Bitten

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 128 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 86 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 128
  3. Negative: 26 out of 128
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  1. mickizzi
    Feb 10, 2014
    4
    For the most part I think they are doing an okay job with the show, I have some complaints as a die-hard Women of the Otherworld fan, first and most importantly they made Elena really pathetic. its like no one actually read the book for her character which is sad cause that is who the first 2 books are about. they have her hate all the killing which is not true she actually likes killingFor the most part I think they are doing an okay job with the show, I have some complaints as a die-hard Women of the Otherworld fan, first and most importantly they made Elena really pathetic. its like no one actually read the book for her character which is sad cause that is who the first 2 books are about. they have her hate all the killing which is not true she actually likes killing mutts she even plays clay for the right to do it herself i.e. chapter 7. Secondly and this probably bothers me the most Clay is SOUTHERN he is supposed to have an accent i quote a southern drawl, now i know its starting and they probably dont have a huge budget but really its just a language coach its part of his character one of the things that makes him even more different from the others in the pack, seriously i think that you need to read the books cause it doesnt seem like anyone has Men of the otherworld is a great backround for the directors and the actors so they can get the right essence. Another thing is they got Logans job wrong he is a lawyer it says so in the book just like Elena is a journalist!
    I am watching cause I feel like it is getting better but its just not up to the extreme detail of the books which I understand since Kelly Armstrong didn't get involved, its just disappointing because I want to like the show I really do but its not good enough. I think there is a standard that needs to be reached because the books are so well written and its just not there.    … Expand
  2. silverphenix25
    Feb 26, 2014
    4
    Ok first things first, I have read the books and am a huge fan, and like every book fan we get excited to see a series we love become something on screen, but when its done right. With that being said I'm disappointed in the way the direction the tv series is headed. I'm aware that when converging something written into something on screen some changes need to be made in order for theOk first things first, I have read the books and am a huge fan, and like every book fan we get excited to see a series we love become something on screen, but when its done right. With that being said I'm disappointed in the way the direction the tv series is headed. I'm aware that when converging something written into something on screen some changes need to be made in order for the show/movie to flow better. Yet what I don't understand is why would the producers change too much of the book. The fan base of the series itself fell in love with the series because of the way the story was written so its not a big surprise that fans are going to be disappointed if the producers don't follow the books as much as possible.

    Besides the fact that they are veering away from the original story, which again is very disappointing and frankly irritating, the acting or the way the characters are portrayed isn't something to be congratulated in the least. The actors them selves look the part but when it comes to actually becoming the part they fall short.

    Elena's character is somewhat played decently but there is some room for improvement.

    Clay's character is suppose to be more in tuned with is instincts, have disgust or little to no tolerance when it come with dealing with humans, and the way he acts with Elena is suppose to be somewhat playful.

    Jeremy is Alpha for a reason, he has complete control over his wolf. He can think logically, and not let his instincts rule over his thought process. He is reserved, graceful, confident, yet powerful. In the show he lacks confidence, and leadership. Not to mention he is suppose to be the one who consuls everyone and gives them direction, not Antonio.

    Anyways the point I'm attempting to get across is that the show really needs to re-evaluate the way its going. If they want to stay as close to the book as possible then they should actually do it instead of saying that they are and then just doing something completely different. They should also try to improve the way the characters are coming across. Make the actors read the series, talk to the author herself in order to comprehend the characters better. Doing that would only increase their acting skills and make the fans like them that much more.

    The show could also use an improvement in the graphics, because as of now the way the wolves look and more is well laughable. Yet because It is also just the first season, I wont judge on the graphics too much.

    As a HUGE fan of the book series, I'm truly disappointed in the way it is being modified, but I can only be hopeful that the producers and writers try to revamp the show.    … Expand
  3. SlyckNickChick
    Mar 25, 2014
    6
    For a Canadian show its pretty good. There seems to be a lot of werewolf and vampire shows airing since the Twilight series. It's not one of best shows out there right now, but it is watchable. I like that the show separates packs from mutts it adds a lot of confrontation, war, backstabbing etc.., You just don't know what the mutts are going to do next, they seem to be doing pretty goodFor a Canadian show its pretty good. There seems to be a lot of werewolf and vampire shows airing since the Twilight series. It's not one of best shows out there right now, but it is watchable. I like that the show separates packs from mutts it adds a lot of confrontation, war, backstabbing etc.., You just don't know what the mutts are going to do next, they seem to be doing pretty good for themselves so far. Also, I like the fact that it takes a strong special woman to become werewolf its kinda kewl! If you like werewolf shows watch TEEN WOLF on MTV, now that's an AWESOME werewolf series!… Expand
  4. Talena
    Feb 28, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the books, and so I've been giving the show a chance in spite of my reservations about the inconsistencies between the show and the books. For example, Elena is not a photographer, she is a journalist, which is just ONE small detail but there are so many more. The slow release of the character backstories has been a bit frustrating, especially for people who haven't read the books. People I know and who I have recommended to watch the series but hadn't previously read the books have stopped watching because they can't get in touch with the characters, they feel the acting is poor but truthfully the acting isn't the problem - it's the dialogue and the slow dribbles of the back story that are smattered so randomly and miserly throughout the program that they don't generate any empathy for the character. For example, in the book Elena was sexually abused by her stepfather - there is a huge back story there but the introduction of this pedophile's character on the show was crudely and poorly done with very little explanation of why his character is relevant to Elena. I'll be surprised if this show makes it to a second season, which is frankly unlikely. And really, for a show with this much potential, it's very unfortunate.… Expand
  5. kevski81
    Mar 23, 2014
    5
    For a show that concerns this type of genre, I am sitting on the fence. There is a fine line between a good show and a bad show and I am not sure about this yet.
    I want something that keeps me on the edge of my seat or at least wanting more once the episode has finished, I find the story predicable and the characters look like they should be on an American beach surfing, rather than a    For a show that concerns this type of genre, I am sitting on the fence. There is a fine line between a good show and a bad show and I am not sure about this yet.
    I want something that keeps me on the edge of my seat or at least wanting more once the episode has finished, I find the story predicable and the characters look like they should be on an American beach surfing, rather than a pack of wolves. For me the series so far lacks depth and could do with some more development to take this to a level we haven't seen, so much missed potential.    … Expand
  6. KChild
    Apr 7, 2014
    5
    Here's the problem, I've read the books. I get they move away at some point from the way it was written, which is fine, but if you move away from the actual character of the book you have a big issue. Elena isn't so outright soft. She's conflicted, internally. She's pissed at Clay, externally. She's a hard ass, strong, smart, creative, out of the box thinking and feeling female of theHere's the problem, I've read the books. I get they move away at some point from the way it was written, which is fine, but if you move away from the actual character of the book you have a big issue. Elena isn't so outright soft. She's conflicted, internally. She's pissed at Clay, externally. She's a hard ass, strong, smart, creative, out of the box thinking and feeling female of the 20th century. She is NOT a weak willed, easily controlled, brat. Shame that the people who write and direct this show don't read comments written by those who aren't critics. Cause there's enough of us that could help point them in the correct direction.

    My issues aren't with the changed plot, or event the way they set up and ran with the show... all of my issues are with the character development. Most of which is off point. Clay on the other hand is PERFECTLY done. Probably the only one I don't have an issue with.    … Expand

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jan 13, 2014
    58
    Bitten is mildly diverting while also being pretty goofy in spots--even for a werewolf drama.
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  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jan 13, 2014
    50
    If you are curious about the show, tune into the last 10 minutes of the hour, and you’ll learn everything you need to know. Right now, Bitten is a nibble of a show.
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  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Jan 13, 2014
    60
    Bitten seems aimed more at a mainstream audience than the hard-core werewolf/vampire crowd, which is okay. Probably smart, in fact.
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