Smash

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 6, 2012
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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Critic Reviews

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: David Hiltbrand
    Feb 6, 2012
    60
    If musical theater gives you goose bumps, congratulations. You just got a front-row seat. If it doesn't enthrall you, Smash will strike you as almost unbearably tedious and pretentious.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Feb 6, 2012
    60
    You want to like it, because the rough patches stem more from high ambition than from shortcomings.
  3. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Feb 2, 2012
    60
    As an actual network drama--for me, the most important test--it relies too much on conventional showbiz plotlines and characters for me to get invested in it.
  5. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Feb 6, 2012
    50
    You'll be left tapping your feet all right--wondering impatiently if there's any sparkle under this drudgery.
  6. Slate
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Feb 6, 2012
    40
    The way things are going, I would pay $100 if the purchase exempted me from having to watch any more of the show itself.

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best TV Season of 2012
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#18 Most Discussed TV Season of 2012

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 124
  3. Negative: 21 out of 124
  1. jrb
    Feb 14, 2012
    1
    I don't know what show that the positive reviewers are watching but it sure isn't this one. I gave it a second week and that episode was worseI don't know what show that the positive reviewers are watching but it sure isn't this one. I gave it a second week and that episode was worse than the first. The acting is absolutely horrendous. The cast seems to be either bored with their part and walking through it or overdramatizing a dull storyline. Huston an example of the first; Messing the second. I can't tell you how disappointed I am as I was really looking forward to this as a vehicle for McPhee who is a wonderful talent. The plot is absolutely unbelievable, the characters unlikable, just awful. BTW, Glee works most of the time because it doesn't take itself too seriously. NBC should be ashamed and I'm done with it!… Full Review »
  2. a7xfan
    Apr 3, 2012
    8
    So far in the 9 episodes I have watched they have been good with two hot leads to carry out the drama of what it is like being in the showSo far in the 9 episodes I have watched they have been good with two hot leads to carry out the drama of what it is like being in the show business whether you've been in it for ten years or for ten days and the co-stars are decent as well like Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, and Angelica Houston. The songs which are original by the way are actually pretty good as well even though I am the type of guy who listens to rock all day. You should try giving this show a chance, you might like it.… Full Review »
  3. lilmonster33
    Mar 4, 2012
    10
    I remember watching a sneak peek at this and thought they were just trying to copy Glee. Then I watched the pilot episode, and I completelyI remember watching a sneak peek at this and thought they were just trying to copy Glee. Then I watched the pilot episode, and I completely fell in love with the show. Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty are great actors and wonderful singers. Plus, they're backed up by wonderful actors such as Debra Messing and Anjelica Houston.… Full Review »
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