Second Chance

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 13, 2016
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 120 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 9 out of 120
  3. Negative: 10 out of 120
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  1. catalina
    Jan 21, 2016
    9
    Accidentally surfed to this and was taken in by the characters. Jimmy has that sardonic, approachable attitude that I like. The twins are very odd, are they mind readers? Love the use of technology to catch the bad guys. I like scripts that finish the weekly story but leave enough of the theme story open to be continued next week. I don't understand why this is being rated so low byAccidentally surfed to this and was taken in by the characters. Jimmy has that sardonic, approachable attitude that I like. The twins are very odd, are they mind readers? Love the use of technology to catch the bad guys. I like scripts that finish the weekly story but leave enough of the theme story open to be continued next week. I don't understand why this is being rated so low by reviewers. It is far, far better than that hoky Supergirl. Let's give it a chance and see what the eleven episodes bring. Hey Fox network, why don't you let a audience develop before you pull the plug.… Expand
  2. GhostlyBee
    Mar 21, 2016
    10
    I love everything about this show, The character Actor choices are perfect, I love that for such an out of the box story that this is something that is easy to accept and follow, We were big White Collar fans so to see Tim DeKay continue working with the FBI really sold the show in my opinion. Robert Kazinsky and Dilshad Vadsaria have great chemistry. I really hope this is around for a fewI love everything about this show, The character Actor choices are perfect, I love that for such an out of the box story that this is something that is easy to accept and follow, We were big White Collar fans so to see Tim DeKay continue working with the FBI really sold the show in my opinion. Robert Kazinsky and Dilshad Vadsaria have great chemistry. I really hope this is around for a few more season as it is really getting good. Nice twists ahead.… Expand
  3. xray5352000west
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    This show has something, it needs to develop, unfortunately the only actor in this show that i am having trouble with is the lead.....love the twins. Got to this show purely by accident, keep the quirky ness in the old man is a treat.
  4. gmonster320
    Jan 16, 2016
    8
    Previously named "Frankenstein Code" and "Lookinglass", "Second Chance" premiered on Fox this week. The show's tagline is "Death gave him a second chance at life".

    We meet Jimmy Pritchard. He's a 75 year old hard living man. Pritchard was previously sheriff of King County, Washington but was forced to resign due to corruption charges some 15 years earlier. He has a difficult    Previously named "Frankenstein Code" and "Lookinglass", "Second Chance" premiered on Fox this week. The show's tagline is "Death gave him a second chance at life".

    We meet Jimmy Pritchard. He's a 75 year old hard living man. Pritchard was previously sheriff of King County, Washington but was forced to resign due to corruption charges some 15 years earlier. He has a difficult relationship with his family. Enter the Goodwin twins (Otto and Mary). They run a technology company called Lookinglass. Otto mysteriously notifies Mary of a "suitable donor"-- one in a gazillion to one genetic mutation. And we're off to the races.

    Jimmy awakes to find he's no longer an elderly man. He's a super buffed (and super strong) twenty something. He has some challenges adjusting but soon decides he likes this body. NewJimmy quickly hooks up with a prostitute from his previous life

    His old priorities were women, booze, music, work and family (maybe in that order). Now that he has a second chance, Jimmy wants to right some wrongs and protect his family. I wont give the specifics away so as not to ruin it for ya.

    I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed the show. The pilot is fast paced. Rob Kazinsky is a compelling lead as Sheriff Pritchard. He's best known (at least to me) as Warlow in "True Blood". Jimmy's possible relationship with Mary also has potential. I'm not sure how long the show can keep it up but the pilot was a lot of fun. "Second Chance" definitely deserves a second look.    … Expand
  5. Knighthawk81
    Jan 14, 2016
    6
    I have been a fan of Rand Ravich's other series, "Life" and "Crisis," so I was curious about "Second Chance." The pilot gets off to a rocky, and somewhat boring, start. But I liked the way it picked up in the later parts of the episode. There is some potential here to be an interesting series. But it kind of depends on the way it develops, especially in terms of characters. There weren'tI have been a fan of Rand Ravich's other series, "Life" and "Crisis," so I was curious about "Second Chance." The pilot gets off to a rocky, and somewhat boring, start. But I liked the way it picked up in the later parts of the episode. There is some potential here to be an interesting series. But it kind of depends on the way it develops, especially in terms of characters. There weren't any great characters, or much character development in the pilot. And I think it throws you off to have it be a "modern re-telling of Frankenstein" because it's not really that kind of story.… Expand
  6. Arbie5788
    Feb 5, 2016
    10
    I'm really enjoying the show with the 'impossible' made believable story of a dad having a second chance. There are a few minor issues as with any show but I think this has great possibilities and want to see it stay on for a while.
  7. cxfoster
    Mar 27, 2016
    9
    This show started out decent, got better and ended great with a tantalizing hint at the direction of a second season. I hope FOX allows that to happen.
  8. BarbMiller1983
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Fun crime, drama and variety. Good mix of sexual tension with main character also. Very enjoyable for couples to enjoy. I look forward to every episode so far.
  9. crazycorgi
    Feb 3, 2016
    10
    Another Fox show sure to be cancelled. Truly unfortunate because it is actually something original and not just another copycat hospital show, banal reality show, or procedural cop drama that seems to be all that is available on TV these days. Too bad this show got put on FOX and not another network. Seems like nothing good that they air seems to stay on for long.
  10. Ballien
    Feb 24, 2016
    10
    Pretty good for the moment don't let it be canceled after the first season any decent tv-show needs to run for at least 2 seasons to be determined if it should be canceled or not !!
  11. mmm11
    Apr 3, 2016
    10
    Great show..fast paced. intense and full of suspense.

    can not wait for next week episode. Story line is well written. Professional cast.
    I love everything about this show.
  12. Kskov
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    Great Great show! I really hope they don't cancel this one! The last episode looked like it might be the last. Seems like the good shows get canceled, and are replaced with dumb shows.
  13. juliebaby
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    We love, "Second Chance" ! My husband and I love the story line, it is something different and compelling. We love the characters, and the plot twists. Please bring it back! One season was just a teaser, it would be tragic to not bring it back...
  14. tvnewsguido
    Mar 26, 2016
    7
    It's a fun almost high-concept procedural/serial hybrid.

    This would have killed on SyFy but unfortunately it landed on FOX, the network that spends tons of money on scifi shows but doesn't have the guts to let them develop an audience. This show is really pretty simple. Old guy dies gets brought back to life as a young guy by a technical whosie-whatsit and investigates crime with his    It's a fun almost high-concept procedural/serial hybrid.

    This would have killed on SyFy but unfortunately it landed on FOX, the network that spends tons of money on scifi shows but doesn't have the guts to let them develop an audience.

    This show is really pretty simple. Old guy dies gets brought back to life as a young guy by a technical whosie-whatsit and investigates crime with his son the FBI agent.

    The tech twins were a nice touch and their character development was stunning throughout. You will like this once it's available for streaming and the ending is such that it satisfies even if the show doesn't get a second season.    … Expand
  15. mbig
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    Finished watching episode 3 and am finding this story to be very original which, these days on tv, is not an easy thing to come by. It's about a man getting a second chance and seeking redemption for the mistakes he has made in his life. This situation is juxtaposed with extremely rich twins using their combined genius intellect to manipulate science to save one of them from a certainFinished watching episode 3 and am finding this story to be very original which, these days on tv, is not an easy thing to come by. It's about a man getting a second chance and seeking redemption for the mistakes he has made in his life. This situation is juxtaposed with extremely rich twins using their combined genius intellect to manipulate science to save one of them from a certain death. There are moral issues here to consider but they are put in a good mix of science and action which make this show just light enough to be thoroughly enjoyable. I'm in for the duration.… Expand
  16. Kaleeshi
    May 22, 2016
    6
    Started promising but lost its promise halfway with the main story becoming repetitive and predictable and the cases became weaker with every episode. The father-son issues were played out starting interesting but are being drawn out as if it had to last until the finale. Too bad as the premise was fantastic and the tech very interesting.
  17. Bluesmanuk
    Feb 27, 2016
    7
    The general premise of the show gives it an initial appeal. Whilst still watchable, I think that it is in potential danger of having little enough variety around the general premise of being bought back to life in a new body to ultimately make it a show that can exist past a single season. But for that single season, I am quite happy watching it in the hope of seeing some kind ofThe general premise of the show gives it an initial appeal. Whilst still watchable, I think that it is in potential danger of having little enough variety around the general premise of being bought back to life in a new body to ultimately make it a show that can exist past a single season. But for that single season, I am quite happy watching it in the hope of seeing some kind of conclusion for the 4 main characters.… Expand
  18. Killamanjaro
    Mar 19, 2016
    9
    Very good show that started rather slow but the resulting final few episodes showed a very well written series with plenty of suspense. I believe the network made a big mistake by not letting the full season run through and not bringing back season 2. Its moves like this that makes me glad I have a alternative such as Netflix and others. With these kind of moves all I have toVery good show that started rather slow but the resulting final few episodes showed a very well written series with plenty of suspense. I believe the network made a big mistake by not letting the full season run through and not bringing back season 2. Its moves like this that makes me glad I have a alternative such as Netflix and others. With these kind of moves all I have to say is goodbye network tv, hello web based shows.… Expand
  19. MauriceI
    Mar 21, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you like SciFi, if you are addicted not only to classics like Star Trek & BSG, but also to Stargate franchise, Colony, The Tomorrow People, The 100, Revolution, Limitless, Alphas, Almost human, Minority report etc, you must not miss this gem.
    There is only one reason why this is 8 and not 10:
    - Rand Ravich concocted a beautiful story, but pushed in to much characters to be able to tell story of each character in depth in 40-45 minutes of episode length, there are (in total) 9 main characters:
    father and son Pritchard and Goodwin twins are leading roles, but in support roles we are having:
    1. Gracie Pritchard, daughter/grand-daughter
    2. Helen Pritchard, sister
    3. Alexa, secretary
    4. Alexa's husband
    5. Connor Graff
    There are more, recurring characters like Duval Pritchard's boss and guests, but they are not taking much screen time, so they are OK, but what bothers me is that father and son Pritchard got enough screen time, and they are using it to the full extent, Robert Kazinsky is charming as Jimmy, Tim DeKay almost reprised his role from White collar as FBI agent, and although DeKay is not De Niro, he is convincing and well chosen for his role. Dialogues between Duval and Jimmy are fun, face expressions of Duval/DeKay are fun to watch, he is REAL character actor, fun to watch (yes, I know that I'm repeating myself).
    Dilshad Vadsaria as Mary Goodwin is perfect match, but she and her twin Otto got to less screen time, so Otto's story is fully revealed finally in 9th or 10th episode, which is clearly mistake, as how can audience connect with main characters if it doesn't know important facts about them for full two months?
    (I realize that in time of streaming TV & TiVo lot of people do binge watching whole seasons over weekend, but if you are TV series lead, what you expect to be your ratings if you do not allow your audience to know your characters fully, or at least, good enough in first 4 or 5 episodes?
    You would think that after Lost every TV writer would learn it's lesson, but it seems some still do not understand this: people need to connect to characters, to empathize, to either like them or hate them, but how can you like or hate somebody if you do not know him/her, if you do not understand him/her?
    Dilshad Vadsaria is beautiful, I would like if she would in next episodes get more screen time, but casting her & Otto and giving them not enough lines to explain themselves is simply a shame.
    Imagine Richard & Kahlan from Legend of the Seeker instead of current actors, or just swap Craig Horner for Otto, and you would need less lines for more sympathy (of course, Mary & Otto are siblings, so there is no need for sexual tension between them, but there is always need for good pairing).
    Or if there is a need to escape all white cast, have Blair Underwood as Otto and problem is solved.

    Simply put, Pritchard family got enough screen time to be likable, other, in the first place Goodwin family - not. That can be solved in two ways - get extremely likable actors, or second - give them enough screen time and lines to explain themselves, so public can like them for who they are.
    With Mary problem is not so pronounced, as she's at first few episodes dying of cancer, which must draw compassion for her, and after few episodes when she shows that behind her role of CEO of company alike Facebook & Google in one is a woman who deeply loves and cares for her brother, and who is able to not only connect, but to be smart and compassionate enough to attract "loose canon" Jimmy Pritchard.
    Taylor Cole had a guest role in one episode as elite prostitute, who is maybe a bit to clever to be just a hooker, although elite one. That episode is a real gem, conversation between Dilshad Vadsaria and Taylor Cole is both written and played at a big screen level.

    Series is also quite realistic, although most of main characters are having transparent mobile phones, Duval is having "a old one", not transparent.
    Conclusion - Rand Ravich made quality project, but he needs episodes of 60 minutes without commercials to tell us whole story. He could still learn a thing or two from creators of The Good Wife, how to have a great story, to tell it in limits of 40 minutes per episode and with 4-6 main characters. You can have more, but add them when you get contract for the second season.    … Expand
  20. KahunaBigGuy
    Mar 28, 2016
    9
    My wife and I don't watch that much television, but this show captured the interest of both of us. While there are some moments- editing or directing-wise- that don't always work, we watched the entire season together! We really enjoy this show and sincerely hope FOX brings it back for Season Two! Love the cast and the unique concept and storylines.

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#63 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
47

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 6 out of 20
  1. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Michael Slezak
    Apr 6, 2016
    33
    The end result feels like a hideous pastiche of focus-group testing, procedural clichés and CliffsNotes literary references that got pulled out of the incubator about two seasons too early.
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  2. Colorado Springs Gazette
    Reviewed by: Terry Terrones
    Apr 6, 2016
    58
    Second Chance is guilty pleasure TV viewing. If you can get past its flaws and gaping plot holes, there’s some fun to be had with its unusual premise.
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  3. Los Angeles Daily News
    Reviewed by: Rob Lowman
    Jan 14, 2016
    70
    Not exactly a new premise, but the new Fox action-drama has enough of a twist to make it make it worth checking out.
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