Surface

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 19, 2005
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 312 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 279 out of 312
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 312
  3. Negative: 28 out of 312
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  1. LisaB
    Mar 4, 2006
    10
    Fantastic Show which caught my eye considering i rarely watch TV, however i have trouble finding it again as the last two times it has been on a different times and this week it is on neither of the previously times and seem to have disappeared altogether. When the bloody hell is it on again please!
  2. GinE
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    They cancel a show because the reviewers say "they did not like it" but they'll keep reality crap on TV that make normal people hate their lives. Good Job you dumb jerks. My whole family loved the show which is rare
  3. DENISER
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    I love this Show; every week my 5 kids and I would sit in the living room just to see what was going to happened that week... and that's rare..It unique; exciting; you laugh you cry it all in one. It's not the same old boring shows & plots they give every week... We want more....you guys are awesome ;finally something we look forward to seeing....Thank You; Denise & my kids
  4. RobertM
    Nov 9, 2005
    10
    Lake Bell. Need I say more?
  5. KathyV
    Nov 30, 2006
    10
    Very interesting show. I can't believe they cancelled it. I guess shows with imagination don't make it on TV any more.
  6. DaigoV
    Feb 6, 2006
    10
    Surface is... misterious, appealing, exciting. A good mix of Sci-fi and drama, it really appeals an audience that is widely ignored by most commercial free TV. I offer Two Toes way UP!
  7. CarmenH
    Feb 9, 2006
    10
    Great show that caught my eye.
  8. RebeccaF
    Apr 9, 2006
    10
    I love this show so much it is a great thriller it kept me on the edge of my seat at some points in the show!!! I can't wait until next season!!!
  9. lesliec
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    kept the tension going throughout. humorous too.
  10. HaleyS
    Jul 25, 2006
    10
    I loved this show it kept you on the edge of your seat.And I absolutly loved how the season ended. I'm real mad because now I'll never get to know what happened.
  11. RyanM
    Jul 6, 2006
    10
    Surface is one of the better sci-fi shows out right now
  12. DonnaMarieM
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    From Ireland - downloaded it on Itunes - best show ever had my family addicted. Have to bring it back would be stupid not too, best thing since xfiles.
  13. PaulL
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    NBC needs to fire those in charge of cancelling surface. Great show---bring it back please!
  14. LindaS
    Jan 4, 2007
    10
    I didn't know it was canceled. I was hoping to see it as a mid season replacement. Now, I'm sad. Please bring it back.
  15. AdrianH.
    May 27, 2007
    10
    Absolutely fantasic, an original story line that breaks the boundries of scifi and the family, a must for any family with teenage kids and parents alike
  16. JohnM
    Oct 19, 2005
    10
    It took a few episodes, but I think this one has passed the other sci-fi-ish offerings on TV this year. As more of the stopry starts to emerge, this show is just getting better and better
  17. JeffF
    Jan 10, 2006
    10
    The Best show!!!!!!!! Better than Lost and all the others. The critics are out of touch with good entertainment and impossible to please so to hell with them.
  18. CheryleM
    Nov 8, 2006
    10
    I can't believe they cancelled 1 of the best shows.. I really looked forward to seeing this show every week. I'm really disappointed in the network for letting this show go !!! How stupid can you be !!!!
  19. JessicaN
    Jan 19, 2006
    10
    I love this show. All the people who spewed vitriol on the show must have only seen one episode or part of one episode. And since when is Speilbergian an insult?
  20. mickes
    Jan 3, 2006
    10
    Awsome show!, i never miss an episode, so cool!
  21. amys
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    I loved this show !!!!!!! I know when the critics don't like something then the program will be great! This goes for everything -- tv, movies, plays, etc. what world do they live in? BRING BACK SURFACE!!!! As usual we are left wondering what next was going to happen
  22. BEttyeR
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    Best Sci-Fi I have seen. What a shame not to continue, all newspaers were neg and those who watched week after week were positive.
  23. MinaH
    Feb 4, 2006
    10
    Ignore the know-it all, seen-it-all critics and professional cynics. "Surface" has great storytelling and is consistently well acted and written. This is a great deep sea mystery/conspiracy yarn that maintains multiple suspenseful storylines with just the right mix of action and human drama. Lake Bell is (surprise!) terrific.
  24. CharlesK
    Feb 7, 2006
    10
    Surface and Battlestar Galactica are the two best shows on television.
  25. ChrisA
    Mar 10, 2006
    10
    Awsome show, I hope there's a second season.
  26. mikec
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    I loved the show. It was the best i have seen in a long time. I hope it comes back on
  27. MistyF
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    I love this show!! Its refreshing and something NEW!! I'm just hoping that they bring it back for a second season.
  28. AprylT
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    My family really enjoyed this television series, we are huge sci-fi fans. We would like to know when this show will be back for it's next season.
  29. NikkiW
    Apr 1, 2006
    10
    I can't wait untill the second season!
  30. KelT
    May 1, 2006
    10
    I finally saw all 15 episodes and I just love it!! It's definitely one of the best sci-fi shows around!
  31. tinah
    May 2, 2006
    10
    Unique and interesting. The networks no longer give a show a chance. They run a couple of episodes these days and then cancel the show. This show needs to be given a second chance.
  32. DavidR
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Great show-not at all like the other boring shows on NBC. Keep it!
  33. JERMAINEB
    May 8, 2006
    10
    one good show!!!!!!!!!!!!
  34. GregP
    Jun 17, 2006
    10
    I watched this series again on Universal HD and loved it. I WANT MORE!!!!!
  35. MichaelB
    Jun 25, 2006
    10
    My son and I watched this show every week. It was fun and I wish that Nimrod was coming back.
  36. RobertE
    Jul 10, 2006
    10
    great show... moving plot, doesn't cheat me with cheap cliff-hangers... the plot and plot tension between episodes are legitimate to the story... they do an excellent job of suspending reality and nothing ever happens that makes me say "wait, that's not consistent with what happened earlier" hope we have a season 2
  37. kimn
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    the show was great you get pulled in by the story its so refreshing to see something other than the usual shows in which typical critics find interesting
  38. LizzyS
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    This show is the best show EVER. I never knew they canceled it, i haven't seen anything on it. Me, my mom, and dad watched every week. And the way they ended the first season, i was really looking forward to the second season, I can' t believe the canceled it, it rocked.
  39. Samantha
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    The first two episodes were a little iffy, but it improved and ended up being my favorite show EVER.
  40. ScottH
    Jul 2, 2006
    10
    They don't make good SciFi like this anymore. Enough with reality TV! I want entertainment that doesn't come from the intelligence level of an ape. Please save us from TV retardation!
  41. JeffK
    Jul 6, 2006
    10
    fun, entertaining and suspensful show to watch. Always wondering what's next.
  42. ReyA
    Jul 9, 2006
    10
    I love this show. I can't believe it's being cancelled. I used to laugh when Jay Leno makes fun of NBC BIg Wigs on why their ratings are bad. Now I agree. What's wrong with this show? It was exciting, had a great plot, focused on current environmental issues. The characters were normal everyday people. I can only hope that another network picks it up.. Pull your heads out I love this show. I can't believe it's being cancelled. I used to laugh when Jay Leno makes fun of NBC BIg Wigs on why their ratings are bad. Now I agree. What's wrong with this show? It was exciting, had a great plot, focused on current environmental issues. The characters were normal everyday people. I can only hope that another network picks it up.. Pull your heads out NBC before it's too late. Renew Surface!!!!!!!!! John Q. Public has spoken.… Expand
  43. RobertD
    Aug 15, 2006
    10
    My favorite show last year really pissed if it doesn't come back!!
  44. tomb
    Aug 27, 2006
    10
    one of the better shows along with invasion. never should have been cancelled.
  45. StephanR
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    It´s fantastic!!
  46. PascalB
    Aug 3, 2006
    10
    Hope that NBC will change there mind and go with a second season. If not it will be really sad... SURFACE is the best sci-fi series i've seen in the past 5 years.
  47. sandrau
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    Love the show, and I can't stop watching it. There are not too many shows out there that makes you look forward to the followng week to see what's going to happen.
  48. heathera
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    I'm very disappointed this show was cancelled. My 7-year old and I were waiting all summer for this to come back on.
  49. nathans
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    this show ws incredible, it kept me on my feet wanting to know what was going ot happen next. i loved how there was one main plot and a whole bunch of sub-plots leaking off the main plot. please bring it back! i really want to know what happens next!
  50. CristinaA
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    I love SURFACE, bring it back!!!
  51. CraigV
    Jan 30, 2007
    10
    I just watched this on DVD. I cannot believe a TV-Show of this quality even made it to network TV - and then cancelled. Everything about this show was done right, great acting, effects, pacing, cinematography, EVERYTHING. BRING THIS SHOW BACK!! If not on NBC then some other network, please.
  52. maridyn
    Mar 20, 2007
    10
    Its so captivating that my whole family fell for it! It was so good! It is the best series our family has seen in a long time,to bad we found that out by buying the dvd! WOW now we want more! This show ROCKS! I don't know anyone that could sit through one episode without wanting to see more! This show is a big hit! BRING ON MORE!
  53. juliey
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    I loved this show and was very disappointed when it was cancelled
  54. jimh
    Oct 10, 2005
    10
    It's better then Jaws so far, wish they would put it on DVD after awhile, out it with my other shark dvds movies I have
  55. MariaT
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    The storyline is good and the special effects are fantastic for a TV series.
  56. marcus
    Oct 10, 2005
    10
    this show is extremely awsome.this is a great show.finally some thing to look foward to on mondays
  57. sharonn
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    I have not had a TV show captivate me in years the way Surface has managed to do. What a great cast, amazing story line and an awesome concept! I am awaiting next weeks episode with baited breath!
  58. brentM
    Oct 17, 2005
    10
    One of the most entertaining new shows in a long time, hopefully time will tell the critics wrong!!!
  59. JaredProphet
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    I Love this show. With Lost, Alias, Invasion, Threshold, Night Stalker, Medium, Commander in Cheif... TV IS BACK!!!!!
  60. Reggie
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    Great story, great plot, great characters...can't say anything wrong about this show.
  61. ConnieS
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    Boycott all NBC shows, until Surface comes back. I know I will. Was watching a couple of their new shows. No more NBC, they should have ordered more 1st season, so the story line could have been drawn out more, then to cancel it! Can you say S-T-U-P-I-D???
  62. TanjaM.
    Nov 23, 2006
    10
    It's a really great show. You never know what is going to happen next. All the smug critics cited above are just trying to outdo each other with their 'witty' comments.
  63. delm
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    great show, good plot, good characters, suspenseful. I can't believe they didn't bring it back earlier.
  64. JayF.
    Feb 19, 2006
    10
    Finally a sci-fi show that is a great combination of the Speilberg films and the old monster movies we all grew up watching.
  65. KatieB
    Feb 19, 2006
    10
    I have been waiting and waiting to catch this show since I first saw the trailer for the beginning of it, but I didn't catch it until now! I've only seen on episode, well into the season and have no idea what's going on, but I am absolutely completely hooked! Brilliant show, and I love the creatures!
  66. Christopherg
    Feb 6, 2006
    10
    Great show, I too can't wait for new episodes. Sad to learn that NBC might can it.
  67. AmandaF
    Mar 16, 2006
    10
    My family all love it . One of the best shows ever . Myles and Nim were truly the stars . Hope it comes back because I know we will be desperately waiting for another season.
  68. fazuleya
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    just a one question from my side when will the second series start
  69. VickyS
    Mar 31, 2006
    10
    I find this sho is great, it have suspense and is very interesting. I think NBC should bring back the second season. I dont understand why people will spect a Scienc fiction, pay attention to the last word fiction would be believable.
  70. garywf
    Mar 5, 2006
    10
    one of the best shows on tv to date. c'mon you can't leave us hanging!!
  71. Brad
    Apr 17, 2006
    10
    GREAT SHOW,,, cannt get enough of it .. to find out at the end of the season that its man made ,, WOW,, Cannt wait for season 2,,, Cheer's Mates keep it up
  72. DarrenH
    Apr 22, 2006
    10
    i'm Brittish and love the show. The public's opinion is what matters the most, not that of critics. I have introduced my friends to the show and they are addicted ! It should stay.
  73. ChrisD
    May 6, 2006
    10
    tis is a great show , a new version of spielbergs imagination, this show must continue
  74. leahg
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    i love this show thats why it needs to come back to NBC or tell me when its coming to a different channel like sci-fi i love it and carter jenkins is so cute
  75. Nick
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    Kept me hooked and fulfilled all of my sci-fi fixes! I love this show, Sci-fi better pick it up!!! please!!!!
  76. ThomasH
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    Great show. Best in a long time
  77. TonyD
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    Please Save Surface
  78. MelanieC
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    Critic's never cease to amaze me in their utter ignorance. And it also never ceases to amaze me when really GOOD shows get canceled, like this one. NBC should be ashamed of itself and the critics who gave this a bad review should be fired. I found this show brilliant, engaging, well-acted, fabulously cast, gung ho, straight edge sci-fi BLISS. I'm guessing it was simply TOO smart Critic's never cease to amaze me in their utter ignorance. And it also never ceases to amaze me when really GOOD shows get canceled, like this one. NBC should be ashamed of itself and the critics who gave this a bad review should be fired. I found this show brilliant, engaging, well-acted, fabulously cast, gung ho, straight edge sci-fi BLISS. I'm guessing it was simply TOO smart and escapist for the ignorant masses of reality TV show watching general population ~ the kind of people who lack in imagination or intelligence. I really hope the creators try to get the Sci-Fi channel or someone else to pick this show up and move forward with it, because it was absolutely brilliant.… Expand
  79. ValerieL
    Jun 25, 2006
    10
    Wonderful SciFi is hard to come by. This show had something a family could enjoy together. Maybe the SciFi channel will pick it up.
  80. AnnekeJ
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    My whole family has been waiting for surface to come back in the fall. I can't believe it was cancelled. It was one show we could all watch together. I sure hope someone else picks it up!
  81. ShaeG
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    This is a great show and I cannot wait for Season 2!
  82. AmberLeeJ
    Jun 3, 2006
    10
    In spite of the rare negative comments given by the sour grapes whose opinions of bad acting and plot lines stem from their own inadequate and jeolous lives, I found Surface to be refreshing, captivating and inventive. When I heard it was not going to return to NBC, I was very dissapointed, to say the least. What idiot made that decision, and can he/she be fired? Bring Surface Back!!!
  83. JudiB
    Jun 4, 2006
    10
    I loved it! Shame on NBC for nixing it.
  84. LuanaW
    Jun 4, 2006
    10
    I hope this show will be returning in 2006.
  85. coreyc
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    i love surface, please bring it back for another season
  86. LisaM
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    I think this show is awesome. I am not a big fan of scifi but the end of each episode found me wanting to see more. I have been looking forward to the 2nd season and just found out that is was cancelled. The critics can stuff it, Surface was the only show I have watched on NBC since Friends. Guess I'll stick to Fox
  87. PhillipS
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    I think that the show is awesome. I hope that their will be another season.
  88. KevinG
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    I Love this show, I cannot wait to see what happens after the last seasons cliff hanger
  89. PhyllisW
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    Love the show. Very entertaining lets me escape from this life!
  90. DavidG
    Jul 15, 2006
    10
    What do the critics no about good old SciFi. Wake up NBC are you that stupid ? Give the people what they Like & not what the critics like. Surface season 2.
  91. PatrickS
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    This Series was Awsome! It gave out alot of personal veiws about the whole point of the show! 2 thumbs WAY WAY up!
  92. rebeccam
    Jul 30, 2006
    10
    Great family television. One of the few television shows this book reader would watch. I'm sure they will replace it with another cop or detective show. ugh!!
  93. LuannW
    Jul 7, 2006
    10
    I love this show...it takes away from reality to a different world...
  94. DonG
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    I was looking to see when season 2 comes on again we loved it. if it was cancelled because of some moron critics that sucks!
  95. KathrynB
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    This was one of only two or three shows we watched regularly. We were looking forward to season two!
  96. NancyW
    Aug 15, 2006
    10
    One of the best sci-fi programs I have ever seen! I could hardly wait for the next show. I really got attached to the story line and the people in the show. I can't believe they cut this show, every one of my friends are/were Surface junkies
  97. MichaelC
    Aug 15, 2006
    10
    Excellent Sci-Fi Drama
  98. ChanM
    Aug 16, 2006
    10
    This is the best serie, that I ever saw!
  99. BonnieA
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    I'm not sure yet if this show is coming back, but I would be highly disappointed if it doesn't. The critics who watched this must not like a genuine sci-fi thriller. I watch a lot of shows and this one kept me interested.
  100. DelilahH
    Aug 20, 2006
    10
    I like this show, its my favorite show. I think that there should be more about Miles though. I'd like the show to come back for a second season, if it doesn't I will be very, very bummed.
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Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 23
  3. Negative: 12 out of 23
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    30
    It's a bland Spielberg wannabe that doesn't succeed in evoking much creepiness or wonder
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    12
    The most confusing ensemble drama of the new season.
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  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Sid Smith
    40
    Though relentlessly ominous, "Surface" is, so far, only good for surface scares.
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