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The Kennedys: Season 1
  • Network: ReelzChannel
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 3, 2011
  • Season #: 0 , 1
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Metascore
50 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critics What's this?

User Score
6.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

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10 out of 10
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  • Summary: The miniseries about the Kennedys with Greg Kinnear as President John F. Kennedy and Katie Holmes as Jacqueline Kennedy was moved from the History Channel to Reelz Channel after controversy about the portrayal of the family.
  • Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Mar 30, 2011
    100
    The miniseries--starring Greg Kinnear as JFK, Barry Pepper as Bobby, Katie Holmes as Jacqueline and Tom Wilkinson as Joseph Sr.--is without a doubt one of the best, most riveting, historically accurate dramas about a time and place in American history that has ever been done for TV.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Apr 1, 2011
    60
    The Kennedys has the look and feel of a 1980s miniseries, and it's not trying to be anything more exalted. Unlike "The Borgias" and "Camelot," its reach does not exceed its grasp.
  3. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Mar 29, 2011
    38
    The hot-potato miniseries dares to be unflattering. [11 Apr 2011, p.45]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. PevMaster
    9
    Excellent. I have no idea why this work of art is getting such mixed reviews; The Kennedys is great. You can really tell that each actor worked very hard to portray the character they portrayed, and in doing so the acting is near flawless, with many strong performances.Just brilliant.… Expand
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  2. RogerSmith97
    4
    Honestly My Review Is Mixed! :D The Acting & Writing Is Really Bad. But There Is A Little Hint Of Good With The Show... This Is NOT The Worst Or Best Show Currently Airing On T.V.… Expand
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  3. CritiqueGirl
    2
    I gave it a 2 for Jackie's outfits. The acting is bad. The script is bad. We already know the plot and outcomes so there are no surprises. I can see why the History Channel ran from it.… Expand
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