• Network: HULU
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 7, 2016
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
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Critic Reviews

  1. Reviewed by: Alex McCown
    Dec 7, 2016
    75
    There’s nothing innovative about this project, but its commitment to fleet storytelling and a game cast take it far.
  2. Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Dec 6, 2016
    67
    We’ll be curious to see what the second half of the season delivers, but its uneven presentation thus far, torn between grounded and outlandish, fails to give a proper platform to its stars (even if they manage to squeeze in moments on their own).
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Shirley Li
    Dec 5, 2016
    67
    If Shut Eye had the foresight to focus on Linda (KaDee Strickland), it might have avoided turning into a meandering muddle of subplots. [9 Dec 2016, p.57]
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Negative: 5 out of 25
  1. Jun 6, 2017
    6
    Interesting show. Up until the end of the season, that is. The usual drawbacks lesser shows fall to: lazy writing, silly twists, unrealisticInteresting show. Up until the end of the season, that is. The usual drawbacks lesser shows fall to: lazy writing, silly twists, unrealistic schemes, and unfathomable interventions (deus ex machina). Before the final episode, would have been a 7 or 8. Sad. Full Review »
  2. Feb 23, 2017
    8
    I don't know what show all the critics have been watching but don't pass by on giving this ORIGiONAL gem a turn! Does it have its flaws?I don't know what show all the critics have been watching but don't pass by on giving this ORIGiONAL gem a turn! Does it have its flaws? Sure! But boring is not one of them! Walking dead has plenty and so did shows like True Blood and Banshee! They had plenty, but they are not formulaic and predictable like so many others. Neither is Shut Eye. I think if you liked Weeds then you should give this a whirl? It's pulpy, fun and most of all not boring! But what do I know. Full Review »
  3. Jan 1, 2017
    8
    Again surprised by the reaction from critics. This show is so much fun! There are some issues, but I think they will be cleared up in time, ifAgain surprised by the reaction from critics. This show is so much fun! There are some issues, but I think they will be cleared up in time, if it receives a second season. There are obvious comparisons to Breaking Bad, which also took some time to get into it's groove, but I absolutely see this as binge candy! Full Review »