StarTalk

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Season 1
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Apr 20, 2015
    80
    The TV version preserves the form and excited tone of the podcast, with better production values and a bigger stage.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Apr 20, 2015
    70
    The show’s staging in the Hall of the Universe at New York’s American Museum of Natural History in front of an audience is a little low-concept, but the enthusiasm of Mr. Liu and Ms. Lord in Monday’s premiere keeps Star Talk from getting too dry.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. skw
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    You know, I really like Neil DeGrasse Tyson. It's really appealing when someone -- anyone -- LOVES what they do for a living and he seems toYou know, I really like Neil DeGrasse Tyson. It's really appealing when someone -- anyone -- LOVES what they do for a living and he seems to do so in spades! He also has an ability to explain things so that anyone can understand the concept. I'm definitely NOT a science person, but he manages to make even unadulterated science interesting to me. This show's a keeper NGC!… Full Review »
  2. JerryD
    May 10, 2015
    9
    I think it's a wonderful way to get "average" people to get interested in science. Most people will not tune in to a science based show asI think it's a wonderful way to get "average" people to get interested in science. Most people will not tune in to a science based show as many consider it too boring. Tyson has a clever way of getting information to people without it seeming like a documentary. Well done.… Full Review »
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