Constantine (2014)

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 24, 2014
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
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Critic Reviews

  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Oct 23, 2014
    30
    The problem is that, as executed, the show seems stuck a creative netherworld all its own, somewhere between straight-faced action epic and snarky, quip-filled, Buffy the Vampire Slayer–style near-parody — and because it doesn't have the artistic chops of a Buffy, or a Sleepy Hollow, for that matter, it all comes across as calculating and insincere,
  2. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Oct 21, 2014
    25
    The turns of the convoluted plot and the thick-as-a-brick backstories of the largely dull, undetailed characters are all that seem to matter to the show's writers.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Oct 27, 2014
    20
    Matt Ryan plays title character John Constantine, and he gets an incomplete on his acting grade because he has so little legitimate material with which to work.

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#22 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
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#93 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 298 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 239 out of 298
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 298
  3. Negative: 26 out of 298
  1. Ara1234
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    Simply AMAZING !! I waited for to long but now when its out i just cant wait for more episodes and cannot wait for more DC characters to showSimply AMAZING !! I waited for to long but now when its out i just cant wait for more episodes and cannot wait for more DC characters to show up on the show.… Full Review »
  2. Mazmorrero47
    Oct 24, 2014
    9
    The most promising show this season, especially because it's about the mystic part of the DC universe, which hasn't been explored very much inThe most promising show this season, especially because it's about the mystic part of the DC universe, which hasn't been explored very much in live action. Matt Ryan is perfect in the lead role since he goes back and forth between broody and snarky without breaking a sweat. He IS John Constantine straight from the pages of the comics.
    The visual effects are decent for TV, the atmosphere provides a scare or two, and if NBC goes all the way and takes this show in a similar direction to Hannibal (unapologetically violent and disturbing), they got another hit on their hands.
    Overall, I'd suggest anyone interested in comic books to give Constantine a shot. In a time when most shows based on comics are either corny (The Flash, Agents of SHIELD) or gratuitous fanboy pandering (Gotham), Constantine feels like a breath of fresh air.    … Full Review »
  3. DevilSexton
    Oct 25, 2014
    9
    Minus some odd cgi work, this certainly baked a biscuit and a half, ended with a bit of gravy. While it didn't seem very filling at first, IMinus some odd cgi work, this certainly baked a biscuit and a half, ended with a bit of gravy. While it didn't seem very filling at first, I was full yet looking forward to having another bite.

    9 Biscuits & 1 Spoonful of Gravy    … Full Review »
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