Jericho

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 20, 2006
Season #: 2, 1
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 299 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 257 out of 299
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 299
  3. Negative: 22 out of 299
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  1. MChang
    Oct 2, 2006
    9
    thought the first two episodes were pretty realistic in terms of how people would react to events like this
  2. DebN
    Oct 2, 2006
    9
    Fascinated by the story line and LOVE Skeet Ulrich - makes you care about what happens to his character...
  3. FredL
    Oct 20, 2006
    9
    The show has some serious issues with regard to radiation facts. The main character, who I love, is just a little too everywhere. Saving lives, putting out fires, blowing up mines! Also the slow motion of finding out who Hawkins is can drive you insane enough to abandon the movie. If the episodes weren't on the web I'd probably miss most of them.
  4. MitchG
    Sep 29, 2006
    9
    I, too, am disturbed by some of the contrived acting, but the plot itself is enough to keep me interested. I have never watched Lost, but know enough about the show to be able to see how similar this may become. As long as we don't end up with radioactive bad guys or mutants I think it will be ok. It needs to be believble to be fun, and I'm waiting to see how the mine explosion I, too, am disturbed by some of the contrived acting, but the plot itself is enough to keep me interested. I have never watched Lost, but know enough about the show to be able to see how similar this may become. As long as we don't end up with radioactive bad guys or mutants I think it will be ok. It needs to be believble to be fun, and I'm waiting to see how the mine explosion works out.… Expand
  5. Canbuhay
    Jan 11, 2007
    9
    Love the show because though it had the potential of being over the top, it manages to focus on real people from their perspective. It balances the action/crisis with this personal touch well.
  6. GaleR.
    Sep 3, 2007
    9
    Excellent show, well worth watching.
  7. SA
    Feb 28, 2008
    9
    Suspenseful and relatively smart. Excellent entertainment and while being very thought provoking too.
  8. ShelleyM
    Mar 19, 2008
    9
    Hey, a hit like 24 makes baur the obvious hero but jericho's heroes are US! Get it?
  9. TomP
    Nov 1, 2006
    9
    It started off slow, but it is a gripping story and so far it has had me glued to the screen for every episode.
  10. LoriH
    Nov 22, 2006
    9
    Jericho is the first show since "24" that has kept me coming back for more. I wasn't aware of the show until several weeks into the season. Fortunately, CBS has posted all previous FULL episodes online so I was able to go back and watch from the beginning.
  11. MikeG
    Dec 4, 2006
    9
    Very good new show. Interesting and not the normal TV fare
  12. JamesW
    Oct 4, 2006
    9
    Great show remember this is FICTION and Entertainment if you want reality watch A&E or the history channel. Great new idea asks some good questions and good cast I expect it to get even better if they let it run a bit and give it a chance.
  13. JenniferT
    Sep 29, 2006
    9
    It was a lot better than the critics lead me to believe. I like a show that keeps me on my toes and makes me look forward to the next episode.
  14. Tony
    Apr 12, 2007
    9
    Great show. My wife and I both love it.
  15. dalee.
    May 27, 2007
    9
    why did they cancell?
  16. RobP
    Oct 18, 2006
    9
    This thing got a lot of shotty reviews from the "real critics" before it even came out. I don't think it's a Seinfeld or West Wing or anything...but I do think it has a relatively good story line and isn't totally out there. I guess you could say that I find myself looking forward to the next episode.
  17. chrisg
    Oct 26, 2006
    9
    The critics need to keep watching shows... How do you review a SERIES based on one hour????? The show is rapidly growing some interesting sub-plots that were never there in the pilot...
  18. NeilF
    Oct 31, 2006
    9
    The only new show I am actually watching.
  19. jhardy
    Sep 21, 2006
    9
    I was impressed with the season premier..... It's been a long time since I have ever had the "chills" run up and down my spinal chord!
  20. KarenC.
    Feb 18, 2008
    9
    I love this show. It's about the only really good fiction entertainment ON television. I am so tired of criminal and law shows, the comedies are mindless, as is reality tv. This is an action packed, suspenseful, yet oddly realistic "what if" scenario drama. I enjoy rewatching eps as much as new episodes. I can only hope CBS continues to respond. Ratings barameters now are so out of I love this show. It's about the only really good fiction entertainment ON television. I am so tired of criminal and law shows, the comedies are mindless, as is reality tv. This is an action packed, suspenseful, yet oddly realistic "what if" scenario drama. I enjoy rewatching eps as much as new episodes. I can only hope CBS continues to respond. Ratings barameters now are so out of touch with how tv is viewed it is not funny. Also, they have to consider that they have probably already permanently lost a significant portion of viewers from the strike. If Jericho does not come back after this season, I may be another casualty. I suspect next year to be awful, thrown together from desperation and lacking thoughtful entertainment more than ever.… Expand
  21. JoshH
    Nov 26, 2006
    9
    Excellent new show.
  22. toyotakamrie
    Jan 18, 2013
    9
    Really love the show. Its not a show you can watch just 2 or 3 episodes. The characters really develop well. Chaos. Love. Family. Friends. Political. Jericho covers all the bases.
  23. Garfoodle
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    Bloody good. Its on Netflix. Watched it 3 or 4 times. Kinda rushed twords the end, but its still amazing. Maybe its the walking dead I never had, but either way, its amazing and you should watch it
  24. AnneMarieD
    Sep 28, 2006
    8
    Interesting premise, although I can do with less father/son histionics in the first episode. The second episode was better, and I enjoyed seeing a show that presents characters as resourcful, intelligent and competent. I have read that the writers are taking some cues from BattleStar Galactica on SciFi. Not a bad place to go for writing inspiration!
  25. candaces
    Sep 21, 2006
    8
    I thought it was a pretty good show. A little hard to follow at times, but I really like where the story line seems to be heading. I cant wait for the next episode.
  26. reginap
    Oct 23, 2006
    8
    skeet is hot!!
  27. LeeF
    Sep 20, 2006
    8
    A little corny, but interesting plot and it makes me wonder what will happen down the road ...
  28. PeterD
    Aug 15, 2007
    8
    One of the better shows of last season. It was a slow start, but by the forth episode it picked up a lot. I am very glad to see it return for a second season.
  29. ShawnJ
    Dec 12, 2006
    8
    A show that is getting better as the season progresses. Earlier in the season I would have given this a four for not really following through on the concept and having too much heartwarming bull filling up the airtime. Now that that has diminished due to less network interference, it has gotten much, much better.
  30. 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. 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 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.… Expand
  31. corumeach
    Apr 16, 2015
    8
    I missed this little series and recently had a chance to see it. Really good. Likeable characters, most of them act in a believable way (not too much drama or hollywood style action, which is good). Good writing, nice dialogues and many small stories in between the different characters. The major idea is rather ominous, tries to keep up the mystery (to a point where it becomes anI missed this little series and recently had a chance to see it. Really good. Likeable characters, most of them act in a believable way (not too much drama or hollywood style action, which is good). Good writing, nice dialogues and many small stories in between the different characters. The major idea is rather ominous, tries to keep up the mystery (to a point where it becomes an unbelievable meta plot), but keeps the chars running. The degree of social desintegration caused by a disaster like shown here is too mild, though. I don't miss gung-ho man eating gunslingers, but I doubt that a city could stay that clean, that healthy for such a long period. Days after the power goes down the lack of clean drinking water, food and medicine would cause a much higher death toll, than shown. And never would people stay so calm and democratic for so long, they have to many guns and are to egocentric to keep up a functioning community. Fights would break out over small amounts of food, that no mayor speech could stop. Law would crumble and the weak would get trampled by their own people. Then there is the complete lack of radiation effects as long as they don't leave the city - wtf? No winds at all in months?

    I guess the production was'nt allowed to be more realistic (= depressing) because of target audience, channel and schedule. You have to imagine that everything would actually be ten times worth in reality.

    Still the best try in years to show the effects a major catastrophe will have on human society and civilization. Too bad that it didn't prevail. While watching it I felt a shiver down my spine, as the scenario shown is just an inch away. Our luxury life can be taken away any moment by some idiots (although a single large EMP strike by Mr. Putin or the Chinese is more realistic than terrorists setting up some 40 dirty nukes all over the states). A major sunstorm like in the 19th Century would have a pretty similar effect. All tech we rely on would be gone in a moment, leaving us as babies in an unforgiving world.

    Actually this series should be shown in schools. It should have been a major success as a waking call... but most people are so lazy and ignorant. Get your next iphone, I will laugh at you when the powergrid goes offline forever and you forgot to buy a knife or a water filter (I am not a survivalist, I just consider people denying the fact that we constantly walk on very very thin ice irrational).    … Expand
  32. JoshP
    Sep 23, 2006
    7
    I don't really think it will last, but I found the first episode to be pretty good.
  33. CorenD
    Sep 30, 2006
    7
    Chessy, but the good kind of cheesy.
  34. Morton
    Oct 13, 2006
    7
    Hey Fred F, you might be suprised to find out that there are in fact extensive salt mines in Kansas. Especially around the Hutchinson area - that's where Morton Salt is/was headquartered (although they're supposedly in Western Kansas, but alas, it's close). Some mines are used for storage due to the temperate conditions, some very old original film reels are stored in Hey Fred F, you might be suprised to find out that there are in fact extensive salt mines in Kansas. Especially around the Hutchinson area - that's where Morton Salt is/was headquartered (although they're supposedly in Western Kansas, but alas, it's close). Some mines are used for storage due to the temperate conditions, some very old original film reels are stored in Kansas salt mines. Oh, and the show's okay, I suppose.… Expand
  35. BenB
    Oct 15, 2006
    7
    For some reason I catch myself watching... kind of like watching a train wreck, you want to look away but for some reason you can't.
  36. ernis_v
    Apr 3, 2012
    7
    "Jericho" is one of the shows which runs for +40 minutes, but does not prolong - it interests the viewer and doesn't get boring. Although, the second season is more fast paced, probably because they have 7 episodes to conclude the story, instead of 22, and it's sometimes hard to get a hang of things. At first, you may think the show is about survival, about the aftermath of the Bombs."Jericho" is one of the shows which runs for +40 minutes, but does not prolong - it interests the viewer and doesn't get boring. Although, the second season is more fast paced, probably because they have 7 episodes to conclude the story, instead of 22, and it's sometimes hard to get a hang of things. At first, you may think the show is about survival, about the aftermath of the Bombs. Sadly, it quickly turns out otherwise, which may not be as interesting as it was probably intended.… Expand
  37. MikeC.
    Sep 20, 2006
    6
    The pilot was interesting, and really did do a good job supplying tension and paronia that would go along with seeing a mushroom cloud, and losing contact with the rest of the world. But, signs of trouble developed in the second half-hour, as overwrought plots involving the redemption of a son, and the development of an obvious love triangle surfaced. My faint hope is that these are the The pilot was interesting, and really did do a good job supplying tension and paronia that would go along with seeing a mushroom cloud, and losing contact with the rest of the world. But, signs of trouble developed in the second half-hour, as overwrought plots involving the redemption of a son, and the development of an obvious love triangle surfaced. My faint hope is that these are the growing pains of a new show, but, confidence is low. The obvious warning sign that this show will continue to deteriorate is the presence of Gerald McCrainey, play… Expand
  38. KeithS.
    Sep 28, 2006
    6
    The great potential the show has is the plot and drama it could produce. But the liablities of the show seem too weighty at least after two episodes. First, make it more adult both in drama and writing. Trying to make a PG armageddon sort of is an oxymoron. Armageddon is not family viewing so why make it that. Plus, hire new writers. Develop characters better...stop jumping around so much The great potential the show has is the plot and drama it could produce. But the liablities of the show seem too weighty at least after two episodes. First, make it more adult both in drama and writing. Trying to make a PG armageddon sort of is an oxymoron. Armageddon is not family viewing so why make it that. Plus, hire new writers. Develop characters better...stop jumping around so much and develop your story. Get rid of the blond girl (who the prisoners messed with) out, and replace her. She can't act and is not real looking. The story is set in a small Kansas town near Colorado border....so why only whites with one black family. Make it real. The plot is great. I want the show to succeed, but please make changes fast. This show will die early if kept on the same track.… Expand
  39. drlowdon
    Aug 16, 2023
    6
    Following a nuclear attack on the US the citizens of Jericho are forced to quickly adapt to a new, and far more unpredictable, way of life. A very good pilot episode certainly helped to set everything up concisely featuring a good mix of drama and character introductions, as well as a truly memorable finale. From then on however the show was certainly inconsistent from week to week. TheFollowing a nuclear attack on the US the citizens of Jericho are forced to quickly adapt to a new, and far more unpredictable, way of life. A very good pilot episode certainly helped to set everything up concisely featuring a good mix of drama and character introductions, as well as a truly memorable finale. From then on however the show was certainly inconsistent from week to week. The gradual uncovering of who was behind the attacks certainly made for interesting viewing but a number of storylines seemed to have been written just to fill in episodes.

    It really feels as if Jericho could have benefited from a shorter, tighter season.    … Expand
  40. RadleyBear
    Oct 20, 2011
    6
    A great concept that I stuck with to the end, it was worth it but there's too many episodes where your thinking WTF? why is this happening? and too many moments that you think, "seriously?...after a nuclear attack....your actually thinking about that?.....wait!.....your actually gonna do that!". Nice story with some good characters and Robert Hawkins is AMAZING! but generally willA great concept that I stuck with to the end, it was worth it but there's too many episodes where your thinking WTF? why is this happening? and too many moments that you think, "seriously?...after a nuclear attack....your actually thinking about that?.....wait!.....your actually gonna do that!". Nice story with some good characters and Robert Hawkins is AMAZING! but generally will consistently wind you up and leave you wondering who they got to write the episodes while the real writer was off sick.… Expand
  41. russiangamer
    Apr 2, 2017
    6
    Посмотрел 7 серий.
    Первые две серии очень даже интересные, загадочные и атмосферные, но чем дальше, тем меньше всего этого. В городке вообще не чувствуется того, что наступила война или апокалипсис. Скучные диалоги, очень мало действия, наверное, создатели думали, что можно обеспечить рейтинги только за счёт какого-то твиста в конце серии, но нет.
    Итог: Интересная задумка, средняя    Посмотрел 7 серий.
    Первые две серии очень даже интересные, загадочные и атмосферные, но чем дальше, тем меньше всего этого. В городке вообще не чувствуется того, что наступила война или апокалипсис. Скучные диалоги, очень мало действия, наверное, создатели думали, что можно обеспечить рейтинги только за счёт какого-то твиста в конце серии, но нет.
    Итог: Интересная задумка, средняя реализация.    … Expand
  42. Adrianb
    Nov 1, 2006
    5
    I long for shows which have the content and potetnial of this one. Shame then when I find it boring and annoying already. A few episodes in and I catch myself yelling at the telly for making it formulaic and treating me with contenpt to keep the viewer watching through the next advert by teasing me with that next little piece of info..........
  43. fredf
    Oct 7, 2006
    5
    Totally implausable distance from Denver. Salt mines in Kansas give me a break! Dialogue is a joke plot just plain lame!
  44. EliC
    Nov 30, 2006
    5
    A great conceept poorly executed. I had high hopes for this series but just can't get past the idiotic storyline and dumb characters for what should be a very serious subject. Is this a nuclear disaster series or an afternoon soap?
  45. FrankP
    Oct 18, 2006
    5
    The mushroom clouds got me to watch the first episode. The impending fallout kept me watching the second episode. But a burning library and really corny dialogue bored me half-way through the latest episode. I hope this show picks up, or I am going to fins something better to do with my Wednesday nights.
  46. SusanP
    Oct 11, 2006
    4
    The writers must not do much research for this show or else think the average viewer has an IQ of 90. Mountains in Kansas--uh huh. Radiation rain and people going about their business right after it stops. Yep. No one grieving--but party it up at the bar-b-q! Please cancel this soon!
  47. robertk
    Sep 24, 2006
    4
    Acting? awful Dialog? awful Mushroom clouds? unconvincing I say 6 episodes till Jericho sees fallout -- of the schedule.
  48. SueG.
    Sep 30, 2006
    4
    Trite. poor script, poor acting. Interesting idea, some good suspense. Unbelievealbe superhero who makes me think of one of the fantastic four! Can't imagine it will last, but what do I know!
  49. BillW
    Oct 8, 2006
    4
    A creepy premise, but the execution is god awful. WAY WAY WAY too many scientific goofs. And the people don't act like they're in a nuclear holocaust, which goes straight to the directing.
  50. PatrickD.
    Sep 21, 2006
    4
    Too many setups and I mean that in a bad way. Is it compelling? Yes it is in a few ways, but that does not outweigh the poor writing
  51. KarenK
    Sep 28, 2006
    4
    Way too gloomy for me - and a bit unbelievable. Contrived and convoluted.
  52. KevinK.
    Oct 1, 2006
    3
    I agree with "Anonymous" who gave it a 3. Too many things made me go "huh?" Many things in this show were simply ridiculous and contrived. A nuclear attack upon the U.S. indeed could happen, but if it did it, real people wouldn't act this way. It reminded me of some of those really BAD "made for TV" disaster movies, which are at least laughable to watch. Jericho wasn't even I agree with "Anonymous" who gave it a 3. Too many things made me go "huh?" Many things in this show were simply ridiculous and contrived. A nuclear attack upon the U.S. indeed could happen, but if it did it, real people wouldn't act this way. It reminded me of some of those really BAD "made for TV" disaster movies, which are at least laughable to watch. Jericho wasn't even funny in that way, it was just stupid. With all the hype I was looking forward to the premiere, but was very disappointed. I decided to give it another chance, and thought the second episode was a little better. I admit to being sucked in to see what would happen next. But overall I saw bad acting, bad dialogue, no characters to whom I could relate, and everything seemed so phony. Couldn't the writers at least do a little research about nuclear explosions and their aftermath, fallout shelters, etc.? For example, don't they know that sealing doors and windows with plastic sheeting and duct tape is for a GAS attack and would be no protection at all against nuclear radiation? Air doesn't become radioactive. Radiation from fallout dust particles acts like invisible light, and doesn't turn corners. What is needed in a fallout shelter is simply mass (metal, earth, wood, bricks, etc.) above and on all sides, and a long entrance that turns at least one corner. No door is even necessary. I think that only people who have low IQ's or who are able to suspend their reasoning abilities will enjoy this show; the rest of us will be too frustrated by all the incorrect details and bad acting.… Expand
  53. [Anonymous]
    Sep 21, 2006
    3
    Too many things that made me go "huh?" 1.) Did he not have a fractured leg after the car accident? The bone was STICKING out, right? Yet he walks miles to find that school bus (we know this because it goes from midday to night time). 2.) The guy doesn't know CPR, yet he knows how to preform surgury with juicebox straws, bandaids, and a pocket knife to revive a young girl by cutting a Too many things that made me go "huh?" 1.) Did he not have a fractured leg after the car accident? The bone was STICKING out, right? Yet he walks miles to find that school bus (we know this because it goes from midday to night time). 2.) The guy doesn't know CPR, yet he knows how to preform surgury with juicebox straws, bandaids, and a pocket knife to revive a young girl by cutting a slit in her windpipe to help her breathe. A kid asks, "where did you learn that?" His reply,"Military School" 3.) And what would a GREAT drama be without escaped criminals from the back of a paddywagon After seeing this, it was hard to focus on the bad, overwritten, script and even worse acting. However, as sad as it may be, I'll probably still watch because the plot sure sucks you in.… Expand
  54. C.Cotton
    Sep 24, 2006
    3
    What if Disney made a disaster show and used the typical bad lines with the cliche father estranged son dynamic and (dramatic pause......) added a mysterious african american man with the answer to everything hmmm.. I guess you would get Jericho. Shows like this is why Scifi type shows get a bad wrap. B actors and C- writing.
  55. harryg
    Apr 14, 2007
    3
    The main problem with this show is the characters, aside from Jake Green and Hawkins they all come across as small minded and parochial. The fact that they spend all their energy attempting to get through the situation by working together is unrealistic. It would be more interesting to find out what is going on outside of this small town, the reason this does not happen is the The main problem with this show is the characters, aside from Jake Green and Hawkins they all come across as small minded and parochial. The fact that they spend all their energy attempting to get through the situation by working together is unrealistic. It would be more interesting to find out what is going on outside of this small town, the reason this does not happen is the contmeporary obsession in TV (all blame/credit to 'Lost') of convincing viewers to continue watching only to find out answers to questions the writers pose. It is entirely unbelievable that after one month nobody from a town of 5000 wants to know where the bombs came from.… Expand
  56. BrianOG
    Nov 18, 2006
    3
    Forget about the scientific goofs. There's enough bad in the basic writing to make this turkey deserve a 3. My problem is basically that this show's hook is the aftermath of a nuclear attack on a small town. Yet it seems 80% of each episode is some guy thinking about leaving his wife. A hostage drama, a bus full of kids that need to be saved, a girl dreaming about her wedding. Forget about the scientific goofs. There's enough bad in the basic writing to make this turkey deserve a 3. My problem is basically that this show's hook is the aftermath of a nuclear attack on a small town. Yet it seems 80% of each episode is some guy thinking about leaving his wife. A hostage drama, a bus full of kids that need to be saved, a girl dreaming about her wedding. OK OK I never quite got the point of Lost either but that's just me....… Expand
  57. eligaucho
    Aug 5, 2016
    3
    Loved it for the first 18 episodes, but then it took a turn away from the mysterious sci-fi angle that I was enjoying towards a shoot-em-up militaristic drama, dare I say similar to day time dramas (soap opera style). I liked the thoughtfulness and "what if" factor that was originally part of the show, but the last few episodes have become tiresome and it's become very apparent why thisLoved it for the first 18 episodes, but then it took a turn away from the mysterious sci-fi angle that I was enjoying towards a shoot-em-up militaristic drama, dare I say similar to day time dramas (soap opera style). I liked the thoughtfulness and "what if" factor that was originally part of the show, but the last few episodes have become tiresome and it's become very apparent why this show was cancelled. Don't waste your time getting lulled into the initial goodness of the show. You will end up disappointed.… Expand
  58. johnc
    Sep 24, 2006
    2
    poor writing and and a contreived plot
  59. AndrewJ.
    Nov 9, 2007
    2
    I'm finished I gave it a good shot but how could they kill off Beth Grant? The only watchable character of the series. Boring!
  60. MrG
    Sep 21, 2006
    2
    There are few experiences more mind-numbingly dull than watching a disaster movie. The focus on the disaster itself rarely leaves any scope for the development of anything which is of real, human, interest, and despite whatever moralistic overtones are attached to them, function as cathartic destruction fantasies for their neurotic audiences. As such, the narrative material is usually There are few experiences more mind-numbingly dull than watching a disaster movie. The focus on the disaster itself rarely leaves any scope for the development of anything which is of real, human, interest, and despite whatever moralistic overtones are attached to them, function as cathartic destruction fantasies for their neurotic audiences. As such, the narrative material is usually pretty thin, so imagine stretching that out across a whole television series and it soon becomes apparent that Jericho is not tapping an especially rich vein capable of sustaining a serialized production. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised therefore, that they resorted to setting up a Lost-esque ensemble of 'mysterious' characters and multiple unknowns pertaining to the situational setting -- read: gimmicks. But, and this is a testament to the power of hype, I was both surprised and dismayed by the magnitude of the catastrophe.… Expand
  61. mako_psy
    Jan 23, 2012
    2
    Like many other people, I was lured into this show with great expectations. The idea of a nuclear attack on the U.S should have been great! Instead, they ruined it with boring and predictable love triangles, marital problems, teenage dramas and entire episodes consumed by things that have nothing to do with the nuclear attack.

    So, essentially, you walk into the show expecting some sort of    Like many other people, I was lured into this show with great expectations. The idea of a nuclear attack on the U.S should have been great! Instead, they ruined it with boring and predictable love triangles, marital problems, teenage dramas and entire episodes consumed by things that have nothing to do with the nuclear attack.

    So, essentially, you walk into the show expecting some sort of Homefront inspired event that sees the characters struggling to survive an invasion. Unfortunately, what you actually get is the OC styled drama and characters who you can't even care enough to remember their names.    … Expand
  62. chrisb
    Apr 9, 2007
    1
    The premise is great. However, as the story unfolded, it became crystal clear to me the writers had no intentions of recognizing a realistic apocolypse. There are numerous inconsistancies regarding gas, food, shelter, electricity, etc..etc..but the flaw that made me stop watching this program was the character "Hawkins" & everything that surrounds him. He apparently isnt subject to the The premise is great. However, as the story unfolded, it became crystal clear to me the writers had no intentions of recognizing a realistic apocolypse. There are numerous inconsistancies regarding gas, food, shelter, electricity, etc..etc..but the flaw that made me stop watching this program was the character "Hawkins" & everything that surrounds him. He apparently isnt subject to the entire towns plight. He drives a large old Cadillac frequently, yet never needs gas. Food, shelter, & electrcity for his numerous gadgets is endless. His story is more about the love of his family & the top secret operation he is involved in. In my opinion its another network farce, where the Black man overachieves at everything & anything he does. He is incredibly intelligent, strong, caring, & clever. He is righteous & deeply moral while he saves the world. In 45 years of life I never met that Black man, he exists only on TV. Less than 3% of FBI is black. Yet blacks represent the largest % in HS dropout rates, fatherless children, violent crime & prison inmates. He is none of these. Like all Black movie/TV actors he is the exact opposite. Brainwashing propaganda, that simple.… Expand
  63. davec
    Apr 9, 2007
    0
    Stupid.
  64. SpencerK.
    Jun 4, 2008
    0
    There are very few shows I've watched that are as bad as this one. I'm five episodes in to the first season now, and I have no feelings for any of the characters in the show. Any one of them could die in the next episode, and it would mean very little to the overall plot. Writing, acting, and directing is all a flop. Decent idea for a show, but too bad J.J. Abrams is already There are very few shows I've watched that are as bad as this one. I'm five episodes in to the first season now, and I have no feelings for any of the characters in the show. Any one of them could die in the next episode, and it would mean very little to the overall plot. Writing, acting, and directing is all a flop. Decent idea for a show, but too bad J.J. Abrams is already busy with Lost.… Expand
  65. SeymoreButts
    Oct 19, 2006
    0
    Show just sucks............periods..........
  66. DanG
    Sep 30, 2006
    0
    Primetime television should be entertaining without Holywoodization of a Nuclear bombs going off
  67. caseystengel
    Jun 22, 2011
    0
    How do you screw up a post apocalypse story? HOW? The people who produced Jericho apparently know how. Jericho is a stupid show for stupid people. You seriously have to be a naive fool to think this show is engaging. Once again we have the type of cliche obnoxious characters that Hollywood thinks the average American thinks is heroic. People would not act as orderly and calm as theHow do you screw up a post apocalypse story? HOW? The people who produced Jericho apparently know how. Jericho is a stupid show for stupid people. You seriously have to be a naive fool to think this show is engaging. Once again we have the type of cliche obnoxious characters that Hollywood thinks the average American thinks is heroic. People would not act as orderly and calm as the residents of Jericho, who apparently don't feel grief or a sense of great loss after the destruction of their nation. USA goes boom? No problem. Wife problems? Let's devote a whole episode to it!

    Glad this crap show got cancelled.    … Expand
  68. mrjatx
    May 29, 2014
    0
    Thanks to this show we'll probably not get another post-apocalyptic tv show for another 20 years. Terrible run of the mill American TV story line. More concern about who is sleeping with who than the environmental and safety factors of being post-nuke. Keep your romdram out of my favorite story plots.
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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
  1. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    20
    A catastrophic nuclear crisis never looked as boring and convoluted as it does here.
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  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    60
    "Jericho" doesn't pretend to be artistically risky, but it's got a scary and gripping theme in an age of terrorism and nuclear thuggery.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gillian Flynn
    75
    Jericho works when it sticks to the eerie surreality of a nuclear attack... The show, unfortunately, flops about in its first two episodes, leaning too heavily on the action-adventure stuff.
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