Godless
Netflix | Release Date: November 22, 2017
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
75
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 25 Critic Reviews
Positive:
20
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
Vox.comCaroline FramkeNov 22, 2017
Season 1 Review: When the action gets up close and personal, it helps that Godless’s cast is by and large top-notch. ... After watching more than seven hours of Godless, it’s also a little hard to understand whether Frank is paying tribute to Westerns of old or indulging in their most basic clichés just because he can. Read full review
60
ColliderChris CabinNov 16, 2017
Season 1 Review: The only major issue with Godless as a thoughtful and engaging entertainment is that you’re constantly aware that it could have been so much more than that. Read full review
50
VarietySonia SaraiyaDec 14, 2017
Season 1 Review: It’s disappointing that such a beautiful show, with such fine performers, could not have offered more than an outdated fairy tale. Read full review
50
Slant MagazineMichael HaigisNov 17, 2017
Season 1 Review: Godless equates female empowerment with armament and never investigates the myriad sources that victimize the town's women, remaining more invested in the petty male quarrel that catches them in the crossfire. Read full review
50
Las Vegas WeeklyJosh BellNov 16, 2017
Season 1 Review: The thrilling final battle is masterfully staged. It takes far too long to get there, though, with entire episodes in the middle of the series that seemingly could have been removed entirely. Read full review
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