Smash: Season 2
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 6, 2012
  • Season #: 1 , 2
User Score
6.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16

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  1. NickOx
    Apr 20, 2013
    0
    I loved season 1, and season 2 till about episode 8 has been fantastic. But all of a sudden Karen's character has been left behind. I understand what is happening to everyone else, but the writers in the quest to explain why the others have a place in the show, have forgotten to explain why Karen has turned into naive love struck teenager. After working her way to the top of the Broadway stage with pure talent, it doesn't explain why her talent is suddenly not a factor, just that now she's a one dimensional love struck puppy that's blaming the world for her demise. It's really bad writing that has ruined for me what is otherwise a completely to die for show.… Expand
  2. MavisGary610
    Apr 14, 2013
    9
    Season 2 is a remarkable improvement over the first, with actually worthwhile characters being introduced while the lousy ones are gone. There are still issues with the tone and some of the acting, but I think the change of showrunner was a very good decision. I hope it lasts at least one more season.
  3. emmapeel
    Feb 10, 2013
    2
    Season 1's shockingly bad writing did not get fixed at all, though new showrunner Josh Safran improved the pacing. Kat McPhee is still the weakest link, and the show's emphasis on Karen as 'the most amazing talent ever' isn't evident in her performance, which makes a central element of the show ridiculous. Megan Hilty is the breakout star of this show, a show that should have been great, and she's the only reason left to watch.… Expand
  4. toobusy
    Feb 9, 2013
    10
    in the first episode, they answered questions concerning what happened to characters that were cut from the show-Dev, Michael Ellis --this needed to be done! they introduced us to some new cast members who just might steal the show. LOVED ALL the musical numbers as this is what SMASH is ALL ABOUT!! anyone who bad mouths the talent on this show is crazy! every cast member is incredible! i think the 'new show', Hit List with Karen Jimmy is gonna be the best part of season 2!!!!… Expand
  5. Ellie777
    Oct 5, 2012
    10
    I love watching Smash. My daughter and I could not wait each week for the next episode and we are dying to find out when season 2 will be starting. Please hurry. Every single cast member is great and I look forward to seeing Jennifer Hudson on Smash.

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Feb 8, 2013
    63
    Until, and unless, all the elements fall into place, it's more smush than smash. [18 Feb 2013, p.41]
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Feb 5, 2013
    80
    Smash got the memo from viewers. I don’t think they read all of it, necessarily, but at least they got it, and they’ve changed just enough to raise the series from a C+ to a B. So: progress.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Feb 5, 2013
    60
    It is less accidentally ridiculous, and more knowingly, willfully campy, less pretentious, but also, for better and worse, less likely to include a Bollywood dance number.
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