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. Variety
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Jan 19, 2017
    80
    It is a plot that is reminiscent of nothing more than “Braveheart.” This might make Frontier a little predictable--but it’s a highly entertaining and satisfying journey, too, if you’re in the mood for it. The story is vast and at times either slow or confusing. But it always reads as considered and thoughtful--an adventure epic full of characters, not caricatures.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    Jan 18, 2017
    80
    A propulsive, gleefully gory six-episode adventure series.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Jan 19, 2017
    70
    The series, a joint effort by Netflix and Discovery Canada, is refreshingly free of pretension, unlike some in the genre. Yes, there are serious themes to be drawn from it if you’re so inclined--it’s about greed, and empire-building, and exploitation of a land and its native inhabitants--but you can also feel free to take it as simply an action-packed, rather bloody tale from those frothy preindustrial days.

Awards & Rankings

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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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