Crowd Rules

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Season 1
  • Network: CNBC
  • Series Premiere Date: May 14, 2013
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4

Critic Reviews

  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    May 20, 2013
    75
    If you’re an entrepreneur or just a dreamer, Crowd Rules may be just what you’ve been dreaming of.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    May 20, 2013
    50
    Most of those who are chosen to compete seem worthy of winning, despite questionable polish or know-how. But also like The Job, any competition show that lacks celebrity judges, viewer ability to interact, or even the ability to see any competition besides pleading, may not ultimately draw much of a crowd.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    May 20, 2013
    50
    Diminished expectations might be the best thing the program has going for it, though if forced to commit, it’s at best a “hold” recommendation.
  5. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    May 20, 2013
    40
    Judging only by the results of the first episode, the crowd that rules by voting here is more easily excited by entrepreneurs with sappy slogans than by the ones with sound business plans.