Notorious

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 11, 2016
Metascore
32

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 15 out of 23
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  1. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Sep 22, 2016
    50
    The show obvi­ously wants you to believe their characters are meant for each other, but given that this show seems to be teasing everyone with everyone else, it’s hard to take that seriously--or even be inter­ested.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Gwen Ihnat
    Sep 22, 2016
    50
    Perabo and Sunjata have fun playing off of each other (notably in an elevator scene), but without each other to spark off of, both performers fall flat.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Sep 19, 2016
    50
    Admittedly, the collusive relationship between Jake and Julia is a useful plot mechanism. It might even be credible if it weren’t for the fact the rest of the story is so junked up with eyebrow-raisers. Ultimately, the real reason Notorious is at least watchable is the cast. Perabo and Sunjata are magnetic in whatever they do, and they have great chemistry.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Chancellor Agard
    Sep 30, 2016
    42
    The show could work if it took advantage of Perabo and Sunjata’s great dynamic, but right now there aren’t nearly enough lighthearted, banter-filled moments, and the actors appear to be trapped by a script that takes itself way too seriously.
  6. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Sep 22, 2016
    40
    The people are pretty (and pretty underhanded), the situations mildly predictable, and the production as frenetic as any cable news hour.
  7. Collider
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Sep 20, 2016
    40
    Notorious is the perfect kind of easy-to-digest, fluffy drama series that doesn’t feel beholden to a deeply serious central event (a la Quantico or Designated Survivor), but whose attractive cast and confidence in its storytelling make it a worthy successor to glossy, fast-paced series like Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder.

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User Score
4.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 47
  3. Negative: 23 out of 47
  1. Lisa24
    Sep 28, 2016
    10
    I really enjoyed it. Faster paced than Scandal, but fun. Instead of behind the scenes of Washington politics, Notorious goes behind theI really enjoyed it. Faster paced than Scandal, but fun. Instead of behind the scenes of Washington politics, Notorious goes behind the scenes of a news program. I guess i shouldn't be surprised that the critics didn't like it. They want super dark, edgy and artsy or in my view, unbearably silly. But with this year's overall disappointing crop of new shows, Notorious should be towards the top of your list to check out.… Full Review »
  2. Bgrod
    Sep 24, 2016
    0
    Many new shows are just bad. This one is notoriously bad. The first high profile failure from the new programming management at ABC. How ToMany new shows are just bad. This one is notoriously bad. The first high profile failure from the new programming management at ABC. How To Get Away With Mucking Up Thursdays. The fall back response from ABC will be that is was only a placeholder until Scandal returns. Well, pick a show that is mediocre at the very least and watchable, not this turkey. What were they thinking!… Full Review »
  3. ioanas
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    I like this fresh series, and everything is happening fast. You don't get bored, always something happens. Its a Scandal type of series. letsI like this fresh series, and everything is happening fast. You don't get bored, always something happens. Its a Scandal type of series. lets hope it gets the second season… Full Review »
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