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. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Jun 16, 2015
    75
    Beals does hard-edged well, her bluntness an effective buffer against the potential treacle of the weekly cases.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Jun 16, 2015
    37
    A grim and goofy sci-fi saga.
  7. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jun 16, 2015
    67
    Beals’ sturdy performance is an overall plus, but Proof has a harder time selling its basic week-to-week premise.
  8. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jun 16, 2015
    70
    Yes, of course Proof is regularly mawkish (the pilot has a subplot about a very cute little girl patient, who draws pictures of a grandfather she never knew existed) and it’s cluttered with clichés such as “People believe what they want to believe.” But on its own terms--which is as a comforting medical-supernatural drama with a strong female lead designed to follow TNT’s Rizzoli & isles--Proof proves its modest worth.
  9. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Diane Werts
    Jun 15, 2015
    83
    Beals and company (including Joe Morton as her remarkably flesh-and-blood boss) breathe life into this tale the way their characters restore life to patients, with skill and guts and, crucially, souls that radiate precisely what this show is about.
  10. 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.
  11. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Shirley Li
    Jun 15, 2015
    75
    Well-trod TV ground, but Beals bring a a sensitive, magnetic depth to an otherwise slow-moving drama. [19 Jun 2015, p.57]
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  12. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    Jun 10, 2015
    70
    All of this could play like an insufferable new-age soap opera, and, when the focus is off of Beals, occasionally does. But from the first scenes, it’s clear Proof is trying to tweak convention wherever and whenever possible.

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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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