Standoff

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 5, 2006
Metascore
37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 10 out of 20

Critic Reviews

  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Gloria Goodale
    75
    The series' unique angle lends itself to interesting psychological drama as it explores the hows and whys of hostage negotiation - even as it dishes out a heavy helping of FOX's de rigueur hoppin' hormones.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gillian Flynn
    75
    Standoff doesn't recreate the genre, but it certainly refreshes it. [15 Sep 2006, p.64]
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Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best TV Season of 2006
62
#62 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
52
#52 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

User Reviews

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 49
  3. Negative: 4 out of 49
  1. JC.
    Aug 10, 2007
    9
    This was one of the only shows that I actually looked forward to... it was easy to get into the show with the actors involved.
  2. Sheila
    Jul 23, 2007
    10
    I am very disappointed that the show was canceled. It was 1 of only 2 shows I looked forward to all week and Ive already started watching I am very disappointed that the show was canceled. It was 1 of only 2 shows I looked forward to all week and Ive already started watching past episodes on myspace.… Full Review »
  3. MaryM.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    I enjoy the romance of Matt and Emily and I find the hostage negotiations interesting.
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