Run (2020)

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 12, 2020
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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Critic Reviews

  1. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 16, 2020
    60
    Mostly, "Run" is notable as a juicy vehicle for two topnotch performers, and to that extent, it's nice to see Wever (the "Nurse Jackie" alum who graduated to lead status in "Unbelievable") and Gleeson (a veteran of "Ex Machina" and the recent "Star Wars" trilogy) showcased in a different way. Yet at the risk of being totally honest, after watching five episodes, it's a show that appears fated to run out of gas before this train ever reaches its destination.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Inkoo Kang
    Apr 6, 2020
    50
    Run at least has an original premise behind it. But its execution feels half-measured on nearly every level: neither British or American, not quite satisfying character study or compelling mystery, not really relatable or escapist, not especially good or outright bad.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Steven Scaife
    Mar 31, 2020
    50
    Though the series certainly isn’t blind to Ruby and Billy’s rather pronounced sense of entitlement, the chaos piling up in their wake becomes far less endearing than it’s seemingly meant to be. Ruby and Billy’s actions make them harder and harder to root for, and Run becomes unable to sustain itself beyond the initial thrill of their reunion.

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67
#67 Best TV Season of 2020

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
  1. zig_zac
    May 3, 2020
    9
    Two middle-aged characters run from their lives to try again - or to get disenchanted, we don't know yet:) for now it is fast and gripping,Two middle-aged characters run from their lives to try again - or to get disenchanted, we don't know yet:) for now it is fast and gripping, and the dynamics between characters comes from their personalities and insecurities. I like them, they irritate me and I cheer for them. Additional characters are sparse, but they add something to the plot.
    In the very first scene we get that Ruby is frustrated with her husband, and her life, a little bit why even; and the action begins in the same scene! And it is fast from there. The only caveat is that actions are driven by emotions here, not punches, bullets or even bullet points. If it seems to be Your thing give it a try.    … Full Review »
  2. UncleWillard
    May 3, 2020
    2
    Barely finished the first episode. What a snoozer. Nothing about the two leads interests me.
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