Scream Queens (2015)

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 22, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 343 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 273 out of 343
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 343
  3. Negative: 45 out of 343

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  1. WJS
    Sep 22, 2015
    6
    This show is far too Made-for-TV for its own good. To be effective it should be made for FX and not standard FOX. It has its moments and the acting is okay. Some of the dialogue and situation are pretty funny, but some of the makeup effects are downright silly. So far, not such a great show. Have to give it some time to see where it goes.
  2. emperorpenguin
    Oct 4, 2015
    5
    "All over the place" is probably the right term to describe this show. It feels like Ryan Murphy is trying to combine Glee's bad one liner joke with AHS style in telling horror story and throwing a little bit PLL-esque mystery. Some of the acting performances are a little bit over the top for me and the way these characters are written seems to be trying so hard to get this show an Emmy.
  3. debbie13410
    Oct 10, 2015
    4
    I so didn't get this show. It is a young adult show so nit my generation. It is like the TV version of Scary Movie. I
    think it is a parody but not funny. They did reference my Alma Mater, Miami University, Oxford, OH, in the First
    episode. I think they thought it was funny Miami in Ohio.
  4. Skitte
    Sep 23, 2015
    5
    I really had big hopes for this title, as seen to be made by the same people who created American Horror Story.Now, I'm not very sure if it is worthy, or not. I like somehow the theme, and it makes me think about American Horror Story: Coven, but it's more childish, teen-ish orientated. It's sloppy and the action sequences are cheap. The acting is not so attractive, but some of theI really had big hopes for this title, as seen to be made by the same people who created American Horror Story.Now, I'm not very sure if it is worthy, or not. I like somehow the theme, and it makes me think about American Horror Story: Coven, but it's more childish, teen-ish orientated. It's sloppy and the action sequences are cheap. The acting is not so attractive, but some of the dialogue is nice. Emma Roberts is proving again to be bad actress, although this kind of roles suits her the best. The idea and the plot is hugely used, but I still have a hope there is a change or twist or something new on the way. For a first episode, I wasn't quite impressed, but I wasn't bored of it either. It's not bad or good either and I think it would be far more great if it would be more serious and have different actors. But main things:

    Pros:
    - Location
    - Funny dialogue sequences
    - Variety of murders
    - Ending cliffhanger-sequences

    Cons:
    - Blended Acting
    - Emma Roberts as a protagonist
    - The killer...
    - Annoying relationships based of sloppy dialogue.

    All in all, this is not really what I expected from the creators, but I find it challenging and still promising.    … Expand
  5. Nightfaii
    Sep 26, 2015
    6
    Before watching Scream Queens, I had heard from a ton of people that it was terrible and critically panned. Actually, it was decent and I did enjoy it. Almost none of it is serious at all, which is what makes it enjoyable but it's also something that brings the show down. Trying to mesh together comedy with murder (or, at least the way the show was presented) doesn't work well and it comesBefore watching Scream Queens, I had heard from a ton of people that it was terrible and critically panned. Actually, it was decent and I did enjoy it. Almost none of it is serious at all, which is what makes it enjoyable but it's also something that brings the show down. Trying to mesh together comedy with murder (or, at least the way the show was presented) doesn't work well and it comes off almost as a parody. Take for example, Chanel #2's death. She texts the killer to stop after he stabs her in the shoulder which is ridiculous. It was a bit humorous at first but ultimately it was just unnecessary. Also note that Ariana's acting just isn't good. Chanel's b*tchy attitude is everywhere to be seen and it gets exhausting. Grace is also a bit annoying; she's the character that nobody wants to see but she's always on screen anyway. There's no actual character that's truly unanimously likeable which is disappointing. Overall it's fairly funny and enjoyable but it can't really be seen as hilarious or ingenius. There are lots of flaws and I'm not sure if it would appeal to the general public. The main demographic targeted seems to be teens. It's a shame because it could've been a hilarious great TV show. It's not terrible as everyone makes it out to be but it does feel exhausting after a while.… Expand
  6. poisonxo
    Sep 23, 2015
    6
    The show is so dumb and unrealistic but kinda makes you want to watch the next episode everytime,.. Emma Roberts does her role really well although her character is extremely annoying. The show can be funny sometimes if you forget about the silly "scares" and dialogs.
  7. DanShelley
    Feb 2, 2018
    5
    Scream Queens is partially good, it's filled with sorority dramas and stuff every university student would consider over the top. The first season was pretty good but the second seemed way too improvised.

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 33
  3. Negative: 4 out of 33
  1. The Salt Lake Tribune
    Reviewed by: Scott D. Pierce
    Sep 25, 2015
    80
    The first two hours are well worth watching. It's funny stuff.
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  2. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Spencer Kornhaber
    Sep 25, 2015
    30
    The deranged creativity of the slayings make for perhaps its only real horror/joy.... The rest of the show is terrible-bad, rather than terrible-good.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Melissa Maerz
    Sep 22, 2015
    83
    At its best, Scream Queens challenges our motives for empathizing with outcasts in the first place. When it specifically targets younger generations on that front, it feels fresh.
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