The Take: Season 1
  • Network: Encore , Sky1
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 2, 2011
  • Season #: 1
Metascore
80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Dec 9, 2011
    100
    It's every bit as good as "The Sopranos" was in its prime.
  2. RedEye
    Reviewed by: Curt Wagner
    Dec 2, 2011
    88
    Hardy and the supporting cast deliver.

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User Score
6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. jeremyp
    7
    An average crime melodrama with Tom Hardy as a stand out sociopath. The question is why are these bad guys putting up with this strutting loose cannon? We all wait impatiently to watch him get his just desserts.… Full Review »
  2. AlexS67
    5
    I think it's grossly overrated by the reviewers. The Take is just a watchable melodrama of a very average quality. Comparing it to The Sopranos is very misguided and weird, they exist on a totally different planes of artistry.… Full Review »
  3. freddyboy
    10
    The Take is powerful and seamless. Wonderful, sociopathic performance by Tom Hardy. My only complaint is that it's unrelentingly bleak and dark. Could really use some black humor a la The Sopranos. I've only seen the first two episodes (only ones available so far on Netflix). Hope future episodes have some humor to balance out the antics of whack job Freddy.… Full Review »
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