Passenger

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Season 1
  • Network: BritBox
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 17, 2024
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7

Critic Reviews

  1. Radio Times
    Reviewed by: Morgan Cormack
    Aug 27, 2024
    80
    Really, the main criticism of Passenger is that I just wish there was more of it to allow all the show's many crossing paths and characters ample enough time to breathe. But the time we do spend with the glorious Riya and the people of Chadder Vale is most certainly unforgettable.
  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Gabriel Tate
    Aug 27, 2024
    80
    Yes, Passenger does stick the landing, while leaving scope for another flight. Buckle up.
  3. The Times
    Reviewed by: Carol Midgley
    Aug 27, 2024
    80
    The characters are well crafted, from David Threlfall as an eccentric to Lilly the arsey teenager to Derek the bread factory boss thrilled with his nomination for Lancashire businessman of the year. The best character, though, is Riya, a woman who has been left by her ex-husband to care for his confused mother, “batshit Sue”. There’s plenty here to tempt you back for episode two.
  5. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Aug 27, 2024
    80
    There are odd moments that pull you out of the story. .... Despite that, this is a confident, well-paced and atmospheric series that I hope continues to be as sure‑footed and scary to the end.