Swamp Thing (2019)

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Season 1
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    May 30, 2019
    50
    The best elements of “Swamp Thing” feel deeply inspired by John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” and there are even a few flashes of icky body horror that brought the master of that, David Cronenberg, to mind. In between those visual flourishes is a show that would fit in fine on The CW, complete with flat dialogue and dull characters.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 56
  3. Negative: 7 out of 56
  1. coffi
    May 31, 2019
    1
    Lazily written, cliched, tell don't show, exposition filled garbage. The only reason this is scoring so highly is because it has so fewLazily written, cliched, tell don't show, exposition filled garbage. The only reason this is scoring so highly is because it has so few reviews that I'm convinced are all fake.… Full Review »
  2. Thejaywhip
    May 31, 2019
    10
    For a TV Show it's got a great vibe. A lot of variant horror elements melded into a pot that seems to work. The movies Seven and The RingFor a TV Show it's got a great vibe. A lot of variant horror elements melded into a pot that seems to work. The movies Seven and The Ring (sometimes the atmosphere reminds me of this), as well as your standard creature feature elements...with a little bit of Stranger Things here and there. To top it off the Swamp atmosphere is just cool. I'm really glad they went with keeping things as real as possible with real make-up, sets, and suits. The CGI where needed is minimal and it really helps create this amazing atmosphere. I can't wait for the next episode.… Full Review »
  3. mrmonster
    May 31, 2019
    8
    At times, the pilot was slow and a little boring, but those scenes were well worth it when they led up to the show's gruesome and captivatingAt times, the pilot was slow and a little boring, but those scenes were well worth it when they led up to the show's gruesome and captivating horror. This is shaping up to be a great show.… Full Review »
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