State of Affairs

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 17, 2014
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 28
  3. Negative: 9 out of 28
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Critic Reviews

  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Sep 19, 2014
    75
    The Claire Danes/Carrie Mathison comparisons are inevitable (especially when Heigl’s character numbs her grief with casual sex with strangers), but State of Affairs feels like an honest NBC upgrade.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Lori Rackl
    Nov 17, 2014
    63
    Compared to “Homeland,” State of Affairs is hands down the weaker show. Compared to the broadcast networks’ other new dramas, it’s strong enough — just enough — to deserve a chance to find its legs and maybe even make itself comfortable in “The Blacklist’s” old Monday night time slot.

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#50 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 69
  3. Negative: 21 out of 69
  1. ana_melinte90
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    This show is great! And Katherine Heigl really managed to impress me with her performance on this one. I don't get why this show is rated so poorly...
  2. Jbingham
    Nov 23, 2014
    9
    I am eternally flummoxed by people who always expect a show to be something that it is not. Let's be very candid, "State of affairs" isn'tI am eternally flummoxed by people who always expect a show to be something that it is not. Let's be very candid, "State of affairs" isn't meant to be nothing more than CIA porn. If you expect it to be anything else you are going to be disappointed. That being said if you are looking for good CIA TV you are going to love the show. Katherine does a marvelous job of staying on top of her character and her supporting cast or what you would expect from a politically motivated drama. This may not be the best show on TV but it is included in my eight hours I have a lot myself per week. I think you will get a great viewing experience if you going to the show with the correct expectations. It seems like everyone wants to be wowed every minute of their day but this is classic entertainment.… Full Review »
  3. Lisa24
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    Did you people who voted with such low numbers even watch the show? It wasn't Game of Thrones, bit it wasn't as bad as you made it out to be.Did you people who voted with such low numbers even watch the show? It wasn't Game of Thrones, bit it wasn't as bad as you made it out to be. It is far better than any reality show out there and better than 95% of the sitcoms. Katherine Heigl is not my favorite actress but she was fine. I think I need a little time to adjust because I am used to seeing her play less than brilliant characters. The story is actually quite interesting.… Full Review »
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