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47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 17
  2. Negative: 4 out of 17
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  1. Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Aug 22, 2014
    80
    Credit Morgan, the original source material of the book (there is some deviation, according to Morgan) and BBC America for crafting an instantaneously addictive piece of television.
  2. Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Aug 18, 2014
    75
    It’s best simply to sit back and go with it.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Clark Collis
    Aug 15, 2014
    75
    "Don't Let Them In" reads the show's tagline, but we're happy to have this show intrude upon our Saturday nights for the time being. [22/29 Aug 2014, p.101]
User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 41
  2. Negative: 7 out of 41
  1. Oct 4, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. "Intruders" might be my most favorite new show of 2014 (and I watch a LOT of TV). In the 8 episode series we meet a number of mysterious characters-- Jack, Amy, Rose, Richard, Madison, Marcus, etc. I had zero idea of what was really going on in the beginning. As a result I have watched each episode twice and analyzed them in minute detail (I know, I need to get a life). The acting is excellent (specifically Madison and the relationship between Jack and Amy). The atmosphere is perfect (the show is set around Seattle). I will not go into specifics because I dont want to ruin anything for anyone. But if you like a good mystery with a supernatural spin, I would highly recommend this show. Just keep an eye out for the number "9" and remember this phrase "what goes around, comes around". Full Review »
  2. Aug 24, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. This pilot was just brilliant! Some people should read a book more often. This show is about transference of consciousness! It was obvious from the moment the first scene finished! Brilliant can't wait for the next episode! Full Review »
  3. Aug 24, 2014
    2
    Watched the pilot last night (August 23). The production values are good, the acting is good, everything is good, but the story goes nowhere.Watched the pilot last night (August 23). The production values are good, the acting is good, everything is good, but the story goes nowhere. The pilot begins about five different story threads of mysterious things happening to people, but whatever is happening remains unknown. So people are killed, people are kidnapped, etc. etc. but no clue as to who or what or why this is happening.

    So long as the nefarious force or villain(s) or whatever it's going to be shows up, then the viewer is left in limbo feeling very unsatisfied. If you don't tell the viewer what's going on, the viewer doesn't know who to root for and so a large part of the viewer satisfaction equation is missing. This is an essential part of story telling. When it's ignored, the result can be unsatisfactory.
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