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- CBS
- Sep 22, 2014
- CBS
- Sep 22, 2014
- CBS
- Sep 22, 2014
- CBS
- Sep 22, 2014
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Mixed or Average
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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17% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
63% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
21% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
48
17% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
63% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
21% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
It’s hard to explain why it all works, except it does.
Scorpion has a really cool and grabby pilot that moves at a jolting, jackrabbit pace. But the episode has the unmistakable aura of a magic trick.
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Based on 268 User Ratings
5.9
54% Positive
144 Ratings
144 Ratings
14% Mixed
38 Ratings
38 Ratings
32% Negative
86 Ratings
86 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 268 User Ratings
5.9
54% Positive
144 Ratings
144 Ratings
14% Mixed
38 Ratings
38 Ratings
32% Negative
86 Ratings
86 Ratings
To my opinion, this tv show lacks popularity !
If I'm not mistaken, only 8% of the US population watched this.
And only 5% in France !
The episodes are well done, we don't get bored watching any of them.
The characters truly evolve from the beginning until the end of the show.
This tv show has lots of funny moments and funny replies : We can't have both else where. What a pity ! For instance, the characters disguise themselves so that they solve an issue. The jokes are always teasing another character and are appropriate. In most cases, a character's statement is going to be disproved right after it's been stated; i.e. "I can assure you that nothing's going to explode !" and "kaboom", right after the sentence, sthg goes off !
It was very pleasant to get to know several actors and actresses we didn't know existed; all of them are very talented. Of course, one might have heard the name Robert Patrick before? Sure I did since I simply love Doggett's part in the X files (I deeply miss him in the last 2 seasons of the XF, btw).
What's striking in this tv show is that it's action-centered, still it's still (somewhat) realistic or coherent. May I remind you that everything we can see on screen is based on the real Walter O'Brien's company and experiences (of course, details have been changed) like names, dates, locations, but the fact did happen).
What appealed to me most, I guess, was the fact that this tv show didn't stage any violence. On the contrary, we focus on problem-solving, problematic issues, as well as character's progress.
One of the scarcest tv shows which is actually family-friendly.
On top of that, the show has lots of good intentions.
Ever since I watched the 1st episode on tv, I've been a fanboy (xd).
Of course, as one can easily understand, I deeply and bitterly regret CBS brutally stopped the show (so no season 5 even though the real Walter O'Brien had 25 years of stories, adventures etc to inject in the show... What a pity, what a waste... 25 years of team , I'd definitely say "SO SAY WE ALL !", it's another tv show)
And by the way, the real Walter O'Brien got involved in the show's creation process.
I'm so disappointed that I even decided to boycott CBS from now on !
Indeed, this tv show focuses on a group of geniuses,
but, don't worry, the character's chattings are neither too specialised nor too long.
Unlike many other shows, all main characters are interesting, and one doesn't outshine the other. All the 6 characters are compatible.
I don't even know if this tv show claims it but it's also a wonderful ode to diversity :
On the 6 main charactes, 1 / 3rd are females.
1 recurring character is quite old,
1 second role is a child,
in this 1 / 3rd female casting, we have 1 Asian woman (let's keep things at a simple level).
And, eventually, 1 of the 4 recurring males is obese.
The main message conveyed by this show, I think, is : Don't judge a book on its cover, but judge the others on their intellectual skills (nice warning and reminder so that we accept the others, eventually !!).
A very friendly and easy-to-talk-to fanbase on social medias.
There are also tons of fan fictions on the net too.
I quite like the staff roll music, which is remixed several times throughout the seasons.
It's a one-of-a-kind tv show I've been honored and pleased to watch, from the beginning until the prematured end of it !
Thank you all for doing such a great work and show !!
And thank you, for reading such a big review !!
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SEASON 1
For all the characters’ feeble development, though, Scorpion doesn’t drag. And Lin’s action sequences at the end look great as well as ludicrous.
It’s just another case-of-the-week procedural, and McPhee seems out of place.
The plot is slight, the resolution a laugher and the characters basically stick figures. Scorpion has its fun moments, but not enough of them.
The addition of a misunderstood, brilliant kid belonging to a diner waitress unconvincingly played by Katharine McPhee doesn’t help.
It’s a show about geniuses that gets stupider and stupider until it explodes.
It's great. It includes a lot of math, physics and science content, and a lot of people enjoy that. Their adventures are unique and entertaining. Every episode brings something new for you to watch and relax. It's an amazing show and I hope it stays on for as long as possible. The characters are fun and cool, they make some good jokes. They're also geniuses, which makes it even better to watch.
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SEASON 1
I came into this show in Season 2. Initially, I was very smitten with the concept of young geniuses solving problems with science, math and engineering. (For the viewer who couldn't understand the point of Katherine McPhee's presence, she's there to balance out the brains with emotional content, and she serves to ground the geeks.) Watched a few episodes **** to say, the show is more about fantasy than it is about science, math and engineering. That is, it's like a bunch of little MacGyver's who solve serious world problems in completely improbable ways, science, math and engineering notwithstanding. They are, nonetheless, engaging characters, and the show can be fun to watch in small doses.
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SEASON 1
Interesting premise to a show. However, as interesting it is as a premise, the execution isn't brilliant.
The plot revolves around a team of highly intelligent 20-somethings, along with their 'Homeland Security' handler, and an 'average' (yet gorgeous, of course) ex-waitress who is joins the team to act as the 'what's happening?' character to keep the audience attuned.
The main problem with the show is that in order for these uber-nerds to be faced with a representable 'challenge', the scriptwriters have to conjur up blatantly implausible schemes for them to overcome. Unfortunately this renders the show completely unbelievable, and as such (even as escapist entertainment) you sit watching and thinking 'oh, please....' at every macgyver-esque method someone in the team comes up with.
The suspense is maintained by a near constant barrage of new problems as the episode unfolds, but regardless of the inherent 'threat' to the characters' safety, the good old 'nick of time' escape trope saves the day.
The overarching story elements, that pervade the series as a whole, are bland and uninspired too.
Put all this together, and you'd normally get a show which I'd rate 2, or possibly 3 (at a pinch), but...
The show is held together by very good acting performances from the core cast, which elevates it somewhat. Despite the silliness and 'will they/won't they' nature to not 1, but 2 potential romances, the sincerity of the characters is worth investing in.
Now we're well into Series 2, we're beginning to see more internal conflicts show up, which is good...
But the relegation of the 'Ralph' character (the waitress' 9 year old, genius son) from being an integral part of the overall narrative, to a mere 'we'll write him into a script in order to facilitate a specific plot' recurring character has disappointed me immensely.
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SEASON 1
It's BAD or OK depending what you're looking for. definately has no realistic involvement anymore. Sort of sci-fi slice of life comedy with some drama. I guess you're either a fan or you trash it. Not a fan. But then again lots of people watching the kardashians so.. any show has a chance LOL
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SEASON 1
Smart people, stupid scriptwriters. Just generic BLURGH formula that splurges out the occasional car chase or moment of 'intrigue'. Not worth watching.
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