Tales From the Loop

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Season 1
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 39
  3. Negative: 3 out of 39
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  1. fra92
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    Intense, emotions-driven and smart, I really loved this tv show. A must watch!
  2. nilsy
    Apr 4, 2020
    9
    The music and the visuals are terrific.
    Both the music and the visuals really capture this "80s that never was" vision.
    Its very "human scifi" its short stories about growing old and dying. Being a teenager and not fitting in. And then in a Twillight Zone method each episode introduces a single supernatural or science feature that interact with the theme of the story, example being    The music and the visuals are terrific.
    Both the music and the visuals really capture this "80s that never was" vision.
    Its very "human scifi" its short stories about growing old and dying. Being a teenager and not fitting in.
    And then in a Twillight Zone method each episode introduces a single supernatural or science feature that interact with the theme of the story, example being terminally ill.    … Expand
  3. johnxreed
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    I love the artwork of Simon Stalenhag. This show brought his art to life. I am grateful that Amazon funded this beautiful show with its deep cinematography. And the stories were haunting... still lingering to this day.
  4. BobbyShaftoe
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Subtle, eloquent, beautiful. The best Television I have seen in years. Have patience. The reward is great.
  5. PoeticDumpling
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Weird. I guess my previous 10-Score Review got lost in The Loop. Lol. Disappearing reviews, Metacritic? I have since completed the series and it is Phenomenal. The series is slow yet rewards the patient viewer tremendously with moving, expansive and engrossing revelations. The subtle threads of storytelling interconnectivity are what really make for exciting viewing. This seriesWeird. I guess my previous 10-Score Review got lost in The Loop. Lol. Disappearing reviews, Metacritic? I have since completed the series and it is Phenomenal. The series is slow yet rewards the patient viewer tremendously with moving, expansive and engrossing revelations. The subtle threads of storytelling interconnectivity are what really make for exciting viewing. This series treats the viewer intelligently so that we are able to put together clues and pieces with some meaningful guidance along the way. We are never overly spoonfed with this series and that makes it fresh. Gorgeous storytelling. Eager for more. The episodes entitled Parallel, Home, Transpose, Enemies, Loop and Echo Sphere stand out as favorites.… Expand
  6. UncleWillard
    Apr 8, 2020
    5
    Looks great and the concept seems interesting, but episode one was very boring. Reminds me of a slower Eureka. Certainly didn't hook me.
  7. Nobilis1984
    Apr 6, 2020
    3
    This series is far below Amazon standard. It pulls out just like Twin Peaks but has even more lame characters to offer.
    It seems to be for a specific target group.
  8. Justadude84
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is masterful science-fiction. The show does not concern itself with elaborate explanations of how, or even why, the various technologies of The Loop work the way they do. So if you are looking for reasonable explanations for the various how’s and why’s of the show you will unfortunately be left disappointed.

    I don’t find those details very interesting anyway. Instead, what the show    This is masterful science-fiction. The show does not concern itself with elaborate explanations of how, or even why, the various technologies of The Loop work the way they do. So if you are looking for reasonable explanations for the various how’s and why’s of the show you will unfortunately be left disappointed.

    I don’t find those details very interesting anyway. Instead, what the show focusses on are the effects that these technologies have on the lives of those that live above The Loop. It explores, instead, the central role that technologies play in our lives as conduits of control in the face of dramatic change. It reminds me of The Leftovers, where the premise of that show was not based on the issue of what happened to those who suddenly and dramatically went missing, but rather how what happened affected those whom were left behind. Similarly, Tales from The Loop explores compelling science-fiction narratives around time, transposition, stasis, etc., by placing the human experience front and centre. Oh, and of course, the show is stunning to look at! How could you want anything else from science-fiction?    … Expand

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The Playlist
    Reviewed by: Rodrigo Perez
    Oct 5, 2020
    67
    While it can’t maintain the magnetically-charged voltage of its initial sprint, it can be quite enchanting.
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  2. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    Aug 14, 2020
    75
    “Tales from the Loop” is so low-key it stands out simply by not standing out. There are no mega-explosions apparent, no eye-popping special effects or gore celebrations. It offers meditations on man in a modern world beyond easy control. Which hardly seems like science fiction.
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  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Keith Phipps
    Aug 6, 2020
    90
    Halpern writes every episode of this first season and has a gift for keying into the eerie beauty of Stålenhag's visuals and finding stories that match their disquieting melancholy. "Loop" sets the tone.
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