Day Break
ABC | Release Date: November 15, 2006
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
60
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 28 Critic Reviews
Positive:
12
Mixed:
14
Negative:
2

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Christian Science MonitorGloria Goodale
Season 1 Review: It's good, complicated drama, sometimes hard to watch, but more compelling evidence that the best storytelling for adults these days is on the small screen. Read full review
100
Chicago Sun-TimesDoug Elfman
Season 1 Review: "Day Break" asks viewers for faith, to believe unanswered questions will not go unanswered forever, and that every episode will be worth experiencing. For now, I'm willing to take that leap of faith, because the action is swift, the acting is taut and the premise is cool. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterBarry Garron
Season 1 Review: It's a one-of-a-kind thriller that rewards your attention with nonstop action, endless surprises, exciting cinematography and a great assortment of characters. Read full review
80
Miami HeraldGlenn Garvin
Season 1 Review: Intense and fascinating. Read full review
80
Philadelphia InquirerJonathan Storm
Season 1 Review: A well-made rocket ride that's closer to 24 than anything else on TV. Read full review
75
New York PostLinda Stasi
Season 1 Review: Diggs is a very good actor. Attempting to pull off a complicated scenario like this would be tough for a vet, let alone someone who made his bones in musical theater. Read full review
70
L.A. WeeklyRobert Abele
Season 1 Review: Because Hopper can radically rejigger events for better or worse -- a decision that prevents one disaster might cause another - Day Break... feels like the first video-game-era series. Read full review
70
Wall Street JournalNancy DeWolf Smith
Season 1 Review: Following the show will require some effort for viewers accustomed to less demanding fare. Read full review
70
Kansas City StarAaron Barnhart
Season 1 Review: After the nerve-jangling first episode, I predict you’ll be hooked. Read full review
70
Newark Star-LedgerAlan Sepinwall
Season 1 Review: The thing is, if you can let go of the "Groundhog Taye" problem, it's a decent little thriller with a sci-fi twist. Read full review
70
The New York TimesAlessandra Stanley
Season 1 Review: "Day Break" has enough suspense and clever turns to tempt viewers to stay and see how the next day breaks. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyGillian Flynn
Season 1 Review: At its best, Day Break has a Choose Your Own Adventure feel... [It] just needs to get those pages flying a little faster. Read full review
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