• Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 1, 2021
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Reviewed by: Dave Nemetz
    Feb 26, 2021
    83
    As intriguing as Debris‘ central mystery is now, it could easily wear thin if the producers run out of ideas too quickly; I can’t really envision yet how this can be sustained across multiple seasons. But for now, at least, it’s a helluva fun ride. It’s rare for a network to hit us with something as smart and strange and ambitious as this. So let’s enjoy it while we can.
  2. Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Feb 25, 2021
    80
    It’s in no rush to provide details, only mood. You don’t quite know what’s happening, so you lean in to learn more. It’s a common enough technique, but one very seductively executed by the show’s creator, J.H. Wyman (“Almost Human,” “Fringe”).
  3. Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Mar 2, 2021
    75
    Taken as a whole, Debris may ultimately struggle to soar beyond its most familiar and predictable components. But, at least based on the pilot, its best qualities may make it better suited for this moment right now than you'd expect.
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    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    May 6, 2021
    70
    Despite all the woo-woo, I'm rooting for Debris and hope it can keep its eye on the skies instead of the routine conspiratorial rabbit holes. [10 - 23 May 2021, p.8]
  5. Reviewed by: Kristen Lopez
    Mar 9, 2021
    67
    “Debris” is still setting things up but what’s been presented is engaging so far. If it can find a happy medium between the worlds established by “Fringe” and “The X-Files,” and enhance the banter between its leads, it could be something really special.
  6. Reviewed by: Kaitlin Thomas
    Mar 1, 2021
    65
    This latest attempt to create a mystery-fueled drama falls a bit flat.
User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. May 11, 2021
    2
    Was looking for something new and compelling to watch. Didn’t find it during the pilot episode, so dumped this turkey in the garbage andWas looking for something new and compelling to watch. Didn’t find it during the pilot episode, so dumped this turkey in the garbage and kicked it to the curb. Full Review »
  2. May 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I really like this show I watch it every week. I hope the next episode is even better and it comes back for another season. Full Review »
  3. Mar 18, 2021
    6
    I can certainly see those 'Fringe' influences and I like some of it. But it'll have to get better to keep me entertained. The MI6 lady isI can certainly see those 'Fringe' influences and I like some of it. But it'll have to get better to keep me entertained. The MI6 lady is already annoying me on accent alone.
    If there's a bigger story arc it might keep me hooked, but for now it's mostly separate episodes.
    *edit. There is a bigger story arc, but apparently I totally forgot about it.
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