Dominion

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Season 1
  • Network: SyFy
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 19, 2014
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
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Critic Reviews

  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jun 16, 2014
    58
    Dominion perhaps has the makings of a passable post-apocalyptic tale. But it can also be over-wrought and half-baked, with a premise that never really delivers any of the implied biblical goods.
  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Diane Werts
    Jun 16, 2014
    58
    Maybe the Thursday pilot's portentous whispers in candle-lighted spaces will seem less pretentious and more profound as Dominion moves past initial exposition from a cast trying not to sound like they're from all over the planet.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jun 18, 2014
    50
    When Dominion isn’t preoccupied with filling in its portentous back story, it provides some capably filmed action and a higher grade of acting than usual for this kind of show.
  5. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Jun 18, 2014
    50
    SyFy routinely demonstrates that today’s tricks have gotten too easy, which is why Dominion feels like it is unintentionally telling a separate story of a world in which humanity is held captive by quickie CGI.
  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer
    Reviewed by: Mark Dawidziak
    Jun 16, 2014
    40
    Nothing on this futuristic landscape stands out: the performances, the dialogue, the direction, the special effects. The premise is solid enough. Yet everything constructed on this foundation seems to have been fashioned from nothing more substantial than cardboard.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 179 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 179
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 179
  3. Negative: 21 out of 179
  1. thejainsoul
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    this is a case of critics being beguiled by there jobs and seeing too much entertainment, most of them seem to forget what makes a show good.this is a case of critics being beguiled by there jobs and seeing too much entertainment, most of them seem to forget what makes a show good. 1 is the world and story immersive CHECK, 2. do the characters seem likeable and interesting CHECK 3. does the story develop into something deeper throughout the pilot CHECK, 4 does it visually look appealing check, IS IT FUN TO WATCH CHECK, left me at the edge of my seat and what a GREAT cliffhanger, the critics need to lighten up, this show had an amazing pilot, most shows need a couple episodes to develop and become interesting, but this got me right from the start… Full Review »
  2. Thbends
    Jun 19, 2014
    9
    I'm not sure what the critics watched but this show looks promising. It takes a lot to hold my attention and I was glued to my tv for theI'm not sure what the critics watched but this show looks promising. It takes a lot to hold my attention and I was glued to my tv for the entire first episode... and disappointed it wasn't longer. If they can keep the production values up and the story moving forward this is a new show I will definitely be watching this summer.… Full Review »
  3. Strwrs4life
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    Great new show with interesting stories and great cast! Looking forward to the season,a must watch for the summer!! I dont agree with theGreat new show with interesting stories and great cast! Looking forward to the season,a must watch for the summer!! I dont agree with the critics, this show has much potential and should be given a chance, it has a great cast and story, and something different from the usual vampire and wear wolf genre.… Full Review »
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