Grimm

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 28, 2011
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 27, 2011
    80
    It has chills and humor and the ability to take a procedural story and twist it.
  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Oct 27, 2011
    80
    The show shrewdly offers more than a monster of the week, with some absorbing subplots that continue from week to week.
  3. RedEye
    Reviewed by: Curt Wagner
    Oct 28, 2011
    75
    It's dark, disturbing and a little downbeat--which isn't a dis at all.
  5. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Oct 27, 2011
    75
    Grimm has real promise if NBC has real patience.
  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Oct 21, 2011
    70
    Some of the jokes work, and some of the frights are actually scary, and on a repeat viewing the craftsmanship and attention to detail made more of an impression.
  7. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Oct 21, 2011
    70
    It can be genuinely scary (the pilot has a "Lovely Bones" vibe that's not for children). But it has wit too, and avoids camp.
  8. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Oct 28, 2011
    63
    The byplay among the main characters is appealing, and the premise is solid and easy to grasp. The show does overplay its dread notes tonight, but there are also a few promising moments when Grimm shows a surprisingly subtle and even amusing touch.

Awards & Rankings

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#16 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
8
#8 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 351 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 278 out of 351
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 351
  3. Negative: 27 out of 351
  1. forneil
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    I felt Grimm's pilot was satisfying to watch. Acting was great, I was on the edge of my seat while watching it (And was a little scared).I felt Grimm's pilot was satisfying to watch. Acting was great, I was on the edge of my seat while watching it (And was a little scared). All-in-all I feel this will end up being great if they can keep a balance, and spend more time on learning/Teaching viewers about each monster!… Full Review »
  2. spizer511
    Nov 7, 2011
    5
    I'm giving this thing 5 episodes to break being a "Monster of the week" show. If secrets aren't told and plot doesn't move on by the fifth epI'm giving this thing 5 episodes to break being a "Monster of the week" show. If secrets aren't told and plot doesn't move on by the fifth ep then I'm dumping it.… Full Review »
  3. HotShot1989
    Nov 4, 2011
    2
    This show is **** I'm german and from Germany... and this show hasn't anything to do with hte fairytales of hte Brothers Grimm. The use ofThis show is **** I'm german and from Germany... and this show hasn't anything to do with hte fairytales of hte Brothers Grimm. The use of werewolfs is just pathetic. It doesn't give credit to the legend of the Brothers Grimm. Keep away from the show.… Full Review »
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