Gracepoint

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 2, 2014
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 53
  3. Negative: 5 out of 53
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  1. BogKid
    Oct 4, 2014
    8
    If you're looking for slam-bam action, this is probably not the show for you. If you need snappy dialogue that has no relationship to the way real people speak, you might avoid "Gracepoint". But if your maturity level allows you to enjoy realistic TV drama with A level acting and writing that sounds like real people are speaking, not stand-up insult comics, "Gracepoint" was written forIf you're looking for slam-bam action, this is probably not the show for you. If you need snappy dialogue that has no relationship to the way real people speak, you might avoid "Gracepoint". But if your maturity level allows you to enjoy realistic TV drama with A level acting and writing that sounds like real people are speaking, not stand-up insult comics, "Gracepoint" was written for you.

    I will disclose here that I saw the original Bri version, "Broadchurch", and it was excellent. This US version follows closely the plot of that show and is beautifully produced. Interesting that David Tennant (a past Dr. Who} plays the lead character in both the original Brit version and this American version. He hides his Brit accent pretty well this time around.    … Expand
  2. lulu2480
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    I watched and love Broadchurch. watching and loving Gracepoint,the US adaption. The fact that Chris Chibnall, the original writer, penned the first episode and is exec. producer, that James Strong is among the directors and that the greatly talented David Tennant that starred in the original version,also stars in it, is a guarantee for value and proof that it is not a plain remake, butI watched and love Broadchurch. watching and loving Gracepoint,the US adaption. The fact that Chris Chibnall, the original writer, penned the first episode and is exec. producer, that James Strong is among the directors and that the greatly talented David Tennant that starred in the original version,also stars in it, is a guarantee for value and proof that it is not a plain remake, but something that was approached with respect and love..Some critics keep comparing. Not the right thing to do, quite lazy from their part. Gracepoint is similar but different in many ways and beautifully paced, with a strong cast and amazing scenery. Gracepoint deserves to be judged for its own value, and for me it's absolutely extraordinary. 2 version-.same author=2 masterpieces… Expand
  3. suekelly
    Nov 20, 2014
    2
    The cinematography is great. Too slow, too many suspects. Flat characters. Forced American accent, not many likeable characters. Its even hard to feel sorry for D.T. character
  4. elmoon42
    Oct 3, 2014
    0
    If the first episode is an example of what is to come, I would considering canceling unless this is to become a comedy. Not only is this as a mystery a terrible start, but the slow performance of the actors, pauses, lack of direction, and lack of a plot will keep you wondering when will this end?

    I would be surprised if this survives all 9 remaining, episodes. It reminds me of a home    If the first episode is an example of what is to come, I would considering canceling unless this is to become a comedy. Not only is this as a mystery a terrible start, but the slow performance of the actors, pauses, lack of direction, and lack of a plot will keep you wondering when will this end?

    I would be surprised if this survives all 9 remaining, episodes. It reminds me of a home movie, or class play that just has gone wrong and the actors hate the script and it shows, and a director that is absent.

    Good grief and good luck :(    … Expand
  5. oDjento
    May 21, 2015
    0
    Just because (many) americans are too ignorant to watch a tv show that has a weird accent (anything but their own) doesn't mean they have to remake to make it accessible. Stop remaking so much of our stuff and think up your own ideas. Just go and watch the original first season of Broadchurch, it's better. Get over our "funny" accents, we put up with all of your tv series and films. ThisJust because (many) americans are too ignorant to watch a tv show that has a weird accent (anything but their own) doesn't mean they have to remake to make it accessible. Stop remaking so much of our stuff and think up your own ideas. Just go and watch the original first season of Broadchurch, it's better. Get over our "funny" accents, we put up with all of your tv series and films. This was more of a rant than a review in all honesty.… Expand
  6. DanniBoi
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    If this makes you wonder, how the premise of the plot will unravels between each characters that has been presented in a mysteriously way, and you see that the main objective that is to understand the situation in which the main characters (the family) will go through and how this will effect their relationships. And the ones that surrounds them, makes me think how well and good enoughIf this makes you wonder, how the premise of the plot will unravels between each characters that has been presented in a mysteriously way, and you see that the main objective that is to understand the situation in which the main characters (the family) will go through and how this will effect their relationships. And the ones that surrounds them, makes me think how well and good enough they though of making a good development in the up coming weeks to come for this show.

    P.s. Up to a great start. And pitch perfect emotional sounds effects and also acting, let's see if this live up to the expectation.    … Expand
  7. aldo1953
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Very good, loving it! Exceptionnal acting and directing, especially by mr Tennant and mrs Kull. Very different by usual chrime drama where all solved in 45'. Characters are believable.
  8. mlou
    Nov 15, 2014
    7
    Not as good as the original version and David Tennent's accent is terrible, but it is still watchable and improving. My husband hasn't seen the original and wasn't initially interested in it, but is now looking forward to each new episode. They say the ending isn't the same as the original and I really hope this is true or what is the point of remaking the whole thing, just show the original.
  9. Jim222001
    Oct 30, 2014
    8
    Even if you saw Broadchurch this show is worth a look. Sure Gracepoint feels like as unnecessary of a shot by shot remake as the 1998 Psycho remake. However, the performances are superb and some are even better than the performances in Broadchurch.
    And dare I say that David Tennant is better in Gracepoint than he is Broadchurch. To me Gracepoint is more engaging despite the deja vu.
  10. tenner
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    I went into this as a Broadchurch fan. In fact, a Broadchurch superfan. I bought the DVDs and almost have them memorized. Gracepoint, however, was made for those who have never seen Broadchurch, which is most of America. That said, it has been made abundantly clear that after the second episode the stories diverge and we are assured that the ending winds up in a very different place. InI went into this as a Broadchurch fan. In fact, a Broadchurch superfan. I bought the DVDs and almost have them memorized. Gracepoint, however, was made for those who have never seen Broadchurch, which is most of America. That said, it has been made abundantly clear that after the second episode the stories diverge and we are assured that the ending winds up in a very different place. In fact, so much so that should there be a season 2, Carver's story will be radically different to that of his UK counterpart.Knowing this, I went into viewing Gracepoint on its own merits. I was not disappointed. Carver is a bit different, angrier, more cynical, still broken but more aggressive, almost like a wounded or cornered creature. I love the difference. Anna Gunn's Olivia is quite different as well. She is quicker to bite back and I like that, too. As to plot I've already spotted some game changers or one hell or brow raising red herrings proving in 2 episodes this is far more than a carbon copy. I also love the score. Written by Grammy Award winning drummer for They Might Be Giants, Marty Beller, it is as haunting as the score for Broadchurch but has an underlying feel of menace, eeriness and foreboding. Tennant's accent is fine. It's a non-specific east coast accent which is good. Especially given that there is no one true American accent. Here we are a fluid society, so movable that many of us have blended accents, so ignore any complaints you hear about it. I say well done, Mr. Tennant! The acting by the platinum quality cast is solid, the production values are set high above that of any network show...this could have been a high-grade pay channel show...so yes, even as a Broadchurch superfan I am well pleased with Gracepoint.… Expand
  11. bittersweetrose
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    Gracepoint so far has proved every bit as thrilling as its predecessor. Like a fine play, the cast has taken an excellent script and made it their own. The cinematography only adds to the chilling atmosphere. The complaints over Tennant's American accent are nonsense. He comes across mid-western, possibly Chicagoan in nature. He comes across angry and less broken than Hardy did, and IGracepoint so far has proved every bit as thrilling as its predecessor. Like a fine play, the cast has taken an excellent script and made it their own. The cinematography only adds to the chilling atmosphere. The complaints over Tennant's American accent are nonsense. He comes across mid-western, possibly Chicagoan in nature. He comes across angry and less broken than Hardy did, and I think that is a good thing. I absolutely enjoy it. The worst thing about is FOX's poor choice of night to show it.… Expand
  12. leon00
    Nov 7, 2014
    10
    Gracepoint is getting better and better. Absolutely addicted! Outstanding acting especially from David Tennant, Virginia Kull and Nick Nolte. Excellent directing and beautifl photograph. Excellent!

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Steven J. Snyder
    Oct 3, 2014
    83
    As a raw police procedural, Gracepoint thrives thanks to legitimately unsettling twists, sharp revelations that focus our attention on new suspects. But it's in Carver and Miller’s competing worldviews that the show finds something more substantial to work with.
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  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Oct 3, 2014
    75
    A smart, well-written and absorbing psychological drama about the effects of a horrible crime on a close-knit small town.
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  3. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Jason Hughes
    Oct 3, 2014
    50
    The problem is that Gracepoint lacks the expression and personality of either "The Killing" or "Broadchurch."
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