline is as simple that is appropiate for a cop show because its not so in depth where you might have to go back to the beginning if you get confused during the middle end. Also, I admire how you have the lifestyle of a cop at home and at work with their personal problems getting in the middle of everything. Ok you might think its cheesey but nothing beats old school style stuff! I can see why they allowed it to go for a third season.… Expand
  5. SpagnuoloS
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Police Drama, Police Procedure shows have a shelf life these days of no more than like 8 seasons unless they can work an interesting angle like forensics like CSI, psychology with criminal minds or getting at the motives like colombo or something. Rookie Blue gets at exactly that what it is like a rookie. As for shelf life, i don't know how these rookies can be rookies for 8 years but it is very entertaining and the show has the characters we want to see more of. Down to earth development of plots and surprises make this show. Unlike watching paint dry, seeing a rookie in this light has potential for some real stories. Third Watch was the best before all these new shows which had that down to earth feel I see here. Third Watch left on a high when it was ahead. 9/11 gave Third Watch its rich drama, Rookie Blue needs to find its groove like Third Watch or it will be hard to reach 5 seasons. In the end, it benefits from the summer crowd who can make the investment into the show.… Expand

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Metascore
52 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    50
    Rookie Blue makes every rookie mistake there is. And the main message going out to the public about new police recruits? "They're so cute!"
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    50
    The pilot goes down smoothly enough, but lacking a single novel beat and with no one but Peregrym registering, there's simply no compelling reason to make another visit to this precinct
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  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Katherine Stevens
    50
    Despite occasional moments of solid acting on the part of Peregrym and Okuma, Rookie Blue sinks under the weight of its cheesy montages, references to the rookies as "fresh paint," and the lack of chemistry between the main characters.
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