Halt and Catch Fire

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Season 3
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 1, 2014
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Aug 22, 2016
    50
    Halt and Catch Fire doesn’t seem to trust that the viewer will know what it’s talking about.

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#29 Best TV Season of 2016

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 77 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 77
  3. Negative: 5 out of 77
  1. Prosmooth
    Aug 23, 2016
    8
    This show has really grown on me. I like it because every time I think it's going to zig left--it zags right. It's very unpredictable in plotThis show has really grown on me. I like it because every time I think it's going to zig left--it zags right. It's very unpredictable in plot and characterization. It reminds me a lot of Mad Men in that way. The 5 main actors are all excellent. Really strong show for AMC. A shame more people don't watch it.… Full Review »
  2. Tony1984
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    A tremendous drama that doesn't coat it's audience in sugar or tug blatant emotional levers to evoke sympathy. Instead we have a fierce dramaA tremendous drama that doesn't coat it's audience in sugar or tug blatant emotional levers to evoke sympathy. Instead we have a fierce drama with characters who are borderline obnoxious to the extent of psychological disorder . Somehow, despite not especially liking any of them, and I mean any of them, we are fascinated by them and need to know how their world turns out.
    To some this will be perplexing or even boring to watch as you need a little retro techno knowhow to understand what's going on and an appreciation for nerd culture especially the 80's version. The story evolves and explains technical advances in way that is both satisfying and seamless with the narrative. There is sadness and hubris and revelation in this season, it’s more poignant than the previous for sure. The finale leaves us satisfied and wanting more at the same time.
    The pace is gradual and then jumps multiyear and then gradual again. A nice technique to propel the story. What I like most are the stand alone scenes scattered throughout the season that are not pivotal or necessary as such but just develop the individual characters.These are subtle gems . Excellent show.    … Full Review »
  3. metabad
    Apr 29, 2017
    9
    Season 3 and it's still one of my favourite shows on TV.
    The show stays at the top of its game and with no sign of weakness.
    It takes us on    Season 3 and it's still one of my favourite shows on TV.
    The show stays at the top of its game and with no sign of weakness.
    It takes us on an exciting journey starting in the 80s and at the end of this season, it's the early 90s,
    and it's still interesting and exciting. I want more!    … Full Review »
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