Crisis

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 16, 2014
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
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Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Mar 14, 2014
    60
    The first chapters are compelling enough, but after Hostages, it's hard not to be skeptical when we've just seen how quickly this sort of heightened situation can lapse into overheated nonsense.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Mar 13, 2014
    60
    [So far] the show has the elements of a gripping yarn.... But there was a vibe of something tedious when one of the kidnappers announced: "Today the bug is king"--and if Crisis really goes there, some of us will be tempted to run away.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Mar 14, 2014
    58
    It’s gloriously stupid, but not always aware that’s what it’s doing, which leaves it in a messy middle ground--too bad to be good, too good to be bad.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jeff Jensen
    Mar 7, 2014
    58
    There's some interesting cheek to the pilot, particularly the villain, but rote directing and too-serious acting muffle the fun. [14 Mar 2014]
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  6. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Mar 27, 2014
    50
    A little over the top--well, actually, a lot over the top--the pilot is filled with one eye-rolling surprise after another.
  7. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Tim Molloy
    Mar 19, 2014
    50
    The show does a good job of setting up a lot of conflict in a very short time, but I'd be more invested if I got to know the characters more — and if they had more dimension..... It felt too contrived.
  8. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Margaret Lyons
    Mar 14, 2014
    50
    Crisis is just the bowl of gravy. It tastes okay on its own, I guess, but you can't really make a meal out of it.
  9. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Mar 14, 2014
    50
    It's marginally more engrossing/less ridiculous in its pilot than CBS's fall flop, "Hostages."
  10. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Mar 14, 2014
    50
    Crisis needs to lean more Blacklist: If you’re going to be dumb, at least be a good time about it.
  11. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Mar 14, 2014
    50
    Crisis is efficient without really ever becoming enticing.
  12. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Mar 13, 2014
    50
    Do cliches abound? Do they ever. But Crisis is moderately entertaining thanks to well-paced direction, some competent character development, and the presence of Gillian Anderson in the pivotal role as a take-no-prisoners corporate CEO.
  13. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Mar 7, 2014
    40
    The dialogue is flat, the plotting is boring, the characters are predictable, and the whole show only serves to remind one what well-paced programs like the net's "The Blacklist" or the premiere of "Believe" do well.

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 59
  3. Negative: 10 out of 59
  1. AvantGuardian
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    The pilot for Crisis was great. Reminded me of 2012's "Missing" with Ashley Judd.
    Intense, action packed, suspenseful, almost like the movie    The pilot for Crisis was great. Reminded me of 2012's "Missing" with Ashley Judd.
    Intense, action packed, suspenseful, almost like the movie "White House Down" with Jaime Foxx and Channing Tatum. Characters were likable, bad guys were intelligent, it was fast paced, intense, almost like an episode of 24. Great start to a potentially great show. Lets see where it goes!    … Full Review »
  2. filmschoolgrad
    Mar 17, 2014
    5
    I really don't see how the show 'Crisis' is going to translate into a multi season vehicle for NBC. The premise has already failed multipleI really don't see how the show 'Crisis' is going to translate into a multi season vehicle for NBC. The premise has already failed multiple times in past years. The only thing that makes this different -- this time the hostages are kids. Think 80's, think 'Toy Soldiers' and you got it. Kids trapped in a building and someone is trying to get them out. Wow, wonder how this will end? Umm they get saved? The pilot ended with me having no hint of a connection to the characters. I don't even feel the kids are in any real danger. There were attempts to have contrived "moments" that would make me care, didn't work, I don't. The dialogue seems better fitted for a student film or B movie. One line zingers, minus the zing and the typical CSI styled fill in the blank commentary that accompanies most action/dramas that are on air today. Lance Gross tried his best to channel his inner John Mcclane but I'd rather just watch Die Hard on blue ray. As hard as it is to get a break in the industry today, this project made it to my screen? Just wow! Either NBC is saying they just don't care, or some of the higher ups in those nice comfy offices need to play musical chairs...because this show really sucks. Don't get too excited about the initial ratings, they will drop off significantly if what you aired tonight is all you have in store. 'Crisis' gets two thumbs down and a series cancel on my DVR.… Full Review »
  3. juliamr09
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    I have to say the 2 hour ending was amazing!! It made me want to see so much more. Especially with sending that last text. I wanna know whatI have to say the 2 hour ending was amazing!! It made me want to see so much more. Especially with sending that last text. I wanna know what it is!! and What it leads too. C'mon Season 2!! PLEASE!… Full Review »
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