• Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 3, 2001
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Negative: 1 out of 23
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Critic Reviews

  1. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Apr 15, 2013
    50
    The shame is, after a very slow start, the living members of the Fisher family actually start to grow on you -- though it takes them far longer than it should. [1 June 2001, p.15E]
  2. Deseret News
    Reviewed by: Scott D. Pierce
    Apr 15, 2013
    50
    Frankly, the first episode of "Six" is not impressive. Discomfiting, certainly, and with sparks of promise, but not exactly compelling. But, somewhat surprisingly, after watching two and three and four more episodes, the show grows on you...Six Feet Under is going to be an acquired taste that some will never acquire.[1 June 2001, p.C08]
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Marvin Kitman
    Apr 15, 2013
    50
    The problem I have with the show, aside from the death business, is that the Fishers are not a likable family. It doesn't have a James Gandolfini character. [3 June 2001, p.D39]
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Erik Mink
    Apr 15, 2013
    40
    It's hard to imagine anyone watching Sunday night's plodding and pretentious pilot and coming back for more. [1 June 2001, p.112]
  5. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    Apr 15, 2013
    40
    The unhappy Fishers are unlike the unhappy Sopranos in a crucial way: They become less interesting as Six Feet Under unfolds in the first six episodes. And that is the kiss of death in television. [3 June 2001, p.4]
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 204 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 19 out of 204
  1. Jan 13, 2012
    10
    Quite possibly the best show ever made. Is it even a show? Felt pretty real to me.
  2. Nov 17, 2012
    6
    Not for those looking for feel good stories. Not for those looking for thrills and chills. Not for those looking for plot hooks to surprise orNot for those looking for feel good stories. Not for those looking for thrills and chills. Not for those looking for plot hooks to surprise or inspire you. But if your looking for a dialogue, character driven stories to invoke some thought on our culture, then Six Feet Under is your show. This is a show that I will continue to watch and probably enjoy, but will never run to my set to see what happens next. That is Six Feet Under in a nutshell. Full Review »
  3. Jun 27, 2011
    10
    This show kept me hooked after watching one episode and had drama that I enjoyed watching. All of the characters acted to perfection as theirThis show kept me hooked after watching one episode and had drama that I enjoyed watching. All of the characters acted to perfection as their role/character. I simply loved ALL of this season, all of the plots, subplots, characters, and fuenerals. Full Review »