Jericho

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 20, 2006
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 30
  3. Negative: 9 out of 30
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Critic Reviews

  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    38
    It's not only about a bomb. It is one.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    30
    That's a lot of story potential, but most of it is squandered in trite and predictable ways.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    30
    "Jericho" turns nuclear catastrophe into an excuse for a series of suspenseful "24"-like set pieces, and the result is a ham-fisted concoction overcrowded with incident and rigged thrills.
  5. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    30
    It might sound callous to say that "Jericho" has managed to make nuclear war look boring, but there you have it.
  6. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    30
    Downbeat and earnestly preachy about community and survival, this weird show is further hampered by glum Skeet Ulrich’s miscasting as the all-purpose prodigal hero.
  7. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    25
    Mostly it feels like an instructional film about disaster preparedness. [2 Oct 2006, p.45]
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  8. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    20
    A catastrophic nuclear crisis never looked as boring and convoluted as it does here.
  9. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    20
    It had a weak pilot to begin with, but the second episode is even more of a tedious bore.
  10. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Tad Friend
    20
    “Jericho” lumbers; its townspeople spend all their time in the bar squabbling--they know one another so well that they haven’t got room to grow.

Awards & Rankings

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#76 Best TV Season of 2006
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#6 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#13 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 299 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 257 out of 299
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 299
  3. Negative: 22 out of 299
  1. minadomingos
    Jul 9, 2012
    10
    It's my favorite TV-show! It's has everything you ever wanted. A post apocalyptic word, drama, action and the story behind the people's copingIt's my favorite TV-show! It's has everything you ever wanted. A post apocalyptic word, drama, action and the story behind the people's coping mechanism. Just awesome!… Full Review »
  2. Dangerman1973
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    Jericho is one of the more interesting sci-fi series I've experienced. It's a cult classic among fans and I know the reasons why. TheJericho is one of the more interesting sci-fi series I've experienced. It's a cult classic among fans and I know the reasons why. The characters are something to relate to and the subject matter is thought-provoking. Too bad this series lasted two and a half series. I recommend the Devil's Due/IDW comic spinoff of any fan who wanted to continue the story. I hope to see more of the characters and the story when network execs decided to renew the series.… Full Review »
  3. Atticas14
    May 27, 2012
    10
    I just finished watching season 2 on Netflix and I must say that I am extremely disappointed that the show was canceled. This was easily oneI just finished watching season 2 on Netflix and I must say that I am extremely disappointed that the show was canceled. This was easily one of the best TV series I've viewed and could possibly be the best if it reached a better conclusion.… Full Review »
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