Day Break

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 15, 2006
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28

Critic Reviews

  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Gloria Goodale
    100
    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.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    100
    "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.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    80
    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.
  5. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    80
    Intense and fascinating.
  6. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    80
    A well-made rocket ride that's closer to 24 than anything else on TV.
  7. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    75
    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.
  8. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    70
    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.
  9. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    70
    Following the show will require some effort for viewers accustomed to less demanding fare.
  10. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    70
    After the nerve-jangling first episode, I predict you’ll be hooked.
  11. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    70
    The thing is, if you can let go of the "Groundhog Taye" problem, it's a decent little thriller with a sci-fi twist.
  12. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    70
    "Day Break" has enough suspense and clever turns to tempt viewers to stay and see how the next day breaks.
  13. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gillian Flynn
    67
    At its best, Day Break has a Choose Your Own Adventure feel... [It] just needs to get those pages flying a little faster.

Awards & Rankings

48
#48 Best TV Season of 2006
16
#16 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
27
#27 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

User Reviews

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 185 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 185
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 185
  3. Negative: 47 out of 185
  1. PrincessH.
    May 12, 2008
    9
    I love the show and the complex twist. It's not the type of show you would expect when the same day repeats itself. Definitely a good I love the show and the complex twist. It's not the type of show you would expect when the same day repeats itself. Definitely a good example of 'decisions and consequences'. why was it ever canceled?… Full Review »
  2. DayBroken
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    Fantastic show... why'd it go?
  3. MarciaB.
    Mar 28, 2008
    10
    Daybreak is totally awesome!!! Taye Diggs is a terrific actor and I am hooked on the storyline. Thank you for switching it to TVOne! Thank Daybreak is totally awesome!!! Taye Diggs is a terrific actor and I am hooked on the storyline. Thank you for switching it to TVOne! Thank you, thank you, thank you!… Full Review »
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