Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...

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Season 1
Season #: 5, 2, 1
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13

Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    50
    Alas, the program has little direction and almost no flow.

Awards & Rankings

19
#19 Best TV Season of 2008
86
#86 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008

User Reviews

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. StevenHuete
    Sep 18, 2010
    10
    This series is a must see for music lovers. Elvis manages to capture the true essence and genius of every artist he interviews. TheThis series is a must see for music lovers. Elvis manages to capture the true essence and genius of every artist he interviews. The performances are amazing. Elvis has a rare ability as a musician to draw out fellow musicians and articulate their influences and the magic that is their art. The intimate connection he allows us to share with these incredibly talented artists is unrivaled in any other forum I have seen. Hopefully we will see many seasons that will open even more singers and songwriters to their appreciative fans.… Full Review »
  2. TSpencer
    Dec 30, 2009
    10
    It is not flawed enough to lower to 9. Mostly because I can't knock a show for not being longer. I love every minute of the show, but It is not flawed enough to lower to 9. Mostly because I can't knock a show for not being longer. I love every minute of the show, but feel that there is a longer conversation happening that I only get the highlights. It is less like being at the table with Elvis and his guests and more like being in the booth next to him. Sometimes for the sake of time, the conversation shifts abruptly, but it always remains interesting. It may be true that Elvis loves his guests a bit too much, but I he is asking questions that always have interesting answers.… Full Review »
  3. MikeR
    Nov 25, 2009
    10
    Elvis is a witty interviewer who, like us, is interested in more than just nonsense and self-promotion from his guests.
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