Damages

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Season 1
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
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Critic Reviews

  1. Slate
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    30
    By far the dumber and hammier of the two shows ["Saving Grace" is the other].

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best TV Season of 2007
29
#29 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
9
#9 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 156 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 135 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 156
  3. Negative: 10 out of 156
  1. BetsyK.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    This had me from beginning to end. Glenn Close and all the others put on the best TV suspense I have seen for a long time. Please FX, go This had me from beginning to end. Glenn Close and all the others put on the best TV suspense I have seen for a long time. Please FX, go another season. The word is just getting out.… Full Review »
  2. lauramol
    Aug 7, 2011
    9
    Great casting, acting and writing. Damages is smart, suspenseful and never fails to surprise. Television at its finest, has me hooked! GlennGreat casting, acting and writing. Damages is smart, suspenseful and never fails to surprise. Television at its finest, has me hooked! Glenn Close and Rose Byrne provide strong leads. Even side characters seem fully developed as the show rarely introduces a new character without purpose. A great legal thriller where no one can be fully trusted.… Full Review »
  3. LonelyBoy1105
    Dec 14, 2010
    9
    Mesmerizing and simply perfect. The two leads Glenn Close and young Rose Byrne are the reason this show is so great. The non-linear narrativeMesmerizing and simply perfect. The two leads Glenn Close and young Rose Byrne are the reason this show is so great. The non-linear narrative and the plot twists are cherry on the top. The best part, and the real reason why this show is so good is the reality this show is presented. Its scandalous and "trashy", thrilling and exiting all in the same time without using the "scandalous CW factor" (young sexy actors, sex and drugs, hot places and luxury) with only the strong acting ability of the cast. The show is not for everyone because its narrative is sometimes confusing and pointless if you don't pay attention, but that's not the reason this show isn't one of the best...… Full Review »
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