Shining Vale

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Season 1
  • Network: Starz
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 6, 2022
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
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  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    Mar 3, 2022
    33
    “Shining Vale” is a murder mystery without much mystery, a family comedy with barely either, and a horror story only so far as it cribs from genre classics with a few extra hyperactive cuts.
  2. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Mar 7, 2022
    30
    Shining Vale may get better during its first season as we find out what’s actually driving this story. But its first episode was a loud mess of a show that seemed to be more satisfied with giving Courteney Cox as many chances to swear as possible than to actually establish its characters.
  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Mar 10, 2022
    20
    All snark and no wit makes this miserable misfire of a horror comedy a chore to even describe. [14 - 27 Mar 2022, p.7]

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. TalkTeaV
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Comes at you quickly, Shining Vale has a thrilling pace that draws you in from the very beginning. The comedy is light and does not overshadowComes at you quickly, Shining Vale has a thrilling pace that draws you in from the very beginning. The comedy is light and does not overshadow or completely pull you away from a scary moment. For me, it's the first time I'm seeing small, predictable moments compliment rather than hurt. Described as a horror-comedy, Shining vale also seems to fit the categories of mystery and drama, where I felt intrigued, sorry, and scared for Pat (Courteney Cox). These first two episodes left me with a lot to unpack and a desire to see more. My regret will most likely come at the end of the series when I find myself wishing I had waited until Halloween season to watch. Damian @ talkteav.com… Full Review »
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