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  • Apr 13, 2017
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  • Apr 13, 2017
Guerrilla

Summary Set in the London during the 1970s, Jas Mitra (Freida Pinto) and Marcus' (Babou Ceesay) relationship is tested when they free a political prisoner and form a radical underground cell against the Black Power Desk, a secretive counter-intelligence unit within the Special Branch in this drama created and written by John Ridley.

Created By: John Ridley

  • SHOWTIME
  • Apr 13, 2017
  • SHOWTIME
  • Apr 13, 2017
Guerrilla
Season 1
Season Premiere: Apr 13, 2017
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
75
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings
6.6
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Summary Set in the London during the 1970s, Jas Mitra (Freida Pinto) and Marcus' (Babou Ceesay) relationship is tested when they free a political prisoner and form a radical underground cell against the Black Power Desk, a secretive counter-intelligence unit within the Special Branch in this drama created and written by John Ridley.

Created By: John Ridley

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Generally Favorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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100
Apr 17, 2017
Guerrilla, created, written and partially directed by John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, American Crime), is already one of the best things appearing on TV in 2017 and could be an Emmy powerhouse.
By Tim Goodman FULL REVIEW
85
Apr 7, 2017
Anyone who was around as the bombast of the 1960s turned into the bombs of the 1970s will not be able to feel a sad nostalgia and a tragic sense of inevitability at this mesmerizing spectacle of naivete, idealism, kiddie bravado and ultimately the sheer stupidity of kids playing with fire. If you can remember the 1960s, goes the cliche, you weren't there. But in Guerrilla, the memories of the 1970s linger, and burn.
By Glenn Garvin FULL REVIEW
80
Apr 13, 2017
The series builds to that climax in an almost casual way, fleshing out some characters and plotlines but leaving others thin. That can be frustrating at times, but it’s all a sort of misdirection that makes the final episode all the more jolting.
By Neil Genzlinger FULL REVIEW
75
Nov 29, 2017
At its best the series can be focused where every scene feels like it matters and is pushing the story at a great speed just through dialogue; in a few too many low-points, Guerrilla displays a narrative gluttony using characters who are ultimately secondary to the revolution.
By Nick Allen FULL REVIEW
75
Apr 13, 2017
The series is graced by extraordinary performances, especially from Elba, Ceesay, Pinto and Kinnear. The concept of the series, as well as the dialogue, forms a solid foundation for the kind of great character development we expect from a Ridley product. There are few improbable moments in the first two episodes when you feel Ridley trying just a little too hard to make his points--almost, but not quite, at the expense of character credibility.
By David Wiegand FULL REVIEW
60
Apr 17, 2017
While Guerrilla has all the great writing and production design of a wonderful drama, it also suffers from some blatantly absurd creative choices that manage to undermine much of the show’s clout, otherwise.
By Jon Negroni FULL REVIEW
50
Apr 17, 2017
The result is a production that’s often as messy, confusing and chaotic as the revolution it televises.
By Lorraine Ali FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings
6.6
58% Positive
11 Ratings
21% Mixed
4 Ratings
21% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings
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58% Positive
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21% Mixed
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21% Negative
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