Intruders

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Season 1
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6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 41
  3. Negative: 7 out of 41
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  1. gmonster320
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand 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".… Expand
  2. BillJustBill
    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. 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.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.    … Expand
  3. drabbadon
    Aug 24, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand 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!… Expand
  4. TVshowsaddict
    Oct 1, 2014
    1
    I tried watching patiently for 4.5 episodes. I had to stop in the middle of the fifth episode. Very badly made. John Simms American accent is in and out. I feel like I wasted my time watching. 4.5 episodes. The only good thing this series has is Millie Brown.
  5. PerryMunton
    Aug 25, 2014
    9
    Loved the 9 year old girl played by Millie Brown. I have read the book and it also took a long time for the explanations to start appearing. To allow this show to be extended for several seasons, viewers will need to be patient
  6. BertHollocks
    Nov 10, 2014
    1
    I'd rather watch paint dry than watch another episode of this convoluted excuse for entertainment.
    John Simms needs to stick to what he knows and leave out the phoney accents.
    My brain hurts!
    One for the trash.
  7. AuthenticSpirit
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    Such a great show! I deeply loved the dark atmosphere all through out the season, it keeps you intrigued. The concept is so interesting and unique that I didn't mind not fully understanding what was going on. Patience is key in this situation. Can't wait for the next season!
  8. shooter17
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    I'm losing patience with this slow moving show. My initial review of the premier was very positive but I said it better pick up the pace. It hasn't. I will give it another 2 episodes then make the decision to drop it or continue. Not sure why the writer / director are making this so methodical and boring at times.
  9. BogKid
    Aug 28, 2014
    6
    Probably way too early a review for this show. I have seen only one episode. I will stick with it because one of my favorites, James Frain, is in it. I checked IMDB and it says he is in only one episode. That may do it for me. The first episode seemed to be nothing more than a series of teasers about what is/will/maybe to come. I will hang in there, but the first episode writer needsProbably way too early a review for this show. I have seen only one episode. I will stick with it because one of my favorites, James Frain, is in it. I checked IMDB and it says he is in only one episode. That may do it for me. The first episode seemed to be nothing more than a series of teasers about what is/will/maybe to come. I will hang in there, but the first episode writer needs to learn one of the tenets of writing, an early hook to keep your readers/viewers following your chain of ideas. We'll see!… Expand
  10. ana_melinte90
    Nov 16, 2014
    10
    Really interesting show. Loved the story, loved the actors, especially the 9 year-old girl! i hope this show will get another season. I want to know more about the Qui Reverti.
  11. mac5
    Sep 11, 2014
    4
    It is undoubtedly gorgeous to look at, good choice of actors and a weak but somewhat engaging storyline. However, it is the dialogue that way below par especially for the BBC. I feel it is asking way too much from the audience to be emotionally involved in the characters and then leave them stranded to decipher the nuances of the verbal and non-verbal exchanges. I constantly feel likeIt is undoubtedly gorgeous to look at, good choice of actors and a weak but somewhat engaging storyline. However, it is the dialogue that way below par especially for the BBC. I feel it is asking way too much from the audience to be emotionally involved in the characters and then leave them stranded to decipher the nuances of the verbal and non-verbal exchanges. I constantly feel like I’m missing an episode, conversation or character that I didn’t notice. Unfortunately I gave up trying to understand and resorted to reading the book instead.… Expand
  12. ozymandias79
    Oct 12, 2014
    6
    Intruders has a good concept, but in the end, it didn't deliver. Overall, the series was incoherent and the British actors struggled greatly with the American accent. Maybe it needed a few more episodes to help gel the plot together. The best thing about this series was the opening. Intruders needed to be creepier. It should have made people think (semi-spoiler), "Maybe there is anotherIntruders has a good concept, but in the end, it didn't deliver. Overall, the series was incoherent and the British actors struggled greatly with the American accent. Maybe it needed a few more episodes to help gel the plot together. The best thing about this series was the opening. Intruders needed to be creepier. It should have made people think (semi-spoiler), "Maybe there is another person inside me...". Whenever I was getting into this show, a dodgy accent would pull me right out of it.… Expand
  13. scartwright49
    Oct 7, 2014
    7
    The show has got a very bleak tone and style. I am british and am glad to see John Simm in his first US tv series. He truly is a great actor and is probably the main reason I have watched this show. By the sixth episode you fully see why John Simm is in this. He gives a great performance. The whole cast is good the story at the beginning is a little confusing and demands attention andThe show has got a very bleak tone and style. I am british and am glad to see John Simm in his first US tv series. He truly is a great actor and is probably the main reason I have watched this show. By the sixth episode you fully see why John Simm is in this. He gives a great performance. The whole cast is good the story at the beginning is a little confusing and demands attention and patient. Hopefully it will pay off.… Expand
  14. Etoby
    Oct 8, 2014
    4
    I've watched 4 episodes of this show (I think every show that looks interesting deserves 3 - 4 episodes before final judgement). I just couldn't stay focused on the story line. I didn't care about any of the characters. it wasn't gritty enough to match the type of subject line. I found the little girl annoying. I hoped it would start bringing some plot lines together, but it just kindI've watched 4 episodes of this show (I think every show that looks interesting deserves 3 - 4 episodes before final judgement). I just couldn't stay focused on the story line. I didn't care about any of the characters. it wasn't gritty enough to match the type of subject line. I found the little girl annoying. I hoped it would start bringing some plot lines together, but it just kind of wallowed in its own confusion. Acting is good, storyline is promising....just not enough depth and flow. Have to bail on this one with so many great shows competing for my time.… Expand
  15. starburrn
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    Brilliant, brutal, brave television. Intruders is for people who can watch a complex story develop, gradually reeling the threads together for a gripping finale. Yes you won't get answers in the first or second episode, but in this age of instant access, isn't it nice to be in the dark for once? The answers will come, although you may not like them...

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#97 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Aug 25, 2014
    50
    Though some of it is effective, much of it is not, for all that it strong-arms the viewer with dark atmosphere and upsetting events. (Watch out for that cat.) It is, in its opening hours at least, a moody muddle.
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  2. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Aug 25, 2014
    40
    We know very little about any of the characters, and it's hard to care about them as they go about their doings under an ominous cloud of supernatural dread.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    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.
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