C.B. Strike

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Season 1
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jun 1, 2018
    91
    The two protagonists carry the day, though. C.B. and Robin are well worth rooting for as they sift their way through both the crimes at hand and their own personal dilemmas. So keep writing these characters, J.K. Rowling. They’re every bit as down to earth as Harry Potter was fantastical.
  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    May 24, 2018
    70
    Throughout, the disparity between Strike's melancholy disposition and robin's sunnier outlook makes for enjoyable teamwork. C.B. Strike may not break new ground in procedural storytelling, but it stays refreshingly true to character. [28 May - 10 Jun 2018, p.16]
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  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    Jun 1, 2018
    67
    C.B. Strike isn’t out to rewrite anything, and maybe that’s a mistake. It makes for some steady, dependable viewing, but it always feels like there’s more for these two to explore.

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User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Emelia
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    I truly enjoyed the 3 episodes and hope that HBO will broadcast the other two mini series. The lead man reminded me immediately of StacyI truly enjoyed the 3 episodes and hope that HBO will broadcast the other two mini series. The lead man reminded me immediately of Stacy Keach's Mickey Spillane, maybe because of the harelip, maybe because of his melancholy portrayal. Good on ya! Excellent acting as far as I'm concerned.… Full Review »
  2. antina
    Jul 17, 2018
    8
    Nice story, likable characters and very good acting. If you enjoy an old-fashioned whodunit, you won't be disappointed.
  3. shoulderoforion
    Jun 3, 2018
    6
    The Strike stories are a pleasant enough television experience, there's nothing earth shattering or ground breaking but it's always nice toThe Strike stories are a pleasant enough television experience, there's nothing earth shattering or ground breaking but it's always nice to see a British television show with high production value, and this one has that in spades. The "mysteries" are very short on logic or depth in equal measure with the overly simplified red herrings they offer as solutions, it's like a paint by numbers detective fiction. Think they've run clear through all the Strike material produced by Rowling, would probably watch more Strike if she writes more. A lead actor with a hairlip is always fascinating to me.… Full Review »
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