American Dream Builders

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 23, 2014
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Marc Snetiker
    Mar 18, 2014
    91
    Host Nate Berkus grounds it all with the real families whose lives are being transformed. [21 Mar 2014, p.59]
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Mar 20, 2014
    50
    Not surprisingly, there’s lots of boastful bravado and sniping, but even a smidgen of originality, alas, isn’t part of the floor plan.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Mar 21, 2014
    42
    The premise is ambitious and messily executed, as several contestants and judges are introduced without any clear metric of accomplishment or difference between the two.
  5. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Mar 24, 2014
    40
    There's nothing wrong with American Dream Builders except it feels like these design shows are becoming a TV version of Levittown.
  6. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Mar 21, 2014
    40
    Dream Builders' emotional dynamic is more attuned to Celebrity Apprentice in its nightmare blueprint of clashing egos getting in the way of a job well done.

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User Score
2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 3 out of 5
  1. baoboa
    Apr 11, 2014
    0
    Typical American prime time TV game show crap. The idea is an old one (see: The Block -which is great BTW) and hardly lives up to theTypical American prime time TV game show crap. The idea is an old one (see: The Block -which is great BTW) and hardly lives up to the original. I felt like I was watching a politically correct beeyotchfest (usual suspects in that area).. meh. moving right along.… Full Review »
  2. Houstonjohn
    Jun 21, 2014
    0
    There was the hope that this would be a decent effort at a show with some integrity. The judges except for Eddie were "sophisticate" whoThere was the hope that this would be a decent effort at a show with some integrity. The judges except for Eddie were "sophisticate" who wanted their personal style issues and typical reality show crap was great. They did not reflect a style that is functional or something working class people would agree with. Keeping Elaine on for the reality b"""ch factor was stupid. Anyone who wants a dream builder that only considers their own opinion is out of their mind. Jay won. Lowe's and NBC can forget my family watching this if it renews… Full Review »
  3. RudyDyck
    May 25, 2014
    0
    This show was a huge disappointment. Nate is extremely disappointing as a judge. His only internet appears to be experiencing somethingThis show was a huge disappointment. Nate is extremely disappointing as a judge. His only internet appears to be experiencing something shocking & different. He never took into consideration, any home owners opinion to how they liked any of the renovations done. Lukas has only a "museum" style of design skills. His designs are only good to look at, but have no comfort or functionality. Jay's design took into consideration, modernizing the existing look, yet appealing to the homeowners tastes. That to me, is the skill of a true American Dream Builder. Thus show missed the mark in such an incredible way. I won't be watching it if it is renewed for another season.… Full Review »
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