90210
The CW | CW | Release Date: September 2, 2008
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
47
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
7
Negative:
3

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
63
New York PostAdam Buckman
Season 1 Review: Nothing surprised me enough, while watching 90210, to blurt out, "Oh my God!" but hey, I'm not as easily surprised as a 15-year-old from Kansas. Read full review
63
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRob Owen
Season 1 Review: It's not a great show but it's not a terrible teen drama, not by a long shot. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterRay Richmond
Season 1 Review: The truth is it really isn't so horrible after all. Read full review
60
Newark Star-LedgerAlan Sepinwall
Season 1 Review: Neither trainwreck nor masterpiece, the new "90210" was exactly what nobody expected it would be: remarkably faithful in tone and spirit to the original adventures of Brandon, Brenda, Scott Scanlon and company. Read full review
58
NewsdayVerne Gay
Season 1 Review: The show juggled a lot of storylines last night, maybe too many, but the vibe feels right. "90210" is not a disaster, and the CW can now officially let out a deep ... sigh ... of relief. Read full review
50
Chicago Sun-TimesMisha Davenport
Season 1 Review: Where the original show used to be a leader, so far the spinoff is a follower. Read full review
50
Chicago TribuneMaureen Ryan
Season 1 Review: Well, it wasn’t “Masterpiece Theatre,” and it wasn’t outright terrible. Read full review
50
PopMattersMarisa LaScala
Season 1 Review: For the most part, 90210 seems unsure what to do with the Gen-X demographic, fitting in an awkward assortment of teachers, guidance counselors, and big sisters alongside the kid stars. Read full review
40
VarietyLaura Fries
Season 1 Review: Sticking absurdly close to the same formula as the original, down to the opening theme and the filming style, the new version lacks that same sense of wonder and awe that Beverly Hills decadence and excesses once held over viewers. Read full review
30
Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert
Season 1 Review: 90210, the CW remake that premiered last night, is pretty bad. Read full review
30
Orlando SentinelHal Boedeker
Season 1 Review: It was simply a blah variation on "Beverly Hills, 90210," which lasted a decade on Fox. Read full review
16
Entertainment WeeklyKen Tucker
Season 1 Review: The only time I laughed with pleasure last night--as opposed to hooting derision or abashed guffaws--was when Tabitha/Walter delivered the best line of the episode for anyone who loves L.A.: ''I'm gonna call Dan Tana's for some takeout!'' Read full review
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