Sneaky Pete

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 135 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 135
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 135
  3. Negative: 13 out of 135
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  1. Bgrod
    Jan 23, 2017
    6
    Cast is very good portraying mostly fully developed and interesting characters. While the story and directing is more or less efficient and even fun at times, the con man story feels like we've seen this a million time before. It's the type of show you can watch while folding laundry but don't expect to be inspired, only mildly entertained.
  2. eagleeyeviking
    Mar 3, 2017
    6
    While Sneaky Pete is solidly acted and features plenty of interesting conflicts and characters, the plot can't help feel derivative and less than engaging for long stretches of the show.
  3. FredinToronto
    Feb 11, 2017
    8
    Enjoyed the show quite a bit though the plot rushed in the last episode. Thought all the principal and supporting cast were great especially Martindale and Garety. I seem to like everything that Graham Yost backs.
  4. olimpia
    Feb 5, 2017
    8
    ,Suspense, action, family and friendship values, Perhaps the end is wrapped too tightly, too many things going on at the same time. But, anyway , worth watching. Entertaining guaranteed
  5. Flickman123
    Jan 14, 2017
    10
    Engaging, well-acted, and thoroughly entertaining. Ribisi, who has long been a supporting actor, at last shines in a leading role tailor made just for his special set of neurotic skills. And what a pleasure to see Mr. Cranston (a.k.a. Walter White) back in arguably his best role since the show that started it all, "Breaking Bad." This one's a winner through and through. Watch now!
  6. Msand
    Jan 24, 2017
    8
    A fun to watch comic strip style of show. A little over the top in plot but fun to watch. The acting was excellent and featured many familiar faces. Definitely worth a look.
  7. podaddy
    Jan 18, 2017
    9
    Great show. Interesting and compelling story line. Ribisi is perfect for the part of a life long con, and Cranston is solid as the small-time mob boss, but it's Margot Martindale that brings the show home. She is pure gold. The show may slip a bit here and there in trying to blend in some comic relief, but the plot turns carry the day while remaining believable. Too bad one of theGreat show. Interesting and compelling story line. Ribisi is perfect for the part of a life long con, and Cranston is solid as the small-time mob boss, but it's Margot Martindale that brings the show home. She is pure gold. The show may slip a bit here and there in trying to blend in some comic relief, but the plot turns carry the day while remaining believable. Too bad one of the reviewers seems to have gotten things backwards by posting kind words while submitting a ZERO. Probably has a lot to do with the show pulling 6.9 right now, I expected higher and it should get their with more reviews. Definitely belongs in the 7.5 to 8.5 range. Check it out.… Expand
  8. JorgeLestre
    Jan 25, 2017
    7
    'Sneaky Pete' is plenty of fun when it is almost taken by its very talented cast. It has the certain amount of jokes but sometimes it can get a bit tiresome by not going straightforward to its point.
  9. Broyax
    Apr 14, 2019
    0
    Série policière qui se croit bien maligne mais se révèle très vite incroyablement bidon : invraisemblable d'un bout à l'autre et surtout très ennuyeuse. Tout le monde surjoue là-dedans, car le ton est d'emblée burlesque -sans doute à l'insu de son plein gré, ce qui est pire- et carrément débile par moments.

    Les acteurs s'enlisent dans cette chienlit au fil d'une écriture bien pauvre,    Série policière qui se croit bien maligne mais se révèle très vite incroyablement bidon : invraisemblable d'un bout à l'autre et surtout très ennuyeuse. Tout le monde surjoue là-dedans, car le ton est d'emblée burlesque -sans doute à l'insu de son plein gré, ce qui est pire- et carrément débile par moments.

    Les acteurs s'enlisent dans cette chienlit au fil d'une écriture bien pauvre, bâclée d'épisodes en épisodes qui sont autant d'occasions de piquer un bon roupillon. Pas crédible une seconde, une série bien conne qui se la joue futée mais qui se prend les pieds dans le tapis et marche sur le rateau qu'elle se prend en pleine gueule. Sans s'en rendre compte.    … Expand
  10. thedaywalker
    Feb 9, 2017
    9
    This series is just something else, it's amazing and it's always engaging, Giovanni Ribisi is perfect for the role and Bryan Cranston nails his performance, personally one of the best new tv shows this TV season, it's not talked about enough by the public
  11. night4
    Jan 23, 2017
    7
    It's ok, but everyone besides "Pete" is woefully miscast, especially Bryan Cranston. Gliding along on his character from "Breaking Bad" isn't going to cut it here.

    There are also WAY too many similarities between this and "Better Call Saul," which is, of course, about another white guy con artist. I think I'll continue watching it though, if for no other reason than there's really    It's ok, but everyone besides "Pete" is woefully miscast, especially Bryan Cranston. Gliding along on his character from "Breaking Bad" isn't going to cut it here.

    There are also WAY too many similarities between this and "Better Call Saul," which is, of course, about another white guy con artist.

    I think I'll continue watching it though, if for no other reason than there's really not much else to choose from at the moment.    … Expand
  12. waybackdrm
    Jan 16, 2017
    0
    Well I started watching it late, but so far am enjoying it a lot. First off seems the entire cast is a bunch of scammers, well besides the Kids ? or maybe they have us fooled also ?
  13. Thug-Negus
    Feb 12, 2017
    8
    It's a nice tv show, the pilot wasn't so good, but the arrival of Graham Yost after episode 1 as a producer completely changes the deal, we can see some common faces from Justified !!!
  14. meldrew
    Mar 29, 2017
    8
    Great show spoiled only by the frantic rush to neatly tie up all the plot strands.

    I hate shows that plod on relentlessly and, let's be honest, most of them do (yes I mean you, 'How To Get Away With Murder'), but this could have done with a further episode or two to reach its conclusion.
  15. chidime
    Nov 21, 2017
    7
    Very enjoyable show. It is really entertaining, but it has a whole bunch of flaws, biggest of which is being realistic at a few points. Still, a good show, though the ending twist was very silly in my opinion.
  16. dispencer187
    May 2, 2018
    7
    Very watchable show. Just don't expect much from it, but it is easy and fun to watch. I would have given it an 8 or 9 but the directing is just a little sloppy sometimes, some of the actors are just meh, and I wasn't a huge fan of the finale. But I'll definitely watch season 2.
  17. neverclearone
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I love it! Just watched the whole series in one night. I don't usually watch drama series, but I love Giovanni so I thought, "I'll just watch one." I was immediately sucked in an kept seeing actors I love. I can't imagine anyone not finding this quick paced, suspenseful, smart series not totally enjoyable. Only Ribisi can make a con man in to some one you want to hug (but hold on toI love it! Just watched the whole series in one night. I don't usually watch drama series, but I love Giovanni so I thought, "I'll just watch one." I was immediately sucked in an kept seeing actors I love. I can't imagine anyone not finding this quick paced, suspenseful, smart series not totally enjoyable. Only Ribisi can make a con man in to some one you want to hug (but hold on to your wallet and watch.) Margot Martindale is great as always too. I never cared for Bryan Cranston as he is the smarmiest of the smarmy, but his part calls for it and it fits, so it works. Thankfully for me, his on scene time is mostly short, so I can enjoy the rest of the characters.… Expand
  18. Pugnacious
    Oct 29, 2017
    7
    It is "Justified" less sexy brother. The beginning is considerably slower than the second half, but at the end, you would be disappointed that second season had been canceled (at least I think so). Performance of Bryan Cranston is also a letdown.
  19. WorldofLucky
    Feb 3, 2018
    7
    I started watching it as a lark, I was bored and getting ready for work so I started it. Halfway through the first episode I was all in.

    I have always liked Giovani Ribisi as an actor. From Saving Private Ryan to Dads, to Avatar. I realize he isn’t what is considered in the superstar status but he is one of those character actors that is great to watch. When you saddle him with Margot    I started watching it as a lark, I was bored and getting ready for work so I started it. Halfway through the first episode I was all in.

    I have always liked Giovani Ribisi as an actor. From Saving Private Ryan to Dads, to Avatar. I realize he isn’t what is considered in the superstar status but he is one of those character actors that is great to watch. When you saddle him with Margot Martindale, another awesome character actor you get a lot of good show.

    He plays a con man who goes by Pete, who is being hunted after tour in prison. He spent the last few years in prison listening to the stories of the perfect family from his cellmate. He gets out and infiltrates his cell-mate’s family as the cellmate (the cellmate hadn’t seen his family for 20 years or so) using the stories he was told. He does this to avoid the man he owes money to, the phenomenal Bryan Cranston.

    The first season covers how he has to then save his brother from Bryan Cranston, while maintaining his new identity. Oh, and the kicker is that the family is a bail bond family, meaning they deal with criminals and are involved in working with the law. This throws even more stress on Pete.

    Pros: The storytelling is good but what sells it is the acting by everyone involved.

    Cons: Some of the plot lines are typical “keep your identity” shenanigans. It doesn’t handle it badly, I just hate that kind of thing.    … Expand
  20. drlowdon
    Jun 9, 2017
    7
    Following his release from prison con-man Marius Josipovic is informed that the man he owes money to wants him dead. In order to stay hidden he adopts the identity of his cell mate while he figures out how to get out of the mess he finds himself in.

    From the pilot episode Sneaky Pete is entertaining enough and Giovanni Ribisi, generally more of a supporting actor, is very good in the    Following his release from prison con-man Marius Josipovic is informed that the man he owes money to wants him dead. In order to stay hidden he adopts the identity of his cell mate while he figures out how to get out of the mess he finds himself in.

    From the pilot episode Sneaky Pete is entertaining enough and Giovanni Ribisi, generally more of a supporting actor, is very good in the lead role. For the first half of the season however it doesn’t really do all that much that you won’t have seen before in other ‘con-man’ shows or movies and, throughout the ten episodes on offer here, there are a few too many examples of ‘lazy writing’ with unlikely coincidences or people almost getting caught out doing something stupid being used in order create false tension for example. Promisingly the show does get stronger as it reaches its climax and I’ll certainly tune in for the already confirmed second season when it is available.    … Expand
  21. MarkSmith36
    Dec 27, 2017
    8
    I wasn't sure what to expect from Sneaky Pete, but I loved it. Plenty of plot twists, and the plot twists help the story and make sense, unlike some shows where the plot twists don't make sense. If you like shows about devious con-artists, and shows which also have a human side, then you will probably enjoy Sneaky Pete.
  22. Onikosmith
    Apr 17, 2018
    4
    Sometimes, good shows have a premise that simply lacks the legs to go beyond season one. Sadly, Sneaky Pete is one of those shows. With too many silly plot lines and sub-stories to keep track of, the second season feels more like a series of one-act plays written by TV network drama hacks, but freed up to use naughty words. As good as the first season was at making us care about MariusSometimes, good shows have a premise that simply lacks the legs to go beyond season one. Sadly, Sneaky Pete is one of those shows. With too many silly plot lines and sub-stories to keep track of, the second season feels more like a series of one-act plays written by TV network drama hacks, but freed up to use naughty words. As good as the first season was at making us care about Marius (Pete) and his newly discovered family, season two makes us wish the new bad guy (of course a Eastern European mobster) would just walk in and exterminate the whole whiny, sullen, depressing bunch. I can't tell you how tiring it is watching Grampa and Grandma vacillate from hard-as-nails bail bondsmen to elderly simpletons, afraid of their own shadows. The lead actors do the best they can with clunky lines, used on overtly expositional monologues (because it is clearly designed to keep low intellect viewers up to speed). The acting is so bad that one finds themselves laughing out loud at FBI agents who should be arrested for impersonating actors in a TV show. I waited so long for season two, now a can't wait until I am through with this turkey forever.… Expand
  23. geewah
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    Great show.
    Giovanni Ribisi is fantastic in this well paced and entertaining series.

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#44 Best TV Season of 2015
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#64 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#5 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    Jan 26, 2017
    75
    At first you’re rolling your eyes at what seems an absurd stretch of a premise, but soon enough you’re buying its always-on-edge predicaments and after a few episodes you’re hooked into its story-upon-story acrobatics. Pete may be sneaky, but he’s not dull.
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  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Jan 17, 2017
    75
    After a shaky start, Pete gets denser, trickier and better.
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  3. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Jan 17, 2017
    70
    By the time you reach the cliffhanger--which did not leave me excited to check out season two, even though I generally liked season one--you’ll probably have recognized Sneaky Pete for the largely fun, largely inoffensive, largely unnecessary trifle it is. But, hey, TV needs trifles too.
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