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. ZinH.
    Mar 1, 2008
    9
    Actors are good, and the problems are funny. The way they make the bodies look makes me laugh.
  2. LizM
    Jul 24, 2008
    8
    WOW! I love it. I can't speak for everyone, but in my opinion, you have to be a whimsical person to get into this whimsical show. It really screams musical theatre and Big Fish cross over to me. But that's just me. I can see it lasting a few seasons, but most likely not a long-running show, as the whole I'm alive for a minute then I'm dead thing, and the whole Ned and WOW! I love it. I can't speak for everyone, but in my opinion, you have to be a whimsical person to get into this whimsical show. It really screams musical theatre and Big Fish cross over to me. But that's just me. I can see it lasting a few seasons, but most likely not a long-running show, as the whole I'm alive for a minute then I'm dead thing, and the whole Ned and Chuck are in love but can't touch thing, will make people turn away eventually. Plus, Olive needs more singing time. I need some of Kristin kickass opera! But I can say that I have very much so enjoyed it thus far and am looking forward to next season!… Expand
  3. LeathT
    Sep 15, 2008
    10
    Fantastic. Too bad the first season ended so abruptly. I look forward to Season 2 and October 1st.
  4. Dy
    Oct 11, 2007
    10
    Delightfully original and perky in a macabre sort of way. I loved it!
  5. PeterJ.
    Nov 13, 2007
    7
    Love this show, although mostly for the special effects and picture quality more so than the actually plot, which isn't bad.
  6. me
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    love it! not as wonderful as wonderfalls was, but brings the same kind of immense joy that i wouldn't think a television show would be capable of. i just hope it doesn't suffer the same fate as wonderfalls. and i am really glad to see lee pace in this he was one of the best parts of wonderfalls.
  7. MartinS.
    Nov 28, 2007
    6
    It's well written but not particularly interesting. I smell cancellation.
  8. CharlotteM.
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    This is my favorite new show in years. The creativity and use of Broadway actors combine to yield a delightful, quirky, and unpredictable gem of a show. Take a look - you'll love it.
  9. Susie
    Oct 13, 2007
    9
    Funny and fresh and totally charming! I'm definitely hooked.
  10. JamesG.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    One of the few television shows I've ever seen that has drawn an actual emotional reaction. An incredible show...likely too good for it's own good, but we can all cross our fingers...
  11. DainaB.
    Oct 18, 2007
    10
    Like 'Big Fish' for the small screen... the best new show of fall '07.
  12. Earlr
    Dec 26, 2007
    10
    one of the best shows to come along in years. The whole cast is perfect
  13. adamg.
    Oct 23, 2007
    6
    This show is above average, but it's not worthy of the praise it's receiving. The style of the show is creative and refreshing, but the substance of the episodes themselves bore me.
  14. JaneK.
    Dec 7, 2007
    7
    Charming characters and a beautiful style make this an enjoyable show. However, it is crushed to death under the narration! It over-narrates... it talks over the plot, and it explains things that don't need explaining... let the actors act, they can pull it off without a narrator telling us every detail of their internal monologues. With such simplistic plots, the device of narration Charming characters and a beautiful style make this an enjoyable show. However, it is crushed to death under the narration! It over-narrates... it talks over the plot, and it explains things that don't need explaining... let the actors act, they can pull it off without a narrator telling us every detail of their internal monologues. With such simplistic plots, the device of narration serves no purpose whatsoever. It's like pouring sprinkles on top of a wedding cake.… Expand
  15. GiaT
    Nov 13, 2008
    10
    I love this show! It's not only funny, but so very beautiful to look at... I really do hope ABC opts to keep it.
  16. Tellies
    Jan 27, 2008
    10
    I love this show. I think the writing is orginal and funny. Great casting. Art direction and costumes are just wonderful.
  17. DonnaK
    Feb 26, 2008
    10
    I love the writing, the acting, the staging and the cinematography. The entire concept and presentation is like a breath of fresh air...very artistic with a bit of childish mindbender. Thoroughly enjoyable.
  18. EmilyW
    May 31, 2008
    8
    It's fun, and original, and whatever. There are lots of highlights and little jokes that make it worth watching, though it tries so hard to be quirky that in some cases it's just plain hard to watch the tweeness unfold. Love interest Chuck is repulsive, annoying, needy, and has no redeeming qualities whatsoever--and she goes by CHUCK. Upchuck is more like it; all she does is It's fun, and original, and whatever. There are lots of highlights and little jokes that make it worth watching, though it tries so hard to be quirky that in some cases it's just plain hard to watch the tweeness unfold. Love interest Chuck is repulsive, annoying, needy, and has no redeeming qualities whatsoever--and she goes by CHUCK. Upchuck is more like it; all she does is cause problems, act selfish, and have absolutely no regard for anyone but herself.… Expand
  19. AndyP
    Aug 17, 2008
    10
    This is a beautiful show. Anna Friel and Lee Pace's chemistry beats everyone else on tv
  20. BenS.
    Nov 13, 2007
    9
    This is the most unique show on TV right now. 'Pushing Daisies' rejects the current trend of attempting to replicate reality, portraying its characters, sets and plots in a fantastic manner usually reserved for children's stories. The result is indeed a fantastic, brightly coloured world in which one cannot help but dive into wholeheartedly.
  21. JosephG.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    Much in a style that conjures up similarities between Amelie and Willie Wonka yet at the same time retaining enough normality to keep the viewer in the story. Its twist is its take on PI stories, and the main characters ability to bring the dead back to life with the touch of his hand. Fresh and Original, Pushing Daisies is a show that is highly promising and one to keep an eye on. In Much in a style that conjures up similarities between Amelie and Willie Wonka yet at the same time retaining enough normality to keep the viewer in the story. Its twist is its take on PI stories, and the main characters ability to bring the dead back to life with the touch of his hand. Fresh and Original, Pushing Daisies is a show that is highly promising and one to keep an eye on. In short, if you are looking for something different with good writing check this show out.… Expand
  22. AlejandroM.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    Pushing Daisies contains everything what makes a perfect Show but in a new and refreshing package. Best new show this fall!!
  23. Dejai
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    I truly think this is the type of show that could surpass the Emmy's and win Oscars. Every show makes my heart and body feel privileged to watch it.
  24. Lopez17
    Nov 26, 2010
    10
    What if you had the power to bring the dead back life, what would you do with said power and how would you use it? Would you use it to help people or would you just lock yourself away afraid of a lasting human connection. A young man named Ned (Lee Pace in a phenomenal performance) knows this better than anyone does, you see Ned has a special gift with one touch the young pie maker canWhat if you had the power to bring the dead back life, what would you do with said power and how would you use it? Would you use it to help people or would you just lock yourself away afraid of a lasting human connection. A young man named Ned (Lee Pace in a phenomenal performance) knows this better than anyone does, you see Ned has a special gift with one touch the young pie maker can touch the dead and bring it back to life. Ned has lived a life of solitude as his power has some side effects you see although the pie maker can bring things back to life however, by doing so something of equal life must be took in its place to survive. Therefore, the pie maker has locked himself away in his oddly named pie shop "The Pie Hole" making the pies his mother loved so much. One day a snarky private investigator named Emerson Cod discovers his secret and purposes a deal with the pie maker help him wake the dead to find out who killed and they collect the reward money and split it evenly and by doing so Emerson Cod keeps the pie maker's secret from the rest of the world. After a personal tragedy, the pie makerâ… Expand
  25. bob516
    Dec 21, 2013
    10
    What a creative way of keeping up the emotional tension between the two main characters love interest, they can never touch. Really breaking new ground with the concept and the entire logic of the universe defines this universe.
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best TV Season of 2007
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#10 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
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#55 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

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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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