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Heartland
SERIES: TNT, Monday 10:00p (60 minutes)


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Starring Treat Williams, Kari Matchett, Chris William Martin, Gage Golightly, Morena Baccarin, Danielle Nicolet, Dabney Coleman, and Rockmond Dunbar

Everwood's Treat Williams once again plays a doctor--this time a heart transplant surgeon--in TNT's new original drama. We should warn you, though, that he's also a member of the ever-growing clique of television characters who speak to ghosts.

GENRE(S):	Drama
CREATED BY:	David Hollander
FIRST AIR DATE:	June 18, 2007

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...

Philadelphia Inquirer Jonathan Storm

A surprisingly effective personal drama.

Wall Street Journal Dorothy Rabinowitz

This is suspense that goes well beyond that of most medical shows.

New York Post Adam Buckman

A mushy, messy, medical melodrama that's pretty much identical to a dozen other doctor dramas you've seen many times before.

The New York Times Ginia Bellafante

Hollander... has pared the medical drama down to its barest notions of life and death and sliced away the acronyms, arguably just when they needed some cutting.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rob Owen

A pedestrian medical drama that sparks to life near the end of the pilot.

Hollywood Reporter Barry Garron

The characters connect mostly on a clinical level, rarely deeper.

People Weekly Tom Gliatto

The declining but not yet flatlining EKG of their relationship is captured very nicely by Williams and Matchett, both giving strong, stoic performances. Everything else is too quiet, though. [25 Jun 2007, p.41]

Chicago Tribune Maureen Ryan

Despite “Heartland’s” obviously good intentions and Williams’ likable presence, it’s difficult to find a pulse in this workmanlike drama.

Boston Globe Matthew Gilbert

"Heartland" doesn't use its talent in service of anything other than predictable, inoffensive stories and a contrived relationship between the two leads.

Los Angeles Times Mary McNamara

Fox should send TNT the super fancy bouquet because, once again, "House" never looked so good.

Newark Star-Ledger Alan Sepinwall

It is every organ transplant storyline you've ever seen before on "ER" or "Chicago Hope" or elsewhere, told in the most unimaginative fashion possible, acted out by a competent group of actors not given much to play.

Variety Brian Lowry

In terms of concocting drama, the characters and situations don't strike sharply enough to break the skin, much less stir the heart.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Melanie McFarland

There's no reason to sugarcoat this: Watching Williams made me want to nod off.

Newsday Diane Werts

[A] treacly piece of tripe.

The average user rating for this tv show is 7.2 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Jessica gave it a7:
good cast, ok show. I do like the fact that they are not 100% successful.

Chad B gave it a10:
This show is outstanding and makes the viewers things. It addresses many ethical, emotional and spiritual issues of our day. It is one of the best shows to air in years.

Greg M gave it a4:
a robotic, formulaic, contrived dud acted stoically by competent players

Kirsty J. gave it a2:
Probably the worst acting (male lead) I've seen in a looong time. So, so boring show.

Sharon V gave it a9:
Loved it - can't wait for next episode!

miriam h. gave it a4:
No pulse says it all, to quote : "Chicago Tribune Maureen Ryan Despite “Heartland’s” obviously good intentions and Williams’ likable presence, it’s difficult to find a pulse in this workmanlike drama."

Mariana G. gave it a10:
Great show!

Heartland SERIES: TNT, Monday 10:00p (60 minutes)

Heartland
SERIES: TNT, Monday 10:00p (60 minutes)