Eyewitness

:

Season 1
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
Watch Now

Where To Watch

Buy on
Stream On

Critic Reviews

  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Oct 14, 2016
    50
    Eyewitness is a competent procedural with well-drawn characters and solid performances, especially by Nicholson, Paxton, Young and Bellows. It goes off the rails a few episodes in with a character switcheroo that strains credibility, but the struggles of the two boys to protect themselves from being slaughtered for what they’ve witnessed, and Helen’s determination to get to the bottom of the killings, hold our attention well enough.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Oct 14, 2016
    40
    The second-chance-at-love chemistry between Bellows and Nicholson and the first-chance-at-love Philip-Lukas pairing are just a couple of the things Eyewitness has to set it apart, but angles it doesn't handle well enough to make up for icky, one-dimensional villains, a humdrum crime story and a tone that defies engagement.
  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Oct 6, 2016
    40
    Too bad the villain's identity (not much of a surprise) is revealed way too early, and any suspense is sapped in a colorless atmosphere of recycled angst. [10-23 Oct 2016, p.19]
    All this critic's reviews

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 51
  3. Negative: 5 out of 51
  1. SamanthaAuz
    Dec 25, 2016
    10
    This show is very rural and different. It leaves the audience mesmerized and so willing to want to know what happens next. The plot has stayedThis show is very rural and different. It leaves the audience mesmerized and so willing to want to know what happens next. The plot has stayed on track each and every episode and considering the progressive style of incorporating the LGBT community makes the show a thrill to see, in which the characters react and change to things. I highly recommend the show! James Paxton and Tyler Young do an excellent job portraying the two male leads Lukas Waldenbeck and Philip Shea… Full Review »
  2. MyChemicalDom
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    I love Eyewitness. Its something new and different to watch unlike other TV shows that have a similar plots or characters. I also love thatI love Eyewitness. Its something new and different to watch unlike other TV shows that have a similar plots or characters. I also love that there is LGBT in the show, I'm tired of the LGBT community being shamed upon and treated like **** Its also not just LGBT stuff through the whole show if you don't like it that much, there's like a murder mystery too. I highly recommend to anyone that wants a new and out of the norm show to watch.… Full Review »
  3. kyroteknic
    Oct 17, 2016
    8
    [No Spoilers.] Good start to the series... The "teen angst" between the two male leads has the familiar over-the-top feel as was present in[No Spoilers.] Good start to the series... The "teen angst" between the two male leads has the familiar over-the-top feel as was present in the Twilight films, which shouldn't come as a surprise since this is the same director. The crime-drama portion of the story is off to a more intriguing start than the romance part of the story. The small town setting, rustic characters, and powerful female lead character in the form of the town Sheriff reminds me of an old Stephen King story. (I keep looking around for Kathy Bates.) if the romantic plot line can advance in an authentic way while the crime mystery plot also advances, this show might really have something interesting going. The pilot episode definitely left me wanting more, and anticipating the next installment.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »