Show Me a Hero

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 16, 2015
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
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Critic Reviews

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Tirdad Derakhshani
    Aug 17, 2015
    60
    A remarkably intelligent if sometimes flat six-part mini-series, Show Me a Hero concerns the housing desegregation scandal that engulfed Yonkers, N.Y., in the 1980s.
  2. Las Vegas Weekly
    Reviewed by: Josh Bell
    Aug 13, 2015
    60
    When it focuses on the tragedy of Nick Wasicsko, Hero is fascinating, with Simon and co-writer William F. Zorzi tying together the personal and the political in an intelligent and often heartbreaking way. But the series is less successful when it comes to the various supporting characters.

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15
#15 Best TV Season of 2015
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#99 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 115 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 115
  3. Negative: 19 out of 115
  1. mikepariscritic
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This is HBO at its best. Powerful, comeplling, moving, clever mini-series with brillant acting. This social dram will take you through yearsThis is HBO at its best. Powerful, comeplling, moving, clever mini-series with brillant acting. This social dram will take you through years of politics battling with the issue of social housing integration. Thank God for HBO. This is superb TV.… Full Review »
  2. Awsaf
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Astonishingly majestic series it is. Amazing story writing, directing, acting, no lack in anything. A story that is said amazingly by everyAstonishingly majestic series it is. Amazing story writing, directing, acting, no lack in anything. A story that is said amazingly by every single actor and actresses. A story that puts every single person up on their feet. Staring from acting Oscar Issac is a true genius, the way he acted and showed rage and power was incredible. And also other actors and actresses like Catherine keener, Winona Ryder, Alfred Monila and Carla Quevedo and others they all were so great. From every character's perspective is shown and pretty delightfully. A mark of a genius which is put on by Paul Haggis. Surly a must watch series.… Full Review »
  3. Knighthawk81
    Aug 17, 2015
    8
    David Simon is an incredible storyteller. And he also focuses on important stories. "Show Me A Hero," the new six-hour miniseries for HBO,David Simon is an incredible storyteller. And he also focuses on important stories. "Show Me A Hero," the new six-hour miniseries for HBO, fits both those categories. It's the true story of the city of Yonkers and its battle with the courts over building low-income and affordable housing in more affluent neighborhoods, and the young mayor caught in the crossfire. The first two episodes played like a slow burn -- building the world and the characters. I can't wait to see where this is going.… Full Review »
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