666 Park Avenue

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 30, 2012
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22

Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Oct 1, 2012
    60
    The details of those bargains and interrelationships among the inhabitants of the Drake will no doubt be fleshed out in subsequent episodes. But the premiere, at least, hasn't found a way to make this odd mix of high-end real estate and B-movie occultism compelling enough that you're eager for more.
  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Sep 28, 2012
    60
    Still, for all its flaws, this is an intriguing show, packed with atmospheric details and Easter-egg-style grace notes.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Sep 28, 2012
    60
    A stylish ambience and a familiar cast might not be enough to make 666 Park Avenue into another unlikely Sunday night hit for ABC.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Sep 27, 2012
    60
    The cast is certainly strong...[however] the formula could become awfully repetitive if the primary characters' story is augmented each week by a "B" plot regarding another resident, which is what transpires in the pilot, and doesn't prove particularly compelling.
  6. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Oct 1, 2012
    58
    There are elements of the "Friday the 13th: The Series" and any J-horror film here, but the frights are few.
  7. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Maysa Hattab
    Oct 1, 2012
    50
    All that said, 666 Park Avenue is diverting enough, if hardly original.
  8. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 28, 2012
    50
    This posh address, which could yet become catnip for occultists, looks to be for amateurs only.
  9. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Sep 28, 2012
    50
    666 Park Avenue [is] ABC's not-scary rip-off of "Rosemary's Baby."
  10. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Sep 27, 2012
    50
    Alas, what must have sounded frightening on paper falls dead on-screen, done in by bad writing and terrible pacing.
  11. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Sarah Rodman
    Sep 27, 2012
    50
    I want 666 Park Avenue to be scarier and more interesting.
  12. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Sep 27, 2012
    50
    666 Park Avenue doesn't entirely lack a pulse, but doesn't get the blood rushing either.
  13. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 27, 2012
    50
    It's just kind of meh and a TV show with a devil at the center should be more fun than that.
  14. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Sep 27, 2012
    50
    Perhaps the worst offense by 666 is that it's not even an ounce scary.

Awards & Rankings

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#80 Best TV Season of 2012
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#65 Most Discussed TV Season of 2012
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#10 Most Shared TV Season of 2012

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 90
  3. Negative: 9 out of 90
  1. ihatesns
    Oct 28, 2012
    10
    This show is by far the best new show of the year. Something of a cross between American Horror Story and **** Presents. While some may callThis show is by far the best new show of the year. Something of a cross between American Horror Story and **** Presents. While some may call it slow paced I find its pacing to be extremely suspenseful. If you a looking for a horror this won't be for you, but this show's dark suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat.… Full Review »
  2. Comaluna
    Oct 16, 2012
    9
    I didn't expect much from this series but after watching the first three episodes, I actually found myself enjoying it quite a lot. Its not soI didn't expect much from this series but after watching the first three episodes, I actually found myself enjoying it quite a lot. Its not so dynamic and fast paced as some other supernatural TV shows and I would hardly call it scary, but the psychological aspect is actually quite good. Of course, if you really like to be scared and want to see some real monsters action, you will be bored and should probably look elsewhere. Me personally, however, have been really content with with this series.… Full Review »
  3. lowedwayne
    Oct 15, 2012
    10
    Just watched the pilot and I really think this show has lots of potential and I like it very much. It's supernatural meets ugly betty. I wasJust watched the pilot and I really think this show has lots of potential and I like it very much. It's supernatural meets ugly betty. I was very impressed and would like to see more.… Full Review »
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