Bookish

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 11, 2026
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8

Critic Reviews

  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Lisa Weidenfeld
    Jan 7, 2026
    60
    On the whole across the first season, it seems like the show is still finding its footing. The spotty clues about who Jack is to Book and Trottie are handled with less grace than the murder mysteries, but are inherently more compelling, which can make it frustrating that the show takes so long to prioritize them.