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Positive:
6
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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Critic Reviews
Apr 7, 2022
Season 1 Review:
While the writing can sometimes be heavy-handed and a bit too preoccupied with making grand statements, the scenarios outlined in “61st Street” have a ring of authenticity and familiarity, the dialogue can be pinpoint accurate at times—and the cast is absolutely sensational, with Courtney B. Vance, Aunjanue Ellis, Tosin Cole and Holt McCallanay all turning in nomination-worthy performances.
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IndieWireMar 14, 2022
Season 1 Review:
“61st Street” doesn’t make any transgressive choices in its approach to story, style, and/or structure in order to separate itself from the assembly line of similar shows. ... But the bravado performances from its starring cast, and straightforward, non-sensationalized handling of the story — both in the writing and directing — should appeal to hopeful viewers looking for signs of morality and bravery especially within the main branches of government.
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Apr 8, 2022
Season 1 Review:
The ticking clocks of Moses’ eroding confidence, the case evolving in more urgently dangerous ways, and Franklin’s dismal cancer diagnosis combine to keep “61st Street” moving, propulsive and palpably stressful. Vance might not have as many explosive moments in this series’ first several episodes as he has in other productions; he doesn’t even get a real courtroom scene until the season’s almost through. But he nevertheless imbues his performance with a singular gravity that makes clear Franklin’s resolve to make things right, no matter how steep the hill to get there.
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Apr 8, 2022
RogerEbert.comApr 7, 2022
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