Save Me

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: May 23, 2013
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 5 out of 13
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Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    May 23, 2013
    30
    This shrill parable of redemption, being burned off in back-to-back episodes, is like a spiritual Enlightened for the tone deaf.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    May 22, 2013
    30
    "Enlightened" with Laura Dern covered some of the same territory with sensitivity and honesty. Save Me, in the premiere, turns this subtle idea into a romp devoid of charm.
  3. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    May 23, 2013
    25
    Sometimes they’re [TV networks are] still smart enough to know when they have a stinker.
  5. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    May 16, 2013
    25
    Consider it dead on arrival. [27 May 2013, p.40]
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  6. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    May 23, 2013
    20
    Heche, a strong comic actress, can’t fully conquer the material here, and while the rest of the cast tries hard, there isn’t much with which to get traction.

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 6 out of 19
  1. tv_spenatic
    Jun 14, 2013
    10
    Great show! I don't know why the critics have mixed feelings. It gives a tasteful difference to ABC's list of shows. Definitely anGreat show! I don't know why the critics have mixed feelings. It gives a tasteful difference to ABC's list of shows. Definitely an enlightened comedy, that is fine for the family, but has more of an adult attitude tied in. I really hope this show continues!… Full Review »
  2. Ray_of_light
    Jun 3, 2013
    8
    Loved it! I found myself laughing out loud. Heche nails the role and makes the sitcom engaging. Its not earth-shatteringly original, but it isLoved it! I found myself laughing out loud. Heche nails the role and makes the sitcom engaging. Its not earth-shatteringly original, but it is better than most comedies out there.… Full Review »
  3. Kristine415
    May 25, 2013
    0
    I was shocked to find out about this series...it's totally stealing the premise of a web series on KoldCast.tv called The Book of Dallas...theI was shocked to find out about this series...it's totally stealing the premise of a web series on KoldCast.tv called The Book of Dallas...the first episode of Save Me is even called The Book of Beth!
    Seriously, you can watch the whole web series here:
    http://www.koldcast.tv/video/the_book_of_dallas_chapter_1

    And it's a LOT better.    … Full Review »
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