Proof

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Season 1
  • Network: TNT
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 16, 2015
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Jun 16, 2015
    50
    Beals isn’t bad and Edi Gathegi is better as her put-upon intern, but Proof feels like a show that takes complex issues and merely skims their surface.
  2. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Jun 16, 2015
    50
    It's an intriguing idea (more intriguing, anyway, than having Beals cracking chests and mouthing off at people for an hour a week), but honestly, the case-of-the-week execution on Proof doesn't add up to a lot, medically or metaphysically.
  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Jun 16, 2015
    50
    TNT’s Proof is not a terrible show, but it is a terribly ordinary TNT drama.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jun 15, 2015
    40
    Filled with cliches, the TNT series benefits from the casting of Jennifer Beals in the central role, but handcuffs her with a drab character and dead-end (pardon the pun) concept.

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User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 36
  3. Negative: 8 out of 36
  1. StuckOnReviews
    Jun 17, 2015
    7
    Little odd, but okay the show explore the question "Is there life after death?" and this show holds up some good reasons why there might andLittle odd, but okay the show explore the question "Is there life after death?" and this show holds up some good reasons why there might and hopefully is. Pretty good cast, the guy who wants her to do it is a little off but if I was rich I would be too. It also has some Medical exploring in here too, I'll watch it again.… Full Review »
  2. romandymek
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    An amazing TV serial, very interesting. Brilliant make. My whole family has watched every part of it. I live in the UK and work for NHS in aAn amazing TV serial, very interesting. Brilliant make. My whole family has watched every part of it. I live in the UK and work for NHS in a huge hospital. Everybody I speak to has watched Proof. We are looking forward to watching Season 2 of Proof.… Full Review »
  3. quincytheodore
    Jun 17, 2015
    7
    Visually pleasing and boasting vibrant cast, Proof is lively enough to overcome the concept familiarities of life after death. Light of theVisually pleasing and boasting vibrant cast, Proof is lively enough to overcome the concept familiarities of life after death. Light of the end of tunnel might sound awfully familiar, especially for a premise to build an entire show on. Thankfully, rich aesthetic design and strong personalities ensure that Proof is more than another paranormal debacle. It definitely looks nice, as the sequences showcase many bright colorful locations, some of which are strikingly futuristic. Characters and methods have ambiance of medical show, although it keeps the focus with the right personal touch.

    Dr. Tyler (Jennifer Beals) is a strong headed surgeon who has had a near-death experience. She is asked by eccentric millionaire Ivan Turing (Matthew Modine) to investigate what is beyond death. This set-up is made for human drama, especially on the doctor's part as her family is far from perfect, while delivering different cases or medical issues. The main concern is it might fall into typical medical drama, even with the peculiar theme.

    It even has Edi Gathegi who has had experience playing in House and the stubborn leading character is highly skeptical. The structure might feel understandably stereotypical, though the show is sufficiently presentable. It doesn't display hospital environment with narrow style, in fact most of the scenes have amazing view, almost optimistic in nature. The eccentric mansion and most indoor shots are lightly refreshing, several continuous shots in this setting look fitting on futuristic show and they give whimsically modern atmosphere.

    Leading roles are presentable with Jennifer Beals, she doesn't appear friendly at first, probably a good decision to not fall into cheesy drama. She's combative and it makes the show more digestible without stepping into spiritual territory. Edi Gathegi as the young intern and Matthew Modine as the bizarre millionaire are both good cast for their characters. The diversity of thoughts and behaviors works well for the delicate plot.

    Proof has a classic concept which may be problematic, but it should find light on the end as long as it offers humble human drama in lavish vistas.    … Full Review »
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