Hunters

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Season 1
  • Network: SyFy
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 11, 2016
User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 41
  3. Negative: 16 out of 41
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  1. tre089
    Jun 21, 2016
    9
    Critics are lazy morons: they never watched beyond the pilot. I did and I addicted. It feels way more real than a piece of entertainment is supposed to be. Giving it a nine because it keeps getting better and the best is yet to come.
  2. Knighthawk81
    Apr 12, 2016
    2
    Sometimes new shows are great and draw you in. Sometimes new shows leave you scratching your head asking what did I just watch. "Hunters" falls into that latter category. I watched the pilot. I'm not sure what it's about, where it's going, or why I would ever want to watch again. That's a problem.
  3. andrabr
    May 17, 2016
    10
    It is true that the pilot is somewhat disjointed, but by episode three Hunters become stylistically reminiscent of Torchwood. If you want happy, silly, blood-free, sanitized entertainment, go watch something else ("Saved by the Bell", perhaps)

    All the foundation elements for a great long-term series are in place. The villain is most excellent, best one I've seen on tv in a decade. The    It is true that the pilot is somewhat disjointed, but by episode three Hunters become stylistically reminiscent of Torchwood. If you want happy, silly, blood-free, sanitized entertainment, go watch something else ("Saved by the Bell", perhaps)

    All the foundation elements for a great long-term series are in place. The villain is most excellent, best one I've seen on tv in a decade. The mystery element is extremely promising: How do you deal with an infiltration by an apparently hostile force that has unknown (possible unknowable) motivations and capabilities?

    The characters do take time to develop - it must be really annoying for the cheapo "critics" who prefer to announce their verdict based on fast-forwarding through the pilot. But those of us who stick with the show will enjoy the ride.

    Hunters will develop to be better than X-Files or Fringe, a successor worthy of our gritty age.    … Expand
  4. milamber
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    Great post 9/11 sci-fy show. Yes, the pilot is not great as it does not hint enough on what's next. But it is something that happens for a ton of show. It is a matter of being willing to go past the first episode. It gets better and better by the episode
  5. darkfire12
    Jun 24, 2016
    10
    Pilot was fairly crappy, but they got their act together afterwards. Since then, It just keeps getting better. A Scifi equivalent of Homeland. Awesome!!!
  6. Devivre
    May 15, 2016
    3
    It looks rather cheap, boring characters & cast, and the writing isn't good at all. After only a few minutes you know that sadly it's a waste of time.
  7. lazeras
    Apr 13, 2016
    0
    A rather pitiful show from a company that had of late produced some real winners. They turn down making great shows like descendants and instead produce f grade rubbish like this which has a interesting idea but poor characters shallow script lines that are forgettable and lead characters that are a really good reason not to watch this sad excuse for a show
  8. pakar
    May 10, 2016
    0
    This is simply the worst science fiction tv show ever made. Why syfy has ordered this is beyond my comprehension. It doesn;t work at any level: it is bad science fiction and a bad procedural. Its creators meby think that gore is enough to make a good show but it isn't.
  9. georgejcoles
    Apr 19, 2016
    0
    I had high hopes for this show as I am a true Science fiction buff however it was painfully clear in the very first action sequence that this show had major faults. The first thing I noticed was that they sent in a very emotionally driven three man team into a building with an unknown number of enemies of unknown strength and on top of that immediately split up to go on their own solo heroI had high hopes for this show as I am a true Science fiction buff however it was painfully clear in the very first action sequence that this show had major faults. The first thing I noticed was that they sent in a very emotionally driven three man team into a building with an unknown number of enemies of unknown strength and on top of that immediately split up to go on their own solo hero missions with walkie talkies and no earpieces so their position were immediately given away to the enemy. Naturally someone died. They all should have. There were simply too many other problems with this show to count. Not at all worth the time.
    NO DEAL!    … Expand
  10. respina59
    Mar 28, 2017
    2
    Boring characters, unimpressive story line, a total disappointment. The main character is so unlikable that if they cut him out right now you wont notice. The plot thickens as it goes but it was not interesting to begin with. I gave it the benefit of the doubt as a si-fi fan but I cant take it anymore!
  11. rtc
    May 21, 2016
    8
    The series started a bit vague not showing where the plot and all the characters are going, but slowly from the last 2 episodes we can see something interesting unfolding.

    But it would be good if the plot shows us some insight into what exactly does the hunters want, but the way the story is being told until now, maybe that will be clarified towards the end of the season. Hope the    The series started a bit vague not showing where the plot and all the characters are going, but slowly from the last 2 episodes we can see something interesting unfolding.

    But it would be good if the plot shows us some insight into what exactly does the hunters want, but the way the story is being told until now, maybe that will be clarified towards the end of the season.

    Hope the story gets better as it is in the last few episodes !!    … Expand
  12. 70sHippie
    Jun 26, 2016
    8
    I'm with the majority. The pilot almost had me walking away. I couldn't give it my undivided attention until episode 4. I hope the writers and directors are reading our comments.
  13. WhisperingVoice
    Sep 17, 2016
    2
    The opening sequence is completely enthralling and pulls you into the show. Sadly, after that point one of the only bright spots is their use of music to create a mood of distress and unease foreshadowing the disappointment of abysmal execution of a rehash of multiple sci-fi tropes pulled from various shows over the last several decade. The plot is utterly predictable and the acting isThe opening sequence is completely enthralling and pulls you into the show. Sadly, after that point one of the only bright spots is their use of music to create a mood of distress and unease foreshadowing the disappointment of abysmal execution of a rehash of multiple sci-fi tropes pulled from various shows over the last several decade. The plot is utterly predictable and the acting is agonizing to watch. The only character that comes across as believable is Julian McMahon's Lionel McCarthy. The other characters are drab and forgettable. There is little wonder why this show was not renewed for a second season.… Expand

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Metascore
34

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 7 out of 12
  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Brian P. Kelly
    Apr 14, 2016
    30
    Unfortunately, Hunters carries about as much intellectual heft as a YouTube conspiracy video.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ray Rahman
    Apr 12, 2016
    67
    The conspiracy thickens without ever grabbing you--mostly because Flynn is so, so boring. The show tries to add some juice to his story line by hinting that Abby might be an alien herself, but good luck trying to muster up the energy for caring about that. ... Hunters does have some things going for it: Britne Oldford, who steals scenes as the conflicted agent. ... Speaking of watchable aliens, the main baddie McCarthy is another treat. Julian McMahon plays him with a deranged sense of fun.
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  3. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Apr 11, 2016
    20
    Grim, humorless, and instantly off-putting.
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