Elementary
CBS | Release Date: January 3, 2012
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 32 Critic Reviews
Positive:
27
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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60
PopMattersMarisa LaScalaSep 27, 2012
Season 1 Review: If Elementary is a standard detective procedural, it is at least well done. This is largely based on the strength of Miller, who brings a rejuvenating energy to a genre full of morose investigators Read full review
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The New York TimesMike HaleSep 26, 2012
Season 1 Review: However, beyond its stars (and a welcome guest appearance in the pilot by Dallas Roberts), Elementary is a mixed bag. Mr. Doherty, whose primary credit is a long stint on the voluptuously melodramatic "Medium," is good on atmosphere and character but not so strong on plot mechanics. Read full review
58
Uncle BarkyEd BarkSep 24, 2012
Season 1 Review: Thursday's series premiere ends up being watchable but not really something to phone your friends about. Read full review
50
New York Magazine (Vulture)Matt Zoller SeitzSep 27, 2012
Season 1 Review: This is a slight but watchable show, yet more brain candy from CBS's vending machine. Read full review
40
The Huffington PostMaureen RyanSep 25, 2012
Season 1 Review: The two leads lack any kind of chemistry, platonic or otherwise, and the storytelling lacks the smarts and insight of one of TV's best Sherlockian creations, "House." Read full review
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