Hanna (2019)

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Season #: 3, 2, 1
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7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
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  1. EludiumQ36
    Apr 17, 2019
    8
    "Hanna" is an Amazon Prime Video series (8-eps, 45+ mins) loosely based on the 2011 movie of the same name, but it's separate and distinct. The first episode covers a lot of time, from her infancy to her present day at age 17. Personally, I would've preferred a whole episode devoted to her single-parent rearing in the forest since there would've been a lot of life lessons learned there."Hanna" is an Amazon Prime Video series (8-eps, 45+ mins) loosely based on the 2011 movie of the same name, but it's separate and distinct. The first episode covers a lot of time, from her infancy to her present day at age 17. Personally, I would've preferred a whole episode devoted to her single-parent rearing in the forest since there would've been a lot of life lessons learned there. Also, living such a sheltered life should've had more of an impact on her when she gets to civilization, so there's some minor plausibility issues there. But overall, it's a pretty good ride. Certain characters refuse to die which is problematic but the final episode rectifies that pretty well. There are obvious villains along with anti-villains/anti-heroes so there's some moral dilemmas there which is good. The final episode stretches credulity and there's one scene you could see coming a mile away but it leaves things at a good place for a second season, if you can wait 2+ yrs. BTW, don't name your daughter "Marissa", it's been tainted by the C-level business fraud of Marissa Mayer (Google, Yahoo) and the chief (anti-)villain of this series is a Marissa so that name is burnt.… Expand
  2. Broyax
    Apr 6, 2019
    4
    Le film était calamiteux malgré (et à cause) de la jolie petite blonde... laquelle était vraiment très fade et trop peu crédible en machine de combat génétiquement modifiée à l'insu de son plein gré. Mais le film souffrait de nombreux problèmes par ailleurs, ce qui en faisait un navet accompli.

    La série a évidemment plus de temps pour développer son intrigue et ses personnages, lesquels    Le film était calamiteux malgré (et à cause) de la jolie petite blonde... laquelle était vraiment très fade et trop peu crédible en machine de combat génétiquement modifiée à l'insu de son plein gré. Mais le film souffrait de nombreux problèmes par ailleurs, ce qui en faisait un navet accompli.

    La série a évidemment plus de temps pour développer son intrigue et ses personnages, lesquels sont ici souvent fort bien servis par des acteurs et des actrices convaincants et convaincantes au rang desquelles la petite brune Hanna aux yeux bleu-gris dégage un caractère à la fois touchant et énigmatique.

    Ce mélange de Hitman 47 et de Nikita parvient ainsi à faire illusion quelques épisodes, puis s'effondre assez lamentablement... Le scénario est en effet plein de trous et de raccourcis... et si on est prêt à passer éventuellement l'éponge, on est pas prêt à pardonner la niaiserie qui s'invite de plus en plus souvent et maladroitement de surcroît... ni le manque de rythme qui rend la série de plus en plus lénifiante.

    Comment ont-ils fait leur compte pourtant, avec seulement 8 épisodes à la clé ? ils doivent vraiment être incroyablement mauvais pour boulotter des trucs aussi emmerdants ! très peu d'action donc mais surtout rien qui fasse avancer le schmilblick ou alors... on dort déjà.

    Dommage, car c'est quand même nettement mieux que le film et la réalisation (pour une série) est des plus correctes. Mais ça manque trop d'inspiration et d'idées tout court.    … Expand
  3. TMor
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    If you like shows like Orphan Black, Hunted or La Femme Nikita you'll want to check this out. It's pretty secret government program to raise hyper assassin soldiers that the government wants to cover-up with a coming of age twist.

    If you've seen the movie Hanna this was written by the same guy and follows the movie pretty loosely through the first three or four episodes. After that it    If you like shows like Orphan Black, Hunted or La Femme Nikita you'll want to check this out. It's pretty secret government program to raise hyper assassin soldiers that the government wants to cover-up with a coming of age twist.

    If you've seen the movie Hanna this was written by the same guy and follows the movie pretty loosely through the first three or four episodes. After that it builds a deeper shadow world and the world building is good but does hold the pacing through the first three episodes back a bit. Basically the first three episodes are the first hour of the movie filled with more character development and world building. Then it takes off and I found it pretty suspenseful.

    I really hope it gets a second season as I think they've built a story and world that's primed for an even better second chapter.    … Expand
  4. shoulderoforion
    Mar 31, 2019
    4
    This story should have been a home run, but instead the pacing of the series is so painful I find myself dreading the next episode, and the feeling gets stronger the more I watch. This series is painful, the story destroyed by fleshing out 8 hour long eps to the point of mental & emotional collapse. Kinnaman is great but entirely misused, Creed-Miles is simply miscast and no matter howThis story should have been a home run, but instead the pacing of the series is so painful I find myself dreading the next episode, and the feeling gets stronger the more I watch. This series is painful, the story destroyed by fleshing out 8 hour long eps to the point of mental & emotional collapse. Kinnaman is great but entirely misused, Creed-Miles is simply miscast and no matter how many times she tries to look wild with her hair let down over her face, it still strikes as an affect, Enos is annoying, his buddies are annoying, the CIA guys are annoying. Blech.… Expand
  5. buddhalou
    Apr 2, 2019
    6
    I wish it was it bit more "high-concept thriller" and a little less "coming-of-age drama" (imdb), but there are some moments and performances worth watching for. Mirelle Enos is damned interesting in her role as the baddie. Joel Kinnaman is as likable as he is in anything else he's done, but the character isn't particularly interesting. The young woman who plays Hanna is at her best whenI wish it was it bit more "high-concept thriller" and a little less "coming-of-age drama" (imdb), but there are some moments and performances worth watching for. Mirelle Enos is damned interesting in her role as the baddie. Joel Kinnaman is as likable as he is in anything else he's done, but the character isn't particularly interesting. The young woman who plays Hanna is at her best when she's in Bourne mode rather than the fish out of water waif dealing with her desires to be a normal teenage girl in the 'real world'.… Expand
  6. Proteus7
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    In equal parts high-concept thriller and coming-of-age drama, HANNA follows the journey of an extraordinary young girl raised in the forest, as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is. Esme Creed-Miles does Hanna like she was born for it. Love the directing by Sarah Adina Smith. The rare intelligent action thriller thatIn equal parts high-concept thriller and coming-of-age drama, HANNA follows the journey of an extraordinary young girl raised in the forest, as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is. Esme Creed-Miles does Hanna like she was born for it. Love the directing by Sarah Adina Smith. The rare intelligent action thriller that subverts storytelling tropes and surfs on its own ingenuity. Hanna adds new wrinkles to the mythology and texture to the titular assassin. Amazon Gets it Right. Hanna has lots of twists and turns and fine performances from all three of its leads. Well worth a binge.… Expand
  7. johnstodd
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    This hooked me towards the end of episode 1. Midway through 2 and it's very good.
  8. Proteus7x
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Fun and exciting series that is indeed binge-worthy. Never saw the movie so perhaps that is why I fully appreciate this series without bias.
  9. Karmazyn83
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    Hannah season 1 was captivating. I loved everything about this TV show. It was shot well, the scenery and locations were amazing. Finally something different than USA. Europe is also beautiful and worth exploring. The screen filter was not the typical one you see for European locations. Unlike other productions shot with this grainy, darker filter, making you thing that streets of EuropeHannah season 1 was captivating. I loved everything about this TV show. It was shot well, the scenery and locations were amazing. Finally something different than USA. Europe is also beautiful and worth exploring. The screen filter was not the typical one you see for European locations. Unlike other productions shot with this grainy, darker filter, making you thing that streets of Europe are polluted, dirty , always dark locations - here everything has natural feel to it. Forests, cities are full of charm which is even more striking during spectacular action sequences. The story will take you all over Europe. You will be following steps of Hannah, a fugitive teenager chased by CIA. All the dark secrets are waiting for you to explore them. Awesome. All of the actors did a really good job. Joel Kinneman and Mirelle Enos playing Marrisa Wiegler are spectacular. There are no good/evil characters here which I really like about the show. Hannah did a great job too. She behaved exactly like a person would in her situation. Music was stellar. I think that amazon has a winner here. Marissa Wiegler smile again for me, you have this fake smile. Yes !… Expand
  10. BrookMonsterLuv
    Apr 5, 2019
    4
    Was hoping for great things with Hanna the series. Didn't happen. A couple action scenes then a slow burn across 4-5 episodes. Episodes 7 & 8 held my attention better. I expected the character Hanna to be an awesome athlete (genetically enhanced) however she seemed like a physically awkward 16 year old. Particularly in her repeated "running" scenes. Probably would have been cut off ofWas hoping for great things with Hanna the series. Didn't happen. A couple action scenes then a slow burn across 4-5 episodes. Episodes 7 & 8 held my attention better. I expected the character Hanna to be an awesome athlete (genetically enhanced) however she seemed like a physically awkward 16 year old. Particularly in her repeated "running" scenes. Probably would have been cut off of high school sports teams, honestly ... just didn't give me the Milla Jovovich Resident Evil vibe. AND SHE SHOULD HAVE. The character Sawyer who was introduced mid-way through SAVED the series ... if it wasn't for him and his introduction to his chaos I would have died an evil death episode 4 suffocating in my popcorn bowl.… Expand
  11. whitewalker999
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    Ww watched the early release ep 1 then devoured the entire season over 2 (late!!!) nights. Loved the mix of sci fi thriller & coming of age drama (though did feel the teen angst & dysfunction of Sophie's family a bit too overwritten at times). Incredible acting by all. Great to see a show of this budget & genre with women at the helm!!! Looking forward to season 2.
  12. LoudestOne
    May 16, 2019
    9
    Seat of your pants thriller with lots of well choreographed fights and gun battles. Better than the movie, because you get to know Hanna better in a series.
  13. geewah
    Jun 27, 2021
    7
    While the story here is okay, the strength of this show lies in it's action scenes and there just isn't enough of them which is a shame.
    Clearly laying the groundwork for future series and with a few adjustments it could well be worth persisting with.

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Jan 3, 2020
    80
    At its tautest, Hanna doesn’t so much grip you as sit figuratively on your chest, forcing all the breath out.
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  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Graeme Virtue
    Dec 3, 2019
    60
    The first episode ends with Hanna forcibly heading out into the wider world, albeit not in the way you might predict. After seeing brief flashes of her in action on her home turf – fast, efficient, crafty – the prospect of Hanna operating in a modern urban environment is tantalising enough to tune in for the full season.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: David Fear
    Mar 29, 2019
    50
    For all of its various attempts to balance Eastern European espionage, half-hearted explorations of parenting and femininity, a youth drama, a father-daughter story, a pulse-pounding conspiracy thriller, a character study (though kudos to Mireille Enos for what she does with her Marissa) and the kind of pulp pleasure where a young girl can gun down an army without blinking, it never really finds a groove to settle into.
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