X
- USA
- Sep 4, 2018
- USA
- Sep 4, 2018
- USA
- Sep 4, 2018
- USA
- Sep 4, 2018
Where to Watch
Season Episodes
View All Seasons
Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
44
15% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
62% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
23% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
44
15% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
62% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
23% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
The Purge has an admirable commitment to old-fashioned storytelling, establishing some relatable characters and then simply setting them loose in an exciting, larger-than-life scenario.
The series isn’t exactly a thrill ride, at least so far, and isn’t likely to scare many viewers. Instead, it settles into a creepy, occasionally absurdly funny dystopian drama with some chase scenes and twists, which is a pretty smart way for the franchise to evolve.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 27 User Ratings
3.6
26% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
19% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
56% Negative
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 27 User Ratings
3.6
26% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
19% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
56% Negative
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
The show has a lot of potential and I am looking forward to see where it goes. There are slow parts but the story-lines are still unfolding. The three-way sexual tension at the party is just plain stupid and is really one of the slowest, boring parts of the story-lines.
Report
SEASON 1
I enjoyed season 1. It didn't say a thing new about The Purge that anyone who hasn't watched the movies didn't already know. It involves a select group of people but it also has short opening stories that show how normalized violence has become. But what makes it better than movies was that it was detailed.
Low reviews for season 1 are wrong. Was the season perfect? No. It had its problems but it didn't deserved so much negativity. Only giving negative reviews because show had same story as the movie is wrong.
Overall, I would recommend anyone to watch this series instead of Purge movie series as this is more detailed.
Report
SEASON 1
DeMonaco's conceptual interest in this world kept me watching over the three episodes sent to critics even as the execution made me fatigued.
The USA series brings an anthological element to the concept -- think "Tales From the Purge" -- that has its moments, without quite making this "Purge" binge-worthy.
In a generous mood one might take all this state-encouraged violence as a metaphor for the way the poor have been systemically kept down by government inaction. But such occasional resonances feel more accidental and inconsistent, or at least beside the sanguinary point. The series rarely rises above the level of cliché. The production is nothing to speak of.
USA and DeMonaco have somehow found a way to stretch out these tales over 10 episodes, which is about six more than feels sustainable. ... Left in its place is a shallow festival of violence and bloodshed, and not very artful demonstrations of either.
The Purge remains essentially a snuff film. Call me crazy, but it just may turn out that 10 hours of gory slaughter unconstrained by even the vaguest intellectual or moral framework is going to be irredeemable crap no matter how many pretty sociopolitical ribbons you put on it. Call it, I dunno, grade-Z nihilism.
The Purge - Season 1 tries to lift off where the three movies before started a hype. The atmosphere and the mocking around the purging patriotism is on point, also the drama around the individual persons did not go too bad but after the first half of season 1 it seems the fire went suddenly out and spiraled into pointless halting.
The second half feels worn out, lengthy without anything happening of significance. The flashbacks does not seem to add more depths into character shaping and the bloody action deteriorates into meaningless blabbery.
After all I am not really sure what to think of that first try they took. I think the series format can be fitting although the movies seem better to describe not even a whole day in a year whereas the series drives into meaningless efforts. Although back in the day the series 24 demonstrated that it can be done well with the correct concept.
What I personally want to see in season 2 (after all I m not even sure its confirmed yet): keep the pacing. Stop generating stupid dialogues and story where it does not have to be. Live by the atmosphere and keep the action high. With these points I can see the series becoming worthwhile for fans of the movies.
Cheers!
Report
SEASON 1
Just a shock value show that tries to throw a few moral decisions in between to make it seem less silly. The problem is the situations are beyond unintelligible. Lets go to work during Purge night because we want a promotion. Lets go join a cult to help us kill ourselves. Everyone is a turnip in this show even the so called smart lady. Then you have the obligatory dipstick heroes with the IQ of a iguana who can do no wrong and can dodge bullets like its the Matrix. I'm very tired of movies and shows catering to dipsticks. I actually hated the brother and sister the entire season and I could not understand why they were the focus. They were boring and linear and did I mention brain dead? Skip it. I would be surprised if it makes it to season 2.
Report
SEASON 1
Après les films... la série ! on n'arrête pas le progrès... Bon, les films sont nazes et la série est naze également : on peut reconnaître une sorte de dévouement épatant dans l'uniformité de la nulle nullité bien répartie et bien nulle à chier !
En fait, rien de nouveau sous le soleil ici, si ce n'est qu'on exploite toujours aussi mal cette géniale idée de base (au départ) de la purge annuelle : ça ferait un bon slogan publicitaire d'ailleurs... "tu viens avec nous ? on va purger !" ou bien "je ne serais pas contre une bonne petite purge !" histoire de se détendre !
On aurait pu en faire des trucs à partir de cette brillante idée mais non, tout est ici au premier degré et dramatique sans jamais en maîtriser le moindre ressort. D'ailleurs, la violence est en général étonnamment édulcorée et la sauvagerie des instincts (en liberté pour une nuit) très affadie.
Mais le plus gros souci concerne l'écriture très pauvre et stéréotypée ; le rythme est aussi extrêmement lent avec des épisodes qui rament comme des crevards. C'est mou du genou et bavard alors que c'est censé être... le bordel ? Une série à purger donc, dans la poubelle.
Report
SEASON 1
this **** is off to a ROUGH start. Not sure I'll be able to finish this one out.
Report
SEASON 1
