Frontier

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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

  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Jan 18, 2017
    50
    Frontier is moderately entertaining, but consistently unchallenging.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Will Ashton
    Jan 17, 2017
    50
    It doesn’t need to be original, but it does need to be distinct. As it stands, however, this Netflix/Discovery Channel Canada original is anything but that.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ray Rahman
    Jan 17, 2017
    50
    The actor [Jason Momoa] may be known for his strength, but not even he can overpower the cliche-riddled dialogue and dull plotting. [20 Jan 2017, p.55]
  5. Colorado Springs Gazette
    Reviewed by: Terry Terrones
    Jan 18, 2017
    42
    While Frontier is aesthetically pleasing it doesn’t live up to its potential. The action packed trailer for the series is misleading and side characters easily outshine what’s supposed to be the headliner.
  6. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jan 20, 2017
    40
    None of the characters, however, prove especially interesting, and in an age of abundance, Frontier feels like a decidedly second-tier offering.
  7. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    Jan 19, 2017
    40
    There is little motivation to keep track of it all, partly because creators Rob and Peter Blackie, who co-wrote two of the season’s six episodes, and Brad Peyton (San Andreas), who directed the first two, hopscotch so often from place to place and moment to moment that it becomes challenging to settle into or invest in any aspect of the story.
  8. UPROXX
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Jan 18, 2017
    40
    Yet even with Momoa and McClarnon being more central to the action, it’s middling historical drama at best, like the early days of AMC’s Turn or Hell on Wheels.

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#51 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#46 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 53
  3. Negative: 14 out of 53
  1. atenais
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    The show takes a couple episodes to pick up, but after that it just gets better and better. Everything from costume and set design toThe show takes a couple episodes to pick up, but after that it just gets better and better. Everything from costume and set design to acting/directing/writing is great. Already watched all 3 seasons twice and would definitely watch again.… Full Review »
  2. SPAMbuca
    Jun 22, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. There are some parts of the series to like. Not a lot of series touch the 18th century in such a way. Effort has put into making people look like authentical.

    Yet, the immersion breaks quickly if you look a little more closely. Main character Michael has actually very little reason to become loyal to Declan Harp. Since a huge part of the plotline is based on Michael sticking to Declan, a lot of it falls flat by default since there is no actual explanation of why Michael acts like he does. Why does he trust a guy that nearly skinned him over a the person that has actual leverage over him? Why doesn't the captain of the guard notice Emberly not being interested in him at all? How did Emberly not expect said captain to eventually try something while she tried to charm him into helping her? Why does Emberly suddenly trust the whore from England and what actual use did she have in the series? Why is Declan Harp declared the leader of his group if he is that unstable and not actually controlling the majority of his forces? Why do people blame Declan Harp for the death of 1 person after a succesful attack on the English? Did they really expect to keep fighting battles without any losses?

    There are way too many plotholes in the series. The characters are unlikely or getting close to becoming mary sues. Main characters clearly have a bad case of plot armor and become good at things for no particular explanation. How does an urban city boy deal with being dragged through the wilderness of the New World? Isn't he giving up quite easily on the love of his life? Isn't he acting like a stereotypical "emo white boy" during most of the series? Why does Declan trust Michael so much from the start? What use did Clenna have except from picking 1 lock?

    In general I conclude the setting is nice, although limited ( nearly everything interesting happens in 1 inn), but the characters are fatally lacking and the plot has way too many holes.    … Full Review »
  3. brib87
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    I am so sad there are not more episodes. The critics are on crack if they find fault with this series. Sit back and enjoy. Don't mind theI am so sad there are not more episodes. The critics are on crack if they find fault with this series. Sit back and enjoy. Don't mind the nitpicking falsities of low reviews.… Full Review »
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