Atlantis

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Lori Rackl
    Nov 18, 2013
    63
    The 13-part series feels like a G-rated version of that HBO hit, without the top-notch writing and production. Even so, it’s decent, family-friendly escapism for fans of supernatural TV.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Nov 25, 2013
    70
    As long as you're not a classic mythology purist or looking for something more than a fun, occasionally hilarious sword 'n' sandal romp, Atlantis is a fine, family-friendly addition to BBC America's Supernatural Saturday.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Nov 22, 2013
    50
    The cast is charming, and no one has to work very hard.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chuck Bowen
    Nov 18, 2013
    12
    Ultimately, Atlantis feels less like a series than a tax write-off doubling as footage to play over a large television overlooking a Las Vegas slot machine.
  6. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Brandon Nowalk
    Nov 21, 2013
    83
    It’s too soon to say Atlantis has a great destiny, but the signs are promising.
  7. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Nov 19, 2013
    70
    It will certainly fill viewers minds with misshapen mythology, but does so in a fairly charming, family-friendly way.
  8. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Nov 22, 2013
    40
    Atlantis is almost as cheesy as one of those Syfy Saturday-night horror spoofs.
  9. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Nov 21, 2013
    50
    While one suspects Jason will have to wait a while before being reunited with that sub in which his journey began, about the best one can say regarding this leaky vehicle is that it proves slightly better than substandard.

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#66 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 56
  3. Negative: 8 out of 56
  1. dajale
    Jan 26, 2014
    8
    I have enjoyed watching this show, though it started off slow and campy. The characters grow on you. The show is family level fun and isI have enjoyed watching this show, though it started off slow and campy. The characters grow on you. The show is family level fun and is getting better with age. I am looking forward to season 2.… Full Review »
  2. jeronimojackson
    Nov 26, 2013
    4
    With all the new shows, I like to check out the pilot of each, to see if I like it enough to add it to my DVR. Atlantis did not hold myWith all the new shows, I like to check out the pilot of each, to see if I like it enough to add it to my DVR. Atlantis did not hold my interest enough for me to watch the next episode. I think it would be good for families.… Full Review »
  3. callumjsouth
    Aug 6, 2015
    5
    The show has a world famous setting that is beautifully imagined as a set. The three main characters seem to have good chemistry and theThe show has a world famous setting that is beautifully imagined as a set. The three main characters seem to have good chemistry and the costume and music design are both really impressive. The show's flaws are obvious though. The inclusion of mythical characters that are not convincing can be quite tedious. Jason is not a strong character either and combat scenes are quite pathetic at times. A decent series that can be quite comedic, it is difficult to see aspirations further than that for the show though.… Full Review »
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