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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    May 16, 2013
    25
    Consider it dead on arrival. [27 May 2013, p.40]
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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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