Gang Related

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: May 22, 2014
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 48
  3. Negative: 10 out of 48
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  1. FilipinoBroskie
    Jun 27, 2014
    8
    I find this show to be very interesting. The plot of having a guy working in the Gang Task Force, as well as being apart of, or "helping" his family who is apart of a gang makes for an interesting series of events. Everything about this show, the Music, Vibe, is great for me. If you are into crime, gangster shows like this, it is enjoyable and kind of refreshing. I really hope that thisI find this show to be very interesting. The plot of having a guy working in the Gang Task Force, as well as being apart of, or "helping" his family who is apart of a gang makes for an interesting series of events. Everything about this show, the Music, Vibe, is great for me. If you are into crime, gangster shows like this, it is enjoyable and kind of refreshing. I really hope that this show is extended to many seasons, because it is cool and good.… Expand
  2. forward8
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    This show is compelling and focuses on a part of our society that I don't personally care much for. That being said, because of the content, I am not sure how well the show will do-but it is definitely entertaining, the writing is great, concepts/story lines are great, and the acting is great! I am really intrigued by all the characters and can't wait to see how they develop-I like thisThis show is compelling and focuses on a part of our society that I don't personally care much for. That being said, because of the content, I am not sure how well the show will do-but it is definitely entertaining, the writing is great, concepts/story lines are great, and the acting is great! I am really intrigued by all the characters and can't wait to see how they develop-I like this show. Don't care for the glamorization of gangsters, but hey-its television! :)… Expand
  3. AGarcia732
    Jul 4, 2014
    8
    When I saw the pilot episode, I guess it was good..but I didn't feel any reason to continue watching. I just wasn't bought on the concept yet. Later (admittedly more out of pity than interest), I watched a three more episodes. I needed to see more episodes to be on board. Due to some good reviews, I gave it a shot.

    I like Gang Related. I still feel that it needs...something more. I    When I saw the pilot episode, I guess it was good..but I didn't feel any reason to continue watching. I just wasn't bought on the concept yet. Later (admittedly more out of pity than interest), I watched a three more episodes. I needed to see more episodes to be on board. Due to some good reviews, I gave it a shot.

    I like Gang Related. I still feel that it needs...something more. I really cannot put my finger on what it is, but the show doesn't ANXIOUSLY make me wait for next week's episode like other shows. (Maybe it need's more tension ans suspense?) Anyway, no big complaints with the cast, story, etc. The accents for some of the characters could improve; sometimes when characters talk (in English or in Spanish) they sound a bit strange. The show is gritty and dark, and at times violent and slightly bloody. The cast needs to be expanded on more, but watching lost of TV shows, characters eventually will be fleshed out. One small observation--the main dilemma was choosing between the L.A G.T.F and his family, but that still needs to be used to full effect more. Overall, "Gang Related" is good but still can improve.

    If you liked this review, read my other ones on movies, TV shows, and videogames. I have reviewed Transformers: Age of Extinction, Edge of Tomorrow, X-Men Days of Future Past, Godzilla, Blended, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, The Lego Movie, and more. I am actually still trying to find time for other film reviews, such as Robocop, Non-Stop, Divergent, Need for Speed, The Monuments Men, etc. I have also reviewed the TV shows Fox's "Sleepy Hollow", ABC's "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD", CW's "The 100", Fox's "I Wanna Marry Harry", NBC's "Crisis", and more.

    Good bye! Sincerely, AG732.    … Expand
  4. nasser-2001
    Jun 6, 2014
    8
    The show in one word (promising), it has a little bit of (The Departed) and (The Sheild). Also there are angles to the story other than the main one which is double agent for mob and the police. The action does not take over the drama and that is very good from famous action writer. The acting is good from the police squad and the gang especially the paralyze character. Finally the reasonThe show in one word (promising), it has a little bit of (The Departed) and (The Sheild). Also there are angles to the story other than the main one which is double agent for mob and the police. The action does not take over the drama and that is very good from famous action writer. The acting is good from the police squad and the gang especially the paralyze character. Finally the reason for why I watch this show is because of its story that reminds me of martin scorsese magnificent piece of art The Departed, and the hot beautiful actress Shantel VanSanten just look at the poster and you will know what I mean.… Expand
  5. Juggernut
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    This is an awesome show! Sure the first 2 episodes don't really pull you in, but if you stay with it the show really gets rolling. Lots of action, if you like that sort of thing, and I do. Great summer show and I highly recommend you tune in.
  6. MJJ
    Aug 9, 2014
    10
    My husband and I are really enjoyed this show - best one we've seen in a long time!! Our friends have just started watching and they love it as well. Sure hope it makes it through for another season!
  7. observer_widley
    Jun 12, 2014
    9
    The show is awesome it combined good writing and good action. The lead actor is amazing, the actresses are so beautiful. But the best thing about the show is the story, I loved it. reminds me of the great movie The Departed 2006, and the writer also wrote The Sheild, so it's very good show.
  8. hagis
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    Very hard to put Mexican characters on TV and make them believable ... Even better that Curtis C is part of the cast (of course he's not real :) but rocks his role) .. Personally I watch TV and/or read a book to get away from real life so if there are inconsistencies and as long as they are not TOO far off the mark then it's OK ... This is a good show so far .. Lots of action, differentVery hard to put Mexican characters on TV and make them believable ... Even better that Curtis C is part of the cast (of course he's not real :) but rocks his role) .. Personally I watch TV and/or read a book to get away from real life so if there are inconsistencies and as long as they are not TOO far off the mark then it's OK ... This is a good show so far .. Lots of action, different character types, villains ... Yea it pretty much has it all .... 'Ryan' is trying to keep his 'familia' happy which makes him unhappy .. He second guesses himself which also leads to trouble .. He's trying to balance both sides of the law and it's a bumpy road.... Try it out I don't think you'll be disappointed .… Expand
  9. jdbsees
    Jul 12, 2014
    8
    An easy to watch and very enjoyable law enforcement program with a twist. The characters are bolstered by some great acting by Ramon Rodriguez (Ryan), Sung Kang (Tae Kim) and Inbar Lavi (Vee), but let down by RZA (Cassius Green). There are a few eye-rolling moments like characters occasionally having overly convenient CI's and have affiliates within the ethnic gang to which they relate butAn easy to watch and very enjoyable law enforcement program with a twist. The characters are bolstered by some great acting by Ramon Rodriguez (Ryan), Sung Kang (Tae Kim) and Inbar Lavi (Vee), but let down by RZA (Cassius Green). There are a few eye-rolling moments like characters occasionally having overly convenient CI's and have affiliates within the ethnic gang to which they relate but overall a fun show to watch. It's not "The Wire" but it's certainly better than Hawaii Five-O… Expand
  10. donahue1386
    Jul 13, 2014
    9
    This show has great action scenes and keeps me on the edge of my seat. It has a good story line with a cop who has to constantly decide where his loyalty lies, with his family or with his job. Great show for the summer.
  11. silvy1813
    Aug 7, 2014
    9
    I really enjoy watching this show ..It keeps you on the edge of your seat. But like most good shows it may get cancelled. Because unfortunately people like stupid reality shows that have no meaning or make less sense.. Sad but true!
  12. willjae
    Aug 16, 2014
    8
    Not a bad show but to live up to its potential it should have been on HBO not Fox because gangster show with public television limits, you know what I mean
  13. SlyckNickChick
    Jun 11, 2014
    9
    Can't believe some of the negativity Gang Related is getting. The writing is not horrible nor the acting, apparently some people don't have good taste or their expectations are way to HIGH! From what I have seen so far this show leaves me wanting more. Mexican Cartels, GTF (gang task force), gang bangers, put them together and it makes for some good writing and theories. I look forwardCan't believe some of the negativity Gang Related is getting. The writing is not horrible nor the acting, apparently some people don't have good taste or their expectations are way to HIGH! From what I have seen so far this show leaves me wanting more. Mexican Cartels, GTF (gang task force), gang bangers, put them together and it makes for some good writing and theories. I look forward to the shows success and hope it does well enough to be renewed for a season two.… Expand
  14. Lisa24
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    This show would not make it during the fall season, but for the summer it is ok. It is better than a lot of the other stuff out there. There is one story line - the cop working for the 'family'. Where are his loyalties and will he get caught? There needs to be more to the show than just that story and it needs to move more quickly.
  15. observer11
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    I really enjoyed it! I had to write a review because everyone was hating on it. It kept me on the edge of my seat! I had no idea what to expect! I really like the main character and thought he did an awesome job! That is a hard role to play! I really got into it. I don't believe there is any show like this one. Its one of a kind! Its really heavy, in my opinion, because there are hugeI really enjoyed it! I had to write a review because everyone was hating on it. It kept me on the edge of my seat! I had no idea what to expect! I really like the main character and thought he did an awesome job! That is a hard role to play! I really got into it. I don't believe there is any show like this one. Its one of a kind! Its really heavy, in my opinion, because there are huge deaths, and it doesn't follow the norms of what is right and what is wrong. Its out there! Im a huge fan already, and Thursday night just became my favorite night! Great job to all of you who put this together and i hope it ends as well as it started! Im so glad i got another great series to follow! What a ride!… Expand
  16. talonps1
    May 23, 2014
    0
    Terrible, predictable...not sure which should come first...but typical of today's show. Only good point of the show is the captain, the guy that was on Lost. Maybe it'll pick up in the mexican viewership but it's a POS only good for a season.
  17. WTFrench
    May 22, 2014
    0
    I was really hoping for a decent replacement for Southland, my favorite TV show, but Gang Related SUCKS. It doesn't even come close to being a fraction as good as Southland. The dialogue is cheesy, the acting sucks, and the story is ridiculous. And on top of that I'm supposed to believe that a Puerto Rican guy with a dumb New York accent is an L.A. born and raised Mexican? At least try toI was really hoping for a decent replacement for Southland, my favorite TV show, but Gang Related SUCKS. It doesn't even come close to being a fraction as good as Southland. The dialogue is cheesy, the acting sucks, and the story is ridiculous. And on top of that I'm supposed to believe that a Puerto Rican guy with a dumb New York accent is an L.A. born and raised Mexican? At least try to hide it. Even English actors can do a good job at a generic American accent. I'll try and give it a chance because it can't possibly get any worse, I hope. This show just makes me appreciate how awesome Southland was.… Expand
  18. Smee
    May 24, 2014
    0
    lazy story and mediocre acting it hasn't contain a thing that you haven't seen before.Same old cop story and with the no of successful cop shows TV,this show is going to face cancellation for sure.So don't spend your time of watching this.
  19. WestLil0
    Jul 20, 2014
    1
    This show could have had much better ratings but it's not surprising that it doesn't. If the main character continues with his "deer in the headlights" look every time he is suspected of being the mole, I will throw my shoe at the TV screen! Plus the actor that plays Javier Acosta definitely does not know Spanish, he has a terrible accent. The head of the Metas is actually a Cuban actor,This show could have had much better ratings but it's not surprising that it doesn't. If the main character continues with his "deer in the headlights" look every time he is suspected of being the mole, I will throw my shoe at the TV screen! Plus the actor that plays Javier Acosta definitely does not know Spanish, he has a terrible accent. The head of the Metas is actually a Cuban actor, so the Mexican accent is lacking. The writing of this show is so predictable and boring, please! Can we find another show that the main actor gets involved with his boss' daughter, who also happens to be a DA? No creativity at all. I would not be surprised if this show is not renewed.… Expand
  20. BogKid
    May 24, 2014
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The central point of the show is that an adopted son of a major gang-related crime family is set up as a mole for the family inside the police department's special gang task force. Bit of a stretch, but OK, until said mole is repeatedly publicly seen with members of the gang family and is about as under cover as a fluorescent ceiling light. I turned it off -- the show not the light -- after ten minutes but later decided to stick it out for the full length. A mistake!… Expand
  21. guitar
    Jun 6, 2014
    0
    ONe of the things I will not tolerate is the killing children in these drug films. Just saw that happen in the last issue / I realize this happens in real life but dont need to see it on tv so I will not be watching this at all . The only saving grace is the bad guys will b killed in the end
  22. Finn471
    Jun 30, 2014
    0
    This show is lame and idiotic. The good reviews must be written by shills working for the producers or network. It has nothing going for it. Truly trash.
  23. Vavoom6
    Jul 8, 2014
    2
    I dislike this show. I'm watching it only in hopes it gets better, and I'm bored.
    I'm tired of shows (Gang Related-The Bridge)writing dialogue in English, and directly translating it to Español.
    We (Mexican Americans) do NOT speak like that... We/they have syntax that makes sense in Spanish. You might have Mexican American actors, but at least get some speech coaches. Or do some due    I dislike this show. I'm watching it only in hopes it gets better, and I'm bored.
    I'm tired of shows (Gang Related-The Bridge)writing dialogue in English, and directly translating it to Español.
    We (Mexican Americans) do NOT speak like that...
    We/they have syntax that makes sense in Spanish.
    You might have Mexican American actors, but at least get some speech coaches.
    Or do some due diligence, watch some Mexican Daytime soaps...
    They actually speak the language...    … Expand
  24. whodat1
    Aug 12, 2014
    10
    Great cop show. As far as other reviews from the supposedly experts pertaining to just another cop show with the same dialogue etc. Are there any original movies or tv shows out there. Hollywood is trying to come up with originals and cant find any new ideas. That's why cartoons are big hits at theaters.
  25. kmychael
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    Gang Related is if not the best show on TV one of the best. It makes you want more and more. I love action packed shows and this one is the best. Thanks FOX. Please we want more.
  26. jjjabs
    Aug 15, 2014
    1
    After watching a number of episodes, all I can say is that the story is just so predictable.
    The show is made from a number of old cliches strung together.
    The actors do not have much chemistry.
    This is what makes this show this show kind of boring.

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Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    May 23, 2014
    60
    The action scenes are impressive, the cast admirably diverse (with Cliff Curtis especially strong as Ryan's demanding surrogate father), and the tone suitably rugged. All Gang Related needs to up the ante is a hero who's a little more "anti-."
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  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Dorothy Rabinowitz
    May 22, 2014
    80
    The writing is sharp, the atmosphere thick with tension from, among other things, car and foot chases.
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  3. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Lily Moayeri
    May 22, 2014
    40
    O'Quinn doesn't have nearly the command he did on Lost, even if he is in charge. Any scenes with the gang members' families are just plain cringe-worthy.
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