Monsterland

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Season 1
  • Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 2, 2020
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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Critic Reviews

  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Kristen Lopez
    Oct 23, 2020
    58
    “Monsterland” is a mixed bag. The few episodes that are great leave you thinking and shuddering, but there are too many that are overwrought and on-the-nose in their message. That being said, it’s a fantastic actor’s showcase. Those seeking actual scares, though, should seek refuge elsewhere.
  2. The Playlist
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Oct 5, 2020
    58
    Maybe it’s the difficulty of maintaining quality control across so many scripts, casts, and crews that lead to this inevitability, but it feels like “Monsterland” really just needed a couple more rewrites to the lesser episodes. All of the performers and craftsmen were up to the challenge.
  3. Decider
    Reviewed by: John Serba
    Oct 2, 2020
    50
    Ultimately, the opening foray into Monsterland isn’t quite exemplary, although it has its share of strong moments. Here’s hoping its thematic ambition, not its narrative sloppiness, is an indicator of episodes to come.
  5. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Sep 30, 2020
    50
    While I say that no installment of Monsterland is a complete success, I don't think any installment is a complete failure either — though there's something perhaps even more disheartening in starting one episode after another with hope and enthusiasm but then knowing with increasing certainty that it probably won't stick the landing.

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User Score
4.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 5 out of 9
  1. asmanraj
    Oct 10, 2020
    7
    Good but not great. I have seen the first five episodes so far. I found the first episode very confusing, and for some reason every episode ofGood but not great. I have seen the first five episodes so far. I found the first episode very confusing, and for some reason every episode of this show seems to have an abrupt ending. This is by far the most unconventional and bizarre horror series I have ever watched. I like how about half of the episodes take place in a smaller American city, village, or community. How many more shows and films do we need that take place in NYC or L.A.? (Only one episode takes place in NYC.) I am interested enough to finish the first season. Watch it if you want to be intrigued, but don't expect to be scared.… Full Review »
  2. EddieHokie
    Oct 6, 2020
    2
    Being a single mom with an ADHD child and a dead end waitress job is certainly frightening, but I find it a curious way to start a horrorBeing a single mom with an ADHD child and a dead end waitress job is certainly frightening, but I find it a curious way to start a horror show. There’s a scene that literally says they have hot food but it isn’t good. Pretty solid description of this show too. There’s a lot of media out there, I gotta be grabbed with something a little better than that start… Full Review »
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