Nancy Drew (2019)

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Season 1
  • Network: The CW
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 9, 2019
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 10 out of 22
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  1. MCE
    Oct 16, 2019
    1
    They destroyed the character of Nancy Drew for shock value and I find it repugnant. Everyone on the show is miserable and neurotic and Nancy doesn’t even seem to any friends. It’s ridiculous. Furthermore, every teenager isn’t running around here having sex with everything that moves, so there was no excuse to inject meaningless sex in a less than 5 minutes in to the first episode.They destroyed the character of Nancy Drew for shock value and I find it repugnant. Everyone on the show is miserable and neurotic and Nancy doesn’t even seem to any friends. It’s ridiculous. Furthermore, every teenager isn’t running around here having sex with everything that moves, so there was no excuse to inject meaningless sex in a less than 5 minutes in to the first episode. Modernizing a story does not mean including mindless promiscuity into it. I’m disgusted with the moronic professional critics not listening to the audience who say they don’t want this. Are they being paid? Do they have any taste? Was the point to make Nancy a miserable, licentious, and neurotic?… Expand
  2. coxmh
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    Different than other adaptations of Nancy Drew, but I like where it's going after 3 episodes. Very different casting, interesting backgrounds on the characters.

    Too many people Pidgeon Hole adaptations to be true to the book. So you either have it in 1930's America, or you update it. The only thing I don't like is the location it is filmed. You can really easily tell that it's on    Different than other adaptations of Nancy Drew, but I like where it's going after 3 episodes. Very different casting, interesting backgrounds on the characters.

    Too many people Pidgeon Hole adaptations to be true to the book. So you either have it in 1930's America, or you update it.

    The only thing I don't like is the location it is filmed. You can really easily tell that it's on the west coast.    … Expand
  3. manningn15
    May 14, 2020
    10
    This is one of my top 10 favorite new shows of 2019. I love how they mix mystery, drama, and horror all in one show. The writing and storyline are phenomenal, I love all of the horror elements. The acting is excellent especially from Leah Lewis, Alex Saxon, Maddison Jaizani, Kennedy McMann, and Scott Wolf. The visual effects are outstanding especially Dead Lucy. Overall a pretty terrificThis is one of my top 10 favorite new shows of 2019. I love how they mix mystery, drama, and horror all in one show. The writing and storyline are phenomenal, I love all of the horror elements. The acting is excellent especially from Leah Lewis, Alex Saxon, Maddison Jaizani, Kennedy McMann, and Scott Wolf. The visual effects are outstanding especially Dead Lucy. Overall a pretty terrific first season.… Expand
  4. Unseelie_Faerie
    Oct 11, 2019
    0
    As a long time fan of Nancy Drew I can safely say that this series wasn't made for long time fans. There's too many changes. Right off the bat with the pilot, it doesn't have the true Nancy Drew feel and if the pilot is supposed to set up the rest of the series it doesn't bode well. It tied up threads almost too quickly (already). Ned is seemingly the only character that has the most inAs a long time fan of Nancy Drew I can safely say that this series wasn't made for long time fans. There's too many changes. Right off the bat with the pilot, it doesn't have the true Nancy Drew feel and if the pilot is supposed to set up the rest of the series it doesn't bode well. It tied up threads almost too quickly (already). Ned is seemingly the only character that has the most in common with his book counterpart, which isn't to say it's accurate. The actor mostly fits Ned's basic description (tall,dark and handsome lol) and his loyalty to Nancy. I will admit the fact that the change from white to black also meant a change from honor student quarterback to ex-con, was not the smartest move on their part. A lot of the characters don't feel like the characters they're supposed to be. George and Bess(no longer cousins) may be the biggest offenders next to Carson Drew. Totally annoyed that they casted a skinny girl to play Bess, it's 2019 I expected her original weight to not be ignored/shamed. George doesn't seem to have much of an personality beyond a bad attitude, tattoos, and a leather jacket. So basically the same as any cliche bad boy/girl from every movie/tv show/book/dating sim ever made. Carson is just a jerk and lawyers can't represent their own children. I'm fine with him having a love interest but since they have Nancy's mom die a year before the show takes place instead of when she was a kid, it's actually really uncomfortable. It has little to do with the source material besides the small snippets and the actress playing Nancy reenacting a few covers. It feels like they came up with the concept and put Nancy's name on it for attention. Fans who've only vaguely heard of her before would enjoy it more than someone whose known her all their life(like I have). This could be fine for a season but I can't see it going on longer than that.… Expand
  5. Mayze
    Oct 14, 2019
    5
    Nothing like the Carolyn Keene ND.
    Plot was good and can go in many directions. Hope the season lasts because of the diverse cast and relationships. I look forward to watching the "whole" season and look forward to many more seasons.

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Amanda Bell
    Oct 10, 2019
    70
    This grown-up re-imagination of the teen detective series fits right in the The CW's mold of shows with a gloomy small-town atmosphere and a broody, reluctant hero with a tragic history at the center (see also: Pretty Little Liars, Riverdale). If you're looking for a show that combines that signature mood with a friendly poltergeist element, well, this oughta do it.
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  2. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Allison Shoemaker
    Oct 10, 2019
    50
    This series has some considerable flaws, and as you might guess, can be fairly derivative, but it’s got a great lead in Kennedy McCann.
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  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: LaToya Ferguson
    Oct 9, 2019
    75
    While this series goes forth as a supernatural thriller approach to the Nancy Drew story, it doesn’t go overboard with the supernatural element, realizing that less is more in this type of story. ... McMann’s Nancy Drew is quite likable early on, save for the character’s obvious flaws and immature reactions to certain things.
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