Manhattan Love Story

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC , HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 30, 2014
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 36
  3. Negative: 7 out of 36
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  1. emperorpenguin
    Oct 8, 2014
    6
    It's a good show. The cast is good the storyline is good. What i like about this show, that it shows from both lead characters' perspectives, it's cute (although sometimes it can be cheesy and awkward). However, i find that romantic sitcom with one male lead and one female lead doesn't really work for a long run.
  2. OpinionatedGuy
    Oct 2, 2014
    5
    Unlike its lead-in comedy Selfie on ABC, I have many expectations about this pilot. While its concept will not change the romantic sitcom genre, it is clever to see both sides of the love story in this show using both of the protagonists’ inner thoughts on the voice over and it’s quite promising.

    But man, this pilot is quite a dud. I would say this is the worst pilot I have seen this    Unlike its lead-in comedy Selfie on ABC, I have many expectations about this pilot. While its concept will not change the romantic sitcom genre, it is clever to see both sides of the love story in this show using both of the protagonists’ inner thoughts on the voice over and it’s quite promising.

    But man, this pilot is quite a dud. I would say this is the worst pilot I have seen this fall television season.

    My first problem with this pilot is that instead of seeing the love story on both sides, we get to see only Dana’s side of the love story. Peter’s side of the love story is nowhere to be found in this pilot.

    My second problem with this pilot is that the pace of the plot seems rushed and confusing. I pray that the pilot episode I have seen is not the original version because if it is, then damn, it’s the writer’s fault for rushing the pace of the plot which makes this pilot a confusing one to watch.

    My third problem with this pilot is the lack of chemistry between the protagonists Dana and Peter. There is this term called “opposites attract” and yes, it’s possible. But for this pilot, that term does not work here. Again, it might be attributed from the rushed pace of the pilot. This could be a fatal mistake of this show.

    My last problem with this pilot is the humor. It’s god damn awful and not funny. It seems way too forced. The humor had its moments but compared to Selfie, the latter seems more funnier because at least it makes sense.

    However, I do like Analeigh Tipton’s performance as Dana. She is so beautiful and she played her character well. Dana is also very likable and cute which gives life to this show in my opinion.

    As for Jake McDorman’s performance as Peter, he is not the best actor but he played his role well enough for me to believe he is not some actor playing a character. As for Peter himself, I am quite mixed. His honesty and his sense of realism is refreshing for a romantic sitcom. I would have agreed with him if he didn’t come out as an **** during the pilot. The reasoning for this is that we only see Julie’s side of the story and not Peter’s side of the story so I expect episodes where both Julie and Peter had their fair share of screen time (which was the reason why I watch this show) or where Peter has his own episode. I will give Peter some more time if I would like him or not.

    The most surprising thing about this pilot is that the show tackles about people who have dreams about New York City, like it’s a city haven but it’s not. It acknowledges that New York City is a not a nice place to stay with many rude people and its dirty environment without bashing on the city too much.

    Overall, I will give this show time to be better and deliver its supposed promise. Dana is the highlight of this show so I am also tuning in because of her. But if the show does not improve over time, then I guess Dana’s charm is in vain.    … Expand

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Metascore
42

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 24
  3. Negative: 9 out of 24
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Melissa Maerz
    Oct 3, 2014
    50
    Manhattan Love Story (ABC) makes the male lead feel almost irrelevant. He's not essential to the fantasy.
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  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Oct 1, 2014
    37
    The lead characters for whom we're supposed to root in Manhattan Love Story feel as slapped together as people stranded at a speed-dating event.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Sep 30, 2014
    20
    It’s sexist and stupid and shows no signs of potential, other than becoming more sexist, stupid and annoying as the weeks roll by.
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