Reign (2013)

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
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Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Oct 17, 2013
    30
    With an attitude far more 16th century than anything in the actual show, the CW assumes its (mostly female) viewers are either too stupid or too narcissistic to appreciate the actual drama of a young queen in a foreign court. So instead Reign offers yet another sexed-up version of high school.
  2. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Oct 17, 2013
    25
    This is a show, and a network, that doesn't just insult your intelligence; they assume you don't have any.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Oct 17, 2013
    20
    Reign at several points is laugh-out-loud funny. Too bad it's not a comedy.
  5. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 15, 2013
    10
    What The CW is doing here (and Kane perpetuates with her take on teenage girls and their intelligence) is approaching television with the perspective that the target audience is profoundly idiotic.

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#33 Most Discussed TV Season of 2013
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#24 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 104 out of 140
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 140
  3. Negative: 17 out of 140
  1. Lucy8Bell
    Oct 25, 2013
    10
    Best show on the CW and best new show of the fall. It's getting overlooked because it is pretty much the only thing on the CW that is notBest show on the CW and best new show of the fall. It's getting overlooked because it is pretty much the only thing on the CW that is not based on popular YA books and doesn't have vampires. REIGN is mysterious, thrilling, dramatic, romantic and dark, and it should be at the top of your DVR. The cast is pretty spectacular as well, especially Adalaide Kane as Mary and Megan Follows as Catherine de Medici.

    This show is the less R-rated (yet nowhere near PG) version of Game of Thrones, and I haven't seen a network drama go for it as hard as this one. Props to the writing staff and the network for doing something bold and original in the bland world that is broadcast television.    … Full Review »
  2. AddyMoss
    Oct 25, 2013
    10
    If this show is a guilty pleasure then I am guilty as charged. No lie, this show ranks up there in brave, bold storytelling with Game ofIf this show is a guilty pleasure then I am guilty as charged. No lie, this show ranks up there in brave, bold storytelling with Game of Thrones, Orphan Black, Homeland, etc. If you're not watching this you should be.… Full Review »
  3. ana_melinte90
    Oct 25, 2013
    10
    A really great show. It has a little bit of all. The costumes are great and the soundtrack is very good. I think is one of the best new seriesA really great show. It has a little bit of all. The costumes are great and the soundtrack is very good. I think is one of the best new series from this season.… Full Review »
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