NYC 22

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 15, 2012
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
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Critic Reviews

  1. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Lesley Smith
    Apr 16, 2012
    60
    The first episode is not a courageous start, despite good acting from the ensemble cast, generous location shooting, and a quirkily realized context.
  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Apr 16, 2012
    60
    Some of the bits are awfully predictable, like tough-guy Sands mellowing into a big-brother type for a young street punk who (amazing coincidence alert) has a hottie older sister. Others are more interesting, particularly a debate between Goldberg and Marte over whether warring on drugs makes any sense.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Apr 12, 2012
    60
    The dialogue is crisp, no scene lasts too long, and despite the large cast, we can follow what's happening. What's not clear yet is whether this show has its own style and vision.
  5. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Apr 16, 2012
    58
    NYC 22 feels like the TV version of the show it wants to be.
  6. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Apr 16, 2012
    50
    NYC 22 isn't the best or worst show you'll ever see.
  7. Zap2it (Inside the Box)
    Reviewed by: David Eckstein
    Apr 16, 2012
    50
    The show is pretty much a by-the-numbers cop show.
  8. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Apr 13, 2012
    50
    The scripts are efficient. The acting is decent. But you're likely to find yourself just waiting for the familiar crises and character complications to come along, and sure enough, they do.
  9. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Lori Rackl
    Apr 13, 2012
    50
    When it comes to most of the rookie characters and the plot, nothing in the pilot of NYC 22 jumps out as being particularly original or interesting.
  10. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Apr 12, 2012
    50
    It's better-acted than some shows, less grating than others. Its greatest flaw is it's too familiar and predictable.
  11. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 12, 2012
    50
    While the show's vision encompasses a touch more character than the average procedural, this latest case of the NYPD blues is hardly a reason to start spreading the news.
  12. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Apr 11, 2012
    50
    In short, nothing really jumps off the screen here.
  13. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Apr 9, 2012
    50
    NYC 22 (for the 22nd Precinct in Harlem) is pretty average, which is to say: Nothing to write home about and probably nothing that you'll stick with very long.
  14. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Apr 16, 2012
    40
    NYC 22 is very much a prototypical CBS show--it lacks ambition but it's not terrible.

Awards & Rankings

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#92 Best TV Season of 2012
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#99 Most Shared TV Season of 2012

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. RonaldOVOXO
    Apr 16, 2012
    7
    Im pretty devestated that NYC 22 replaced csi miami & shortened the season. But NYC 22 is a pretty decent show from what i've seen last night.Im pretty devestated that NYC 22 replaced csi miami & shortened the season. But NYC 22 is a pretty decent show from what i've seen last night. The show didnt start off as good but At the half mark of the show it got interesting. Im looking forward to this show but it better not make CBS cancel CSI Miami… Full Review »
  2. matlincom
    Jul 14, 2012
    10
    Any show can never take the place of third watch however this has the makings ans staff t be very entertaining.I think they should give itAny show can never take the place of third watch however this has the makings ans staff t be very entertaining.I think they should give it another chance even if that means going to another network.How can you lose with Roberyt De Niro producing it....… Full Review »
  3. SpagnuoloS
    May 16, 2012
    10
    Has big shoes to fill and given other police shows out there, its acting is great! More than credible it lacks the "I wanna know whats goingHas big shoes to fill and given other police shows out there, its acting is great! More than credible it lacks the "I wanna know whats going to happen to that guy/girl". Perhaps bad timing or drawn out character development available for audience consumption, I am sad to see it go...but oh ya...Rookie Blue and Blue Bloods will fill the shoes.… Full Review »
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