Kid Nation
CBS | Release Date: September 19, 2007
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
53
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
5
Negative:
4

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
New York Magazine (Vulture)Lindsay Robertson
Season 1 Review: Like any good reality show, Kid Nation's strengths are in its characters, and the most remarkable aspect of these characters so far is their intellectual superiority to adults on reality shows--they use big words and make funny jokes! Read full review
70
Los Angeles Times
Season 1 Review: As you might expect from a program that stars 40 kids--at least some of whom will say the darndest things--it is pretty delightful Read full review
70
SalonHeather Havrilesky
Season 1 Review: Games of make-believe might be useful, but otherwise, playtime is just a dangerous fantasy that gives children the illusion that their lives won't be a living hell when they grow up. Is that really fair? That's why it's so satisfying to watch as the kids realize that they have to work, and work is hard. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsRichard Huff
Season 1 Review: What Kid Nation lacks, however, is drama. With a cast of 40, it's hard for viewers to get attached to any of them long enough to care. Read full review
63
New York PostLinda Stasi
Season 1 Review: It's a good kid show, but frankly, as an adult I'll lose interest faster than it took these kids to make gourmet biscuits and grits. Read full review
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