Journeyman

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 24, 2007
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 26
  3. Negative: 6 out of 26

Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    80
    This new NBC time-travel drama is fairly mind-blowing and harrowing, laying out a preposterous scenario that it makes feel nonetheless believable.
  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    80
    McKidd and castmates Gretchen Egolf as his wife Katie; Reed Diamond as his brother Jack, a cop who used to date Katie; and Moon Bloodgood as his spectral fiance, Livia, play this with just the right mix of credulity and dry wit.
  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: John Leonard
    80
    San Francisco shifts shapes nicely, and there’s sufficient tension in the pilot to keep our nerves strung out, and since executive producers Kevin Falls and Alex Graves are West Wing veterans, it’s no surprise that the characters pass for adults.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Henry Goldblatt
    75
    Journeyman is an enjoyable romp--one that provides the accessibility of a procedural as well as the continuing mystery of "Lost" or "Heroes." [28 Sep 2007, p.94]
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  6. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    70
    The pilot still is often clever and engaging, but confusing too.
  7. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    70
    Journeyman has a decent hook.
  8. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Adam Buckman
    63
    The biggest question you'll be left with after tonight's premiere is a big, fat "why?"

Awards & Rankings

68
#68 Best TV Season of 2007
14
#14 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007

User Reviews

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 200 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 154 out of 200
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 200
  3. Negative: 38 out of 200
  1. fractal618
    Feb 23, 2014
    10
    I just finished watching this season for the first time. What a magnificent TV show. Heart warming, thought provoking, and beautifullyI just finished watching this season for the first time. What a magnificent TV show. Heart warming, thought provoking, and beautifully immersive. The user score speaks for itself, 9.2 (161 ratings). In a perfect world this would have been at least two seasons. Absolutely worth a watch if you haven't seen it already. If you liked Journeyman you may also enjoy the TV show Rubicon.… Full Review »
  2. LukeH
    Jul 17, 2008
    10
    Journeyman was one of the best shows I had seen in a LONG time. I was glued to the TV whenever it aired, no other TV show has captivated me Journeyman was one of the best shows I had seen in a LONG time. I was glued to the TV whenever it aired, no other TV show has captivated me the way Journeyman did.… Full Review »
  3. ConnieC.
    Apr 25, 2008
    10
    I wonder about these critics and their ability to judge quality entertainment. If you really want some honest fan critiques go to I wonder about these critics and their ability to judge quality entertainment. If you really want some honest fan critiques go to heynielsen.com and see what the Journeyman fans have to say. I watched all 13 episodes of Journeyman and found it to be great quality programming with wonderful entertainment value. The writing was superb and the storyline was different as Dan traveled back to his distant past. The character development showed lots of depth in the main characters and brilliant acting. The relationships between the characters was very appealing. Great musical scores and beautiful, skillful cinematography. Go to hulu.com to see all of the episodes for free.… Full Review »
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