Moonlight

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Season 1
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 557 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 502 out of 557
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 557
  3. Negative: 45 out of 557
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  1. KateK.
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    I love the show and hope it's on for a very long time. The actors are doing a terrific job and their chemistry is great. This show's one that entertains and I look forward to it each week.
  2. BettyH.
    Dec 20, 2007
    10
    I never, ever pay attention to what the critics say about a tv show or a movie because they always try to be all deep and show how intellectual they are. This show is just downright entertaining and Alex O is great for this part. Not to mention he's not that bad to look at either. (Big understatement!!)
  3. NancyP.
    Dec 20, 2007
    10
    I usually don't agree with critics and in the case of Moonlight, many are just plain WRONG! The show is entertaining; a fun twist on an old genre with some good plot lines and twists. The cast is meshing better and showing their talent with each episode. Moonlight is something our entire family looks forward to watching each week, even my teenagers stay to watch it!
  4. JoAnnaU
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    The critics don't couldn't tell a great show if it slept in the same bed!!! This show is positively addictive and the cast is fabulous! Finally a good vampire series to look forward to every Friday night!!!!!
  5. AndreaH.
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    I love this show! Its funny, sexy and different. Hope it is around for a long time!
  6. MarianI.
    Oct 22, 2007
    9
    Has a lot of potential. It is different and has appealing leading characters. Hope it is given a chance.
  7. KristaM.
    Dec 24, 2007
    10
    I love this show. The cinematography is the inventive, edgy style you'd expect from Joel Silver, and it's always enjoyable and exciting. The British transfusion with regards to casting proved to be a stroke of genius: Alex O'Loughlin and Sophia Myles sizzle and engage in the lead roles. Support is duly given by a brillian Jason Dohring and perfectly creepy Shannon Sossymon. I love this show. The cinematography is the inventive, edgy style you'd expect from Joel Silver, and it's always enjoyable and exciting. The British transfusion with regards to casting proved to be a stroke of genius: Alex O'Loughlin and Sophia Myles sizzle and engage in the lead roles. Support is duly given by a brillian Jason Dohring and perfectly creepy Shannon Sossymon. Ignore the complaints and instead look at the ratings and positive feedback: this is an excellent way to spend your Friday 8 o'clock hour.… Expand
  8. KarenH
    Dec 28, 2007
    10
    Hmmm, it seems that CBS would do far better to pay attention to the people who watch rather than the critics. And Alex O'Louglin is astonishingly good looking. Oh my!
  9. JoyM.
    Dec 3, 2007
    10
    This is a great show. The critics are all wrong. Give it a chance. I have watched every show and the just keep getting better each weak. Love Mick and Beth. Wow the sizzle. Keep em coming CBS. You have got a winner!
  10. AnitaP.
    Dec 30, 2007
    10
    Love it! Love the chemistry between Beth and Mick. Joseph is hilarious!
  11. MarianelaG.
    Oct 26, 2007
    8
    I like this show. The acting is excellent and I enjoy the romantic tension between the two main characters. How far can they go without the mythical complexity, remains to be seen. They need to focus more on developing Mic's vampire qualities into the story. It is too simple and not well defined. Right now we only have a detective series with a vampire as the lead character. The I like this show. The acting is excellent and I enjoy the romantic tension between the two main characters. How far can they go without the mythical complexity, remains to be seen. They need to focus more on developing Mic's vampire qualities into the story. It is too simple and not well defined. Right now we only have a detective series with a vampire as the lead character. The world seems very regular except for the fact that there are vampires among us. It just needs a darker setting and more vampire juicy action. When CSI ( the original series) started it had the same feeling as Moonlight, but the special effects and the stories made it different. In addition, after the first seasons you could tell that they change the setting to one with a darker and greenish color that made it more appealing and better defined in terms of style. Moonlight, in comparison, looks very common as it is, but there is that huge possibility in the story that keeps me coming back. It needs a better defined style and darker setting. Ah, it also needs to be promoted.… Expand
  12. CarlaD.
    Oct 26, 2007
    9
    Love it !!! I see great chemistry between the lead characters and vampires have always been very appealing and erotic - to me anyway. The scene in the desert was fabulous. I like that it is different in its format and is not another reality show !
  13. JoannB.
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    This is my favorite new show on tv this fall. Everyone I know that has watched it is crazy about it. We all love Alex that plays Mick St. John. I think the first show was a little shaky but it is improving weekly!!!!!
  14. rosemarys.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    i LOVE this show, everything about it. It is my absolute favorite show on tv today! so grrrr to you critics! : )
  15. lornas.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    this show has so much potential...give it a chance!!
  16. leeh.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    If I want reality I will watch the news. I love this show because it takes you away. It's not some sorry reality show with has been celebrities. It's make believe and sometimes after a long week I need a little fantasy in my world. And hey who better than Alex O'Loughlin to get your fantasies going!
  17. SaraC.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    I don't know what these critics are smoking, but they are not seeing straight. Moonlight is great. Alex O'Loughlin is the hottest thing on TV. Most viewers are not looking for reality if they are watching a show about vampires. What we are looking for is a sexy, charismatic hero and an impossible budding romance. This show delivers. The other members of the cast add charm and I don't know what these critics are smoking, but they are not seeing straight. Moonlight is great. Alex O'Loughlin is the hottest thing on TV. Most viewers are not looking for reality if they are watching a show about vampires. What we are looking for is a sexy, charismatic hero and an impossible budding romance. This show delivers. The other members of the cast add charm and humor making Moonlight thoroughly enjoyable. I can't wait for Friday night. I hope CBS realizes they have a winner.… Expand
  18. JimStrange
    Dec 8, 2007
    10
    Fun stuff, it is silly but a good time. This beats all those so serious pseudo cop shows.
  19. SharR.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    I love this show. It gets better everytime. It is not meant to be Buffy/angel (and I am a fan of those also), so critics please open your minds to something different. Focuses on human/vampire relationships. Nice new vampire mythology. Plenty of angst, action, drama, romance, surprises, and also lighthearted and funny. Nice to have vampire/human protagonists that are adults and not I love this show. It gets better everytime. It is not meant to be Buffy/angel (and I am a fan of those also), so critics please open your minds to something different. Focuses on human/vampire relationships. Nice new vampire mythology. Plenty of angst, action, drama, romance, surprises, and also lighthearted and funny. Nice to have vampire/human protagonists that are adults and not teenagers. Also good to not have a "demon of the week." Good lighting and noirish atmosphere.… Expand
  20. vilmas.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    One of the best t.v. shows/series this year. Sexy but not too daring.
  21. Meg
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    Love the show...I have noticed that when critics hate a show most of the public love it. It is a TV show people it is entertainment not real life. Relax and have fun lol!! Hope this show stays a while.
  22. MaryanneB.
    Jan 11, 2008
    10
    This is the best show on TV. The storyline is great and the actors really connect. It's the only show I find worth watching
  23. AnneB
    Jan 17, 2008
    10
    Moonlight is entertaining, refreshing and a great escape from tasteless reality shows, gruesome forensic programs, redundant medical dramas, and tacky comedies. Finally, a show I look forward to watching and enjoying. Both characters and plots are maturing nicely and there is most definitely potential for this show to move up the rating food chain quickly. Congratulations to everyone Moonlight is entertaining, refreshing and a great escape from tasteless reality shows, gruesome forensic programs, redundant medical dramas, and tacky comedies. Finally, a show I look forward to watching and enjoying. Both characters and plots are maturing nicely and there is most definitely potential for this show to move up the rating food chain quickly. Congratulations to everyone involved on winning the PCA for Best New Drama. Obviously ten million people must see something worthwhile in this program. Keep up the good work and your fans will be watching many more seasons.… Expand
  24. DorisD.
    Jan 19, 2008
    10
    Great show, critics don't know a thing.
  25. KevinS.
    Jan 24, 2008
    10
    Great show I can't wait for season 2.
  26. MicheleH
    Jan 27, 2008
    8
    The show is getting better as it goes along. I find Beth pretty dull, but Josef is a fascinating character.
  27. Brenda
    Feb 12, 2008
    10
    I sure hope this show comes back - it is the best show on CBS - Please!!!
  28. Page
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best shows on television this season.
  29. KarenZ.
    Feb 21, 2008
    10
    I love it. My favorite new show of the season!!
  30. RebeccaB.
    Feb 21, 2008
    10
    Moonlight is are favorite show! , Wedgewood Healthcare Center.
  31. JudithB.
    Apr 13, 2008
    10
    I'd like to know why this show was taken off the air. I'm 69 and really love this show. I understand it was given the Peoples' Choice award recently. So, If the people like it , leave it on the air. Thank you for allowing me to add my input.
  32. AlfedoC.
    Apr 17, 2008
    9
    Exciting, sexy, dark yet believable modern day vampire tale.
  33. CherylM.
    May 28, 2008
    10
    Very good sow. Keeps you entertained and looking for more answers.
  34. Filipb
    Jun 22, 2008
    10
    I truly love this show, and I also like the new spin it has given Vampire-shows. If they use a cliché, they also make fun of it - and make fun of other vampyre-clichés which can be found in most series. The reason it's gotten bad reviews from "real" reviewers is because they've got a stick up their ass, and can't separate a good show from a bad. If a show I truly love this show, and I also like the new spin it has given Vampire-shows. If they use a cliché, they also make fun of it - and make fun of other vampyre-clichés which can be found in most series. The reason it's gotten bad reviews from "real" reviewers is because they've got a stick up their ass, and can't separate a good show from a bad. If a show isn't a masterpiece in both story and filming, it isn't worth giving 50%. No grays, only whites and blacks. That's the big problem about movie-critisisms of today. This is entertaining, this is well-made. Possibly not the best show, but one of the better - and obviously others than I like it.… Expand
  35. KarenC.
    Jun 22, 2008
    10
    What do critics know? I usually disagree with them, and this is no exception. Moonlight is (or was) my favorite show, and it fit perfectly between Ghost Whisperer and Numbers.
  36. FloraS.
    Jul 26, 2008
    10
    This show is absolutely amazing!!! Mick, Beth, Josef and the entire cast have given me the desire to dream and to fantasize as if I was a teenager all over again (I'm 36) as no other show has given in long long time. It's a show that allows us to step aside our daily routines and troubles and urges us to see their cast's love, passion and chemistry. Moonlight is absolutely awesome.
  37. EllenP.
    Jul 28, 2008
    10
    Are you kidding me critics? Best show ever!
  38. SandyS.
    Jan 11, 2009
    10
    Moonlight is a beautiful drama about romance and what someone would do for true love. It is also funny and lighthearted and not "dark." With the vampire thing thrown in as an obstacle between Mick and Beth, their romance amps up about a bazillion.
  39. LiliM
    Jul 14, 2009
    10
    For me it is a great series. I WANT A SECOND SEASON!!!!
  40. lorib
    Nov 11, 2007
    10
    I couldn't wait for this show to start and it has exceeded all of my expectations as well as my friends. If I know I won't be home, it is definately set to be taped.
  41. ConcettaImperato
    Nov 11, 2007
    10
    Best show on t.v. The networks should listen to the viewers instead of the critics. Moreover, our opinion is what really counts! The critics really should watch a couple of episodes before they cast their biased, wrong opinion. They are wrong -- Moonlight is a hit, and brings the light into Friday Night! Viewers love it! Why don't we "can" the critics and let the "real viewers" get Best show on t.v. The networks should listen to the viewers instead of the critics. Moreover, our opinion is what really counts! The critics really should watch a couple of episodes before they cast their biased, wrong opinion. They are wrong -- Moonlight is a hit, and brings the light into Friday Night! Viewers love it! Why don't we "can" the critics and let the "real viewers" get the facts straight!… Expand
  42. FrancescaS.
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    Love this show...i believe that this show has much potential. It is a breath of fresh air from all the usual lawyer and cop shows. Although he is a PI there is something else he is a vampire. I love the whole concept of Vampires and i think Alex O'Loughlin is a supurb actor. He mezmerises me and i love the forbidden love between him and Beth. I hope it stays around. I live for Fridays!!!
  43. LynnC.
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    Hot chemistry, fun stories, what's not to love??
  44. MTrimble
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    I love this show! It's one of the best shows on tv. I look forward to watching it every friday night!
  45. Christy
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    Give this show a chance. It's got drama, romance, humor and action-adventure! The chemistry between the leads is terrific and I love Mick and Josef's friendship. Now, we have Coraline coming in to mess everything up...should be VERY interesting. Watch the show...judge for yourself. It's Friday night fun after a long week. Plus, Alex O'Loughlin is gorgeous...as is Give this show a chance. It's got drama, romance, humor and action-adventure! The chemistry between the leads is terrific and I love Mick and Josef's friendship. Now, we have Coraline coming in to mess everything up...should be VERY interesting. Watch the show...judge for yourself. It's Friday night fun after a long week. Plus, Alex O'Loughlin is gorgeous...as is Sophia Myles and Jason Dohring.… Expand
  46. Jay
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    Love this show. It improves each week. Try it: you'll be turned, too!
  47. GabyS.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    I adore this show. Keep it up, CBS!
  48. BrendaC.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    I am seriously wondering is I should stop reading and buying from my area newspapers and so call entertainment magazines If this is how they rate shows. I never paid attention until now. Moonlight has me watching TV again and not Renting DVDS on friday nights.
  49. B.R.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    The critics have so-o-o-o missed the target on this one! The actors are wonderful. Each Friday I can't wait to fall into the story and Mick and Beth's romance. Total escape! (It doesn't hurt that Alex O'Loughlin is gorgeous.)
  50. StephanieP.
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    I vote 10 it's the best show on TV!
  51. Misti
    Nov 21, 2007
    10
    Ooo, what's this? Abuse of clichés? Comparatively clean show? Lovely acting, character chemistry, cinematography, music, and more? I don't even own a TV, and I'm looking forward to Friday. (Think I could visit one of my friends? Hm...) I've stopped caring much about what critics say long ago. If something's not a single strict genre, they hate it. If Ooo, what's this? Abuse of clichés? Comparatively clean show? Lovely acting, character chemistry, cinematography, music, and more? I don't even own a TV, and I'm looking forward to Friday. (Think I could visit one of my friends? Hm...) I've stopped caring much about what critics say long ago. If something's not a single strict genre, they hate it. If it's something they personally dislike, they hate it despite how well done it is. If something's outside their realm of personal experience for how life can be, they hate it. CBS had better keep up the Moonlight!… Expand
  52. CynthiaG
    Nov 21, 2007
    10
    This is the first show I've been excited about in a long time. I can't wait til Friday night. Alex O'Loughlin is the sexiest man on tv right now and love the chemistry between Beth and mick on the show. I thinks it has a great new spin on the vampire genre, more realistic. Please don't cancel the show cbs, it' just starting to heat up. True Fan!!
  53. LynnJ
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    When the season previews came out, I thought this sounded like the dumbest show- I'm not sure why I watched, but it's between 2 of my other favorite shows, so I did, and I love it!!! The chemistry between the 2 is so awesome! I look forward all week to Moonlight, and Ghost Whisperer! I rearrange my Friday night schedule around watching them!!! I hope it's on for a long time!
  54. Guppy
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    Great show! I hope CBS keeps buying more! I am a fan of Ghostwhisperer, but starting to like Moonlight even more. It's got great chemistry. I think the first show wasn't very good, but heard they got different writers, and it has gotten so much better. If you have only seen the first show, catch up on the internet and start watching the new ones!
  55. vanessas
    Nov 24, 2007
    9
    I think Alex is the next "it" guy, he is very attractive and irresistible. I do think the plot could be better but overall it is my guilty pleasure.
  56. Nancy
    Nov 24, 2007
    9
    as a long standing vampire fan, this show has a lot to love, great characters, and awesome chemistry between the characters, all it needs is better flow between episodes, mainly to have the writers to all be on the same page with the story line.
  57. PennyG.
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    I love this show! It is one of the few shows I am looking forward to watching each week. I hope that this show has many more seasons to come. Who really cares what the critics say anyway? I watch a show because I want to. To the critics, this show is better than Angel.
  58. Rachel
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    This is the best freaking new show!!! I love it, and never miss an episode! CHECK THAT.
  59. ElisaCameron
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    I love this series. Can't wait to see if Mick and Beth get together. And...this vamp is hot!!
  60. JoeP.
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    Moonlight is the best T.V. show period! In a world of the overdone reality T.V. garbage, Moonlight is a fresh taste of what good writing and acting can be. Great show!
  61. SheilaE
    Nov 27, 2007
    10
    This is my first time to vote on a show-ever. Love this show!! we are looking forward to Fridays now..
  62. UllaM.
    Nov 27, 2007
    10
    One of the best shows for a long time.
  63. DA
    Dec 11, 2007
    8
    The critics are rating this TV show as though it is multi-million movie project. They have much too high expectations. Look at the top rated shows: Heroes is not better and has some horrible acting, the rest are either comedies or boring reality shows. This is no masterpiece with many laughable dialogues and corny one-liners, and some guest actors that are really bad but it is interesting The critics are rating this TV show as though it is multi-million movie project. They have much too high expectations. Look at the top rated shows: Heroes is not better and has some horrible acting, the rest are either comedies or boring reality shows. This is no masterpiece with many laughable dialogues and corny one-liners, and some guest actors that are really bad but it is interesting and most of the episodes have good story lines.… Expand
  64. Vanc
    Dec 13, 2007
    10
    This show is great. No, it's not Angel. Thankfully, it's not trying to be either. This is a good show and deserves a large audience, which is growing everyday. If you want to see a good preview of what's coming up the next two weeks, or haven't heard of it yet, check out tvguide.com's video previews. You won't be dissapointed. Moonlight gives me something to This show is great. No, it's not Angel. Thankfully, it's not trying to be either. This is a good show and deserves a large audience, which is growing everyday. If you want to see a good preview of what's coming up the next two weeks, or haven't heard of it yet, check out tvguide.com's video previews. You won't be dissapointed. Moonlight gives me something to look forward to on Friday night tv for the first time in a long time.… Expand
  65. RichelleM.
    Dec 18, 2007
    9
    I love this show! Hot lead, interesting storylines. My girlfriends and I love this show (age range 35-45) Keep it on !!
  66. KarenA.
    Dec 22, 2007
    9
    I started watching the show on the second or third episode, so the secret between Beth and Mick was more slowly revealed to me. Then I saw the first episode and I agree that it gives too much away. Still it is an enjoyable romp. The homes of Mick and Joshua are incredible and Mick is pretty sexy!
  67. MelC.
    Dec 12, 2008
    10
    Love it, we only seen the first season but my husband is going to get the rest for me.
  68. Lari
    Dec 7, 2010
    10
    I really loved moonlight. I watched the first season in 3 days and I am really hoping there will be a second one. Mick st john is a very intriguing character.
  69. cherimich
    Dec 20, 2010
    10
    There are some good lines and some cheesy ones, but the main thing that will make or break it for you is how you feel about Alex O'Loughlin. Personally, I don't understand the bad reviews for his acting--what others call stiff, I'd call subtle, but whatever (I think Americans' taste is closer to Bollywood than the BBC). And he's gorgeous.
  70. heromoder
    Apr 27, 2015
    8
    Was surprised at how unpopular this show was... Alex O'Loughlin leads this crime procedural with aplomb, and the build up of tension between Mick and Beth is more than palpable.
  71. JuleG
    Jan 19, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I just stumbled upon this because Moonlight takes place 64. of highest use ratings and I had to laugh when I saw the critics score. But I understand it. I remember how I rolled my eyes because of the arrogant dude I saw in the trailer and I didn't watched the pilot (didn't like vampires anyway and the twilight books were just out and I was a "too cool" teen for stuff like that). Both of my parents watched it and one day I would join them at episode 10 (and again I rolled my eyes when the boyfriend of the female lead died so arrogant dude will get beautiful lady, so predictable). But what first really caught my attention was the chemistry between the two leads. I never really spend a second thought on "character chemistry" until those two caught me with it and I still never found a couple close to that. So I watched a bit more and then I watched it from the start and I got really really hooked. I never cared about a couple in a TV show as much as I cared about these two, who both turned out much more likeable then they first apprear. These critics are based on the pilot but Moonlight is a show that takes a bit of time to get into and it improves a lot. I don't know if I would have gotten into it if I wouldn't have started in the middle. It is far from perfect but it got a special kind of magic and it is still my favourite TV show of all time, despite the fact that I'm not into the topic or genre at all.… Expand
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Metascore
38

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 11 out of 24
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    30
    [Mick and Beth's] across-the-decades bond, however, doesn't compensate for how pedestrian the initial story is -- playing like a conventional detective show, with Mick showcasing his otherworldly powers (strong, and very, very fast) only during a passable action sequence in the final act.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    60
    The focus is on the dangerous and forbidden relationship between Mick and Beth and his efforts to keep his past a secret. Whether there's enough material there to knit together a series remains to be seen.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    40
    Moonlight is just a weak, generic private-eye drama with a vampire story overlay.
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