Rosewood

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 23, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
4.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 68
  3. Negative: 27 out of 68
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  1. imacog
    Dec 3, 2015
    8
    When I watched the 1st couple of episodes my reaction was eh. However, as I continued to watch I realized the show is not meant to be gritty or overly intense. Its a cross between Moonlighting, House, and Bones. I also like it for reasons that may make others uncomfortable ... that being, it places black characters outside of the Rapper/Drug Dealer/Athlete box that has becomeWhen I watched the 1st couple of episodes my reaction was eh. However, as I continued to watch I realized the show is not meant to be gritty or overly intense. Its a cross between Moonlighting, House, and Bones. I also like it for reasons that may make others uncomfortable ... that being, it places black characters outside of the Rapper/Drug Dealer/Athlete box that has become commonplace in movies and television. Consequently, I enjoy watching an upbeat positive show with a talented and integrated cast that recognizes a black man (or anyone else for that matter) can be as smart as Sherlock Holmes :-)… Expand
  2. obarthelemy
    Sep 23, 2015
    1
    I'm not very picky, but darn this is bad. It's visually nice: Miami, the actors/actresses, the shooting is OK... and that's it. The acting is bad, the plot is ridiculous, the dialog is horrendous at times.
    Unless you're very much into eye candy, there's 10+ better cops shows to spend time on.
  3. cafelatte
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    Love this show! I don't care what others say I find it entertaining and the crimes riveting, they're not as obvious as other crime dramas in the whodunit stakes. Refreshing!
  4. jeremyp
    Sep 24, 2015
    3
    Lasted 5 minutes. Our hero sees a body that's fallen from a building and without missing a beat tells us why he did it. He's smarter than Sherlock, and he's Black too! He rattles off medical terminology to make your head spin.
  5. pastorkevin
    Jan 8, 2016
    8
    I do not understand the negative reviews here: sure - it's not a heavyweight murder mystery, but it has enjoyable banter between the leads, with the required sexual tension, third wheels on both sides and it is developing a serious running plot to go with the sub-plots involving minor characters. Plus we have an inter-racial lesbian relationship. There's plenty going on to keep theI do not understand the negative reviews here: sure - it's not a heavyweight murder mystery, but it has enjoyable banter between the leads, with the required sexual tension, third wheels on both sides and it is developing a serious running plot to go with the sub-plots involving minor characters. Plus we have an inter-racial lesbian relationship. There's plenty going on to keep the viewer entertained here - perhaps a black man who is smarter than most is a bit challenging for the average viewer?… Expand
  6. BogKid
    Sep 23, 2015
    3
    What a pity! Morris Chestnut is a good-looking fellow who is also a well above average actor. He has acquitted himself quite well on Broadway and on some cable dramas that deserve better audiences than they have received.

    “Rosewood” does not deserve a bigger audience. The title itself is unfortunate. When I first saw it as an upcoming show, I assumed it was about the horrific    What a pity! Morris Chestnut is a good-looking fellow who is also a well above average actor. He has acquitted himself quite well on Broadway and on some cable dramas that deserve better audiences than they have received.

    “Rosewood” does not deserve a bigger audience. The title itself is unfortunate. When I first saw it as an upcoming show, I assumed it was about the horrific Rosewood, Florida 1923 massacre and destruction of an all-black rural town. Promising. Well it’s not about that at all. It’s a cheesy police with medical director over-the-top procedural. Kind of Rizzoli and Isles without the cast chemistry and without the humor.

    The director of “Rosewood” has apparently noticed that its first show is really badly written. The solution? Deliver every line at high speed with a snarky attitude.

    Give it up, guys. Go find a decent vehicle for Morris Chestnut!    … Expand
  7. debbie13410
    Oct 10, 2015
    4
    Freelance medical examiner. Huh? Who has to force his way into police investigations. Say what? The banter is ludicrous. Lots of Sexy bodies. Yawn! I gave it 2 tries not going to give it a third.
  8. Knighthawk81
    Sep 25, 2015
    5
    This wasn't the worst new show I've seen so far this fall, but it's hardly the best. There was a smugness about the characters that didn't work well for me. And the rest of the plot felt a bit like a by-the-numbers experience. Still, there are worse shows on FOX this fall.
  9. Ripandread
    May 10, 2017
    6
    While I am not a fan of the male/female cop show formats that have enidated television these days I found myself watching "Rosewood" mostly because of the series star Morris Chestnut. His character of Doctor Rosewood is unique in some aspects compared to counterparts on similar programs. Having said that my criticism of the show is that after a few episodes "Rosewood" started falling intoWhile I am not a fan of the male/female cop show formats that have enidated television these days I found myself watching "Rosewood" mostly because of the series star Morris Chestnut. His character of Doctor Rosewood is unique in some aspects compared to counterparts on similar programs. Having said that my criticism of the show is that after a few episodes "Rosewood" started falling into the same old 'will they or won't they' category when it comes to relationship between Rosewood and Detective Villa. As for Detective Villa's character, she went from being a tough as nail cop who is dealing with personal loss to how many tighter tank-tops and blue jeans can she fit into each episode. This show did have the potential of being something different but fell into the same format rut as other cop/partner shows. It is no wonder "Rosewood" was cancelled after two seasons. The writers ran out of ideas.… Expand
  10. Nefirian
    Nov 7, 2015
    8
    Show has been fun to watch. Now that it has a full season maybe slow down the whole romance thing. It's set in Miami can we not get the troupe of the same dead people dying the same way across all shows in the same genre. Also how does Rosewood have more connections than most Mob bosses?
  11. thatblueyedgirl
    May 21, 2016
    10
    My favorite show on TV! A well written crime show, without all the gore present in most murder porn! The characters are well developed, and I often laugh out loud. You would think that with all the mystery murder crime shows out there that everything would be old or done before, but this show is fresh and fun! So glad they are doing a second season!
  12. UKviewer
    Sep 1, 2016
    2
    I was so disappointed with Rosewood after the advertising and looking forward to a great American series which im a fan of.
    Bad script, Too much storyline darting about and should focus more on Rosewood and 1 partner and either sack or teach the black lab assistant to act and talk slower and less voice pitch so I can actually hear what she says otherwise I miss the storyline. It may    I was so disappointed with Rosewood after the advertising and looking forward to a great American series which im a fan of.
    Bad script, Too much storyline darting about and should focus more on Rosewood and 1 partner and either sack or teach the black lab assistant to act and talk slower and less voice pitch so I can actually hear what she says otherwise I miss the storyline. It may settle down but an opportunity lost for me im afraid. Hope the actor appears in another show.    … Expand
  13. snovasf
    Jan 27, 2017
    8
    Chicana PD and a black charming professional are so alive together it shows how it can be without extra tension existing in many communities. In this aspect, the show is not so much about crimes as about possibilities of relationship for me.
    Rizzoli and Isles was interesting not so much for crimes solved but for the camaraderie, mutual understanding and development of friendships. If    Chicana PD and a black charming professional are so alive together it shows how it can be without extra tension existing in many communities. In this aspect, the show is not so much about crimes as about possibilities of relationship for me.
    Rizzoli and Isles was interesting not so much for crimes solved but for the camaraderie, mutual understanding and development of friendships. If Rosewood will be moving in that direction - it would be ok with me.    … Expand
  14. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    3
    A série é visualmente agradável: Miami, os atores, a fotografia... Fora isso, a atuação não é nada de especial, o enredo é ridículo e os diálogos são desagradáveis e nada engraçados.

Awards & Rankings

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#97 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015

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Metascore
37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 12 out of 23
  1. The Salt Lake Tribune
    Reviewed by: Scott D. Pierce
    Sep 25, 2015
    40
    Rosewood isn't awful. But both Chestnut and the viewers deserve much better.
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  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Sep 23, 2015
    40
    Rosewood still seems like something you’ve watched before. It’s like Burn Notice meets Royal Pains interrupted by Cops.
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  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Sep 23, 2015
    50
    Rosewood can be fun in spots, but more often is way over-cooked.
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