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. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Oct 23, 2014
    83
    The latest comic book adaptation to hit TV, NBC’s Constantine is a nifty spookfest with dark humor and some genuine chills.
  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Oct 27, 2014
    80
    A near-perfect companion piece to the similarly creepy-quirky Grimm, this lavish adaptation of the DC Comics Hellblazer series is the freakiest and most stylized fantasy pilot since Sleepy Hollow, and Ryan's instant grasp of this cocky but battered hero will make it easy to forget that Keanu Reeves ever went there.
  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Oct 23, 2014
    75
    Ryan, a Welsh actor little known on these shores, is the best thing about the pilot. Second best are some genuinely creepy special effects and scares, but the plot itself is a muddle.
  5. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Oct 23, 2014
    75
    Falling somewhere in the middle of the dark/light scale between Gotham and Flash, tonight's promising premiere boasts a few good jolts, a welcome bit of visual flair, and an appealing star turn from Welsh actor Matt Ryan, who conveys just the right mix of tortured soul, biting wit and hunky hero.
  6. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Sarah Rodman
    Oct 23, 2014
    70
    The series looks and feels appropriately ghoulish with a couple of good gotcha moments and excellently rendered scary creatures prowling the shadows, in between clunky expository passages.
  7. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Oct 27, 2014
    67
    There's the structure for a sturdy but unremarkable supernatural procedural (and companion piece to "Grimm"), but in the pilot, at least, producers David Goyer and Daniel Cerone aren't aiming for much more.
  8. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Zach Hollwedel
    Oct 27, 2014
    65
    Not only does it promise scares, but it looks good, moves quickly, and uses effects well and wisely. In a market that's rapidly growing, Constantine does a commendable job distinguishing itself.
  9. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Robert Rorke
    Oct 22, 2014
    63
    If you’re not already a fan of the story, Constantine has some kinks to iron out before the unenlightened will willingly follow this master of the dark arts.

Awards & Rankings

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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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