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For 436 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 56% higher than the average critic
  • 4% same as the average critic
  • 40% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.6 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average TV Show review score: 70
Highest review score: 100 Battlestar Galactica (2003): Season 1
Lowest review score: 30 Salem's Lot (2004)
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 323 out of 323
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 323
  3. Negative: 0 out of 323
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  1. Cross: Season 1
    Elements of Amazon Prime Video’s “Cross” make it stand out, but those positive attributes often get canceled out by predictable, unseemly scenes of violence against women.
  2. CSI: Vegas: Season 1
    Did you like the original 2000-15 “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”? Then you’ll probably enjoy this sequel series.
  3. Delilah: Season 1
    “Delilah” doesn’t break new ground but it’s a decent legal drama.
  4. Pivoting: Season 1
    Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin and Maggie Q star in this series with occasionally funny moments.
  5. Nine Perfect Strangers: Season 1
    While there is a sameness to all three of Kidman’s most recent TV/streaming projects, there’s no denying they’re addictive soaps. “Nine Perfect Strangers” benefits tremendously from Hall playing against type and the presence of McCarthy, who is so good in dramatic roles that she ought to consider passing on more of the blah comedies she’s starred in of late.
  6. Only Murders in the Building: Season 1
    It’s a cute, novel trifle that could have used some punching up but worth watching for its comedy legend stars.
  7. RJ Decker: Season 1
    It’s got the same Florida-is-weird vibe as “Bad Monkey” and the short-lived “Maximum Bob.”
  8. A Man in Full: Season 1
    While “A Man in Full” begins with promise, this limited series – like its lead character — falls apart by the end, which tosses out the novel’s denouement in favor of an ending that relies on Kelley’s baser instincts.
  9. Constellation: Season 1
    It’s a twisty conspiracy thriller with a confusing, complex scientific theory at its center.
  10. Stranger Things: Season 5
    “Stranger Things” lacks the wide-eyed, Spielbergian wonder of its early seasons. But even in its bloated, current form, there are still some charming character moments, bits of good humor and judicious use of ‘80s pop tunes (Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now” gets a spooky workout).
  11. History of the World, Part II: Season 1
    “History of the World, Part II” would be more worthwhile if it was shorter in duration. It has one movie’s worth of strong material stretched out over eight streaming episodes. Maybe consider watching episodes one through four and then skip to eight.
  12. Brilliant Minds: Season 1
    The role suits Quinto. Wolf is a bit of a loner but having him work with his longtime friend, Dr. Carol Pierce (Tamberla Perry), and oversee a batch of interns who serve as audience stand-ins makes this series work quite well in early episodes made available for review.
  13. Reboot (2022): Season 1
    “Reboot” benefits from a great cast – Judy Greer and Paul Reiser are among the show’s series regulars – and some funny moments. But occasionally it feels like there’s something missing. ... Still, “Reboot” has enough going for it that I’ll stick with it to see how it develops in later episodes.
  14. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: Season 1
    The student characterizations are overly familiar collegiate archetypes, which makes the professors/administrators the more interesting bunch, including Voyager’s holographic (now grouchier) doctor (Robert Picardo), sarcastic former Discovery engineer Jett Reno (Tig Notaro) and Ake’s No. 1, snarly half-Jem’Hadar, half-Kilingon Lura Throk (scene-stealer Gina Yashere, “Bob (Hearts) Abishola”).
  15. Star Wars: Ahsoka: Season 1
    A “Star Wars” series built around a trio of female heroes offers a welcome change and there’s hope that future episodes will pick up the pace. “Andor” started slowly too and turned into a masterpiece. That may be too much to hope for from “Ahsoka” but I’m willing to stick with it for now.
  16. Big Shot: Season 1
    It’s a sweet, sunny series if not as endearing as Disney+’s “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.”
  17. The Regime: Season 1
    For a comedy about authoritarian rule to be truly funny, especially in an era with many crazier real-world examples, it needs to be “Borat”-style over the top. The six-episode “Regime” never gets there. Instead, this limited series plays everything subtle and low-key, refusing to indulge in the satire of the situations presented.
  18. How to Die Alone: Season 1
    Mel is a great friend. She’s smart, funny and has a great personality but her insecurities lead to bad choices that make “How to Die Alone” less fun and enjoyable than it could be.
  19. Étoile: Season 1
    Through its first three episodes, “Étoile” focuses more on the politics behind the scenes (the donors, management, conflict between the business and creative sides) and mines humor from casting a bull in a ballet performance and from a wealthy right-wing donor who drives Jack crazy.
  20. Lucky Hank: Season 1
    While the pilot episode shows promise and is funnier than “The Chair,” episode two disappoints and confuses with no clear answer as to what “Lucky Hank” will be on a weekly basis.
  21. Tracker (2024): Season 1
    McEnany and Weigert have each starred in better series and this material is beneath them, but their lived-in performances prove they aren’t snobs, elevating “Tracker” every time they’re on screen.
  22. Mid-Century Modern: Season 1
    “Mid-Century Modern” offers a mix of comedic zingers and groan-worthy gags that stars Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, Nathan Lee Graham and Linda Lavin do their best to elevate.
  23. The Rookie: Feds: Season 1
    Light-hearted procedural that’s better than it should be thanks to the comedic, charismatic personality of its lead performer.
  24. Your Friends & Neighbors: Season 1
    A chattier Hamm character is a differentiator. But in early episodes, it’s kind of a one-note story that didn’t inspire me to want to watch more.
  25. Behind the Attraction: Season 1
    Disney fans who have consumed unofficial books, blogs, podcasts and YouTube videos may find themselves bored and not learning anything new. More casual Disney aficionados will likely fare better overall.
  26. Tokyo Vice: Season 1
    HBO Max’s “Tokyo Vice” looks gritty and authentic, marinating in its setting physically and culturally. But it’s also a little slow-paced.
  27. Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump: Season 1
    “Small Town News” does have some heart as Vern chokes up discussing his questionably advisable dream to expand the station’s coverage to Vegas. But by the end the series feels both overly long and unsatisfying, wrapping up without a conclusion for whether Vern’s big Vegas bet pays off.
  28. Chucky: Season 1
    Making Jake gay, a reflection of openly gay “Child’s Play” creator and “Chucky” writer/director Don Mancini, offers an admirably different perspective for a horror franchise – but viewers will need to buy into the teen drama to appreciate this iteration of “Chucky.”
  29. Stranger Things: Season 4
    When it’s not rehashing plot elements of past seasons, “Stranger Things 4” foregoes the Amblin-esque, ‘80s movie joy of previous seasons in favor of a more gruesome, horror-tinged story. True believers may not care about this tonal shift but more casual viewers – and those who value not having a TV show waste their time with needlessly over-long episodes – probably will.
  30. I Love You, You Hate Me: Season 1
    In its second episode, “I Love You, You Hate Me” explores how some of the kids featured on “Barney” rebelled (pretty typical child-actors-growing up stuff) and then it gets into the thorny question of Patrick Leach’s crime and whether “Barney” and its impact on his family contributed to Patrick Leach’s criminal act. Up to that point, this “Barney” doc is fun and even thoughtful, but then it starts to feel needlessly exploitative.
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