A Gifted Man

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2011
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
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Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 26, 2011
    60
    It's all a bit edgier than you might imagine, and I'll be giving this another look--though it's probably not going to keep me home on Fridays.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Sep 23, 2011
    60
    It's a show that wants to say something. Now it needs viewers who want to listen.
  3. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Sep 23, 2011
    60
    Yes, it sounds insane (you can't have ghosts on CBS who don't help solve crimes) and like many of this season's pilots, it left me wondering how the show's premise could be sustained for more than a few episodes, much less multiple seasons. But it's an awfully pretty pilot.
  5. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Sep 22, 2011
    58
    A Gifted Man won't kill any brain cells if you want to give it a try. But it's not all there yet with an unwieldy mix that also includes two life-threatening cases, a few scenes with Michael's frazzled sister, Christina (Julie Benz) and her problematic teen son and an attempted exorcism of sorts by a mystic named Anton (Pablo Schreiber).
  6. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Sep 23, 2011
    50
    How about less ghost, more Margo? That might help A Gifted Man become better than very average.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Sep 26, 2011
    40
    The problem is not the supernatural, it's the sanctimony.
  8. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Sep 26, 2011
    40
    OK, OK, A Gifted Man, is not as bad as all that [Friendly-ghost mothers-in-law? Friendly-ghost proctologists? Friendly-ghost telephone solicitors?]. But it's not good, either.

Awards & Rankings

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#83 Best TV Season of 2011
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#71 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
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#47 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 45
  3. Negative: 7 out of 45
  1. Zutron
    Nov 12, 2011
    5
    Maybe this should have been called Asperger Man. In a nutshell: wife had the heart of gold and empathy role, hubby honed brilliance. He is soMaybe this should have been called Asperger Man. In a nutshell: wife had the heart of gold and empathy role, hubby honed brilliance. He is so brilliant that other doctors become fumblingly incompetent in his presence. When you see him in action at the free clinic, the other doctors don't seem to be able to handle basic first aid or triage. How did they ever function without him? The episode I just watched (my last!), he finally found a supermodel/doctor with a heart of gold to run the clinic (thank God! what if someone ugly or over 30 had come along?) So now viewers can watch as Asperger dude takes 2 or 3 seasons before someone tells him that new doc is hot and he should go for it. She of course, will pine away in that cute, sassy, rescueing lives kind of way these show are so fond of. It will be painful viewing, I'm sure.… Full Review »
  2. JoyTheWizard
    Feb 3, 2013
    4
    A great medical drama, it's too bad it got canceled. I want something new though, A Gifted Man is the traditional medical drama, there areA great medical drama, it's too bad it got canceled. I want something new though, A Gifted Man is the traditional medical drama, there are patients, they come in, they get treated. I want a redefining medical drama. This just isn't it.… Full Review »
  3. teritalks
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    Love, Love, Love this show! Please more seasons!!!! Patrick Wilson is a great fit and supporting cast has great chemistry. 16 shows went byLove, Love, Love this show! Please more seasons!!!! Patrick Wilson is a great fit and supporting cast has great chemistry. 16 shows went by in a flash!… Full Review »
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