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For 285 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 67% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 30% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average TV Show review score: 66
Highest review score: 100 Austin Stories: Season 1
Lowest review score: 0 Killer Instinct: Season 1
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 175
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 175
  3. Negative: 0 out of 175
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  1. Farscape: Season 1
    "Farscape" offers a witty, energized change of pace from popular, long-running science-fiction series such as "Babylon 5" and the various "Star Trek" incarnations. There's less futuristic philosophizing, more colorful comic book action and humorous fun. [19 Mar 1999]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Jul 18, 2013
  2. Dirty Sexy Money: Season 1
    The show's ensemble cast -- which also includes Jill Clayburgh, William Baldwin and Samaire Armstrong ("Entourage") -- is pretty darn fabulous. And the entertaining result is sophisticated trash with stylish flash.
  3. The Langoliers
    With The Langoliers, there's a primal zing to the story. The cast also gets into the anxiety-fueled swing of things, especially Pinchot, Stockwell and the eerily enchanting Maberly. [12 May 1995, p.1C]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Apr 19, 2021
  4. That's Life: Season 1
    The promising "That's Life" rarely seems recycled. [29 Sept 2000, p.1E]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Jun 14, 2013
  5. Smith: Season 1
    Though the crime thriller territory is familiar, Liotta and the talented supporting cast give "Smith" an extra kick of dramatic energy.
  6. Desperate Housewives: Season 3
    Judging by the fine, funny - and, yes, mysterious - third season premiere, Cherry is keeping his witty, plot-twisting word ... so far. [24 Sep 2006]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Jun 20, 2013
  7. Barbershop: Season 1
    Raucous, bawdily good-natured. [14 Aug 2005]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Apr 19, 2014
  8. Prison Break: Season 1
    Like any over-the-top, conspiracy-laced concept, "Prison Break" will only work if viewers are giddily enticed to jump aboard the Willing Suspension of Disbelief Express.
  9. Entourage: Season 3
    The breezily irreverent "Entourage" -- chock-full of witty banter, Hollywood insider jokes and real-life celebrities in self-spoofing mode -- parties on in especially fine style.
  10. Raines: Season 1
    Yes, the premise may be decidedly derivative, but it's all in the witty execution.
  11. Life (2007): Season 1
    Lewis is terrific. But his brazenly loopy lawman may not be to everyone's offbeat crime drama tastes.
  12. Back to You: Season 1
    The snap, crackle and pop of witty dialogue well delivered. That is the consistently amusing, escapist pleasure of Back to You.
  13. Nikki: Season 1
    With the endearing, improbable comic chemistry shared by Cox and von Esmarch, Nikki turns out to be one of the fall season's most pleasant surprises. [6 Oct 2000, p.12D]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Jun 13, 2013
  14. Arrested Development: Season 1
    Arrested Development is one of those increasingly rare network comedy series that dares to assume there might be intelligent life out there watching, viewers who actually know when to laugh. Bless you, Fox. [31 Oct 2003, p.1H]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted May 26, 2013
  15. Watching Ellie: Season 1
    There's an engaging free spirit at the heart of "Watching Ellie." [26 Feb 2002]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Jun 20, 2014
  16. Traffic
    As the show unfolds over three nights, the taut storytelling never falters, using the visceral oomph of handheld cameras, quick scenes and an unsentimental emotional palette. [26 Jan 2004]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Jun 5, 2014
  17. Thief: Season 1
    [A] smart, hard-edged new crime drama.
  18. Black. White.: Season 1
    What may appear at first glance to be a cheap reality TV gimmick... soon evolves into something quite compelling.
  19. Dexter: Season 1
    Dexter is... one of the most compelling new characters on TV.
  20. The Sarah Silverman Program: Season 1
    "The Sarah Silverman Program" is not for everyone. But if you've chuckled along to the rascals on "South Park" -- or if you thought "Borat" was one hilarious movie -- then chances are you'll get some perverse jollies with Sarah Silverman's latest venture.
  21. 3rd Rock from the Sun: Season 1
    '3rd Rock from the Sun,' besides being viewed as too darn silly by some, may be slagged for being too raunchy by others. But if you're looking for a daffy acting delight, check out John Lithgow's marvelously unhinged performance as Commander Dick. [9 Jan 1996]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Jun 19, 2013
  22. Creature Comforts: Season 1
    A breezy summertime comic joy.
  23. That '70s Show: Season 1
    The writing and comic sensibility are fresh and unpredictable. [23 Aug 1998, p.1L]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Feb 21, 2013
  24. Queer as Folk: Season 1
    Queer as Folk is good. But it isn't shockingly good. However, it is Showtime's best original series yet. [1 Dec 2000, p.1C]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Feb 13, 2014
  25. Kidnapped: Season 1
    Darkly gripping.
  26. Crumbs: Season 1
    It's actually rather funny, broadly entertaining and blessed with a sweet screwball spirit. It's a promising farce with heart.
  27. Reunion: Season 1
    Both fun and unexpected.
  28. Out of Practice: Season 1
    "Out of Practice" is that increasingly rare old-fashioned sitcom that delivers decent laughs.
  29. Murder, She Wrote: Season 1
    Murder, She Wrote isn't up to Columbo class yet. But the show does display enough wit and style to make it a top-notch entertainment alternative to the noisy head-banging and mayhem on Knight Rider and Hardcastle & McCormick. [30 Sep 1984]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Feb 1, 2022
  30. Deadwood: Season 1
    Despite an excellent cast, Milch's knockout writing and McShane's hypnotically toxic villain, Deadwood conjures up one very brutal wild west purgatory punctuated by misery, anger, lust, greed, violent death and all those outrageously naughty words. Happy trails. [19 Mar 2004, p.4E]
    • Detroit Free Press
      • Posted Oct 3, 2013
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