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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 4, 2005
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20

Critic Reviews

  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    38
    It can't be this much like glorified Lifetime every week, can it?
  2. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    25
    Crusading criminal prosecutor Annabeth Chase... [is] the most irritating lead character on any new drama series this fall.

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best TV Season of 2005
40
#40 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
44
#44 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

User Reviews

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 6 out of 32
  1. urbanmagic
    Feb 10, 2012
    10
    By far the best of the Bruckheimer shows, it is a shame it was not on the air longer. It blended drama and humor so well, something that isBy far the best of the Bruckheimer shows, it is a shame it was not on the air longer. It blended drama and humor so well, something that is sorely missing in most of contemporary television.… Full Review »
  2. AF
    Apr 6, 2007
    0
    I usually like this type of show. But this show seems predicitable, judgemental and ridiculously right-wing. I think the main actress could I usually like this type of show. But this show seems predicitable, judgemental and ridiculously right-wing. I think the main actress could be very good. It's a shame her talents are wasted on this conservative predictable tightly wound drivel.… Full Review »
  3. LilyH
    Jan 13, 2007
    10
    I absolutely LOVE this show!! I think the cast is great, and Jennifer Finnigan is my favourite actress!
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