Constantine (2014)

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 24, 2014
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
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  1. vikesh2206
    Nov 9, 2014
    4
    Matt Ryan delivers a haunting performance as Constantine, but its convoluted plot and hokum backstory makes it seem derivative and fails to stand out as its own show.
  2. thetvreviewman
    Nov 4, 2014
    4
    Constantine offers some great action but it doesn't give the audience anything else. Even with the action Constantine feels dull, unoriginal, and pretty lame.
  3. BogKid
    Nov 1, 2014
    4
    Too much, too loud, too flashy, too Matt. I have watched one and one half showings of "Constantine" and I cannot remember a single thing about the plots. I do remember that he has flaming hands and the world is simply filled with these nasty little demons ready to do you harm. Fear not, the ineffective Constantine is here to save you. God help you!
  4. metabad
    Dec 31, 2014
    4
    After watching 4 episodes, I called it quits.
    Heavy overacting by Matt Ryan, he tries too hard portraying a tortured soul. Additionally comes over as smug.
    The stories are ok, regarding their premises, but there's simply not much to see here. The episodes start out interesting but the plots somehow lack urgency and a real sense of threat. So by the end of the episodes, I was    After watching 4 episodes, I called it quits.
    Heavy overacting by Matt Ryan, he tries too hard portraying a tortured soul. Additionally comes over as smug.
    The stories are ok, regarding their premises, but there's simply not much to see here.
    The episodes start out interesting but the plots somehow lack urgency and a real sense of threat.
    So by the end of the episodes, I was underwhelmed by the lack of suspense and thrills.
    FX were so-so.
    A missed opportunity and unsatisfying, I expected more.
    If you really want to check it out, one episode is enough. That's what you get.    … Expand
  5. SanctumRevel
    Jan 6, 2015
    5
    constantine it s far more than demons and angels it' s the whole consept of supernatural forces and the actor that plays constantine just doesnt feel like it so english crap character
  6. gmonster320
    May 30, 2015
    5
    "Constantine" was canceled some time ago by NBC but is still being shopped around. I hope it finds a new home. With some tweaking it has the potential to be a good show.

    "Constantine" is the TV adaptation of the DC comic anti hero John Constantine. He's a chain smoking (although less so on TV) bristly character who is cursed to grapple with the forces of evil due to his past misdeeds.    "Constantine" was canceled some time ago by NBC but is still being shopped around. I hope it finds a new home. With some tweaking it has the potential to be a good show.

    "Constantine" is the TV adaptation of the DC comic anti hero John Constantine. He's a chain smoking (although less so on TV) bristly character who is cursed to grapple with the forces of evil due to his past misdeeds. John describes himself as a "demonologist, exorcist and master of the dark arts".

    In episode 1 we think Liz will end up his partner but she gets the boot. Instead Zed (who is a psychic) arrives to help with the weekly demon quests. Chas is also along for the ride. Manny the Angel drops in from time to time to offer advise (or just to heckle John). Papa Midnite also arrives later in the season and he's really cool

    I enjoyed a number of the stories. My favorites were the Hunger Demon and Coblynau. Constantine also has a cool house (with endless doors you're not supposed to open) and lots of relics with supernatural powers (including Aleister Crowley's shaving brush and Achille's heel, well specifically the sinew from his heel). This reminds me of "Warehouse 13" but it's still fun to watch.

    My criticisms of the show is that a few of the stories were so so. Also the actress who plays Zed accent kept slipping which was unnerving. I do think John and Zed have chemistry so that's good. We just need more meat to their story lines and some good demons to chase.

    In conclusion, is "Constantine" must see TV. Not really but with some adjustments I would be back for a second look for sure.    … Expand

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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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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
  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Oct 27, 2014
    50
    Constantine seems like a good fit tonally for Friday night companion series “Grimm,” but Constantine will need to more clearly establish its world--and the rules of its world--and better define its characters if it hopes to become a fanboy favorite.
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  2. 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.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 27, 2014
    50
    The pilot is very spotty.
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