The Voice : Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 26, 2011
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
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Metascore
58 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

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  • Summary: The singing competition has Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton as vocal coaches who will mentor the singers chosen through blind auditions.
  • Genre(s): Reality, Game Show, Arts, Music

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    May 2, 2011
    75
    While you're left to wonder why these four stars need a reality show, or why the contestants never truly made it in the first place, "The Voice" should remain a solid performer for NBC--which it so very badly needs.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    May 4, 2011
    75
    The Voice is not that bad.
  3. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Dan Fienberg
    Apr 29, 2011
    70
    The Voice delivered an entertaining two hours, far more tightly packed than any "Idol" audition episode for years, though that's an unfair comparison.
  4. Slate
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Apr 29, 2011
    60
    The Voice (NBC) is a horrifically entertaining vocal competition produced by Mark Burnett.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. KillerBee
    10
    A refreshing take on and tired old formula. American Idol has become a dull bore, in steps "The Voice" to take its place. Featuring "coaches" who actually know what they are talking about and have actual personalities, what more can you ask for? If you are sick of American Idol and you want something that feels more fresh and almost gameshow-like, check out "The Voice". You wont be disappointed.… Expand
  2. mattylayne
    8
    This show could have been a lot worse. Turns out, I enjoyed about 80% of it! Adam Levine, Cee-Lo, and Christina are fun to watch and offer real technical advice that I find extremely interesting. Almost all the talent is better than the American Idol singers!… Expand
  3. aaronpaul121
    7
    I love the charisma of the judges, its very true. I also love how the format of the show stayed true to its title, which is entirely judged on the voice of a contestant. A great singing competition that can be matched very well with its other rival shows......… Expand
  4. Fearless13
    3
    Aside from a few high points, The Voice had a bad format, terrible judging, and painfully mediocre talent. A poor man's American Idol/X Factor. An absolure chore to watch at times.… Expand

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