Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10

Critic Reviews

  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Aug 5, 2013
    75
    Cove is exactly What it aspires to be--uncynical, lulling and sweet. [12 Aug 2013]
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  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Jul 19, 2013
    70
    This relaxing series about small-town lives is as burden-free as a day on the beach with an umbrella, a book and a breeze.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Jul 19, 2013
    70
    Despite a certain built-in B & B preciousness, Cedar Cove evokes certain splendid shows of another time and place, including the late-great "Family" and the longtime Irish hit "Ballykissangel."
  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Jul 19, 2013
    70
    An able cast led by Andie MacDowell and Dylan Neal makes it stand out from the stream of interchangeable Hallmark movies that aim for the same tone and audience.
  6. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Jul 18, 2013
    70
    In four subsequent episodes I've seen, the stories and characters get to breathe a bit. [MacDowell's] Olivia's just headstrong enough to stay interesting.
  7. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Jul 19, 2013
    63
    It ain’t brain surgery and nobody’s going to win any Emmys, but that’s not why fans watch Hallmark.

Awards & Rankings

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#73 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

User Reviews

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User Score
4.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 6 out of 12
  1. Rob1986
    Jun 14, 2015
    9
    This show is such a refreshing break from the edgy ridiculousness that is so common today. The drama isn't over the top either. Instead ofThis show is such a refreshing break from the edgy ridiculousness that is so common today. The drama isn't over the top either. Instead of some main character being on the verge of death each episode the conflicts revolve around things like a mother not liking her daughter's choice of boyfriend, kinda like real life...The show also mangaged to avoid the heavy cheese that Hallmark and UP! have in abundance.

    Please Hallmark, more of this.    … Full Review »
  2. reellm
    Dec 9, 2014
    6
    3/5★
    Increasingly hard to find entertainment: pleasant, pretty and undemanding TV that disregards the edginess that permeates most current    3/5★
    Increasingly hard to find entertainment: pleasant, pretty and undemanding TV that disregards the edginess that permeates most current shows. Its a quiet, enjoyable stroll between offerings of murder and mayhem and while I prefer the Gilmore Girls for small town drama, it's nice to have it on the menu.

    Verdict: For Nora Roberts fans.    … Full Review »
  3. Nice1
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Actually really good - some things could be improved for sure, but it's a nice, story driven show without over-the-top drama. No meth labs orActually really good - some things could be improved for sure, but it's a nice, story driven show without over-the-top drama. No meth labs or murders in Cedar Cove, haha. Great music, good writing, season 2 is much better IMO.… Full Review »
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