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NOS4A2

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Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or average reviews based on 21 Ratings

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Nos4a2: Dear Mr. Manx

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NOS4A2

Series Details & Credits

AMC | Release Date: June 2, 2019

Summary: Charlie Manx's (Zachary Quinto) victims end up in an imaginary village where every day is Christmas and it is threatened when high school senior Vic McQueen (Ashleigh Cummings) discovers his secret in this supernatural drama based on Joe Hill's novel of the same name.

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense

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S2:E10. Bats
Air Date: August 23, 2020
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S2:E10. Bats
Air Date: August 23, 2020
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S2:E9. Welcome to Christmasland
Air Date: August 16, 2020

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Metascore

47

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5

Critic Reviews

70

Los Angeles Times

Robert Lloyd

May 31, 2019

Season 1 Review: The spooky stuff is what will sell the show, but what makes "NOS4A2" interesting is the amount of time it spends on the ordinary daily drama, which apart from Vic's family, includes a classic (though very tentative) teenage romantic triangle and social-class story lines. Read full review

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Paste Magazine

Rae Nudson

May 31, 2019

Season 1 Review: The acting is solid, and that’s what grounds the show, even when it explores the supernatural and worlds of make-believe. Read full review

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Collider Haleigh Foutch

Jun 3, 2019

Season 1 Review: NOS4A2 will put you on a magical road, brimming with possibilities for terror and wonder, but takes so many detours into dull territory, you’re left with the impression you’re going nowhere at all. But if it ever figures out where it’s going, there’s plenty of gas left in the tank. Read full review

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The A.V. Club

Brian Tallerico

May 31, 2019

Season 1 Review: The total lack of tonal creativity amplifies what is perhaps the show’s biggest problem: a complete lack of dread. There’s nothing creepy or atmospheric about NOS4A2, a show that takes itself deadly seriously without earning it. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter

Dan Fienberg

May 31, 2019

Season 1 Review: Through its first six episodes, NOS4A2 is a shockingly unscary horror drama prone to ill-considered detours and over-explained supernatural machinations, while wallowing in entirely too many blue-collar cliches and variable Massachusetts accents. A solid cast, some showy makeup and the occasional inspired bit of imagery all get the life sucked right out of them, the only way that the show's clunky pun of a title is at all worthwhile. Read full review

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Slant Magazine

Steven Scaife

May 28, 2019

Season 1 Review: NOS4A2 is utterly devoid of dread or menace, and its artistry fails to compensate for its otherwise complete lack of dramatic momentum. Read full review

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Collider Allie Gemmill

Jun 22, 2020

Season 2 Review: This season seems concerned with focusing on the conflict between Vic and Manx, but the meandering and crude way in which it tells this story couldn’t be more off-putting if you tried to write it yourself. Unless you are a die-hard NOS4A2 fan who has been clamoring for more of the Vic vs. Manx showdown, I would strongly advise you to spend your time watching literally anything else. Read full review

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jbillz

Jun 27, 2019

The show manages to lure in the viewer with a slow burning plot that is gripping and mesmerizing. The family drama feels very realistic and adds dimension to the horror plot. It leaves you wanting to know more but also afraid of the dark. Can't wait for more episodes! Acting is world class as well.

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PiMDx

Jun 16, 2019

As a fan of the book I very much enjoyed the first season. Sure it doesn’t follow the book word for word, but all the subtle details sprinkled into the show that you didn’t expect to make it really help bring it home. Zachary Quinto also does an amazing job at playing Charlie Manx. ThereAs a fan of the book I very much enjoyed the first season. Sure it doesn’t follow the book word for word, but all the subtle details sprinkled into the show that you didn’t expect to make it really help bring it home. Zachary Quinto also does an amazing job at playing Charlie Manx. There were moments I expected to see him get mad or thought he would react another way, but he did an amazing job of keeping his cool under pressure, especially when you thought he’d be furious. I’m excited to see how they adapt the second season and hope for more. I feel as an adaptation, it’s not bad.… Expand

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deltagilbert

Jun 6, 2019

I enjoyed this show. It got off to a slow start but Zachary Quinto's creepy character, Charlie Manx, had me hooked straight away. All the Manx scenes were awesome. Never thought old people could be so intimidating. I knew nothing about the show going in but I'm hoping for a second season.I enjoyed this show. It got off to a slow start but Zachary Quinto's creepy character, Charlie Manx, had me hooked straight away. All the Manx scenes were awesome. Never thought old people could be so intimidating. I knew nothing about the show going in but I'm hoping for a second season.

The show could use a little less family drama and focus on way more interesting the battle between Vic and Manx. I'd recommend seeing the series through to the end. You won't be disappointed.… Expand

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Rcavey92212

May 1, 2020

I was kind of on the fence about watching this. And after starting I wasn't very impressed. But about a third of the way through it grabbed hold of me and I was hooked. Its really such a unique and creepy concept as kids are being taken from their homes and in some cases their parentsI was kind of on the fence about watching this. And after starting I wasn't very impressed. But about a third of the way through it grabbed hold of me and I was hooked. Its really such a unique and creepy concept as kids are being taken from their homes and in some cases their parents murdered. We than meet a young woman Vic McQueen played by Ashleigh Cummings of Hounds of Love. She has an awful home life and with the help of a young charasmatic psychic named Maggie Leigh played by an impressive Jakhara Smith (Pilgrim) she discovers she has certain gifts. Anytime she wants to find something she can go to her very own psychedelic bridge and it will take her there. I know it all sounds a bit goofy but they pull it off very well. Unfortunately a supposed man named Charlie Manx played by a maniacal Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) is hunting those with gifts to feed his own hunger. I won't say anymore because I don't want to ruin anything but it's surprisingly great, disturbing, creative and quite unique.

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imthenoob

Oct 2, 2019

The plot is very much a slow-burn and takes a while to get into but a few episodes in, I was hooked and couldn't wait to see how it played out. Vic and the fractured relationship with her parents is a highlight for me. Quinto as Manx really tops off the show and the rest of the cast does aThe plot is very much a slow-burn and takes a while to get into but a few episodes in, I was hooked and couldn't wait to see how it played out. Vic and the fractured relationship with her parents is a highlight for me. Quinto as Manx really tops off the show and the rest of the cast does a good job as well.

My two major critiques - The first being that the show doesn't really set up a long term story. This is the kind of series I fully expect to end within 4-5 seasons (if not earlier), which I am totally fine with but I think they could have done a better job at planning it out. The second being that the pacing isn't always the best. Kind of reminds me of Walking Dead in a way because at times there is a bit too much filler than there needs to be. Thankfully, These are fixable issues that would greatly improve the show.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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MattieRock19

Jun 4, 2019

Cool concept but with a poorly tied together storyline in so many places and with predictable and downright awful acting in so many other parts...I feel this was a big waste of time.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 21, 2020
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  S2:E10. Bats
  Air Date: August 23, 2020
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  S2:E10. Bats
  Air Date: August 23, 2020
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  S2:E9. Welcome to Christmasland
  Air Date: August 16, 2020
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  S2:E9. Welcome to Christmasland
  Air Date: August 16, 2020
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  S2:E8. Chris McQueen
  Air Date: August 9, 2020
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  S2:E8. Chris McQueen
  Air Date: August 9, 2020
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  S2:E7. Cripple Creek
  Air Date: August 2, 2020
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  S2:E7. Cripple Creek
  Air Date: August 2, 2020
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  S2:E6. The Hourglass
  Air Date: July 26, 2020
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  S2:E5. Bruce Wayne McQueen
  Air Date: July 19, 2020
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  S2:E4. The Lake House
  Air Date: July 12, 2020
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  S2:E3. The Night Road
  Air Date: July 5, 2020
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  S2:E2. Good Father
  Air Date: June 28, 2020
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 2, 2019