The Lincoln Journal Star's Scores
- TV
For 188 reviews, this publication has graded:
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79% higher than the average critic
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2% same as the average critic
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19% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.9 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average TV Show review score: 74
| Highest review score: | The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee | |
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| Lowest review score: | Secrets and Lies: Season 1 |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 138 out of 138
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Mixed: 0 out of 138
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Negative: 0 out of 138
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Jeff Korbelik
The Brink is whip-smart, featuring actors who know how to play comedy. This one’s a joy to watch.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Jun 22, 2015
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I wanted more about Bradlee and Graham’s relationship, but that’s my only real complaint. The documentary opened up other windows into the fabled man for me.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Dec 11, 2017
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Each episode brings a sense of foreboding, making viewing sometimes uncomfortable. And Moss, well, she captivates as the heroine with the odds stacked against her. This one is must-see television.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Apr 24, 2017
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Just as Gilligan routinely did with “Breaking Bad,” the first episode ends with a cliffhanger of sorts, and another pleasant surprise. It’ll make you wish 9 p.m. Monday comes quickly.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Feb 9, 2015
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This is one you will want to binge-watch. It’s a thrill ride from the onset.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Nov 16, 2015
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National Treasure is an uncomfortable, but compelling watch.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Feb 27, 2017
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With the recent Ebola scare, the show’s premise is timely. Plus, it’s a trippy, roller coaster ride as we learn, along with Cole and Cassandra, who is responsible for killing 7 billion people.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Jan 12, 2015
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The Detour is sharply written--Jones and Bee co-wrote the pilot--and uses flashbacks to help progress storylines. It’s dark at times, and, at other times completely and hilariously over the top.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Apr 11, 2016
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The story will grab you, as we slowly see the animals begin asserting their control and the humans at a total loss as to what to do about it.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Jun 30, 2015
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It’s stark, harsh and sometimes difficult to watch. It’s also some of the best-made television, dramatizing real-life issues that are as eye-opening as a slap across the face.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Mar 13, 2017
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This one’s super funny, especially the scenes featuring Winters and Duhamel together. Talk about chemistry.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Mar 2, 2015
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Creator/executive producer Drew Goddard (“Cabin in the Woods”) serves up a dark, edgy, violent and, at times, gruesome series that has some teeth to it.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Apr 7, 2015
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Taboo, like “Fargo” before it, is an original, highly imaginative series from FX. Here, the Hardys and Knight blend a tale of intrigue set against the supernatural. The drama is eerie, even haunting.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Jan 9, 2017
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The joy here is watching Crystal and Gad play off each other. Their scenes together are a hoot, with each having no problem lampooning the other, or themselves, for that matter.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Apr 7, 2015
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These episodes will stick with you long after watching them.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Mar 2, 2015
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Big Little Lies is a slow burn. The joy is watching Witherspoon, Kidman and Woodley really working Kelley’s scripts, especially Witherspoon, who just commands the small screen with her abilities.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Feb 21, 2017
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Absurd is the best way to describe the Zach Galifianakis-fronted comedy, like absurdly funny, the way “Portlandia” is on IFC.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Jan 19, 2016
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McGregor’s portrayals, especially when the brothers share the screen, are astonishing, reminding me of Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany’s multiple-role performances in “Orphan Black.” Winstead and Coon are noteworthy, too.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Apr 17, 2017
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These shows are character studies. They are methodical and well-orchestrated. Both are a joy to watch and savor.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Oct 3, 2016
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Viewers unfamiliar with Gaiman’s novel may have trouble following the TV series. The story contains lots of sides and flashbacks. But stick with it. The payoff is there. This is Starz’s most ambitious and satisfying offering yet.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted May 1, 2017
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[Bobby Cannavale's] performance is something to behold. Music, not surprisingly, is the driving force here, used creatively and effectively in scene transitions, as scene setters and in performances.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Feb 16, 2016
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You expect Fargo to be dark, funny and quirky. But, darn it, if it doesn’t pull at the heartstrings, too.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Oct 12, 2015
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Pulling it all together is the cast. Cooper is fierce and weathered, Negga is spunky smart and Gilgun is just a joy to watch and hear, with that thick Irish accent of his.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted May 23, 2016
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- Posted Aug 11, 2014
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Gaffigan is a master of self-deprecation, and the jokes here, at his expense, come fast and furious. The banter between Gaffigan and the supporting characters is extremely well orchestrated.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Jul 13, 2015
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- Posted Jun 19, 2017
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The pilot is a trip, with Thornton’s character leaving four bodies in his wake--three of whom he dispatched himself. Each meets his end in an unusual, dramatic and somewhat humorous fashion. It’s just the kind of thing you’d expect from a Coen brothers' product.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Apr 14, 2014
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What makes Penny click is the chemistry among the characters, especially the psychic and the gunslinger, who end up seducing the viewer with their seductive encounters. They make you forget this is an action show- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted May 12, 2014
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The joy here is watching Grammer and Lawrence trade barbs (and there are a bunch of them).- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Aug 4, 2014
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In a word, the show is eye-opening, and it’s easy to see why people are talking about it.- The Lincoln Journal Star
- Posted Nov 7, 2016
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