Containment

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Season 1
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 5 out of 20
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    Apr 19, 2016
    75
    This is a disaster movie writ large for TV and the simple fact is, it works despite some none-too-subtle turns. You can’t help being enthralled by a story you wouldn’t want to be a part of.
  2. Colorado Springs Gazette
    Reviewed by: Terry Terrones
    Apr 18, 2016
    75
    While none of these actors are household names, all are convincing, believable and engaging. ... This is one of those series that will make you ask yourself what you would do in a similar situation. It might lead to some uncomfortable moments, but Containment sure does make for entertaining television.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Apr 15, 2016
    75
    Containment may not be the CW’s answer to “Downton Abbey,” but it’s a very well-made, well-written and well-acted thriller that will keep you guessing about everything except for the quality of the series.
  5. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Apr 19, 2016
    70
    Although the dialogue is occasionally a bit cute, the rest of the cast comes across as mostly solid and believable.
  6. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Apr 19, 2016
    70
    However derivative Containment may be, it attains a certain creepy power as it rolls along its yuckily apocalyptic way.
  7. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Apr 19, 2016
    67
    None of this qualifies as breezy spring/summertime entertainment. Still, if apocalyptic drama is your entertainment of choice, then Containment might well keep you contented.
  8. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Apr 19, 2016
    63
    Although Containment may be convincing, it isn’t particularly compelling, because the characters seldom register as anything other than pawns--most of them sacrificial.

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User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 66
  3. Negative: 19 out of 66
  1. Qldgamer
    Apr 20, 2016
    7
    Seems a less man's version of walking dead but only seeing ep 1 is a bit limiting to give a proper review. The story seems interesting and theSeems a less man's version of walking dead but only seeing ep 1 is a bit limiting to give a proper review. The story seems interesting and the characters seem to have some depth to them. As the series develops it will be interesting to see what happens to those inside and outside.

    I ma giving a 7 just as a place holder, I feel it has some good points and with time these can get better.    … Full Review »
  2. rouse515
    Jun 7, 2017
    10
    i love this show!! why is always have to be all right and end well?? this tv show is simply good and is like have to be! i dont see if it willi love this show!! why is always have to be all right and end well?? this tv show is simply good and is like have to be! i dont see if it will be cancelled but i hope not finnaly i have somenthing to watch!… Full Review »
  3. akila1
    Jun 25, 2016
    2
    Matt from TV Guide summed it up best: Plagued by mediocre writing and stubbornly dull acting, this unpleasant misfire feels like slow death asMatt from TV Guide summed it up best: Plagued by mediocre writing and stubbornly dull acting, this unpleasant misfire feels like slow death as it spins out subplots from Disaster Movie 101.
    I couldn't have written a better comment. Just terrible.    … Full Review »
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