Bull (2016)

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 20, 2016
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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4.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 108 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 108
  3. Negative: 48 out of 108
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  1. ymwroli
    Sep 30, 2016
    7
    It amuses me that people critique a TV series after watching one episode. I was a bit disappointed with episode one because I am a fan of both Dr. Phil and Michael Weatherly and the premiere performance seemed kind of stiff. However, everyone seemed more relaxed and real in episode two, I see room for growth of the characters and the story lines. Also, anyone claiming that this show hasIt amuses me that people critique a TV series after watching one episode. I was a bit disappointed with episode one because I am a fan of both Dr. Phil and Michael Weatherly and the premiere performance seemed kind of stiff. However, everyone seemed more relaxed and real in episode two, I see room for growth of the characters and the story lines. Also, anyone claiming that this show has nothing to do with reality has never been intimately involved with the court system or human behavior. Sure, this is Hollywood, but it's closer to the truth than a viewing audience may want to believe.… Expand
  2. Karlon16
    Sep 28, 2016
    8
    I am actually going to give this show a chance...mainly because of Michael Weatherly. I think too many are used to seeing him in an action type show, and are not giving something that's a little more cerebral an opportunity. While I did find it a bit slow at times I did not think it boring.as some say. I do think the writers need to read a few of these reviews though and perhaps learnI am actually going to give this show a chance...mainly because of Michael Weatherly. I think too many are used to seeing him in an action type show, and are not giving something that's a little more cerebral an opportunity. While I did find it a bit slow at times I did not think it boring.as some say. I do think the writers need to read a few of these reviews though and perhaps learn from them.… Expand
  3. RollingCodeThre
    Nov 19, 2016
    10
    I like it! Dr Phil (one of the writers/producers) has real life experience in this so hang in there and trust him. A LAW show with no cops or on screen crime. Refreshing. I hope it survives this and further seasons. Bull plays a human behavioral expert, much like the show CRIMINAL MINDS which I know y'all like. It's really quite a fascinating skill. WATCH AND LEARN!!
  4. ioanas
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    vVry interesting series! its a bit different from the rest of the series on the market. He is a strong character and he makes the series. The Lie to me kind of series.
  5. Eliasc
    Oct 30, 2016
    6
    I would have abandoned this show if it weren't for 2 factors; Michael Weatherly and the theme of the show. Michael Weatherly carries this show but he should have never left NCIS. However the writers and producers need to shelve their timidity and expand on what, at least to me, is the central theme of this series. 'Bull' is not a show about lawyers but a show about the legal and justiceI would have abandoned this show if it weren't for 2 factors; Michael Weatherly and the theme of the show. Michael Weatherly carries this show but he should have never left NCIS. However the writers and producers need to shelve their timidity and expand on what, at least to me, is the central theme of this series. 'Bull' is not a show about lawyers but a show about the legal and justice system as practiced in the USA today. Although the scripts so far (I have only watched the first 4 episodes so far) are interesting and accurate, the writers do not go far enough in dramatizing this very serious subject of the faults of our modern system of justice. What this show needs is a point of view more in the vein of 'Law and Order' and not the simplicity, comic, and snarly approach given here. Weatherly deserves a better more serious show than this,… Expand
  6. Desert_Rat
    Oct 19, 2016
    3
    I've been watching Bull because of Michael Weatherly. The first three episodes weren't so bad but other than Bull and the subject of the week the characters are pretty thin. They just deliver the lines needed to keep the plot moving.
    Episode 4, "Callisto" was a mess. They went to a small town in Texas. The show drags out all the cliches about small towns, small town judges, small town    I've been watching Bull because of Michael Weatherly. The first three episodes weren't so bad but other than Bull and the subject of the week the characters are pretty thin. They just deliver the lines needed to keep the plot moving.
    Episode 4, "Callisto" was a mess. They went to a small town in Texas. The show drags out all the cliches about small towns, small town judges, small town lawyers, small town juries. It was nothing but a living cartoon. Bull had some history with the town and female lawyer they're up against but it's never quite clear what happened and by the end I didn't much care.
    I may watch again but I'd prefer to have NCIS: NOLA back in that earlier time slot.    … Expand
  7. gaels
    Oct 11, 2016
    2
    I was so disappointed in the 1st episode. But I like Michael so much
    and really wanted to like it, so I watched the 2nd. But I was still so
    disappointed. I won't be watching a third episode.. I don't like his image at all in the series, His personality is so bland and emotionless. He's not positive, negative, funny, angry, caring, he just comes across as dull and boring. The cast is    I was so disappointed in the 1st episode. But I like Michael so much
    and really wanted to like it, so I watched the 2nd. But I was still so
    disappointed. I won't be watching a third episode.. I don't like his
    image at all in the series, His personality is so bland and
    emotionless. He's not positive, negative, funny, angry, caring, he just
    comes across as dull and boring. The cast is also boring, the plots are
    uninteresting. Wasn't there a better selection of series for him to
    choose from. I don't know what else to say except I hope you get a new
    show real soon. I'd rather not see this show drag out too long And
    hopefully he will start a new series real soon.    … Expand
  8. lewisc584641
    Jan 10, 2017
    9
    Bull is a fun new show! Family friendly content for the most part. Great Cast Michael Weatherly is great but I love those around him as they really help add the needed weight to the show for multi angle story lines. Great New show.
  9. Shadows1756
    Sep 21, 2016
    1
    Nothing in this show is real life. Most of it is head shots of "Bull". Contained nothing that would have me watch it again. Only reason I wached it this time is because nothing elase was on. Poor show!
  10. Ripandread
    Sep 27, 2016
    0
    "Bull" is the word I would use to describe this TV show. However I would add an extra word but the censors on here won't let me. What amuses me is one week on the air and CBS is proclaiming "Bull" "The hit of the TV season." Really ? Really?
  11. tdasher
    Sep 21, 2016
    1
    Beyond boring. Watched it because I wanted to see Michael Weatherly and this character is just arrogant and uninteresting. Certain actions worked as Tony but here they fall flat. The rest of the cast seem to be window dressing. Nothing here to return for a second visit.
  12. Bgrod
    Sep 21, 2016
    0
    The word "bull" is one of two words I would use to describe this new CBS ridiculous drama. Yikes this is so tedious and so CBS. If you like Dr. Phil and his back story this show might get you off, as the CBS promo teases.
  13. RaiderRow
    Oct 29, 2016
    1
    Watched episode 1 and couldn't stomach a second one. Take Runaway Jury, give it a boring cast, less interesting story-line and throw in some science fiction. That first episode I watched was so underwhelming that I predicted the ending halfway through the airing. No thanks.
  14. FMS1985
    Sep 26, 2016
    0
    I am a big NCIS and Michael Weatherly fan, and I thought this show would be good or even great.. And the idea of jury consulting was a plus, having really liked the use of this in the Grisham novel, and later movie, Runaway Jury. But I could not have hated this first episode more. It was boring, boring boring. Figuring out the jury consisted of using a bunch of high tech screens, clickingI am a big NCIS and Michael Weatherly fan, and I thought this show would be good or even great.. And the idea of jury consulting was a plus, having really liked the use of this in the Grisham novel, and later movie, Runaway Jury. But I could not have hated this first episode more. It was boring, boring boring. Figuring out the jury consisted of using a bunch of high tech screens, clicking on them, and then going with Bull's gut. And one more thing. Does the left in Hollywood have to always, always, push the gay agenda. Does there always have to be at least one (or two in this episode if I counted correctly) gay character in every episode. It gets tedious!… Expand
  15. Magikhat21
    Sep 30, 2016
    2
    Boring Boring Boring
    I love Michael Weatherly in NCIS so when I saw he had a new show I had to watch it. Loaded up the on demand and tried to watch but this show is extremely boring. I gave up and my wife tried to watch the 2nd episode and she fell asleep. There are so many problems with this show.
    #1. Nothing is happening #2. You have no connection to any of the characters and    Boring Boring Boring
    I love Michael Weatherly in NCIS so when I saw he had a new show I had to watch it. Loaded up the on demand and tried to watch but this show is extremely boring. I gave up and my wife tried to watch the 2nd episode and she fell asleep. There are so many problems with this show.
    #1. Nothing is happening
    #2. You have no connection to any of the characters and hardly even to Michael
    #3. The storylines are STUPID and you do not feel for or care for anyone in this show
    #4. The idea that you can hand pick the jury and know what they will do is a sack of *******
    #5. This show will be cancelled soon so why even bother watching. Just horrible

    He either should have stayed on NCIS or he should have picked a better show to be on.    … Expand
  16. JadenFrost
    Mar 23, 2018
    0
    I love the actor playing bull, but the character is a libtard fascist bastard who doesn't balk at breaking the law to try and impose his version of morality on other people, or stomping all over there rights. A truly bad person.
  17. TruckinMack
    Oct 19, 2016
    2
    I watched an episode hopeful, but expecting to be disappointed. Weatherly plays Tony DiNozzo playing a smarmy know-it-all consultant. I expect Mark Harmon will guest star and smack Tony on the back of the head. Then, in an oh-so-tired plot twist, his client is gay! Holy smokes, who saw that coming?
    I'm appreciative when a series tells me upfront that it is going to advocate for Liberal    I watched an episode hopeful, but expecting to be disappointed. Weatherly plays Tony DiNozzo playing a smarmy know-it-all consultant. I expect Mark Harmon will guest star and smack Tony on the back of the head. Then, in an oh-so-tired plot twist, his client is gay! Holy smokes, who saw that coming?
    I'm appreciative when a series tells me upfront that it is going to advocate for Liberal politics. I can stop watching it sooner. If you want to hook me as a viewer, give me better script writing, a less smarmy lead character, and something not aimed to please everyone in Hollywood.

    Hopes dashed. Expectations fulfilled.    … Expand
  18. dirtfarmer
    Dec 4, 2016
    0
    Bull is by far one of the worst stupid TV show i seem in years, , it make no sense- the plot is dumb-it so far out of touch with the real would and it not even funny- just dumb-- it should be cancelled
  19. insidious7
    Sep 22, 2016
    8
    watched it for Michael weatherly-he has screen presence to carry the show-please get the writing in order-I don't agree with some on here it has nothing to do with real life-don't need to be I need something to take me away from everyday issues
    I did enjoy the plot & the unexpected -the other reviews I used to write my own as they saw all I saw but I don't want real life everytime I watch    watched it for Michael weatherly-he has screen presence to carry the show-please get the writing in order-I don't agree with some on here it has nothing to do with real life-don't need to be I need something to take me away from everyday issues
    I did enjoy the plot & the unexpected -the other reviews I used to write my own as they saw all I saw but I don't want real life everytime I watch a show on tv
    -something was missing haven't put my finger on it yet---I may get it on the next show
    CBS don't cancel **** yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  20. Russ253
    Sep 30, 2016
    10
    I think Bull is a good show, and they found the right person to play Bull. The show is done differently than I'm use to, and that's what makes it good. Keep it up.
  21. wnklrpl
    Oct 7, 2016
    5
    Like most here I am watching because of MW. But 2 shows in I am not impressed, normally at this point I would just drop a show, but I will give it one more chance because of MW. Hopefully it just took the other actors a few episodes to find themselves. One theme I am seeing that is already annoying is the "your not a lawyer what do you know" theme.
  22. NathanWindblown
    May 9, 2017
    1
    This show has the luxury of following NCIS and yet one sees a huge drop-off in viewership. The reason, in my opinion is that the characters are not well thought and Adding one actor to be a high powered attorney just does not work not because the actor is bad but because a NYC high power attorney isn't going to be that young and the show needed someone more along the lines of the attorneyThis show has the luxury of following NCIS and yet one sees a huge drop-off in viewership. The reason, in my opinion is that the characters are not well thought and Adding one actor to be a high powered attorney just does not work not because the actor is bad but because a NYC high power attorney isn't going to be that young and the show needed someone more along the lines of the attorney in Jessica Jones.… Expand
  23. pdw123
    Dec 31, 2017
    0
    PUt this Next to Seal Team, but this is even worse than that. If I want to watch a good show about SEALS, I'll just get the Demi Moore film in the 1990s since that's been the best so far. Full of techie jargon, bad acting, bunch of BS, jury consulting??? Who the F Cares about this, CBS??!?! CBS needs to pull its head out before I get rid of Xfinity Cable, what a joke! Pull your headPUt this Next to Seal Team, but this is even worse than that. If I want to watch a good show about SEALS, I'll just get the Demi Moore film in the 1990s since that's been the best so far. Full of techie jargon, bad acting, bunch of BS, jury consulting??? Who the F Cares about this, CBS??!?! CBS needs to pull its head out before I get rid of Xfinity Cable, what a joke! Pull your head outta your crack Moonves, some of us actually know good acting as we watch it on the neighbor channel known as PBS! Watch Queen VICToria for what good acting actually looks like, Moonves, what a joke....… Expand
  24. TVW
    Dec 7, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The writing (story line) for this series is great! BU, Bull acts the same way he did in NCIS. He never changes. He sounds the same; and acts proud, or cute, or arrogant- voice the same, walks about the same. He doesn't act.… Expand
  25. lchez06
    Sep 27, 2016
    1
    My wife and I were truly waiting for this series because I like Michael Weatherley's character on NCIS. To be completely honest he should have stayed. I may watch a second episode because I want to give me a chance, but beyond episode 2 I can't promise anything.
  26. saxton8
    Oct 18, 2016
    3
    Michael Weatherly is great but the show itself is not. It doesn't help that it follows NCIS. I have every single episode of NCIS. It went down after Ziva left. Then Tony. I probably won't stay with this show. Nothing fits right.
  27. IMO2016
    Dec 4, 2016
    1
    NCIS and NCIS;LA have characters that work together, interacting so the plot flows. Bull actors sound like they are reading a script, there's just no flow and it jumps around.
    Perry Mason did a great job with courtroom mystery, a real drama. Unfortunately, this just misses the mark
  28. Magnum87
    Dec 19, 2016
    3
    Michael Weatherly shouldn't have left NCIS for this show. Bull is lacking in so many areas. Wasn't able to continue watching this show past the 5th episode. I was really rooting for Weatherly...good news is that they didn't kill off his role as Tony on NCIS!
  29. Rennie
    Jan 26, 2017
    2
    I have watched a number of episodes now, and this week's was the worst. About a woman who feels her husband was convicted unjustly of murder and decides to blow up Bull's pretend jury room. Her criminal action then causes Bull to conjure up a mock retrial for the man, which all the victims participate in, until the authorities dig them out. Bull writers evidently believe that no plotI have watched a number of episodes now, and this week's was the worst. About a woman who feels her husband was convicted unjustly of murder and decides to blow up Bull's pretend jury room. Her criminal action then causes Bull to conjure up a mock retrial for the man, which all the victims participate in, until the authorities dig them out. Bull writers evidently believe that no plot line is too absurd. Such a shame. Michael Weatherly's magnetism transferred successfully from NCIS to Bull, but the plots on Bull are just ridiculous.… Expand
  30. farmstyle
    Apr 25, 2017
    1
    I started watching this show when it premiered in the fall. I have never seen a show so boring in my entire life. it literally drags on for eternity. It has no face to it! My advice, DON'T watch this show, pick another show that is more entertaining!
  31. Ncrdbl1
    May 1, 2017
    2
    Show is lucky to be in the rocking chair between the two NCIS shows. Move it from this premo spot and it will see a rating drop. Not the best career move to leave NCIS for this show.
  32. Arlis
    May 17, 2017
    10
    It is a fun show. First season had several surprises and fun writers. Hoping this show lasts. Can't wait to see what they come up with next. Truly enjoy the light heartiness. Too much serious TV out there. Touches serious subjects in an interesting and fun way.
  33. jrlsj
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    Very good show for fans of psychology, neurolinguistic programming, and crime solving. Came here because of NCIS and Michael Weatherly, but I discovered that I like Bull better because of the cerebral content.
  34. Sparkyroots
    Aug 30, 2017
    8
    Pulls together a lot of undergrad psychology, and that appeals to me. I like Michael Weatherly of course and the cast is fantastic. Disappointed that medical/ hospital consultation is total rubbish - please consult the same people that NCIS use! I knew nothing of US court procedure, that is keeping my interest.
  35. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    7
    "Bull" é uma boa série. Eu acho que a produção encontrarou o ator perfeito para representar o Jason Bull. Esta série é diferente, mesmo que seja sobre Direito. Os casos são interessantes, as personagens estão a ser bem trabalhadas (por agora, pelo menos) e creio que só falta um pouco de romance...
  36. rpmotz61
    Dec 5, 2018
    7
    The plots are always good, one of my staple shows, but They wind 95% of their cases. Yes just make believe TV., but I like it. I will continue watching it.
  37. anon-amos
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Ridiculously underrated show. Highly enjoyable, very entertaining, cleverly funny and smart. This show gets you involved with the characters and storylines. Keeps you guessing on what happens next. In my opinion, Bull is a must-watch.

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Metascore
40

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 8 out of 19
  1. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    It's a wretched mess and arguably an offense against human intelligence.
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  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Sep 20, 2016
    40
    In following a case-of-the-week format with the series, the show must rely on its level of technical nuance and the wit of its characters, and Bull doesn’t let anyone but Weatherly really stand out.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Sep 20, 2016
    30
    The courtroom scenes are both melodramatic and unconvincing. ... The production makes frequent use of man-on-the-street interviews and social media overlays, which makes it feel prematurely dated, rather than of the moment. It's a little ridiculous, and rarely convincing.
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