Pushing Daisies

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 5, 2007
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 259 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 214 out of 259
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 259
  3. Negative: 23 out of 259
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  1. shineonsunfish
    Nov 29, 2012
    10
    Are people kidding? This show was great - BEAUTIFUL to look at, lovely and whimsical, clever, fresh, and heartwarming. A great cast and unique plot really rounded it out - I guess it just wasn't for everyone. If you are into something a little different, as well as some heart and mystery, this was a great place to look!
  2. DeVr33z
    Nov 5, 2010
    8
    Pretty good, the characters and story are interesting, and the overall feel of the show is quite charming. The narrator is extremely obnoxious though, as he talks WAY too much.
  3. LOB
    Jul 18, 2011
    10
    Smart writing, a good score, and great performances from the main cast make this show one of my favorites. Overall the characters are more interesting then the episodic plots. And each of the mains grow and change by the end of the series. The atmosphere and music are also spectacular. As the series was cancelled after only 2 seasons, Some of the fans were left begging for more, but youSmart writing, a good score, and great performances from the main cast make this show one of my favorites. Overall the characters are more interesting then the episodic plots. And each of the mains grow and change by the end of the series. The atmosphere and music are also spectacular. As the series was cancelled after only 2 seasons, Some of the fans were left begging for more, but you can finish the series feeling satisfied.… Expand
  4. spizer511
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    My first word to describe this series, Eccentric. But because of its convictions, consistency, and A+ quality I choose my second word to be, Adoration! The unique style and colorful characters are perfectly accompanied by the fanciful use of alliteration. I was sad when this show got canned as it had so much potential. The detective who knits, the Pie Maker with the dead girlfriend whoMy first word to describe this series, Eccentric. But because of its convictions, consistency, and A+ quality I choose my second word to be, Adoration! The unique style and colorful characters are perfectly accompanied by the fanciful use of alliteration. I was sad when this show got canned as it had so much potential. The detective who knits, the Pie Maker with the dead girlfriend who he can never touch... and that's only the beginning. Yes it suffered from some poor weaving of over arching concepts into the grand story (monster of the week syndrome) but really? It was a gorgeous canvas that could have become amazing.

    To the haters? Yes its not completely original, but something doesn't have to be in order to be entertaining. I understand that the style isn't for everyone and having unique characters that have their own particular quirks is annoying (wait, no it isn't). Honestly, the show is eccentric. I get that, but I LAMENT you if you rave about shows like Two and a Half Men and hate this show.

    To the lovers? Wee! :D    … Expand
  5. JessicaRobyn
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    Whimsy is something you don't often find on television. It's not exactly a crowd pleaser especially when so many of us gravitate towards television featuring darker, bolder, flawed anti-heros in dystopian worlds. Pushing Daisies doesn't care. Keep your brooding, it says, I'm going to be a show about death and murder and pies and you can't **** stop me. I loved every single second of thisWhimsy is something you don't often find on television. It's not exactly a crowd pleaser especially when so many of us gravitate towards television featuring darker, bolder, flawed anti-heros in dystopian worlds. Pushing Daisies doesn't care. Keep your brooding, it says, I'm going to be a show about death and murder and pies and you can't **** stop me. I loved every single second of this show. So much so that even just thinking about it now makes me want to go back and watch it again.… Expand
  6. BrentR
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    Terrific, best new show of the year. I loved the look and style. The actors are great. I hope this one lasts. Brilliant.
  7. Jasmine
    Nov 19, 2007
    10
    Love it! The most refreshing TV show on right now.
  8. SallyV.
    Oct 17, 2007
    9
    I love this show!
  9. NasisA.
    Oct 18, 2007
    9
    Great show. Romantic and funny, and taking the time to intoduce the characters and make them lovable or relateable. Love the Amelie and Corpse Bride/Big Fish similarities.
  10. am
    Oct 24, 2007
    10
    Amazing show that manages to blend contradictory genres in a touching, visually brilliant way. The writing, directing, and acting are all fantastic. Best show to have graced the small-screen in a long time.
  11. ChaseK.
    Oct 3, 2007
    10
    Absolutely refreshing pilot. If you are sick of movies about rich people and cookie-cutter ratings grabbers which offer nothing new at all, please watch Pushing Daisies. It's Tim Burton-esque style and substance is a great one hour escape. A simply amazing first episode.
  12. AC
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    The best pilot since "Lost" and "Veronica Mars" aried back in 04. Everything was brilliant in this show, hopefully future episodes can just as good or even better than the pilot.
  13. DavidM.
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    Perfect! great show. hope it carry on surprising me. this show have a good message: you can love someone and not have sex with her/he on the first date.
  14. AllanM.
    Oct 6, 2007
    9
    Fantastic premise. The actors portrayals are great. The only thing holding me back from a 10 is sub par writing....though with the stunning visuals and artistic vision with cinematography a 9 is more than well deserved
  15. AttilaB.
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    I Love it! Remembers me on Lemony Snicket a bit. Thanks for this show! Please don't cancel it!
  16. JW
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    While we are only an episode in, one thing can be said for sure: If you have enjoyed the past collaborations of Tim Burton and Danny Elfman, you will love this show. While neither is actually involved here, it brings their ideas and style to the small screen in picture-perfect fashion.
  17. thecritic
    Feb 3, 2008
    10
    Delightful set and actors, and not being afraid to be different, makes this show the best show on television.
  18. zancam
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    brilliant, tim burton-esque
  19. Jake
    Oct 10, 2007
    9
    Although not perfect, the pilot for Pushing Daisies was interesting and enjoyable. It was one of the few pilots that made me want to watch again next week. It reminds me a lot of Big Fish, and is what I like to call an "indicator show". Meaning, that like certain other tv shows, movies, and books, whether or not you like and/or "get" the show is an indicator of your level of intellectual Although not perfect, the pilot for Pushing Daisies was interesting and enjoyable. It was one of the few pilots that made me want to watch again next week. It reminds me a lot of Big Fish, and is what I like to call an "indicator show". Meaning, that like certain other tv shows, movies, and books, whether or not you like and/or "get" the show is an indicator of your level of intellectual sophistication and/or emotional maturity. If you don't "get" the show, you probably are either not that bright, or perhaps you are bright, but not very emotionally developed. So, for those of you who are somewhat intellectually sophisticated and emotionally mature, try this show out.… Expand
  20. Mist
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    Simply amazing. I love it.
  21. Jen
    Oct 10, 2007
    9
    How refreshingly unique this show is. From start to finish, it's got me hooked already.
  22. Striver
    Oct 10, 2007
    9
    Definitely for Tim Burton fans (and I'm one of them). Great cast, cleverly mordant writing, fun art design.
  23. SteveH.
    Nov 5, 2007
    9
    Reminds me of Wonderfalls. I still miss that show. As it turns out, the same person wrote both of them. The characters are attractive and witty. The scenes are lush. The story is a little goofy and farfetched. Then again, the whole premise is farfetched. The point, though, is that it is an adult fairy tale, where nothing has to be real. The colors, sounds, and wit along the journey is the Reminds me of Wonderfalls. I still miss that show. As it turns out, the same person wrote both of them. The characters are attractive and witty. The scenes are lush. The story is a little goofy and farfetched. Then again, the whole premise is farfetched. The point, though, is that it is an adult fairy tale, where nothing has to be real. The colors, sounds, and wit along the journey is the whole point -- not the plot's destination. The point of the story is the storytelling.… Expand
  24. Tonya
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    You have to like Big Fish, if you didn't or didn't even see it then you don't get Pushing Daisies. This is one of the best shows to come out in a long time. I actually make it a point to know when 8:00 Wednesday is.
  25. Elizabeth
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    I think it's the best new show out there. The visual aspect, the acting and the witty writing make this show a true gem.
  26. BlakeD
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    Stunning Televsion!
  27. FrankW.
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    Best new show I've seen in many years. Delightful.
  28. TalL.
    Oct 4, 2007
    8
    Good stuff. Different. Could become interesting.
  29. SteveC.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    Delightful! A sweet and very clever fairy tale for adults that reminds me of "A Princess Bride" in some ways.The only problem is that I can't imagine how they will continue for a whole season with what would seem to be a very limited plot device / gimmick - but, then again, I could never have come up with such a ground-breakingly original idea in the first place.
  30. DuyTran
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    A colorful, romantic fairy tale.
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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    80
    It's a whimsical, romantically inventive and darkly funny pop-up hour about a man (Lee Pace) whose touch can bring the dead back to life (but also, yikes, vice versa).
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  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Gloria Goodale
    91
    The hour balances its caper-cartoon and ghoulish sensibilities with a crisp pace and well-cast leads.
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  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    80
    As charming as all that is amid the macabre, Pushing Daisies is a show that only a grown-up can fully enjoy.
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