Sarah Palin's Alaska

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Season 1
  • Network: TLC
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 14, 2010
User Score
1.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 20 out of 24
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  1. JMcT
    Jun 23, 2011
    5
    If you can put on 'pause' or separate your opinions about Palin's political life and views, this is an enjoyable program for the following reasons: the visuals of Alaska are beyond stunning when watched in HD. As a reality program, it fails miserably because the reality is boring. However, the trips they take and outdoor activities are enjoyable to watch.

    If you are naturally averse    If you can put on 'pause' or separate your opinions about Palin's political life and views, this is an enjoyable program for the following reasons: the visuals of Alaska are beyond stunning when watched in HD. As a reality program, it fails miserably because the reality is boring. However, the trips they take and outdoor activities are enjoyable to watch.

    If you are naturally averse to television which includes hunting as a minor component and condones it, this is not for you.

    Beyond those things, the program is 90% about life and the beauty of Alaska for her family and 10% her political aspirations.    … Expand

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Metascore
49

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Dec 9, 2010
    40
    Every scene, no matter where it's filmed, inevitably seems to become some kind of Palin political dispatch.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Dec 9, 2010
    60
    It's the fabulous shamelessness, the awful and yet admirable brilliance of the thing. Whether Palin will ever run for office or not, Sarah Palin's Alaska sets a new standard for political ads.
  3. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    Dec 9, 2010
    40
    It delivers only a couple of brown bears and virtually no entertainment, but plenty of Palin, Palin, and more Palin.
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