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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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kristen Baldwin
    May 10, 2018
    58
    By condensing each book into one-hour installments, Melrose must transverse some daunting narrative gaps, which makes the episodes feel choppy, and robs the larger moments.
  2. Colorado Springs Gazette
    Reviewed by: Terry Terrones
    May 11, 2018
    50
    Although most of the characters are horrible people, there are some great performances. Just expect your enthusiasm for this series to be tempered by its challenging content.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    May 10, 2018
    50
    Mr. Berger (“Deutschland ’83”) and his cinematographer, James Friend, package all this in a glossy, fluid that makes the bare bones of Patrick’s story entertaining, if not terribly compelling. Patrick Melrose might be better viewing if you haven’t read the books and aren’t aware of what you’re missing. And of course there’s the consolation of watching Mr. Cumberbatch exercise his peerless technique.
  5. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Robert Rorke
    May 8, 2018
    50
    Some tonal adjustments may have gotten Patrick Melrose off to a better start. Right now it feels like an overdose.

Awards & Rankings

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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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