Star-Crossed: Season 1

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The CW | CW | Season Premiere Date: February 17, 2014

Starring: Natalie Hall, Matt Lanter, Aimee Teegarden

Summary: Ten years ago, a spaceship crashed just outside of Baton Rouge and the surviving aliens called Atrians are now being integrated into Earth society including seven Atrians into Marshall High School. 16-year-old Emery "Em" Whitehill (Aimee Teegarden) is drawn to the Atrian Roman (Matt Lanter), much to the dismay of their families and friends.

Creator: Meredith Averill

Genre(s): Drama, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Passion Lends Them Power
Air Date: May 12, 2014
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S1:E12. This Trick May Chance to Scathe You
Air Date: May 5, 2014
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S1:E11. Give Me a Torch
Air Date: April 28, 2014

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David Hinckley

Feb 13, 2014

Some of Star-Crossed falls into the CW’s well-trod comfort zone: young-adult romantic drama with a sci-fi twist. It shows extra ambition, though, by putting its outsiders so constantly and viscerally close to those who suspect and fear them. Add forbidden love, which can never escape the shadow of potential doom, and Star-Crossed could become both provocative and entertaining. Read full review

Carrie Raisler

Feb 17, 2014

The politics are surprisingly complex ... That’s a lot of heavy lifting for a fluffy teen sci-fi romance, but so far the show acquits itself well, sticking the landing with its romantic moments and politically minded scenes in equal measure. Read full review

Zap2it (Inside the Box) Laurel Brown

Feb 17, 2014

Teen romance does play a major role in [Star-Crossed]... but there's a serious story of prejudice hiding underneath. That serious side--a look into the good and bad of humanity when faced with the "other"--is as compelling as it gets. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Feb 17, 2014

The tone is mostly dreary and the plot with few exceptions goes precisely where you expect. Read full review

Rob Owen

Feb 18, 2014

With a premise that's at least 20 years past its "fresh until" date, the issues in Star-Crossed get handled with mostly predictable, rote exploration to the point that one has to wonder, does this show matter? Probably not. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Feb 17, 2014

The show, which goes, in its small parts and large arcs, where so many have gone before, is easy to mock. Yet within its bounds and even its baldly obvious analogies and soft political points, it is effective enough. Read full review

David Wiegand

Feb 11, 2014

The dialogue is so awful, it probably doesn't matter that most of the performances are inauthentic. Read full review

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egonzalez90

Mar 31, 2014

I loved this series. It may have alot of the same romantic and science fiction feel to it, but this story pulls you in and makes you want to figure out whats going to happen. I love both Matt and Aimee they work together very well (even thought they are not currently on talking terms). II loved this series. It may have alot of the same romantic and science fiction feel to it, but this story pulls you in and makes you want to figure out whats going to happen. I love both Matt and Aimee they work together very well (even thought they are not currently on talking terms). I see a bright future for this story line and can officially call this my new obsession.… Expand

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Cquickfall

Mar 27, 2014

I am in love with this TV series!! The alien-human star-crossed lovers is a little cliché, but what makes it so much better is that they don't immediately get together, they keep their distance, even though its killing me waiting for their first kiss!!! All I have to say is: I think I'm addicted.

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ana_melinte90

Feb 18, 2014

A fresh new series that really keeps you wanting more! It really makes you ask yourself how will humans react if they came across alien life. I highly recommend it!

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jmsc

Mar 30, 2014

I just started watching Star Crossed last week and liked it so much I went back and watched all the other episodes that I missed. I wish Star Crossed was promoted better. They barely promoted it, and when they did, it was mostly shown as a typical teenaged love story. But there’s so muchI just started watching Star Crossed last week and liked it so much I went back and watched all the other episodes that I missed. I wish Star Crossed was promoted better. They barely promoted it, and when they did, it was mostly shown as a typical teenaged love story. But there’s so much more going on, double agents, traitors, political issues, etc. I love the sci-fi aspect of it among other things. I hope the show gets renewed. It reminds me of Dark Angel with Jessica Alba from back in the day which unfortunately got cancelled after being moved to the dreaded Fri night time slot. Star Crossed also has good music. I discovered some new bands and music because of the show. It’s not all teeny-bopper stuff. Wish more people would give it a chance. Poor promoting does not help. The show is good and still has lots of potential so I hope it does not get cancelled.… Expand

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Duckylover

Apr 2, 2014

Watched the pilot remind me of a cross between V and Romeo &juliet . I love it ,can't wait to see more .i have high hopes for this new series. Watch it I recommend it

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lpiniki

Mar 29, 2014

With the basic idea and its sci fi element could have been so much more. However, the dialogue is quite poor. Characters and relationships with each other are not profoundly explored.

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Zic

Feb 17, 2014

So 1st contact, dont land in USA (they shoot first and ask questions later, maybe). Lots of hatred between 2 races in this series, but no explanation why.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 17, 2014
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  S1:E13. Passion Lends Them Power
  Air Date: May 12, 2014
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  S1:E12. This Trick May Chance to Scathe You
  Air Date: May 5, 2014
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  S1:E11. Give Me a Torch
  Air Date: April 28, 2014
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  S1:E10. What Storm is This That Blows So
  Air Date: April 21, 2014
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  S1:E9. Some Consequence Yet Hanging in the Stars
  Air Date: April 14, 2014
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  S1:E8. An Old Accustom'd Feast
  Air Date: April 7, 2014
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  S1:E7. To Seek a Foe
  Air Date: March 31, 2014
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  S1:E6. Stabbed with a White Wench's Black
  Air Date: March 24, 2014
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  S1:E6. Stabbed With a White Wench's Black Eye
  Air Date: March 24, 2014
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  S1:E5. Dreamers Often Lie
  Air Date: March 17, 2014
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  S1:E4. And Left No Friendly Drop
  Air Date: March 10, 2014
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  S1:E3. Our Toil Shall Strive To Mend
  Air Date: March 3, 2014
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  S1:E2. These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends
  Air Date: February 24, 2014
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: February 17, 2014