Into the Badlands

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Season 1
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 15, 2015
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 220 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 182 out of 220
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 220
  3. Negative: 15 out of 220
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  1. JAX85
    Apr 12, 2019
    10
    Best Martial art - post apocalypse series !!! This serie is awesome , all characters are awesome , story is awesome , all locations are awesome !!!
  2. Broyax
    Apr 8, 2019
    3
    C'est dommage, j'ai arrêté avant la fin de la première saison... qui ne compte que 6 épisodes ! 6 épisodes d'une quarantaine de minutes, c'est pas la mer à boire et ça devrait pulser un minimum pourtant ! sauf que... ça tourne à vide, ça se traîne comme une limace neurasthénique.

    L'histoire est bidon et n'avance pas d'un iota, les comédiens sont à la masse (sauf dans les combats mais je    C'est dommage, j'ai arrêté avant la fin de la première saison... qui ne compte que 6 épisodes ! 6 épisodes d'une quarantaine de minutes, c'est pas la mer à boire et ça devrait pulser un minimum pourtant ! sauf que... ça tourne à vide, ça se traîne comme une limace neurasthénique.

    L'histoire est bidon et n'avance pas d'un iota, les comédiens sont à la masse (sauf dans les combats mais je vais y revenir) et l'univers post-apo (?!?) est aussi pauvre que le scénario de cette société féodale où les armes à feu ont été bannies (c'est déshonorant...). L'univers est mal développé et certainement bancal et cette guéguerre entre les "barons" est aussi futile que leurs manigances minables.

    Mais parmi la distribution, on a tout un lot de jolies filles souvent farouches et pas bégueules... car elles pratiquent le kung fu (!), la baston et les armes blanches ! le "héros", lui, préfère le katana et découpe en tranches ses ennemis ! et justement les combats sont étonnamment bien faits, surtout pour une série. Perfectibles certes mais incontestablement spectaculaires. Quant au petit con de service (qui s'appelle "M.K." ? Mortal Kombat lol ?) il a une espèce de "mode" furie mais il a surtout l'air con en fait.

    Alors on zappe au maximum entre les combats et jusqu'au prochain combat parce que c'est rigolo mais qu'entre les combats, c'est juste ultra chiant ; ça devient vite fatigant tout de même de zapper à ce point, alors on arrête carrément parce qu'on a mieux à faire que se taper une série trop foirée. Putain de dommage.    … Expand
  3. skaz001
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    Great show. If you love action, great acting, an excellent storyline and have an appreciation for the martial arts, this is the show for you. I noticed that "users" rate this show a 8.1 vs "pro-reviews". Every week they pack in Jackie Chan quality fight scenes! Excellent show.
  4. TheThinker_1958
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I'm catching up with Season 2. This show is one of the best shows I'm watching. The fights are the best I know. The characters are all strong ones. I hope to see many more seasons.
    I wouldn't trust the rating on Rotten Tomatoes that much. They are giving The Orville 21% while the public is giving them 93%.
  5. horizonbts
    Jun 4, 2017
    9
    Wasn't sure what to expect on this series first time around. I am not a huge martial arts fan, but can only imagine those of you out there that are would love the well choreographed scenes. I think they are well over the top and the script that goes along with the show is over the top as well. I love the villain "Quinn" as he is one that you will love to hate. In an apocalyptic land heWasn't sure what to expect on this series first time around. I am not a huge martial arts fan, but can only imagine those of you out there that are would love the well choreographed scenes. I think they are well over the top and the script that goes along with the show is over the top as well. I love the villain "Quinn" as he is one that you will love to hate. In an apocalyptic land he is a Baron who rules a portion of land and is very evil and diabolical, in addition there are other barons such as the Black Widow who are equally as evil. Then you have the clippers who are assassin's and ordered by the baron's to kill at will. Sonny being Quinn's top clipper is a thrill to watch as he magnificent in his craft of martial arts! Also you have the teens who will thrill at the emergence of MK a good looking and well cast youngster who has a dark secret and starts emerging onto the scene when he is found by Sonny locked in a trunk. The show has a dark setting and the visuals are great to go along with a well written show and doubled with a great cast. Kudo's to AMC for this well crafted and rounded show, not just for the lovers of martial arts, but for anyone who enjoys an action packed serial.… Expand
  6. jim_taltontish
    May 7, 2017
    9
    This is the kind of show that would have been on the Sci-Fi channel of yore. It has a decent enough budget to depict events with a satisfying luster. It displays the swordplay elements of Kill Bill, style of Firefly, and mystique of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. While it doesn't rise to the heights of any of those aforementioned masterpieces in each category, it combines theirThis is the kind of show that would have been on the Sci-Fi channel of yore. It has a decent enough budget to depict events with a satisfying luster. It displays the swordplay elements of Kill Bill, style of Firefly, and mystique of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. While it doesn't rise to the heights of any of those aforementioned masterpieces in each category, it combines their strengths to present a compelling and thoroughly engrossing experience. Love, love, love this show.… Expand
  7. disobedientlib
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    If you can get beyond some of the sillier aspects of this show's plot lines and setting, and it's penchant for cliched dialogue, it's pure kickass kung fu fun.
  8. Peabarter
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    I'm 2/3 through season 1 and see great potential. They need to incorporate at least 3 well choreographed fight scenes per episode. Like any series, they are slowly incorporating characters into the mix. I'm happy to see Daniel Wu in the lead role and have always liked Marton Csokas since 1st seeing him in the Hercules and Xena Warrior Princess Series.
  9. JackTheRippest
    Mar 26, 2017
    6
    Into the Badlands is perfectly enjoyable television for genre fans and anyone looking for a new show with a large amount of potential that, the show itself, is only starting to grow into.

    Having said that, I do anticipate Into The Badlands to catch on similarly to how The Walking Dead did. That may be a bold prediction, but for anyone who recalls watching the first (six episode, like    Into the Badlands is perfectly enjoyable television for genre fans and anyone looking for a new show with a large amount of potential that, the show itself, is only starting to grow into.

    Having said that, I do anticipate Into The Badlands to catch on similarly to how The Walking Dead did. That may be a bold prediction, but for anyone who recalls watching the first (six episode, like ITB) season, The Walking Dead was in many ways awkward, corny, and without a strong, developed identity. It was the television show equivalent of going through puberty. Into the Badlands suffers from the same shortcomings in it's maiden voyage, I have no delusions about that, but beneath all of it I can really see the potential for something great and I'm looking forward to watching it grow into itself. In the meantime, it's still a very enjoyable ride.

    If I had to relate this show to other shows/movies, I would probably say Into the Badlands is a combination of Game of Thrones with it's fatal politics and uber violence, and The Warriors (1979), a decidedly less complex story, and it's simple "faction" system, i.e. a strong use of color and uniformity between members making clans easily distinguishable.

    "Into the badlands, come out to PlaaAAA-AAAAYYYYY!" *clanks coke bottles together*    … Expand
  10. OVOsound
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    The Fight scenes are like no other TV show I have scene. It sits just in front of Spartacus, as far as the Fighting and Action goes, and that's saying a lot considering its AMC. The storyline and characters could form into something Amazing, and the characters are all great!. I cannot wait for the new season in 3 days!
  11. Tabarnacul
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    it's been a long time since i have seen a show that awesome, in the 6 episode i shouted a lot of " WHAAAAT "
    1- for the sick battle move, these are not classic battle scene, there is a lot of impressive move that make you think about matrix
    2- the plot, the story is amazing, you dont know what is out there, if there is something. the feeling make me think about attack on titan, there is    it's been a long time since i have seen a show that awesome, in the 6 episode i shouted a lot of " WHAAAAT "
    1- for the sick battle move, these are not classic battle scene, there is a lot of impressive move that make you think about matrix
    2- the plot, the story is amazing, you dont know what is out there, if there is something. the feeling make me think about attack on titan, there is a lot of mysteries.
    3-the characters , they are all awesome, they are all bad guys , it depend about how you look at it.
    4- the villan, they are SO bad ass , this is amazing, they look amazing, everything they say is important.

    anyway sorry for my english, i just HAD to come here to rate it 10.
    can't wait for season 2.    … Expand
  12. viewer911
    May 15, 2016
    10
    action packed exciting fantasy. great casting and intriguing plot. Why do we have to wait until 2017 for next season!!! Seasons are getting shorter and shorter for good shows and now wait period for return of next season too? what is going on
  13. Grandbazaar
    Apr 18, 2016
    4
    I'm a huge fan of martial arts and on that level this show delivers in spades. Unfortunately what started as an interesting story ends up into one hot mess of cliches and whatnot. So much potential wasted here. Will not be back for season 2
  14. Acehundred
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    I love this show it's great please don't cancel itt. Can't wait for season two. the Kung Fu is exciting it's exaggerated but not over exaggerated......
  15. tigerskin84
    Jan 27, 2016
    8
    Nice show, lot of fights scenes and well made, cool characters. its a shame the first season is 6 chapters only but it lets you wanting for more in season 2
  16. ep3tuning
    Jan 15, 2016
    10
    the fight choreography in this show is AMAZING! if you thought Daredevil was good, this beats it. Nothing on TV or netflix or amazon has a better fight choreography than this show. They better renew it for another season or I'm going to go nuts.
  17. rick999
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    awesome show. o recommend the show for everyone mostly if you watch tv a lot you should give it a shot + cant wait for the next season. to sum it all up: sunny+ mk+ all characters/into the badlands= 100 (:
  18. mosuket
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    Really like to see, that someone did such purpose - to create a martial art-oriented series. With fights so nice, and color scheme so bright. Very good show and I really enjoyed not only fights, but as well it's twisted and complex plot. Of course there is a few plot holes, and a few strange decisions, but still it's wonderful.

    Hope AMC will prolong it for the next season.
  19. SlyckNickChick
    Dec 31, 2015
    10
    Wow, love this show! Totally KICKS ASS all around, there is nothing else like it on T.V today. The only thing I'm disappointed about is that it only had six episodes for the first season and may not be renewed for a second, 'ARE YOU KIDDING ME'! Some of the negatives reviews and so called low ratings out there blow my mind and that's why I had to come on here and write something to stickWow, love this show! Totally KICKS ASS all around, there is nothing else like it on T.V today. The only thing I'm disappointed about is that it only had six episodes for the first season and may not be renewed for a second, 'ARE YOU KIDDING ME'! Some of the negatives reviews and so called low ratings out there blow my mind and that's why I had to come on here and write something to stick up for this series. People that are writing bad reviews are obviously not Marital Art fans, because if they were, they would not be talking **** about it. The fight scenes are awesome and could almost be compared to the movie 'IP Man' (Awesome Martial Arts Movie).
    The time slot maybe hurting the series ratings too. AMC has compared the ratings to The Walking Dead series which is not relevant, the plot and all around story is totally different, (switch the time slot with the Walking Dead, and let's see how the ratings do then!). Maybe if AMC would or could air 'Into The Badlands' after The Walking Dead is over for the season, this too would probably give the series a better chance at ratings. All I know for sure is it is really nice to have a totally different series out there that does not revolve around Crime Shows aka Cops!, there are way to many of those.    … Expand
  20. WolrdWarWeasel
    Dec 30, 2015
    9
    This show is an incredible breath of fresh air! The action, the world, the lore, and the characters are all supremely interesting. If you like badass kung fu fights and a dash of political intrigue, check it out! PLEASE GIVE US A SEASON 2!!
  21. Nihil84
    Dec 29, 2015
    5
    The show had exactly what I was worried about, overly dramatic oriental style fight scenes. The main protagonist guy? yeah he can fight about 50 guys by himself. Ive only watched a few episodes but I would say its a decent watch but the fighting scenes just kill it for me. The story and acting isn't too bad, the dialogue is ok at best. Honestly surprised so many good reviews from the usersThe show had exactly what I was worried about, overly dramatic oriental style fight scenes. The main protagonist guy? yeah he can fight about 50 guys by himself. Ive only watched a few episodes but I would say its a decent watch but the fighting scenes just kill it for me. The story and acting isn't too bad, the dialogue is ok at best. Honestly surprised so many good reviews from the users on this show.… Expand
  22. MrVandemar
    Dec 27, 2015
    9
    This is just fun. Great acting by Daniel Wu. Even if you do not like the story, the martial arts scenes are worth watching it. But there is way more than that. Go for it.
  23. mostric
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    AMC guys are GREAT! Into the the badlands is one of the best series I can see now. Cast is just wonderful! Daniel Wu, Marton Csokas, Orla Brady, Oliver Stark, Stephen Lang, Lance Henriksen and others you are great! Decorations and locations are exquisite. This series must see the future!
  24. skim123
    Dec 23, 2015
    7
    I think the critics were a bit too harsh on this show. It has kind of a "Mad Max"/Quentin Tarantino feel to it, meaning it takes place in this sort of over-the-top, stylized reality. If you can go along with that stylized reality, it's a fun show to watch. I guess my only complaint is that I wish some of the actors were a bit more likable. Aramis Knight, who plays M.K. is the typicalI think the critics were a bit too harsh on this show. It has kind of a "Mad Max"/Quentin Tarantino feel to it, meaning it takes place in this sort of over-the-top, stylized reality. If you can go along with that stylized reality, it's a fun show to watch. I guess my only complaint is that I wish some of the actors were a bit more likable. Aramis Knight, who plays M.K. is the typical "generic teen actor" who lacks charisma. Marton Csokas, who plays the main villain is also a bit boring...kind of just a generic, cartoonish villain. But most of the other actors in this show are pretty compelling and their storylines are holding my attention (notably Orla Brady, Sarah Bolger, Madeleine Mantock, Ally Ioannides, and Stephen Lang).… Expand
  25. TNT2015
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    Really really hoping for a season 2 and many more! We really enjoyed the story and all the awesome action on the show if cancelled it will a big let down to all the fans. Everyone I know watches Into The Badlands and We Love Into The Badlands ! We've been waiting for a show like this with all the mixed martial arts and Great Action Scenes for a very long time and hope there will be moreReally really hoping for a season 2 and many more! We really enjoyed the story and all the awesome action on the show if cancelled it will a big let down to all the fans. Everyone I know watches Into The Badlands and We Love Into The Badlands ! We've been waiting for a show like this with all the mixed martial arts and Great Action Scenes for a very long time and hope there will be more seasons of Into The Badlands!!! There's not any show like this or been like this so why would anyone want to cancel the show! I know a lot of females who also watch the show so it's not just a show for men it's for females to. My Husband and his friends love the show so it's a show for everyone. People I work with and my husband works with and my friends and family love the show Into The Badlands. I hear people at the stores even talking about how much they love the show Into The Badlands and wish there was more episodes in season 1 and already can't wait for season 2 and how great the show Into The Badlands is. My Husband and I literally double checks the DVR so we don't miss IntoThe Badlands. I'm writing this comment for my husband and friends and family who love Into The Badlands. This show actually got my family closer together now when Into The Badlands came on my whole family came over to watch it!!!!!!! So please have more seasons of Into The Badlands!!!!!!! We love this show. It has the best action scenes and acting we've seen especially on a tv series so great job on picking the actors and actresses and stunt doubles also.… Expand
  26. ih8sharts
    Dec 21, 2015
    9
    Into The Badlands is a breath of fresh air compared to Network television. The cinematography is superb and the fight scenes are well choreographed and the plot has limitless potential.
    I hope season 2 will have more than 6 episodes.
  27. 4Tifier
    Dec 18, 2015
    7
    "Into The Badlands" is like a multi-layered birthday cake. The layers are all the individual stories that are going on at once in the show, and the icing and sprinkles (and whatever else you put on a birthday cake) are the fighting scenes!

    The only problem is; all the layers of cake are completely different flavors! As a result, the show just doesn't work out and some of the stories get    "Into The Badlands" is like a multi-layered birthday cake. The layers are all the individual stories that are going on at once in the show, and the icing and sprinkles (and whatever else you put on a birthday cake) are the fighting scenes!

    The only problem is; all the layers of cake are completely different flavors! As a result, the show just doesn't work out and some of the stories get lost within other stories or they just go by completely un-noticed. AMC just doesn't know what to do with this show, so they're making it overly complicated hoping that something becomes successful. But in reality, they're just making a show with an okay story but is more worth watching for the fighting scenes.    … Expand
  28. Kaleani
    Dec 13, 2015
    9
    I saw the first three episodes and so far, I love the show. I love martial arts so it must be the main reason. I also like the actors and acting, I think it is well done and they are believable. The show also offer a level of suspense which makes you want to keep watching...what is this mysterious other land..out there?
  29. helohgomes
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    Into The Badlands is one of the most entertaining shows on television! Maybe some elements of this show are basic, but, honestly, who cares? What's matter here is appreciate those amazing fights scenes, the great characters (specially the Widow, Tilda and Zypher) and follow a surrounding story with so much potential.
  30. heronz
    Dec 7, 2015
    8
    Overall its very entertaining for what it is. and for that I would rate it as an 8, good production value, choreography, and semi coherent story. what keeps it from being perfect are some of the cartoony one-dimensional characters... but this is after episode 2. so there is still time for development.
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54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Nov 19, 2015
    40
    For all of the impressive whirling, gouging and slashing acrobatics on display in Badlands, the action often feels strangely inert. Whether badass male or kickass female, these combatants tend to be joyless, expressionless ciphers. [23 Nov - 6 Dec 2015, p.14]
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Tirdad Derakhshani
    Nov 16, 2015
    70
    Yes, it's riddled with comic-book clichés. True, the dialogue is out of a Cracker Jack box, and most of its characters have less dimension than cardboard cutouts. But I'm a sucker for well-choreographed kung fu films. And Badlands--a Mad Max-ian postapocalyptic kung fu western that costars Emily Beecham as a killer beauty--has some wonderfully wigged-out fight scenes.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Nov 16, 2015
    40
    The problem is that at no point during the first couple of episodes does the show truly come alive as a drama about actual people inhabiting a convincing fictional space. It doesn't pulse with life, as any series defined mainly through its actions ought to. And when action does happen, it's disappointingly personality-free.
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