Murder in the First

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Season 1
  • Network: TNT
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 9, 2014
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 51
  3. Negative: 12 out of 51
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  1. donaldboyd
    Jul 3, 2014
    2
    The female lead is horrid, the acting is worse, The mans wife is going to die and he acts like its a lunch break. I think this shows story could be compelling but the actors really are sub par. And why is the female lead always wearing a shirt where her shoulder is exposed. And in latter episode's why does she have to keep pulling down her shirt to expose more skin? And someone pleaseThe female lead is horrid, the acting is worse, The mans wife is going to die and he acts like its a lunch break. I think this shows story could be compelling but the actors really are sub par. And why is the female lead always wearing a shirt where her shoulder is exposed. And in latter episode's why does she have to keep pulling down her shirt to expose more skin? And someone please feed this woman a sandwich or chicken nuggets.… Expand
  2. Susiesmommy
    Jul 9, 2014
    3
    I have grown to love CBS crime shows because they wrap up in one episode--often with one, longer running story throughout many episodes (think The Mentalist)--but Murder in the First is quite the opposite of CBS crime dramas! I was very much looking forward to another Bochco drama but am sorely disappointed that it comes off as almost a bit "soap opera like." I am already saying toI have grown to love CBS crime shows because they wrap up in one episode--often with one, longer running story throughout many episodes (think The Mentalist)--but Murder in the First is quite the opposite of CBS crime dramas! I was very much looking forward to another Bochco drama but am sorely disappointed that it comes off as almost a bit "soap opera like." I am already saying to myself, "enough already--solve the case--enough enough with the birthday parties, the home lives of the actors, etc. I want a good whodunit, and Murder...certainly isn't that!" I was a great fan of The Closer and never miss Major Crimes. I know Steven Bochco can do better! Even if Erich Blunt didn't do it, does anybody really care enough about the egotistical narcissist to care if he's convicted? And the show's hung its hat solely on us caring about justice for him? LOL… Expand
  3. Xyled777
    Jun 23, 2014
    0
    I gave the show a zero. I am getting sick and tired of these dumb Azz shows trying to push nudity every chance they get. Take a clue from some of the top Emmy winners or shows that have been on for over 9 full seasons without showing any kind of nudity. Tonight was the 3rd episode I tried watching but when they open the scene with a dancing naked lady, I switched it over to cartoons. II gave the show a zero. I am getting sick and tired of these dumb Azz shows trying to push nudity every chance they get. Take a clue from some of the top Emmy winners or shows that have been on for over 9 full seasons without showing any kind of nudity. Tonight was the 3rd episode I tried watching but when they open the scene with a dancing naked lady, I switched it over to cartoons. I almost gave up last episode with the full back naked shot of some women, but wanted to give the show another chance. Even though the nudity finished this show for me, I am also getting pretty tired of the man and women detective/ investigator team shows. Its been done, try to get a bit more creative.… Expand
  4. BogKid
    Jul 10, 2014
    3
    I am finding that many of these single-story-all-season shows reflect lazy writing rather than a complex plot requiring time to work out the details. I was expecting great things when I heard that Bochco was back. So far -- so disappointing. I just watched a courtroom scene (episode 3, I think) in which the always excellent Richard Schiff had to perform the most ridiculous bail argumentI am finding that many of these single-story-all-season shows reflect lazy writing rather than a complex plot requiring time to work out the details. I was expecting great things when I heard that Bochco was back. So far -- so disappointing. I just watched a courtroom scene (episode 3, I think) in which the always excellent Richard Schiff had to perform the most ridiculous bail argument imaginable. Soon after the equally excellent James Cromwell struggled through a ridiculously written scene with Schiff and Tom Felton. There is very-close-to-zero believability in the writing in this series. Please Mr. Bochco. Start paying attention.… Expand
  5. BaneAUS
    Aug 6, 2014
    0
    Not worth watching. The writing is so bad and disjointed I didn't even make it through the pilot. Normally I don't write reviews, but couldn't help it cause this TV show makes no sense.

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Jun 11, 2014
    40
    That no one acts in a manner remotely plausible during Murder in the First, regarding either the law or human life, will have viewers feeling like they're just being moved through the system.
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  2. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Jun 9, 2014
    70
    Bochco and his team of writers find more character depth than we commonly see on TNT & USA programming, which is nice, but the show does feel a little flatter and more predictable than fans of Bochco’s best shows may expect. The mystery may be dull but the cast finds a way to elevate it.
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  3. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Jun 9, 2014
    75
    This is just a straightforward whodunit--a summer escape.
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