Six

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Season #: 2, 1
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6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 54
  3. Negative: 15 out of 54
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  1. ANTIPC
    Feb 25, 2017
    0
    Of course the black guy is from no less than Harvard Law and Dad is a civil rights nut. Gratuitous PC at best. It cheapens an otherwise entertaining, though somewhat estrogen laden show, that depicts Seals as relatively dysfunctional outside their missions.
  2. JasonR
    Jan 28, 2017
    7
    The action/military mission scenes work great. Everything on the homefront is terribly done. Its just not compelling. Take episode 2. First half was great with very well done action set pieces, but then when they come home its a snoozefest. Its not that i cant enjoy a tv show if there isnt guns or stuff blowing up every 2 mins - I enjoy the Leftovers, better call saul, and the AmericansThe action/military mission scenes work great. Everything on the homefront is terribly done. Its just not compelling. Take episode 2. First half was great with very well done action set pieces, but then when they come home its a snoozefest. Its not that i cant enjoy a tv show if there isnt guns or stuff blowing up every 2 mins - I enjoy the Leftovers, better call saul, and the Americans because they depict mundane, everyday scenes in a compelling way with excellent writing. But with six the homefront scenes from episode 2 were garbage, clearly just filler to pad out the episode. The fact that they spent 5 minutes showing a soldier jacking off for IVF and each episode barely pushes 40 mins tells you that they dont really have much material or a story to tell.

    The Unit is the better show, because the show was interesting no matter if they were on the front lines somewhere or at home dealing with everyday family life. although Six outclasses the Unit it comes to the action. Best combat scenes since strike back ended.    … Expand
  3. RaiderRow
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    If you loved 24, The Unit, The Hurt Locker or Zero Dark 30, you'll love this show. Acting is brilliant, plot is fantastic and very realistic. Some people might find the integration of modern day world issues off-putting. This also shows how military engagement affects the brave people who put their lives on the line every day on a personal level. Besides the brilliant action scenes, itIf you loved 24, The Unit, The Hurt Locker or Zero Dark 30, you'll love this show. Acting is brilliant, plot is fantastic and very realistic. Some people might find the integration of modern day world issues off-putting. This also shows how military engagement affects the brave people who put their lives on the line every day on a personal level. Besides the brilliant action scenes, it shows their attempt to balance the costs & rewards of military triumph and the resulting financial & family issues.… Expand
  4. trackman
    Jan 25, 2017
    9
    Totally dug the first episode. What I initially was turned off was Rip's actions but I'm sure war does some crazy stuff to these guys and so I'm holding off judgement. I love the relationships stuff with the family at home and as always with pilots, they spend all the time setting up everything. Looking forward to the rest of the series, the 'up next' teaser they showed after is prettyTotally dug the first episode. What I initially was turned off was Rip's actions but I'm sure war does some crazy stuff to these guys and so I'm holding off judgement. I love the relationships stuff with the family at home and as always with pilots, they spend all the time setting up everything. Looking forward to the rest of the series, the 'up next' teaser they showed after is pretty amazing. Can't wait.… Expand
  5. abutterflyloves
    Feb 16, 2017
    10
    If you are looking for a Navy Seals point of view, plus with a pacing that goes with real life, you found your show. Walton Goggins and Juan Pablo Raba steals the show, but the other actors are finding a way into my heart as well. Even the wives and children of the team! I pretty much knew I would "get to the show" when I saw Walton Goggins was cast. But after Vikings one day, I sawIf you are looking for a Navy Seals point of view, plus with a pacing that goes with real life, you found your show. Walton Goggins and Juan Pablo Raba steals the show, but the other actors are finding a way into my heart as well. Even the wives and children of the team! I pretty much knew I would "get to the show" when I saw Walton Goggins was cast. But after Vikings one day, I saw Juan Pablo Raba was also cast. It was a no brainer to check it out. Don't look for a Taken type of show. but a real life slower paced, well thought out script, and human aspect. I love it.… Expand
  6. yosa1
    Jan 19, 2017
    8
    The show will need a few episodes to develop, but I like it. It reminds me of another show called"the unit", some similarities there.

    Its basically about a professional soldier who starts having issues living a normal life, there is a conspiracy in place by the end of the episode. like I said, needs more episodes to gauge this. What I watched was done well, was intriguing and was    The show will need a few episodes to develop, but I like it. It reminds me of another show called"the unit", some similarities there.

    Its basically about a professional soldier who starts having issues living a normal life, there is a conspiracy in place by the end of the episode. like I said, needs more episodes to gauge this.

    What I watched was done well, was intriguing and was certainly not a bad show.

    I say watch the first episode at least, I look forward to the next episode.    … Expand
  7. Emmetlive
    Jan 19, 2017
    10
    I came for Vikings and stayed for Six. I'm an army brat so for me this totally resinated for me. This has that and most of all the family stories, reminds me of my childhood. Love movies like Black Hawk Down and Zero Dark Thirty. I'm hooked on this now.
  8. Xyled777
    Jan 18, 2017
    3
    All well and good up until the porn scene in the kitchen. I don't watch porn, don't wish to watch it in my TV shows. Sick and tired of these networks putting this garbage on TV. Its a shame.
  9. kpenn721
    Jan 30, 2017
    0
    Looked forward to the show. But only a few minutes in GD was used.
    I'm out !!
    This could have been an awesome show. Not sure why they felt this laungage was needed.
    People need to start speaking up on this !
  10. bozon126
    Mar 2, 2017
    4
    The writing for the show is terrible. The Seals outside of battle are depicted as dysfunctional. As for the women in the series they knew what they were getting into when they married a military man. A Seal's life is even more demanding than a normal military man.
    The show has some great acting talent to work with to bad the writers aren't up to the task.
  11. JorgeLestre
    Jan 19, 2017
    5
    Although the characters show potential, the storyline is so basic it isn't enough to draw us in. It can't survive its own flaws. It's a case where talent is underappreciated and feels too insecure of itself.
  12. yearight
    Mar 1, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Watched the first few minutes of the first episode. SEAL committed a war crime (scalped a dead Tali), and murdered a prisoner who screamed he is an American. What a bunch of hokey. Sick, stupid, not accurate. Military porn. Not real history. C'mon history channel, you all can do better.… Expand
  13. Urbanwarrior
    Mar 2, 2017
    5
    Keep racism out of your shows!! I was all about this show until I saw the token black guy wearing a disgusting Black Lives Matter patch on his uniform (which no real SEAL would be allowed to do).
  14. PLunde
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Six is close to the military mindset. It focuses on the brotherhood of this very dangerous and perilous occupation, much like police and firemen. It shows the psychology, preparation, and skill needed to do this. The episodes shift between home/family issues and action in the field. The cast is very strong. Walton Coggins is one of my favorites. I hope he continues. The portrayal of wivesSix is close to the military mindset. It focuses on the brotherhood of this very dangerous and perilous occupation, much like police and firemen. It shows the psychology, preparation, and skill needed to do this. The episodes shift between home/family issues and action in the field. The cast is very strong. Walton Coggins is one of my favorites. I hope he continues. The portrayal of wives and women and family need to be carefully plotted out so the ethos of these men does not get bogged down in a soap with guns and bombs and death. I hope it develops richer story lines, especially about the "enemy"..… Expand
  15. indie_critic
    Aug 3, 2018
    10
    Great show, good story telling, got better with each episode. Hope it continues with season 3.
  16. cterryr2
    Nov 2, 2018
    2
    This show may play well in the heartland of the United States but anywhere else people are scratching their heads. I agree the action scenes when they are focused on the enemy are good. When they are at home or creating drama in their tents, it's lame. The writing is too yeehaw and simplistic. They should get rid of all the family drama and focus on the enemy and action. Too bad. It sucks.
  17. CaseThree
    Jan 22, 2017
    9
    This promises to be an outstanding new series - potentially the best thing History produces. As an ex soldier, I appreciate when the people making TV shows and films go to the effort to represent the action in a realistic way. All the action scenes in Six are authentic and it's obvious the actors have spent some time familiarizing themselves - they look comfortable moving and working withThis promises to be an outstanding new series - potentially the best thing History produces. As an ex soldier, I appreciate when the people making TV shows and films go to the effort to represent the action in a realistic way. All the action scenes in Six are authentic and it's obvious the actors have spent some time familiarizing themselves - they look comfortable moving and working with their gear and weapons, which is not always the case in TV shows. Some of the "back-at-base" admin side of things is a bit less authentic, but not to an unacceptable level - it's part of what the writers need to do to build a multidimensional story so it's not just a random collection of action scenes.
    I also like that the writers are willing to put on screen characters who have flaws and let the audience decide what they think is acceptable and unacceptable from our military personnel.
    Most of the negative reviews on here seem to be from weirdos going out of their way to abolish sex and nudity from TV - people have sex sometimes, I had sex with your mom just before writing this, get over it. And there was that chauvinist loser who didn't like how the women in the show had personalities of their own - guess what dude, strong men aren't attracted to weak women. If you like your women submissive, well it says a lot about you.
    Bottom line, the realism and the willingness to go deeper than a basic, flag-waiving platitude to the troops mean this one's definitely on my must-watch list and I hope it turns into another big title for History with a run of several seasons. Everyone in the military and veteran communities will love it and anyone who wants a better understanding of what it means to be a thinking warfighter should tune in too.    … Expand
  18. Meltemicaz
    Mar 6, 2017
    0
    Pretty sure it says "Black Rifels Matter". We paused the DVR. I had high hopes for the show. The writers are not good. They don't deserve anymore attention than that. The back home scenes are shallow and the interpersonal relationships of the teams is all wrong.
  19. EricFernandes
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    This isn't really a review; even though I really liked the show, but rather just a correction to what @Urbanwarrior said in his review.
    When you said Chase wore a black lives matter patch I'm sorry to say but you did not watch the show carefully enough to make such a claim.
    As a matter of fact, Chase was actually wearing a "Black Rifles Matter" patch, something that would have a    This isn't really a review; even though I really liked the show, but rather just a correction to what @Urbanwarrior said in his review.
    When you said Chase wore a black lives matter patch I'm sorry to say but you did not watch the show carefully enough to make such a claim.

    As a matter of fact, Chase was actually wearing a "Black Rifles Matter" patch, something that would have a completely different meaning.

    If you missing reading a chest patch caused you to dislike a very good show, I'm incredibly sorry for you.    … Expand
  20. wazup480
    Apr 17, 2017
    7
    The overall story of a hostage rescue and the interaction between the team members struggling to balance work and life is compelling. It's well told and does a decent job of covering the general hardships that military service brings. However, it's hard to actually serve in the military and watch this. There were many elements that were fabricated to make it more dramatic that doesn'tThe overall story of a hostage rescue and the interaction between the team members struggling to balance work and life is compelling. It's well told and does a decent job of covering the general hardships that military service brings. However, it's hard to actually serve in the military and watch this. There were many elements that were fabricated to make it more dramatic that doesn't happen. Special Operators have a lot of support available to them. This series made it seem like they had only the option to rely on themselves which is really untrue. The Department of Defense, SOCOM and NSWC all do a really good job of trying to handle situations involving PTSD and environmental stress that both RIP and Bare both exhibited. We leave no one behind on the battlefield and at home. I feel like the show really let me down on that part.… Expand

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#60 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Jan 18, 2017
    42
    The action is well-captured, including a couple of beautiful shots (courtesy of Lesli Linka Glatter, who directed the first two episodes) better than the sequences themselves. But Six’s disinterest in anything fresh, from an outsider’s perspective to a stronger opinion about anything in this world, dooms the series to mediocrity.
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  2. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jan 18, 2017
    60
    The show tries very hard to give us believable female characters in this context, but I’m afraid the best Six can do is achieve a kind of high-class soap opera. ... When the show travels outside of America, it’s still full of macho dialogue that can be wearisome--“We’re gonna fix this because that’s what we do; we’re gonna bring Rip home!”--but it has a blend of action and moral inquisitiveness that makes the show intriguing.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Jan 18, 2017
    50
    The show’s directors are adept at shooting action, and when the men of SEAL Team Six are on missions and in other high-risk situations, their motivations and actions are usually rendered with taut energy and fluid economy. It’s when the narrative returns to the home front, or laboriously stitches together its overarching terrorism plot, that the show feels most predictable.
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