FBI

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 19, 2013
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
4.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 16 out of 34
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  1. Iamcritical86
    Oct 31, 2018
    6
    I'm up to the 5th episode. I rather enjoyed the first one, but I'm quickly seeing a lot of repetitiveness in the script writing. By episode 4, it was very predictable and I'm not liking that so far. Structurally, every episode has (so far) been the exact same: there's a climax within the first 60 seconds out of the blue, then the team shows up to investigate, then they talk it over andI'm up to the 5th episode. I rather enjoyed the first one, but I'm quickly seeing a lot of repetitiveness in the script writing. By episode 4, it was very predictable and I'm not liking that so far. Structurally, every episode has (so far) been the exact same: there's a climax within the first 60 seconds out of the blue, then the team shows up to investigate, then they talk it over and share some ideas, then they get a clue, then they're feeling perplexed about something, then they take action, then the episode has a quiet slow ending, failing to leave us on the edge of our seat for the next episode. It does have it's entertaining moments, so for that I'm giving it a 6, but FBI lost a few points with me for it's predictable and somewhat lazy writing and plot lines. Not a show I would race to the T.V. to watch.… Expand
  2. MartnRules1
    Nov 21, 2018
    1
    Trying to rebuild the "FBI" brand but FAILS. Characters are wooden, acting hollow, actual tactics laughable for anyone who knows law enforcement. Supposed forest shoot out was a complete joke. Agents taking off on their own is a career killer. The deep stain of PC content ruins the plots incessantly. When the antagonist is a Leftist-gone-wrong, I might begin to believe the show'sTrying to rebuild the "FBI" brand but FAILS. Characters are wooden, acting hollow, actual tactics laughable for anyone who knows law enforcement. Supposed forest shoot out was a complete joke. Agents taking off on their own is a career killer. The deep stain of PC content ruins the plots incessantly. When the antagonist is a Leftist-gone-wrong, I might begin to believe the show's balanced agenda. The unrealistic "solutions" rapidly served up in the story lines is lamentable. Not good for the FBI brand or for real LEO content.… Expand
  3. rpmotz61
    Dec 5, 2018
    4
    Boring, could not even first shows... zzzzz's. lacked anything that made stand out.
  4. PFCskippy
    Sep 29, 2018
    2
    Essentially just every ridiculous cliche from other police dramas recycled and regurgitated, interspersed with poorly acted overly dramatic moments that seem more "Grey's Anatomy" than anything Dick Wolf has done previously. Not only is this one of the worst police dramas I've ever seen, It should be considered more soap opera than police procedural.
  5. JadenFrost
    Oct 1, 2018
    0
    Just more Liberal garbage. I'm starting to think there wont be any new shows without there taint.
  6. Unaffiliated
    Sep 29, 2018
    0
    Someone decided to take all the things liberals love and create a show for them.
  7. Craigcassler
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    The first episode was entertaining and it seems like a good cast. I liked how they make the scenes more gritty through a combination of content and camera/editing. I’m sure it will take a few episodes to work out some kinks but overall enjoyable to watch and seems like characters you can get vested in. They took real world issues and weaved them into the storyline. It has some suspense,The first episode was entertaining and it seems like a good cast. I liked how they make the scenes more gritty through a combination of content and camera/editing. I’m sure it will take a few episodes to work out some kinks but overall enjoyable to watch and seems like characters you can get vested in. They took real world issues and weaved them into the storyline. It has some suspense, detective work, character based intricacies and back stories that will be interesting to get the back stories on.… Expand
  8. PaulyD
    Oct 8, 2018
    7
    FBI is a great and thrilling show that unlike most crime shows on tv it seems way more realistic. Not every ending is a happy one. It is way more realistic than a lot going on right now. I really like the cast as well as the premise of the episodes it is very entertaining and it keeps you coming back for more. The show reminds me of like Criminal Minds meets Law and Order. So if you enjoyFBI is a great and thrilling show that unlike most crime shows on tv it seems way more realistic. Not every ending is a happy one. It is way more realistic than a lot going on right now. I really like the cast as well as the premise of the episodes it is very entertaining and it keeps you coming back for more. The show reminds me of like Criminal Minds meets Law and Order. So if you enjoy crime shows and can take the sad reality of crimes that really happens than this is the show for you!… Expand
  9. Disco
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    So far a decent timewaster. It has a solid Criminal Minds vibe and Missy is still a pretty watchable actor. Adding the eternally sexy Sela Ward earned them another point from me! It's really more of the same as far as 'gritty' cops shows go but has potential as long as the writing stays solid. Typical procedural cop show but done well enough to keep it in my PVR.
  10. ShaMana
    Oct 12, 2018
    8
    I watched the first episode and didn't find it too entertaining, wondered if to give it a second chance and checked some online comments. Turned out that everyone else that didn't like it were just racist, so i decided to give it a go. Next two episodes were actually quite enjoyable and a vast improvement.

    Glad i stuck around for it. Recommend, give it a try for longer.
  11. iclady
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    So far I have enjoyed this series hope it keeps on going Not every police drama is super like everything in life it has its ups and downs
  12. AxeT
    Mar 1, 2019
    2
    The latest in the new rigid Leftist trend template of woman and man of color partners in law enforcement (and all manner partners including potential Jedi) to satisfy diversity quota demos no matter how phony and out of touch with reality. Every network is on board and its execs don't dare defy.
  13. TVW
    Sep 24, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Changed boss lady. And this new lady had a nerve to be rude to Omar! Is this a law n order recycle? Stupid move. The only black American had a smart job. She's into The field for what,??… Expand
  14. Ededed
    Jan 19, 2019
    3
    Adequate, but only just. I had high hopes for this show based on the first two scripts, but later scripts have been less impressive.

    The characters seem one dimensional and the plots are predictable and lackluster. There’s nothing special about this show. Wouldn’t miss it if it went away.
  15. Rudyger
    Jan 20, 2019
    0
    Congratulations, you're the 100000th show about this !

    Seriously, this needs to stop. We already have a TV show for every freaking police department and fire department of every city in America. We have SWAT, forensics, profilers... No one asked for yet another FBI show.

    Please do something original, for once!!

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Kathryn VanArendonk
    Sep 26, 2018
    50
    FBI is like every other crime procedural you’ve already seen, and if that’s what you’re looking for in a TV show, then nothing here will come as a revelation. It probably won’t come as a disappointment, either.
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  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Sep 25, 2018
    52
    Black and white pedestrian characters and plots may satisfy traditional CBS viewers, but it won’t win over many new recruits.
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  3. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Marlow Stern
    Sep 25, 2018
    40
    Given that it hits all the familiar Law & Order beats, the success of FBI is contingent on the charisma of its two leads, and the first episode does little to convince that Maggie Bell is even playing the same sport as Olivia Benson.
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