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

Universal acclaim- based on 312 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 28 out of 312
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  1. BoG
    Jul 11, 2006
    9
    I loved this show.....figures they would cancel it. I thought it to be one of the best shows on TV. Well..it's not the first tike the jerks that run the networks canceled great shows.
  2. 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
  3. rong
    Jul 11, 2006
    9
    I think that critics look too hard for what's wrong, instead of giving it a chance first. all of my family and friends loved this show, and were disappointed when it was canned. what a shame. i still hold out hope. the plot has a lot of potential, the effects are good, and the characters are genuine people you root for.
  4. 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
  5. LipwahL
    Jul 9, 2006
    8
    grest suspense without actual bllod & guts
  6. 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
  7. LuannW
    Jul 7, 2006
    10
    I love this show...it takes away from reality to a different world...
  8. LionelA
    Jul 6, 2006
    9
    The show started off kinda slow but, really picked up after the first 3 episodes. I loved the show. Bring it back.
  9. JeffK
    Jul 6, 2006
    10
    fun, entertaining and suspensful show to watch. Always wondering what's next.
  10. RyanM
    Jul 6, 2006
    10
    Surface is one of the better sci-fi shows out right now
  11. MarkC
    Jul 3, 2006
    8
    My family and I really enjoyed this show, and I'd still like to know how the saga ends.
  12. 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
  13. 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!
  14. KevinG
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    I Love this show, I cannot wait to see what happens after the last seasons cliff hanger
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. ShaeG
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    This is a great show and I cannot wait for Season 2!
  18. JenniferR.
    Jun 29, 2006
    9
    I love this show. I can't wait for the next season. Please bring this show back. You can' just leave us hanging on the roof of a building surrounded by water. Can I have a small version of the creature, like the boy has.
  19. oldfogey
    Jun 28, 2006
    9
    Started off weakly, but the the last several shows picked up the plot development pace. Looking forward to Season 2.
  20. ReginaB
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    I've been wondering where the show went. I really looked forword to every week. I can't believe it was cancelled either.
  21. 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!
  22. DonnaG
    Jun 26, 2006
    9
    This was a very enjoyable Sci-fi. It may not have been feasible, but it sure makes you wonder what the human race is doing to its own environment!! Hey, if it had been a reality show it would have lasted, they should have eaten bugs or maybe walked a tight rope over the creatures. Well maybe fear factor can do that one! Get rid of the 15 minute famers and get back to some teeth sinking shows!!!
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. RichardS
    Jun 25, 2006
    9
    Show got better as it went along; the characters got more interestin.; Hopefully SciFi chanel will pick it up as the suits at NBC haven't got the brains to continue it. No wonder they are lagging in the ratings war.
  26. AmyB
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    I can't believe this was cancelled.. it was great scifi and the plot was getting better and better...why do they always drop the good stuff?
  27. Guilherme
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    I love Surface, plz come back to the second season,
  28. 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
  29. LanieC
    Jun 20, 2006
    9
    I saw one episode while I was babysitting and was HOOKED! I've showed a little to my mom, it was enough for her to buy our cable back!
  30. TonyD
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    Please Save Surface
Metascore
39

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 23
  2. Negative: 12 out of 23
  1. 30
    It's a bland Spielberg wannabe that doesn't succeed in evoking much creepiness or wonder
  2. 12
    The most confusing ensemble drama of the new season.
  3. 40
    Though relentlessly ominous, "Surface" is, so far, only good for surface scares.