Shooter (2016)

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 70
  3. Negative: 10 out of 70
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  1. JasonR
    Nov 16, 2016
    6
    Hopefully gets better, but right now the dialogue is so cringey. Really horrible. Also the wife convincing the main character to kill someone. Very unrealistic and the corny music really makes this whole thing very campy.
  2. Plantjen
    Jan 20, 2017
    6
    The series started well with an interesting plot. In later episodes it becomes very apparent that there wasn't enough story for a whole series. The last few episodes the story is just dragged on without the situation really changing. The characters also start making nonsensical decisions that really hurt immersion.
  3. JorgeLestre
    Dec 3, 2016
    7
    Even though it is not a masterpiece, Shooter is entertaining. Phillippe may not be Mark Wahlberg but he doesn't suck either. The longevity of the show is a mystery but at least it isn't a complete mess.
  4. Wyrmdog
    Dec 5, 2016
    4
    Shooter tries really hard to be a sophisticated TV show but ultimately it only asks you to be a cheering section for its terribly bland main character. I am willing to give the plot a pass since we've seen it before with the film and with several other properties (it is unlikely to surprise and telegraphs its plot twist with the understanding we all know what's coming). But it stumblesShooter tries really hard to be a sophisticated TV show but ultimately it only asks you to be a cheering section for its terribly bland main character. I am willing to give the plot a pass since we've seen it before with the film and with several other properties (it is unlikely to surprise and telegraphs its plot twist with the understanding we all know what's coming). But it stumbles over its own purpose, is ham-fisted in its reverence, and serves up the flimsiest of character flaws to be used as plot contrivances only when convenient.

    I do hope it will get better, but I am not going to hold my proverbial breath.    … Expand
  5. NiklasGreasby
    Jan 18, 2017
    3
    The problem with Shooter is that it tries to be a serious action series but on the contrary is quite laughable when it comes to plausibility with some of the plots. It just seems like every small episodic crisis has such a weak resolution to it. All these professionals making such amateur mistakes. It is like watching Hot Shots without the comedy aspect to it. But Shooter has youThe problem with Shooter is that it tries to be a serious action series but on the contrary is quite laughable when it comes to plausibility with some of the plots. It just seems like every small episodic crisis has such a weak resolution to it. All these professionals making such amateur mistakes. It is like watching Hot Shots without the comedy aspect to it. But Shooter has you guessing from start to finish on how the storyline will fold out.… Expand
  6. mabec1
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    I loved watching this with the kids. I know most people wouldn't want their kids to see this but I found it was a great introduction for them and can't wait until season 2.
  7. Meth-dude
    Jan 21, 2017
    5
    The story wasn't that interesting, the soundtrack was really bad, the acting wasn't that good (especially Swagger's wife, she's horrible), it wasn't always believable and there were a few plot holes. Do yourself a favour and go watch the movie instead of wasting your time with this series.
  8. mboner1
    May 7, 2017
    6
    Some American trash is good. Some American trash is not.

    Ryan Phillipe = Good American trash in my opinion, and as a result makes shooter some what watchable.

    Pretty weak dialogue and pretty corny.
  9. pduck
    Sep 6, 2017
    0
    What is it with the freaking music so loud. Can't hear the show. Annoying as hell. I like the series but the loud background music is drowning out everything they say. Won't watch next season because of this .
  10. hoppytoad
    Dec 29, 2016
    5
    Sex scene in latest episode was gratuitous. At times, Swaggert can seem so insightful and then really stupid the next. The show is really sloppy concerning technical aspects of firearms and shooting. Has anybody on the show actually ever fired a handgun, let alone a rifle? Who designed that super duper King rifle? It really looks like a ridiculous piece of crap, without anySex scene in latest episode was gratuitous. At times, Swaggert can seem so insightful and then really stupid the next. The show is really sloppy concerning technical aspects of firearms and shooting. Has anybody on the show actually ever fired a handgun, let alone a rifle? Who designed that super duper King rifle? It really looks like a ridiculous piece of crap, without any imagination. Ryan's acting is the worst on the show. The theme and plot of the show is interesting, but the execution is not believable. I'm starting to lose interest due to the multitude of deficiencies.… Expand
  11. CaseyRyback
    Jan 15, 2017
    10
    Mark Wahlberg as Executive Producer speaks volumes about how the TV series faithfully harkens back to the Movie and the original creators and book author. I really like this series and think it is under rated! I think Rhea Durham should be a guest star.
  12. carlosuarez_06
    Jun 3, 2017
    6
    Shooter is a good series, is entertaining I liked watching this, however is very common building an action drama around a military hero and show the US government influence in conflicts of other countries, I'll be waiting for the second season
  13. gyrfalcon16
    Oct 10, 2018
    0
    A show about a shooter "hero" that's blatantly anti-gun & anti-hunter. To top it off, they completely wreck any realism the Stephan Hunter books had.

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#92 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#40 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Nov 15, 2016
    60
    In general, the further Shooter strays from Phillippe’s character, the weaker the show becomes.
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  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Nov 15, 2016
    50
    The problem with building an action drama around a sniper is that the work by its nature requires people to be several yards away from each other. A climactic gunfight in the season finale goes as far as to show the math--the mental calculations the shooters have to do to make their shot--to juice up the action. It doesn’t work. Shooter excels in one area--grotesque head shots.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Meredith Blake
    Nov 15, 2016
    50
    Although the pilot sets up a potentially provocative scenario in which a law-abiding gun owner becomes an object of government suspicion, Shooter ultimately feels diluted and toothless.
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