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State of Mind
SERIES: Lifetime, Sunday 9:00p (60 minutes)


9.7

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Starring Lili Taylor, Derek Riddell, Mido Hamada, Kevin Chamberlin, Theresa Randle, Devon Gummersall, and Lolita Davidovich

The problems patients of Ann Bellos have, are nothing compared to hers when she discovers her husband is cheating on her with their marriage counselor.

GENRE(S):	Drama
CREATED BY:	Amy Bloom
FIRST AIR DATE:	July 15, 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...

Baltimore Sun David Zurawik

One of the primary attractions of the drama looks to be the fantasy it offers of office mates becoming a community of friends who are continually dropping in on each other to offer companionship and support.

Variety Laura Fries

State of Mind is a smart and edgy series featuring a fresh and talented cast, solid writing, good music and a great premise.

The New York Times Alessandra Stanley

State of Mind owes most of its appeal to Ms. Taylor, an accomplished indie actress with unusual jolie-laide looks who brings a wry charm and dignity to the inauspicious role of a wronged wife who is also burdened with an overbearing mother.

Detroit Free Press Mike Duffy

Thanks mostly to the acting intelligence and talent of Lili Taylor, State of Mind is the more interesting, entertaining newcomer.

Hollywood Reporter Barry Garron

This is challenging fare, but the smart storytelling and realistic portrayal of professional relationships is unique and worth checking out.

San Jose Mercury News Charlie McCollum

There is certainly enough right about the first hour of State of Mind that I'll be back for at least one more session with Ann Bellowes.

New York Magazine John Leonard

State of Mind will be worth a careful watching as much for the writer as for the star.

San Francisco Chronicle Tim Goodman

The good news is that State of Mind is surprisingly engaging and Taylor continues to be wonderful in just about any role she plays. This is a series that bears watching.

Chicago Tribune Maureen Ryan

If State of Mind can work out its mixture of mild wackiness and emotional revelation, it may have a chance.

Entertainment Weekly Gillian Flynn

State of Mind is filled with grand, unearned speeches. But they are so nicely written - about the camaraderie of a good marriage or the bitterness of a bad one - it's difficult to begrudge them.

USA Today Robert Bianco

Taylor, whose performance overflows with touchingly wounded dignity. She also gets to deliver a great speech to two of her patients, which, while totally unrealistic, is fun in an overly theatrical kind of way.

New York Post Linda Stasi

Interesting premise, good acting, some very crisp dialogue - but there's still a way to grow.

PopMatters http://www.popmatters.com/pm/tv/reviews/44018/state-of-mind/

Smart-ass, angry girls’ solidarity characterizes State of Mind.

Los Angeles Times Robert Lloyd

State of Mind is the weaker (and the more strenuous and sour) of the two [new shows on Lifetime], and all the more disappointing for the presence of the reliably interesting Taylor.

Boston Globe Matthew Gilbert

Television dramas rarely get therapy right, and State of Mind only adds to that reputation.

Orlando Sentinel Hal Boedeker

State of Mind seems a typical Lifetime series, with a good woman suffering because of a thoughtless man. Yet Taylor gives the show a distinctive kick by tartly conveying confusion and fury.

Chicago Sun-Times Doug Elfman

Taylor, being one of Hollywood's underutilized great actresses, makes State of Mind interesting just by appearing in it. Taylor's supporting cast is quite good, too.

TV Guide Matt Roush

Taylor gives a forceful performance as a wronged wife who lapses into hallucinations during therapy sessions, but a bitter tone pervades most of the rest of the show.

Salon Heather Havrilesky

This show could've worked.

The average user rating for this tv show is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

M Rhodes gave it a10:
Love the show, from the first series I was hooked!

Jen gave it a10:
Awesome show... I hate tv but I got cable just for this show!!!

Alexine B. gave it a10:
I love this show!!! What I love most is that she left her two-timing husband.

Pam D. gave it a10:
Refreshing, fun, well written and we would love to see a lot more of this show.

bat-sheva o gave it a9:
anything with lily taylor is good. the whole the is good. i hope they can keep it up.

c c gave it a10:
1st show in ages that is for mature audiences. Loved It!

William M gave it a9:
Very well done. You don't have to be a women to watch this excellent program. I would give it a 10 but there are places in the first two episodes where the writer has not provided enough information to explain some of the action. But it all in all is both entertaining and has something to say that is worth saying.

State of Mind SERIES: Lifetime, Sunday 9:00p (60 minutes)

State of Mind
SERIES: Lifetime, Sunday 9:00p (60 minutes)