Patrick Melrose

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Season 1
  • Network: SHOWTIME
  • Series Premiere Date: May 12, 2018
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
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  1. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    May 12, 2018
    30
    Unless you have a mysterious fascination with ravaged children or junkies coming apart at the seams, this show is best avoided.

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#27 Best TV Season of 2018
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#57 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018
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#53 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 169 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 169
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 169
  3. Negative: 59 out of 169
  1. lug
    May 13, 2018
    10
    Truly enjoyed this opening episode. Roller coaster of emotions is probably best description of Cumberbatch's portrayal of Melrose. Having readTruly enjoyed this opening episode. Roller coaster of emotions is probably best description of Cumberbatch's portrayal of Melrose. Having read the books I was not upset that some aspects were not covered or were left out. Wonderful job by screenplay writer to bring to life the essence of the story. Cannot wait for the rest of the series. Cumberbatch is simply stunning in the part and gives 110% to it!!! Bravo!!… Full Review »
  2. Sbotmtwigrm
    May 13, 2018
    10
    Cumberbatch in a new skin. The colourful character Patrick, played by Benedict perfectly! WOW! This is one of the best TV-series I've seen inCumberbatch in a new skin. The colourful character Patrick, played by Benedict perfectly! WOW! This is one of the best TV-series I've seen in the last 1-2 years. Wow, just wow. All done well! I look forward to the next series!… Full Review »
  3. umathurman
    May 13, 2018
    0
    Too much scenery chewing with Cumberbatch yet again. Couldn't get pass that performance to give it another chance. One hour felt like aToo much scenery chewing with Cumberbatch yet again. Couldn't get pass that performance to give it another chance. One hour felt like a lifetime. Hard pass.… Full Review »
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