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- 2009
- TV-14
- CBS
- 2009
- TV-14
- CBS
Summary Harper's island is a murder mystery show where a group of people go a secluded island for a wedding- and for death. It turns into a struggle for survival, where every episode someone is killed and every person is a suspect. At the end of the 13 episodes, all questions are answered and only a few survive.
- 2009
- TV-14
- CBS
- 2009
- TV-14
- CBS
Harper's Island
Season 1 Premiere: Apr 9, 2009
63
7.5
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Summary Harper's island is a murder mystery show where a group of people go a secluded island for a wedding- and for death. It turns into a struggle for survival, where every episode someone is killed and every person is a suspect. At the end of the 13 episodes, all questions are answered and only a few survive.
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
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55% Positive
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36% Mixed
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9% Negative
2 Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
63
55% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
36% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
9% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
The fact is, Harper's Island is a cunningly constructed, habit-forming mystery that makes for an intriguing departure from normal episodic television.
The writing is just clever enough to probably make the killing-a-week conceit work. And if you're into watching a phalanx of almost-recognizable actors you've seen in work you can almost remember, this is the series for you. Beyond that, it's just plain fun.
It's an entertaining enough diversion that may grow more intriguing as other series end their season-long runs next month and viewers become more desperate for fresh entertainment.
As guilty pleasures go, Harper's Island may hit the spot. Though perhaps it would have worked best as a summer series?
It is a stew made from a teen-slasher base with chunks of prime-time CBS crime shows and some daytime spice stirred in. If the first six minutes work for you, you’ll probably want more.
Harper's Island too often indulges in slasher-movie absurdities, with a murderer who seems to be everywhere at once and genuine clues in too-short supply.
After July 2, you won't need to worry about stumbling across this enervating, vapid, and obscenely over-promoted thriller when you're channel surfing.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 35 User Ratings
7.5
74% Positive
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26 Ratings
20% Mixed
7 Ratings
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6% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 35 User Ratings
7.5
74% Positive
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
20% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
6% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
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Production Company:
- CBS Paramount Network Television
- Junction Entertainment
Initial Release Date: Apr 9, 2009
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-14
Awards
Irish Film and Television Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Young Artist Awards
• 1 Nomination
Leo Awards
• 1 Nomination
