iZombie

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Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 251 Ratings

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  1. izombies
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    iZombie is a series that shows the zombies in another way. All characters fit throughout the series. The plot involves the viewer. It's a great series for those who like humor, drama, horror and suspense as iZombie addresses all these issues!
  2. Cannoncore
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    I season 1 in the new releases at Banres and Noble and it looked interesting. I'm REALLY glad I picked it up! The basic premise is that the main character gets scratched by a zombie, but as long as she eats brains she doesn't go full on zombie. Plus eating brains allows her to gain the memories and personality traits of those she eats.

    She gets a job at the morgue and uses her new found    I season 1 in the new releases at Banres and Noble and it looked interesting. I'm REALLY glad I picked it up! The basic premise is that the main character gets scratched by a zombie, but as long as she eats brains she doesn't go full on zombie. Plus eating brains allows her to gain the memories and personality traits of those she eats.

    She gets a job at the morgue and uses her new found abilities to help solve murders while trying to hide the fact that she's undead!

    I'm definitely going to pick up season two!    … Expand
  3. Goradia27
    Mar 20, 2015
    8
    Although the pilot episode doesn't show it, I am very confident that izombie is going to be a hit. I really hope that people give this show at least a couple more episodes.
  4. Sor-El
    Mar 21, 2015
    8
    Ok. At first I approached this series, a little skeptical of what would be brought to the table.
    And to my surprise, the first time I watched it, I really enjoyed it a lot.
    It has everything, mystery, humor, secrecy, horror, drama. But everything well done.
    It's fresh, and brings a new look at the zombie genre.
    Up that this zombie recipe grows up to be a big sucess.
  5. LikeaMath
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    It's a smart show with police drama, comedy, horror and zombies! A unique mix of Veronica Mars, Tru Calling, Pushing Daisies and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Probably it's one of the best pilots of mid-season.
  6. reasonate
    Mar 26, 2015
    9
    Although I have only seen two episodes so far, I have enjoyed both of them greatly. The second episode was definitely funnier than the first. I loved the scene where the two zombies have zombie shop talk time, trying to coordinate how they are going to describe their slightly out of control zombie times ("raging out" vs. "full-on zombie mode") . And where the zombie guy addresses theAlthough I have only seen two episodes so far, I have enjoyed both of them greatly. The second episode was definitely funnier than the first. I loved the scene where the two zombies have zombie shop talk time, trying to coordinate how they are going to describe their slightly out of control zombie times ("raging out" vs. "full-on zombie mode") . And where the zombie guy addresses the question new audiences might have of "aren't zombies over now?" directly, in a way that is both chilling and humorous. Though it isn't perfect, there is a lot more material to work with than I thought there would be, and has many of the hallmarks of a Rob Thomas show-- sharp wit, sly cleverness, engaging characters, and interesting storylines. Looking forward to the rest of the season.… Expand
  7. Zardoz_TX
    May 9, 2015
    10
    I am not a fan of most Zombie shows. This one reminds me of a show like Castle – with a Zombie as the lead. Both I and my girlfriend love the show. It is not too hard to watch – after a hard day at work. We are also enjoying all the side stories. Even the “Brains” are not hard to watch. Fun and easy – I hope it stays around for awhile.
  8. Al5421
    Apr 8, 2015
    8
    I was expecting a kind of drama but was surprised to find something else ...
    iZombie is OK ... it's a combination cop/zombie show ... perhaps a drama/comedy/horror show? ... it has a good mix of humour, mystery and horror with half decent writing and acting that makes for some 'light entertainment' viewing ... that does not take itself too seriously.
    I have only watched the first two    I was expecting a kind of drama but was surprised to find something else ...
    iZombie is OK ... it's a combination cop/zombie show ... perhaps a drama/comedy/horror show? ... it has a good mix of humour, mystery and horror with half decent writing and acting that makes for some 'light entertainment' viewing ... that does not take itself too seriously.
    I have only watched the first two episodes so we'll see in the next few months how it all turns out.    … Expand
  9. chrismovieguy
    May 5, 2015
    10
    ok well for i was excited about the show from the preivews and oh my god it totally didn't disappoint me i have quickly fallen in love with liv the zombie this show is the best full of adventure heart and humor fun for anyone almost yeah it can be gross but I love it happy watching
  10. weirdcryo
    Apr 6, 2015
    8
    The show is ok, the writing is descent good maybe a 6 or a 7 but the cast is full of pretty good actors (specially the main character) what makes me give it another point. It's a new look into Zombies and let be honest there was no way that a couple of slow walking clumsy Zombie could take over the world. This show looks more fast paced, fun and interesting that most Zombie andThe show is ok, the writing is descent good maybe a 6 or a 7 but the cast is full of pretty good actors (specially the main character) what makes me give it another point. It's a new look into Zombies and let be honest there was no way that a couple of slow walking clumsy Zombie could take over the world. This show looks more fast paced, fun and interesting that most Zombie and Supernatural shows this days.… Expand
  11. mdkramer36
    Mar 29, 2015
    8
    Interesting premise; however, cross genre shows frequently start strong, but then lose steam. The creators will need to determine how to balance the detective/crime elements with the coming of age zombie-style show. It will fail utterly if it descends into the horror genre.
  12. Bgrod
    Mar 20, 2015
    4
    An undead Veronica Mars reboot with its star zombie even sounding like Kristen Bell in those annoying voice overs. Ironic deadpan dialogue aside, the pilot feels more teen cop procedural than comic book inspired fun. I can see the zombie angle getting stale very fast. A talented cast and Rob Thomas flourishes throughout makes me think this effort should have been a lot better. FeelsAn undead Veronica Mars reboot with its star zombie even sounding like Kristen Bell in those annoying voice overs. Ironic deadpan dialogue aside, the pilot feels more teen cop procedural than comic book inspired fun. I can see the zombie angle getting stale very fast. A talented cast and Rob Thomas flourishes throughout makes me think this effort should have been a lot better. Feels more like a summer show… Expand
  13. Alexlee
    Mar 23, 2015
    9
    The pilot is good. It tells the viewer bit by bit introduction. The zombie theory is one classic reference, combined with some unique punchline and modern day classic crime solving.
  14. mrmonster
    Mar 29, 2015
    5
    Not a terrible s great one either, and definitely overrated here on Metacritic. It tries way to hard to be funny when it isn't, its confusing, and it doesn't give us as much zombie action as it should. There are plenty of comics series that would've been much better to adapt then this.
  15. wornoutspines
    Mar 18, 2015
    7
    The iZombie pilot was not the best, it kinda sucked actually but it doesn't matter because the premise is so good that the quick, poorly written introduction to the show cannot sink the whole show.
    Plus, I get why it wasn't the best pilot. They basically jammed in one episode what would have usually required two. At least, they've speared us of what could have been tedious episodes about    The iZombie pilot was not the best, it kinda sucked actually but it doesn't matter because the premise is so good that the quick, poorly written introduction to the show cannot sink the whole show.
    Plus, I get why it wasn't the best pilot. They basically jammed in one episode what would have usually required two. At least, they've speared us of what could have been tedious episodes about Liv's previous life as a medical student.
    The pilot was basically a summary, a check list of a few facts about who she was and who she has become. The interesting stuff is coming up later, I hope.    … Expand
  16. Broyax
    Jan 9, 2017
    1
    L'idée semblait intéressante, prometteuse même... et quelle déconvenue ! dommage pour l'actrice si mignonne avec son teint blafard, ses cheveux délavés et son maquillage gothic, elle est belle à croquer ! Et vu son nouveau statut de zombinette, on comprend tout-à-fait ce fait ragoûtant de boulotter des cervelles parce que ma foi, la cervelle c'est bon, on en mange pas assez et que la faimL'idée semblait intéressante, prometteuse même... et quelle déconvenue ! dommage pour l'actrice si mignonne avec son teint blafard, ses cheveux délavés et son maquillage gothic, elle est belle à croquer ! Et vu son nouveau statut de zombinette, on comprend tout-à-fait ce fait ragoûtant de boulotter des cervelles parce que ma foi, la cervelle c'est bon, on en mange pas assez et que la faim chez les zombis semble assez problématique.

    A ce stade, j'ai presque envie de mettre 2, puis au bout de quelques épisodes, le constat est sans appel : encore une série complètement conne lolilole pour ados et jeunes adulescents dont les cerveaux ne sont plus comestibles et donc trop peu nourrissants (trop de neurones morts à mater des séries de merde).

    Certes, on peut comprendre cette approche comique et légère d'iZombie avec voix off et "cool attitude" mais faudrait pas nous prendre pour des jambons : la zombinette qui résoud des enquêtes avec un flic idiot qui la prend pour une médium profileuse tandis que son copain de la morgue cherche un "remède", c'est nous prendre vraiment pour des cons.    … Expand
  17. zubarsky
    Aug 4, 2016
    9
    This show is a lot of fun. I am not really a Zombie fan, but this show is more a drama and the Zombie part just adds to the background story. Its funny, and I love the back and forth between Liv and Ravi. I hope they can keep up the good stories for many more seasons.
  18. NShep53
    May 8, 2015
    8
    iZombie is a surprisingly awesome and a fresh-take on the zombie genre. Rose McIver plays Olivia "Liv" Moore, a recently turned zombie who was formerly a medical resident, but now works at the local police morgue. In the show, zombies can keep their intelligence if they feed on brains enough. Liv also gains the person's memories from their brains (which she eats). So it adds an interestingiZombie is a surprisingly awesome and a fresh-take on the zombie genre. Rose McIver plays Olivia "Liv" Moore, a recently turned zombie who was formerly a medical resident, but now works at the local police morgue. In the show, zombies can keep their intelligence if they feed on brains enough. Liv also gains the person's memories from their brains (which she eats). So it adds an interesting twist to the zombie concept as a whole. Malcolm Goodwin plays Detective Clive Babinaux and Rahul Kohli plays Liv's coworker at the police morgue, Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti. All of the actors performances in this show are amazing. Even recurring cast member Aly Michalka (of Phil of the Future fame) proves she has a great acting ability. Overall, it is a fun show to watch.… Expand
  19. BlackNastyyy
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    As someone who is usually deadset on watching shows that are true to the source material, it's unusual for me to have watched this show with no prior knowledge of the comic. I was pleasantly surprised by the combination of witty back-and-forths, cop procedural and "fantasy" element. It's very compelling and does a great job of making the characters feel as if they're communicating on aAs someone who is usually deadset on watching shows that are true to the source material, it's unusual for me to have watched this show with no prior knowledge of the comic. I was pleasantly surprised by the combination of witty back-and-forths, cop procedural and "fantasy" element. It's very compelling and does a great job of making the characters feel as if they're communicating on a more personal level. This one flew in under the radar for me and I don't regret checking it out. Each episode leaves me shambling back for more.… Expand
  20. OpinionatedGuy
    Jun 20, 2015
    8
    While it takes a while to get used with the show’s weird environment as well as getting used with the cliched case of the week plot device, the first season makes iZombie a charming, unique detective procedural show since Pushing Daises with its charming main star Rose McIver as well as likable characters.

    Rating: 8/10 Pros: +iZombie is a charming, unique detective procedural show    While it takes a while to get used with the show’s weird environment as well as getting used with the cliched case of the week plot device, the first season makes iZombie a charming, unique detective procedural show since Pushing Daises with its charming main star Rose McIver as well as likable characters.

    Rating: 8/10

    Pros:
    +iZombie is a charming, unique detective procedural show since Pushing Daises. While the case of the week plot device is such a cliched plot device, it had a charm twist to it that makes the show more enjoyable.
    +The performance of Rose McIver as Liv Moore is excellent. As her chracter eats brains, she posses not only memories of the victim’s brain but also the victim’s traits and mannerisms. Rose McIver did an excellent job mashing both of personalities of the deceased victim in each episode and her own.
    +This show has a lot of likable characters. Ravi is defiently my favorite character.
    +As the show is developed by Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas, the show definitely has the Veronica Mars vibe to it with its witty dialogue. It’s a nice piece of nostalgia .

    Neutral:
    .It took a while to get used with the show’s weird environment but it grew on me as it had a certain charm to the environement of the show.

    Cons:
    -Some of the case of the week plots were really forgettable. At least the main plot arcs of this show’s season is total opposite.

    Favorite Episodes (in order from most favorite to least favorite):
    Dead Air (E08)
    Pilot
    Dead Rat, Live Rat, Brown Rat, White Rat (E12)
    Blaine’s World (E13)
    Patriot Brains (E09)
    Virtual Reality Bites (E06)
    Astroburger (E11)    … Expand
  21. Jim222001
    Apr 14, 2015
    8
    If you like Veronica Mars, Buffy and Warm Bodies; then IZombie is for you. Since it's a combination of all three. It's also fun, well acted and often pretty funny.
  22. GentM2015
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    This show makes Zombies look cool,not just some "brain-dead" dead people walking around making weird noises and just eating everything alive they see.I'm not saying that I don't like The Walking Dead but this show clearly does Zombies better.I mean after all there is no "wrong" in this case because Zombies can be done in many different ways and all of them can be good and Walking Dead it'sThis show makes Zombies look cool,not just some "brain-dead" dead people walking around making weird noises and just eating everything alive they see.I'm not saying that I don't like The Walking Dead but this show clearly does Zombies better.I mean after all there is no "wrong" in this case because Zombies can be done in many different ways and all of them can be good and Walking Dead it's concentrated on humans.
    Anyway iZombie has a great lead and sidekicks this show keeps you engaged at what is going to happen,who is going to find out and all the mysterious things there are to know about Zombies.Overall this show is fun and entertaining but also sometimes can make tension without spoiling anything and it does it great.Shame that there are only 13 episodes but I hope they increase that on the second season.    … Expand
  23. donotpissmeoff
    May 14, 2015
    10
    It's not easy writing a dramedy about zombies, especially ones that are surviving in the living world, but they're doing a great job for this show. It's got everything a viewer can watch, even with their kids, well not under 13 that is. Still, I'm enjoying it and can't wait to find out what will happen and if a cure will ever be found for our favorite characters.
  24. SquintyReviews
    Oct 1, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The show doesn’t suffer in the visuals department. The camera work is solid standard fare for a show of this style, with nothing extraneous or lacking. The special effects support just the right amount of gore here and there, though the brains that she ate looked very much like shrimp or imitation crab meat half the time (when it wasn’t slushy style), particularly in the first half of the season, though it did improve in special effects overall in the later quarter of the season especially.

    Liv Moore (Rose McIver) is not a bad character for a lead, though there was nothing that made her stand apart from other heroines in this type of role. She had just the right amount of humour and drama to suite the story, but it was more the situations she was in that made her interesting, not so much the character. Rose McIver played the main character decently well, though nothing really stands out particularly. It was a very safe performance. She was able to inject just the right amount of what was needed for each episode.

    Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti (Rahul Kohli) was one of the better supporting characters, with the some of the better humour, one-liners, and personality. As the main character’s boss, yet clearly also the side-kick archetype was a good choice, giving him some authority and an identity outside of the shadow of the main character. His dynamic with Liv and other characters he interacts with is interesting to watch as well. Rahul Kohli played the character well, with great almost tongue in cheek quippish tone, but at the same time able to portray just the right amount of seriousness that’s needed for times when his character has to pull back the main character down to Earth, though in the end his character seemed rather underutilized in the show.

    Blaine DeBeers (Davis Anders) as an overarching antagonist was a delight to watch every time he was shown with a definite irreverence for the people and concerns of those around him. You can tell that Davis Anders seemed to be enjoying his role, though he also seemed a bit underutilized in the show.

    The rest of the characters were overall too much their character archetypes, or not overly memorable enough to make them mention worthy. With perhaps the occasional recurring bad guy such as the CEO of Max Raver (fictional energy drink company and plot device) Vaughn Du Clark (Steven Weber) who comes across as a very smug laid back apathetic businessman with a bit of promise hinted at here and there, so we will see if he is fleshed out more in season 2.

    The story meanwhile has its weak and strong points.

    The premise is interesting, working functional zombism into a light-hearted crime show was not a bad idea, and there is potential in seeing where taking on various memories, personalities, and talents of various deceased victim in one person/zombie can take you is engaging. The show does this, but the way they do it is…well, a little to clean, a little too safe. They don’t push the envelope of the potential of where this can take them. It improved in the later quarter as it began tightening up some of its free-floating overarching plot points, and ended well on a good climax (there was actually some decent action in the last episode) but that doesn’t save it from feeling very much like a show targeted at very young teenagers or even mature tweens, the lack of boundary pushing makes it harder to connect with adults.

    The show in the end is a fun little watch with a few engaging moments and dry humour here and there, some good characterizations and acting. Not a bad little ganter for a lazy evening on the couch with a bowl of popcorn.    … Expand
  25. Britar1720
    Feb 6, 2016
    10
    The cast does it all, Ravi is amazing. This show has it all! Being able to change your characters personality just shows how great of an actress. My only wish was that perhaps when she said she was a psychic she could also mention getting their personalities as well, clive should be smart enough to notice it and it would make sense.
  26. necdi
    Apr 5, 2016
    10
    First of all, this show definitely is not attracting attention enough. I strongly believe that, iZombie is the most different show about zombies. In past, we watched so many zombie films in fact we are still watching zombie shows. (The Walking Dead etc.) but, this show is really interesting for zombie matter. For instance, the zombie films and tv series which we watch until this time, haveFirst of all, this show definitely is not attracting attention enough. I strongly believe that, iZombie is the most different show about zombies. In past, we watched so many zombie films in fact we are still watching zombie shows. (The Walking Dead etc.) but, this show is really interesting for zombie matter. For instance, the zombie films and tv series which we watch until this time, have disgusting zombies. Zombies in iZombie, they look like a normal person, needless to say they have some differences like white hair and very light skin this is so normal because they must be different from normal person. They have normal intelligence this is so different because when you speak of zombie everyone think that creatures with inapprehensible voices and they think only eat human brain. In iZombie this situation is diversified. Especially our leading role Olivia Moore in my opinion she is more human than other normal humans.

    Finally, I certainly suggest this show to you. If you are searching different tv shows, this show definitely for you.    … Expand
  27. Haizedd
    May 15, 2016
    8
    Entertaining and has a decent story line. And also has decent story writing with some good dialog and has a good cast with mostly good actors it's very enjoyable
  28. DarthGhoul99
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    iZombie isn't a conventional Zombie, you'll find a great character development, interesting plot twist and humor mixed with drama, despite of the absurd idea of make smart zombies with the ability to see through the remains inside of the brains they eat, this TV Series is amazing, if you haven't watch it, you should
  29. manningn15
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    I love the concept of the whole show and think it is really cool. One of my favorite shows. The writing is interesting and funny. The cast all give stupendous performances especially Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, Robert Buckley, and Rahul Kohli. A+.

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Amy Amatangelo
    Mar 18, 2015
    70
    The series works. McIver is a great, unlikely heroine.... The show will have to make the weekly cases a bit more difficult to crack if they want to hold viewers' interest.
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  2. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Mar 17, 2015
    83
    A cheeky mash-up of police procedural, screwball comedy, and horror parody with lots of heart. And, yes, lots of brains.
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  3. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Mar 17, 2015
    90
    With witty writing, a likable leading lady, and a terrific cast, iZombie is full of life, and one of the season's best new shows.
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