Burden of Truth

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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Critic Reviews

  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jul 23, 2018
    55
    Casting Ms. Kreuk as an anti-hero would be a unique twist but Burden quickly undoes that, settling for the more pedestrian idea of Joanna crusading for the little guy while also, thankfully, voiding the notion that the show is pro anti-vaxxer.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Jul 24, 2018
    50
    A so-so character-driven legal drama with just enough on its mind to carry my interest across the four episodes sent to critics.

Awards & Rankings

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#83 Best TV Season of 2018
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#91 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

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User Score
4.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 5 out of 10
  1. TVBug
    Jul 31, 2018
    5
    Through some bizarre turn, the metacritic rating for this show is the same as that for Orange is the New Black, proof that one can't takeThrough some bizarre turn, the metacritic rating for this show is the same as that for Orange is the New Black, proof that one can't take professional reviews as gospel. Burden of Truth is a likeable, well-intended story of a small town taking on corporate greed. It's well-trod territory and nothing new. It will not make you think, it will not startle or surprise you, but if you watch through to the end, you can have the comfort and satisfaction of knowing that sometimes the good guys win.… Full Review »
  2. westhigh
    Jul 27, 2018
    8
    This is a nice summer show. It will be enjoyed by fans of Kristin Kreuk. Enjoy
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