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90210
EMAILPRINTSERIES: CW, Tuesday 8:00p (60 minutes)
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 12 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 27 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Drama
Created By:
Gabe Sachs
Jeff Judah
First Air Date: September 2, 2008
Summary
Starring Shenae Grimes, Tristan Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord, Dustin Milligan, Ryan Eggold, Rob Estes, Lori Loughlin, Jessica Stroup, Michael Steger, Jennie Garth, and Jessica Walter
A new generation at West Beverly Hills High includes a family from Kansas and alumnus Kelly Taylor returns as a guidance counselor.
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
New York PostAdam Buckman
Nothing surprised me enough, while watching 90210, to blurt out, "Oh my God!" but hey, I'm not as easily surprised as a 15-year-old from Kansas.
Read Full Review >Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob Owen
It's not a great show but it's not a terrible teen drama, not by a long shot.
Read Full Review >Newark Star-LedgerAlan Sepinwall
Neither trainwreck nor masterpiece, the new "90210" was exactly what nobody expected it would be: remarkably faithful in tone and spirit to the original adventures of Brandon, Brenda, Scott Scanlon and company.
Read Full Review >Hollywood ReporterRay Richmond
The truth is it really isn't so horrible after all.
Read Full Review >NewsdayVerne Gay
The show juggled a lot of storylines last night, maybe too many, but the vibe feels right. "90210" is not a disaster, and the CW can now officially let out a deep ... sigh ... of relief.
Read Full Review >Chicago Sun-TimesMisha Davenport
Where the original show used to be a leader, so far the spinoff is a follower.
Read Full Review >Chicago TribuneMaureen Ryan
Well, it wasn’t “Masterpiece Theatre,” and it wasn’t outright terrible.
Read Full Review >PopMattersMarisa LaScala
For the most part, 90210 seems unsure what to do with the Gen-X demographic, fitting in an awkward assortment of teachers, guidance counselors, and big sisters alongside the kid stars.
Read Full Review >VarietyLaura Fries
Sticking absurdly close to the same formula as the original, down to the opening theme and the filming style, the new version lacks that same sense of wonder and awe that Beverly Hills decadence and excesses once held over viewers.
Read Full Review >Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert
90210, the CW remake that premiered last night, is pretty bad.
Read Full Review >Orlando SentinelHal Boedeker
It was simply a blah variation on "Beverly Hills, 90210," which lasted a decade on Fox.
Read Full Review >Entertainment WeeklyKen Tucker
The only time I laughed with pleasure last night--as opposed to hooting derision or abashed guffaws--was when Tabitha/Walter delivered the best line of the episode for anyone who loves L.A.: ''I'm gonna call Dan Tana's for some takeout!''
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 6.5 (out of 10) based on 27 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Karly J. gave it a7:
The show is actually kind of great, but then thing is, you miss one episode, and you don't geey any of the next.
Amanda S. gave it a10:
I love this show!!!I think that it's better than original!!!
Paul D. gave it a10:
This show is really finding it's feet, it's coming out of the shadows to not be a spin-off and be it's own show. At first glance it seems cliche ridden but the story is speeding up, as are the newbie characters. This show has really grown on me & my friends. I never watched the original 90210 and i don't intend to.
tim e gave it a3:
Dylan got Kelly and NOW Brenda pregnant? They still hang out at the Peach Pit? They still go to West Beverly? Are these people still in High School? WTF? It's like they haven't moved on dispite the fact that they graduated 15 years ago. These girls are complete morons if they've been chasing after the same guy for over 15 years and he ends up knocking them both up. Get over him already. It's time to grow up and move on to the new folks cause the old gang is still stuck in the 90s. Degrassi brought back their old stars with grace and dignity. These two are in the exact place where they left off. How can you counsel and teach some one when you've never learned to move on yourself. These girls need help.
Cassie F gave it a7:
The show does have too many characters to keep up with but once you get past all that it does have the same vibe as the original. I do have a slight problem with believing that much like the original any of the kids are "15".... They could have tried harder with casting to make that a little more believable.
Joe G. gave it an8:
For a first episode it was quite surprising especially the openning scene at the school. Too many story lines but understandable. Great to see some familair faces and links to past - Hanna Zuckerman - Aaron Silver - I am anticipating more of the old gang with a strong edge for the new cast. The two Canadian actors were great!
Joshua C. gave it a10:
Love this show. I will not say better than original, but the entire series premiere was fantastics. It deserves a 10. Every single actor and actress was amazing, the reunion of Kelly and Brenda...FLAWLESS and who couldnt forget that Jessica Walters so funny. Overall great show.
