Carrier

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 27, 2008
Season #: 99, 1
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
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  1. MikeR.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    Engrossing, informative, and well-balanced.
  2. EdH.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    This series was great. 99% of Americans have no idea what it means to be in the Navy and fewer know anything about carriers. This covered insightful information on the the young people who serve their country well, even though they may not agree with the mission of our government.
  3. JamesA.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    Awesome. This is real reality TV, none of that Paris Hilton crap, or crap from Orange County with stuck up tennagers who will never work a real day in their lives while their parents spend 10,000's of $ on some stuck up sweet sixteen party. Carrier brought hope to television. AMAZING!
  4. Mark
    May 3, 2008
    10
    This is a great show. I've enjoyed every minute of it. Obviously it was done with the support of the Pentagon...if not, how else would the producers gain access to a nuclear aircraft carrier. I think this show does an excellent job of balance. There are differing views presented on whether or not we should be in Iraq. It touches on race in America. It shows the stupidity of This is a great show. I've enjoyed every minute of it. Obviously it was done with the support of the Pentagon...if not, how else would the producers gain access to a nuclear aircraft carrier. I think this show does an excellent job of balance. There are differing views presented on whether or not we should be in Iraq. It touches on race in America. It shows the stupidity of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. It points out who our country asks to go and do its work around the world. It shows how the military is the last option for young people who have no future. All-in-all, an excellent endeavor.… Expand
  5. RogerM.
    May 1, 2008
    9
    I'm astounded that literally no one I know is watching this. I'm very busy, but because of the repeated airings on PBS, I've missed very little of this. It's been interesting to get to know these sailors & marines and to see the various tasks they're undertaking. I'm sorry, but I feel a healthy dose of patriotism as I watch this. These people seem to take a I'm astounded that literally no one I know is watching this. I'm very busy, but because of the repeated airings on PBS, I've missed very little of this. It's been interesting to get to know these sailors & marines and to see the various tasks they're undertaking. I'm sorry, but I feel a healthy dose of patriotism as I watch this. These people seem to take a great deal of pride in their work, and the idea of protecting our country. But, it's not all rosy. I appreciate that the producers show all different kinds of people with differing views. I'm finding it a very interesting series...quite compelling...and I'm a "blue" guy in a red state!… Expand
  6. BillC.
    May 2, 2008
    6
    I was disappointed some by the lack of nuts-and-bolts in this series aboit the Carriers. The Human side takes center stage and it' isn't very comforting to see who's manning the stations.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best TV Season of 2008
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#82 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
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#30 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    80
    The filmmakers deliver a fine balance of both elated big-gun worship and humiliated bathroom cleaning, melting-pot team-making and the cliquishness of ethnic groups.
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  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Gloria Goodale
    100
    Compelling.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    60
    But even at 10 hours, Carrier feels cursory and incomplete. That's not to say that at most any given moment it's uninteresting--it's quite watchable--just that it doesn't add up to as much as it should.
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