Emergence

ABC | Release Date: September 24, 2019

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 17 Ratings

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clichedpioneerDec 13, 2019

This show has been an edge of your seat sci fi, mystery, suspense mash up and it's been very enjoyable. As far as I'm concerned the show deserves a high rating and it's really just sad to see some are comparing the show to others and justThis show has been an edge of your seat sci fi, mystery, suspense mash up and it's been very enjoyable. As far as I'm concerned the show deserves a high rating and it's really just sad to see some are comparing the show to others and just complaining instead of enjoying it.… Expand

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getoverherenowDec 13, 2019

I have long been a fan of Allison Tolman, since Fargo and Good Girls. There is just enough intrigue & sci fi to hold my interest. Well written & acted, Clancy Brown just keeps going and going and I think that the girl will cure his cancer.

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atouchofspiceDec 13, 2019

Terrific show. Great story, Awesome cast! I'm all in! Do yourself a favour and watch it.
The lead character, a police chief who looks like a real woman, and they didn't make a big deal out of it. Refreshing!

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boo-de-hooDec 13, 2019

Not sure why anyone would compare this to Stranger Things, this is more a scifi/tech show than horror/gore. The lead is a very real & believable character, in fact all the cast is damn good. Highly recommend.

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itsblowingagaleDec 13, 2019

The first few episodes were the setup to make you wonder what's going on and then it just opens the door to what could be a Pandora's box. I hope this show is rating well as it really deserves to be renewed. This one's special.

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tedshaw12Oct 6, 2019

A really poor man's version of Stranger Things coupled with bad acting and writing.

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Davrosdaleks1Feb 8, 2020

Emergence is about police chief Jo Evans (Fargo season 1's Allison Tollman), who ends up taking in the mysterious Piper (Alexa Swinton), a girl pursued by shadowy forces. I really liked this one.

The show is a combination of family life andEmergence is about police chief Jo Evans (Fargo season 1's Allison Tollman), who ends up taking in the mysterious Piper (Alexa Swinton), a girl pursued by shadowy forces. I really liked this one.

The show is a combination of family life and thriller, which works pretty well. The family members are mostly a pretty likable bunch with good dialogue. The thriller part is more of a thriller light. So, if you dont like it when shows pull their punches this may not be to your liking. However, it isn't like this show doesn't have stakes. The show may lure you into a sense of complacency only to be hit by a surprising moment of violence. The writers do an excellent job of throwing surprises at you. The showrunners realize it's best not to drag things out. For just 13 episodes, a lot happens in this.

Cast is great Tolman plays the sort of character she did in Fargo, determined and competent, but since she doesn't have to adopt a sterotypical midwestern accent and personality, I feel she's able to access more of her potential. It's nice to see Clancy Brown as Evans' father. He usually plays antagonists, authority figures, or both. A lot of credit should be given to Robert Bailey Jr. as as a police officer. He has this sort of every-manness and does a great job reacting to the craziness erupting around him.

There is one weak character. Evans' daughter Mia Evans (Ashley Aufderheide) serves only as a big sister figure to Piper. She doesn't feel like a full character. You never see her hanging with friends or learn any personal info about her.

Sadly, this might be the show's only season. (The ratings haven't been great.) This is too bad because I found this to be a distinct experience.… Expand

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maltesaNov 8, 2021

We recently (Oct 2021) started binge watching Emergence on Disney +. We are thoroughly enjoyed it. It is clever, smart, engaging & not your typical run of the mill detective series. The lead actress who plays Jo is especially good. MyWe recently (Oct 2021) started binge watching Emergence on Disney +. We are thoroughly enjoyed it. It is clever, smart, engaging & not your typical run of the mill detective series. The lead actress who plays Jo is especially good. My only disappointment is that ABC cancelled the series. So disappointing. Hope ABC will reconsider.… Expand

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