Harlan Coben's Shelter

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Season 1
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13

Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Aug 18, 2023
    80
    The characters describe familiar types, but the writing and performances make them feel original, individual.
  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Aug 18, 2023
    80
    Shelter is broader than a barn door, but, at full pelt, it’s also a whodunit with heart, soul and an infectious sense of fun.
  3. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Aug 17, 2023
    80
    It sounds like a lot – and it is. But it is all played with great brio and sufficient confidence to allow you to overlook the occasional misstep.
  5. The Mercury News
    Reviewed by: Randy Myers
    Aug 16, 2023
    75
    Yes, it strains credibility. So what? Most creations from talented author Harlan Coben (Netflix’s “The Stranger,” “Safe” and “The Woods”) do. We’re hooked from the first episode. With its tongue-in-cheek humor and wild twists, this will become your next guilty pleasure.
  6. Paste Magazine
    Reviewed by: Elijah Gonzalez
    Aug 18, 2023
    71
    While the endpoint of this mystery tale leaves something to be desired, the path to get there is filled with good company.
  7. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Kayleigh Dray
    Aug 18, 2023
    67
    Despite its wobblier moments, Shelter is a solid little mystery-thriller and will absolutely appeal to people who love this genre.