Memphis Beat

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Season 1
  • Network: TNT
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 22, 2010
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18

Critic Reviews

  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    37
    Lee and co-star Alfre Woodard deserve better than Memphis Beat, which can't quite overcome the cliches that frequently bog it down.
  2. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    37
    The show suffers from severe tonal problems as it struggles to balance local eccentricities and strained comedy with an overly graphic approach to its plot-driving crimes.
  3. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    30
    As drama, Memphis Beat is a dreary failure, a formulaic cop show distinguished only by its poor execution.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best TV Season of 2010
46
#46 Most Discussed TV Season of 2010

User Reviews

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 98
  3. Negative: 10 out of 98
  1. BBoop
    Feb 10, 2011
    10
    This show is SO much fun. A recent episode closed with Jason in a duet singing a song that started, "One night of sin. That's what I'm nowThis show is SO much fun. A recent episode closed with Jason in a duet singing a song that started, "One night of sin. That's what I'm now paying for." So honky-tonk and amusing! A recent episode that started with a courtroom scene was priceless.… Full Review »
  2. cammy
    Nov 11, 2010
    10
    I really enjoy Jason Lee in this role.......I've only seen two episodes and want to see many, many more......I'm taping them from nowI really enjoy Jason Lee in this role.......I've only seen two episodes and want to see many, many more......I'm taping them from now on........ He's a very good singer......Sexy!! I too,, would watch it every night if I could.........Please keep it going!!!… Full Review »
  3. kimmay
    Sep 7, 2010
    10
    i thought this show was great! it had a little of everything. i can't wait until it goes to dvd and back on tv. the cast had a perfecti thought this show was great! it had a little of everything. i can't wait until it goes to dvd and back on tv. the cast had a perfect chemistry and the music was great.… Full Review »
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