Day Break

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

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  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 example of 'decisions and consequences'. why was it ever canceled?
  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 you, thank you, thank you!
  4. MichielP.
    Oct 22, 2007
    9
    A second season would fill me with joy!
  5. MarcoC.
    Sep 19, 2007
    10
    I don't understand why this show has such a broadly opinionated spectrum of reviews. It's plenty suspenseful, smartly written, more twists than a twizzler, and even though its not original neither is almost every song out there that has hit number one on the billboards. It kept me wondering what would happen next in more than one instance-- that's more than I can say for I don't understand why this show has such a broadly opinionated spectrum of reviews. It's plenty suspenseful, smartly written, more twists than a twizzler, and even though its not original neither is almost every song out there that has hit number one on the billboards. It kept me wondering what would happen next in more than one instance-- that's more than I can say for 70% of the other rubbish on TV… Expand
  6. MikeR.
    Aug 8, 2007
    10
    One of the best series on TV. I feel sad that so many questions were left unanswered. Too bad. People don't know what they're missing. I still wonder about Jared...
  7. ZiffM.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    Great show, great cast. ABC's loss for yanking it off. If we are lucky, perhaps another network will see a season 2 produced. Our family has made a conscious decision to not watch ABC programing as a result of their decision. Keep the faith... For every decision - consequence...
  8. JorgeF.
    Jul 6, 2007
    10
    Best television show in a while. It was the subject of many discussions around coffee at work.
  9. MarkG.
    Jun 26, 2007
    10
    I hope this show returns it was so great to discover this show on ABC.com
  10. UkaO.
    Jun 22, 2007
    10
    You guys must be out of your minds to drop this show. It is very much different to the bullshit we watch on TV (SHARK, HOUSE and all those other analogues), i feel your poor advertising of this series led to its poor take by the American public. Shame. We love it in England
  11. MichaelR
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    I thought the show was an excellent drama. The actors/actresses did a super job of bringing the story to the viewers. I like 24 as well and to compare the two.. would be an injustice to both. If the networks or somebody would take a good look at what ABC had they would see the shows true potintial. Here's one for you... Name any one T.V. Drama (Police in nature or Hero) that has I thought the show was an excellent drama. The actors/actresses did a super job of bringing the story to the viewers. I like 24 as well and to compare the two.. would be an injustice to both. If the networks or somebody would take a good look at what ABC had they would see the shows true potintial. Here's one for you... Name any one T.V. Drama (Police in nature or Hero) that has lasted more than one or two series, where the leading role was cast to a Minority... any takers for this as a real discussion. The money for ABC is not on minority actors as a whole... they need there SPONSORS $$$$$ .....it always comes down to this.… Expand
  12. MIkeM
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    This show had an incredible storyline, lots of action, and was very well acted. It was a blast. In my opinion, it rivaled and, in some ways, surpassed this seasons 24. I think ABC blew it by cutting it short. They could have had a real winner had they given it a chance to play out.
  13. Lamont
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    The show makes you think of every possible angle and leaves you wanting more. If you don't like this show, you must be a moron who can't think.
  14. MarkS
    Mar 13, 2007
    10
    Excellent television, Wow!
  15. JerryW
    Mar 8, 2007
    10
    Well, I've now seen the whole series. It ends on a high point, but all evil, and all mysteries are NOT solved, and they easily could create another time loop. But at least, he can now move on. Great show, but it proves H.L. Mencken's aphorism, "You'll never go broke underestimating the taste of the American Public." --Jerry
  16. CandiceJ
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    I really hope ABC decides to bring Day Break back! It was cleverly written and kept me hooked with the intricacies of the plot.
  17. maxw
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    This show was great! Where is it now?
  18. dons
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    like 24, but actually good.
  19. TanyaC
    Feb 23, 2007
    10
    If I could rate it any higher I would! Hands down was the best drama on tv. I hope it's released on DVD!
  20. RalfS
    Feb 19, 2007
    9
    Day Break was great show. Loved the premise ever since I saw the Showtime Short "12:01pm" (that was way before the Silverman Movie). We were greatly disappointed in its cancellation, but not surprised. People will watch television to see the same unfunny Office workers try to makes us laugh but fail, but evidently can't stand to watch a copmelling drama about trying to get oneself Day Break was great show. Loved the premise ever since I saw the Showtime Short "12:01pm" (that was way before the Silverman Movie). We were greatly disappointed in its cancellation, but not surprised. People will watch television to see the same unfunny Office workers try to makes us laugh but fail, but evidently can't stand to watch a copmelling drama about trying to get oneself out of being trapped in time and feeling helpless. If I had to sit down and watch The Office every week, I would feel trapped too.… Expand
  21. kyle
    Feb 15, 2007
    9
    This show is fantastic. I wish I hadn't missed it when it was on TV.
  22. CoryC
    Feb 7, 2007
    10
    Love the show, I keep up on the episodes online at ABCTV. Wish it wasn't taken off the air. I still watch it because I'm hooked. So many twists. How did he change today if today was yesterday? Just when he thinks he's solved it, it gets worse.
  23. LelandG
    Feb 6, 2007
    8
    The show can be seen on the abc website, all the un-aired eps that is :) If your from the USA you can view them online if your not there are others to view them.
  24. PaulaW
    Jan 31, 2007
    10
    I love the show, I can't wait to see what Hopper does next. The show keeps me on my feet. It one of the best new dramas on air. I love the twist for the standard "cop drama"
  25. MichelleF
    Jan 30, 2007
    10
    I loved this show. The concept is great and full of suspence. Unfortunately the show is not on TV anymore only online and I can not watch it on my lunch break at work, because it is blocked, I would watch it at home, but the telephone and the cable companies do not have service were I live. I want ot by th e series on DVD. Does anyone know if I can? Thanks.....This a great show, I have I loved this show. The concept is great and full of suspence. Unfortunately the show is not on TV anymore only online and I can not watch it on my lunch break at work, because it is blocked, I would watch it at home, but the telephone and the cable companies do not have service were I live. I want ot by th e series on DVD. Does anyone know if I can? Thanks.....This a great show, I have missed watching it.… Expand
  26. Mattmatt
    Jan 22, 2007
    10
    It was simply the most intriguing show on TV.
  27. LanceP
    Jan 19, 2007
    9
    ABC is one of the worst networks for not giving a shot to a program. This show had action, and made you think. Why would you cancel it?
  28. AnnG
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    Please bring this show back. I got really hooked before Christmas and now I want to find out what happens! Whoever cancelled this show is a real meanie.
  29. WayneC
    Jan 13, 2007
    10
    Great twists
  30. SteveD
    Jan 12, 2007
    10
    Please bring this show back. The great differences in this show vs other 'repeat' premises are the things that can change, like Andrea's turning in her boyfriend for rehab and Taye's character having his injuries carry over from day to day is some of the most intriguing aspects of this show. There has to be a way to bring it back or release the un-aired episodes soon.
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#48 Best TV Season of 2006
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#16 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#27 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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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
  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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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