Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 13, 2008
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
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Critic Reviews

  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    60
    Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles is a serviceable enough addition to this particular pop-culture mosaic.
  2. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    60
    Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles happens to contain that show's most interesting character. It just ain't Sarah Connor.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Rob Humanick
    50
    Despite lacking the trashy allure of "House" or "24," its sporadic inventiveness within the realm of the Terminator universe makes it agonizingly interesting--moderately brilliant in spurts before reverting to the same old clichés.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best TV Season of 2008
13
#13 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
32
#32 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 179 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 136 out of 179
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 179
  3. Negative: 32 out of 179
  1. Blitzcrag
    Jan 28, 2011
    10
    Long-time terminator fan here. I thought the shows were engaging and action packed! Characters are true to the movies, and the additionalLong-time terminator fan here. I thought the shows were engaging and action packed! Characters are true to the movies, and the additional story in between the movies is definitely welcomed.… Full Review »
  2. Le__Xenomorph
    Jan 9, 2015
    5
    This show is very OK. It has goods but all of the goods are brought down by the bads. The CGI is good for a TV show but it is brought down byThis show is very OK. It has goods but all of the goods are brought down by the bads. The CGI is good for a TV show but it is brought down by the sub-par acting. Just watch the Terminator movies instead, they are a whole lot better. 5/10 (mediocre)… Full Review »
  3. 1966Zodiac
    Oct 6, 2010
    4
    Now this show i not tht good really. You know that this website is BS if this show got higher ratings than Terminator 2 Judgement day. ThisNow this show i not tht good really. You know that this website is BS if this show got higher ratings than Terminator 2 Judgement day. This show really did not have a good plot and there are many things wrong with it.… Full Review »
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