October Road

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 15, 2007
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
23

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 20 out of 25
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    50
    Achingly sincere, deeply unbelievable.
  2. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    50
    Alternately engaging and annoying.
  3. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    50
    It’s like “Men in Trees” ... for men.
  5. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    40
    An uneven and often pretentious drama.
  6. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    40
    It has its moments, particularly as it progresses.

Awards & Rankings

96
#96 Best TV Season of 2007
12
#12 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 132
  3. Negative: 15 out of 132
  1. EmmieS
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    This is the most realistic show on television. I can relate to the characters as if they were my friends back home.
  2. TracyR.
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    I can't believe the negative reviews for this outstanding show. I think all of these reviews were from season 1 and the second season I can't believe the negative reviews for this outstanding show. I think all of these reviews were from season 1 and the second season really was better than the 1st. But if these critics hate my favorite show on TV, I won't be reading them for advice any longer. October Road has everything I want in a TV show---great characters, interesting story lines, character arcs, talented actors, heart, family and friends who stick by each other in hard times and a terrific musical soundtrack that you can't sit still to. This show is like coming home to your old neighborhood once a week. It's a slice of Americana that doesn't exist on TV anymore among the cop, law or reality shows. October Road WILL make you cry, laugh and feel like you're among family and friends. WATCH IT!… Full Review »
  3. AliW
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    October Road is such a great show! Far more realistic than Desperate Housewives or Grey's anatomy. Don't tell me about towns of October Road is such a great show! Far more realistic than Desperate Housewives or Grey's anatomy. Don't tell me about towns of beautiful people. October Road is fresh and a lot more realistic than all the other horse puckey out there. Please ABC, renew October Road!… Full Review »
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