Halt and Catch Fire

:

Season 2
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 1, 2014
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
Watch Now

Where To Watch

Buy on
Stream On

Critic Reviews

  1. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    May 29, 2015
    50
    As with the first season, the actors all do their best, and the loving but challenging relationship between Donna and Gordon remains the show's most appealing, layered element. But Halt and Catch Fire still lacks a point of view that would make this trip back to the '80s feel relevant.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    May 29, 2015
    50
    Four episodes in, the writers have taken steps to reconnect the key characters, but it’s a too-slow update of the software on a concept that came back with a relatively shallow pool of goodwill and critical buzz.

Awards & Rankings

78
#78 Best TV Season of 2015

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 86 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 86
  3. Negative: 3 out of 86
  1. cpm
    Jun 1, 2015
    9
    I'm looking forward to this season. I streamed (binged) the first season and am completely hooked. Great cast, sets, writing... I reallyI'm looking forward to this season. I streamed (binged) the first season and am completely hooked. Great cast, sets, writing... I really enjoy everything about this show.… Full Review »
  2. Knighthawk81
    Jun 1, 2015
    7
    I was a big fan of the first season. But the way it ended, it felt like a perfectly complete 10-episode series, so I was curious to see how itI was a big fan of the first season. But the way it ended, it felt like a perfectly complete 10-episode series, so I was curious to see how it would return. But "Halt & Catch Fire" didn't disappoint in its first episode of season two. The show seems to wisely be centering on Donna and Cameron, two of the best characters on the show, and I'm curious to see where this journey takes them.… Full Review »
  3. brockcheese
    Aug 26, 2017
    7
    This season improves upon the first by allowing each of the characters to have their own story arcs. While there isn't a huge convergence likeThis season improves upon the first by allowing each of the characters to have their own story arcs. While there isn't a huge convergence like in season 1, each characters motivations are fully fleshed out.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »