Texas Rising

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3.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 47
  3. Negative: 33 out of 47
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  1. ehsfb2001
    May 27, 2015
    1
    This is a cartoon like version of history. Vikings takes some liberties but is well acted and written. Santa Ana might as well be Snidely Whiplash/ Almost every character is overacted.
  2. fromtexasbygod
    May 28, 2015
    1
    I realize there's another 85 years left, but Texas Rising will surely remain in strong contention for the worst TV mini series of the entire 21st century.

    What a disappointment, I'm undecided on which is worse, the hokie B western script, the embarrassingly bad acting, or the lame attempts at a southern accent by the cast. Next time I'm passing through San Antonio, Gonzales, Goliad,    I realize there's another 85 years left, but Texas Rising will surely remain in strong contention for the worst TV mini series of the entire 21st century.

    What a disappointment, I'm undecided on which is worse, the hokie B western script, the embarrassingly bad acting, or the lame attempts at a southern accent by the cast.

    Next time I'm passing through San Antonio, Gonzales, Goliad, or Victoria, I'll be sure to look for that desert mountain landscape that looks suspiciously like southern California.

    This lame low budget stinker is an affront to the memory of Bill Paxton's distant cousin Sam Houston and offensive to anyone with even the simplest knowledge of Texas history.    … Expand
  3. 0ldteacher
    Jun 1, 2015
    0
    As a former Texas history teacher, I am incensed at this fictionalized portrayal of the actual events that occurred around the time of the Texas revolution. This series goes far beyond "poetic license." As others have commented, the geography is atrocious; the dialogue stiff and unbelievable - delivered by actors who do not convince me of their characters; the two young Rangers haveAs a former Texas history teacher, I am incensed at this fictionalized portrayal of the actual events that occurred around the time of the Texas revolution. This series goes far beyond "poetic license." As others have commented, the geography is atrocious; the dialogue stiff and unbelievable - delivered by actors who do not convince me of their characters; the two young Rangers have particularly awful lines, delivered unbelievably; the complete deviation of actual historical events (for example, there were no adult male survivors at the Alamo; the "yellow rose of Texas" was not in the Alamo, nor did she travel with Santa Anna); Santa Anna was an opium addict and he never traveled without an ample supply - Emily would not have needed to bring him any of the drug; the conversation about women by the two men about women was entirely unnecessary and contributed nothing to the story; Deaf Smith was not suffering from TB, which seems to be the implied disease; etc., etc., etc. This series makes me question every production the History Channel has ever made. Those who have not lived in Texas will have no idea about the "real" Texas landscape and history - a disgrace!!!… Expand
  4. Rocker1942
    Jun 2, 2015
    1
    By far worst Mini series in a while. Some scenes add nothing to the actual story of the day. Ray Liotta's character has what purpose...? Did some people actually get paid for putting this together ...? Whoever thought and approved this for production must be out of a job or should at least be looking for a new line of work. Pitiful....
  5. Bertoflyingfox
    May 30, 2015
    3
    When they play this show, their logo should change to the UnHistory Channel. With this mini-series, they're painting a picture that just isnt true...and it isnt a very good looking picture either.

    So many hokey characters that serve no purpose get screen time just for the sake of filler. Certain factions are portrayed like bad guys from Rocky & Bullwinkle, as if the battle of the Alamo    When they play this show, their logo should change to the UnHistory Channel. With this mini-series, they're painting a picture that just isnt true...and it isnt a very good looking picture either.

    So many hokey characters that serve no purpose get screen time just for the sake of filler. Certain factions are portrayed like bad guys from Rocky & Bullwinkle, as if the battle of the Alamo was a simple case of good humans versus bad humans. It's a slap in the face to the folks who lived in that time, they're all rolling in their unmarked graves (though History Channel probably found their bones and incinerated them long ago to get a nice Coca-Cola deal).

    A half-assed show, through and through.    … Expand
  6. carolynk46
    May 27, 2015
    2
    Had really looked forward to Texas Rising - so much glorious content to work with - but watched the first two segments and was very disappointed. Very little historical content and the "filler" was far to fanciful. Found it disjointed and hard to follow - even for one who has some understanding of Texas history. The background and landscapes were totally off. Will not watch theHad really looked forward to Texas Rising - so much glorious content to work with - but watched the first two segments and was very disappointed. Very little historical content and the "filler" was far to fanciful. Found it disjointed and hard to follow - even for one who has some understanding of Texas history. The background and landscapes were totally off. Will not watch the remaining segments.… Expand
  7. Vdubit
    May 30, 2015
    0
    Hard to get over this geographic disgrace. Culturally offensive. Horrible, horrible accents... horrible. I now question everything I have seen on the History Channel. What a disservice to recorded history. A trip through the Institute of Texas Cultures would have done wonders for the writers of this climatic disappointment. I feel embarrassed for the cast and crew.
  8. bixbixbixbix
    Jun 2, 2015
    0
    "Texas Rising" is an insult to both Texas and reality, possibly produced by folks in L.A., England, or Austin who hope to cash in on the current serial bonanza. Texas U. cheerleaders yell "Texas Fight! Texas Fight! Texas Fight!" Not Sam Houston's Army. I thought I was watching a comedy.
  9. JudithShelby
    May 26, 2015
    0
    I was looking forward to seeing the series but was very disappointed. Hard to follow had to work at watching it. Moved to Turn. It is not worth spending time on.
  10. Starbuck488
    Jun 11, 2015
    3
    The writer grew up in Houston, but that did not save him from mangling Texas history and geography with a script that would embarrass a mediocre 1960s western.
  11. BoSal
    Jun 2, 2015
    0
    As a native Texan I am totally insulted by this farce. The location (filmed in Mexico) is nothing like the actual geographical area that the history takes place, The history is total fiction. To think that they felt that the real history was not worthy of telling, boggles the mind. Only two token Mexicans in the army of the rebels when there were so many more. And to bring in theAs a native Texan I am totally insulted by this farce. The location (filmed in Mexico) is nothing like the actual geographical area that the history takes place, The history is total fiction. To think that they felt that the real history was not worthy of telling, boggles the mind. Only two token Mexicans in the army of the rebels when there were so many more. And to bring in the Indians in the manner they are is revolting. I expected better from the "History" channel. I guess they don't believe in true History.… Expand
  12. rshell
    May 26, 2015
    3
    After all the intro hype, I was pretty disappointed all around with this series. The first episode appeared really disjointed with terrible attention to character development. Who are all these characters supposed to be anyways? The real downside, however, is that the set appears to be right out of the old Cisco Kid episodes with mesas and huge boulders all over the place. I live inAfter all the intro hype, I was pretty disappointed all around with this series. The first episode appeared really disjointed with terrible attention to character development. Who are all these characters supposed to be anyways? The real downside, however, is that the set appears to be right out of the old Cisco Kid episodes with mesas and huge boulders all over the place. I live in South Texas and there is no region close to here that that has this scenario. They should have filmed in Hill Country and been done with it instead of cutting a deal with the Sinaloa cartel in Durango. Shame on the producers and writers!!… Expand
  13. kalizhada
    May 25, 2015
    3
    Exactly what I thought it would be, a hodgepodge of vilification and biased standpoints based on history written by the winners. The exact slant view on the subject displayed with big action stunts to keep you entertained but extremely limited in depth and supported weakly by bland dialogue. I think they had to dumb down the performance capabilities of such talented actors, I mean c'monExactly what I thought it would be, a hodgepodge of vilification and biased standpoints based on history written by the winners. The exact slant view on the subject displayed with big action stunts to keep you entertained but extremely limited in depth and supported weakly by bland dialogue. I think they had to dumb down the performance capabilities of such talented actors, I mean c'mon Brendan Frasier looks and sounds like he's suffering from some bowel disorder, and these fresh faces painted to look weathered and winded Texans fall flat like a buttermilk pancake. I don't buy it and they shouldn't be selling it. The action sequences come off too sharp and timely, and the drama has no sincerity to it, its like watching divorced couples date again; it doesn't feel right. It was a boring premier with quick flash in the pants with young boys playing cowboy in an pristine Mexican landscape with a story line that is grossly off-the-fact to Texas history. I don't expect to follow past episode 2 if that.… Expand
  14. GBT
    May 26, 2015
    2
    Leave it to Hollywood was really looking forward to show and was disappointed in the first scene. I live in south Texas and there are no canyons down here and to add insult to injury there are no mountains in Goliad. If your going to tell a true story at least get the background right.
  15. DMH
    May 26, 2015
    2
    What a disappointment when you have such a good cast. The story and dialogue are weak and flat. The two young characters are annoyingly superfluous as a side-story. A total waste of my time. I will give the 2nd episode a try, but, I don't think it will suddenly develop into a story with teeth. The reality of such poor stories and dialogue have had me watching the old movies since I was a kid.
  16. handson
    May 26, 2015
    2
    This is one of the worst written and screen played movies pertaining to the American history that I have ever seen. I almost believe it's an insult to the great state of Texas and the people who gave their lives to make it an American territory.
  17. BettySpinks
    May 25, 2015
    1
    I was looking forward to Texas Rising. The trailer with Kris Kristofferson singing "I Won't Back Down" sucked me in. So many good actors! Too bad the mini series is cheesy and cloying. The look of it is too shiny. The camera work is too perfect. The "action" scenes are boring. The dialogue is horrible. I guess what I'm trying to say is that there is absolutely no grit to the look, feel,I was looking forward to Texas Rising. The trailer with Kris Kristofferson singing "I Won't Back Down" sucked me in. So many good actors! Too bad the mini series is cheesy and cloying. The look of it is too shiny. The camera work is too perfect. The "action" scenes are boring. The dialogue is horrible. I guess what I'm trying to say is that there is absolutely no grit to the look, feel, and performances. I know it's just The History Channel, which is like, a step up from Hallmark or Lifetime Channel, but this feels like 1980s-era mediocre tv mini-series. The History Channel took two steps forward with Hatfields & McCoys-- and one HUGE step back with Texas Rising.… Expand
  18. Slh
    May 26, 2015
    9
    The first episode that has aired isn't a strong one, it's slow and at times dull, but the show does has potential. Many television shows have started out with not so good first episodes, but end up being surprisingly great. Optimistically hoping Texas Rising is one of them.
  19. Rattazustra
    Jun 4, 2015
    0
    The series is well done from a visual point of view. The aesthetics work out nicely.
    Unfortunately that is pretty much it. The writing is horrid, the character portrayal is flat and boring and the overall dramaturgy is simply appalling, heavy-handed and outdated. It feels like a bad film from the 60s, just with the visuals of a current day production. Not worth anyone's time.
  20. GamergodsFail
    Jun 30, 2015
    6
    I honestly don't get why the user rating is so low for Texas Rising. It definitely wasn't a great miniseries, had some inaccuracies here and there (like MOST non-fictional works), but the acting was pretty good and the battles were acceptable. It's a very forgettable series though. It's not something you would WANT to watch more than once. But for those who claim this miniseries hadI honestly don't get why the user rating is so low for Texas Rising. It definitely wasn't a great miniseries, had some inaccuracies here and there (like MOST non-fictional works), but the acting was pretty good and the battles were acceptable. It's a very forgettable series though. It's not something you would WANT to watch more than once. But for those who claim this miniseries had nothing redeemable about it, I only have two words to say: RAY LIOTTA. His character brought out the best in this show, especially his final moments on screen in that last episode...… Expand
  21. BobTro
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    Americans love and honor their history. Once again they managed аwesome mini-series! Great acting, interesting events, action, reality. This is not fantasy, but no worse licked all "Game of Thrones"))
  22. dyshpo
    May 29, 2015
    4
    The disclaimer before title sequence should read 'fictional fantasy based on romanticized personal accounts'. This show is like most people have pointed out is filmed in California not Texas. There's no reason to have the cast do exaggerated accents . Santa Anna I have a feeling will have a drastically different outcome after his defeat than what happened in real life.
  23. skw
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    This is one of the most engrossing mini-series I have ever watched. I know some of the history wasn't quite right, but I think they did a really good job getting the personalities of the people onto the screen. LOVED Rob Morrow's portrayal of Fannin! And Deaf Smith! I really didn't know much about him going into the series, but believe me, I've done some research since. One of theThis is one of the most engrossing mini-series I have ever watched. I know some of the history wasn't quite right, but I think they did a really good job getting the personalities of the people onto the screen. LOVED Rob Morrow's portrayal of Fannin! And Deaf Smith! I really didn't know much about him going into the series, but believe me, I've done some research since. One of the best and highest functions of TV is that spark that leads you to search for more knowledge. This series did it for me.… Expand
  24. hpyglf
    Jun 2, 2015
    1
    I was skeptical after the first night, but quite hopeful after the second, but the third did me in. It was two hours of filler. I thought Turn was a terrible rendering of important historical facts and stopped watching it, but in this regard TR has several time upped that weak program.

    There is a real story of Texas, but it will not be found here. It is fictional picaresque at its    I was skeptical after the first night, but quite hopeful after the second, but the third did me in. It was two hours of filler. I thought Turn was a terrible rendering of important historical facts and stopped watching it, but in this regard TR has several time upped that weak program.

    There is a real story of Texas, but it will not be found here. It is fictional picaresque at its worst. All the good acting, and there is much, cannot save this program from the lazy and untalented writers.    … Expand
  25. kahbbh
    Jun 6, 2015
    2
    Just watched episode 3. This is my last one. Someone should ask for their money back, advertisers. Like I said I won't watch the last episodes, seems less historical than glorified for certain characters.
  26. nomountains
    Jun 5, 2015
    2
    Horrible, horrible.
    "Don't Mess With Texas"
    To bad the writers were not required to take Texas history and geography in high school like all Texans.
    Yes, we have a unique accent, but not anything like this.
    Goliad is 171 feet above sea level. NO MOUNTAINS.
  27. Rufnek43
    Jun 6, 2015
    0
    Producers of Texas Rising don't know chit about Texas, its geography, its history or pronunciation of the Sabine River. Blowing the tiny Yellow Rose myth into a major factor in the series was a major boring mistake. And I would love to see someone get 3 baskets of rattlers on some Rube Goldberg rig in a tree!
  28. edgewater
    Jun 9, 2015
    0
    For a director who had such notable movies as "The Killing Fields" and "The Mission" I would suggest he look for better script writers in the future. This was a cliched piece of writing with no grit and extremely boring. I suffered through 3 pvr recording episodes and my wife and I decided mercifully to stop watching. It reminded me of the old 1950's Westerns and such shows as Combat withFor a director who had such notable movies as "The Killing Fields" and "The Mission" I would suggest he look for better script writers in the future. This was a cliched piece of writing with no grit and extremely boring. I suffered through 3 pvr recording episodes and my wife and I decided mercifully to stop watching. It reminded me of the old 1950's Westerns and such shows as Combat with Vic Morrow. Great if you're 12 years old.… Expand
  29. EMGoldstein84
    Jun 14, 2015
    2
    This is a hot mess of a disappointment. I think they were aiming at "Lonesome Dove," and they achieved "Back to the Future III." As a docent at the Alamo, I know a little bit about the story. Sadly, in the opening scene , they get it wrong by putting the battle on March 7 instead of the 6th. There are many, many more errors that completely take you out of the story. It is a good lookingThis is a hot mess of a disappointment. I think they were aiming at "Lonesome Dove," and they achieved "Back to the Future III." As a docent at the Alamo, I know a little bit about the story. Sadly, in the opening scene , they get it wrong by putting the battle on March 7 instead of the 6th. There are many, many more errors that completely take you out of the story. It is a good looking movie, but the characters do not have any depth. Many of these characters have real stories, but they are placed in scenes that are unhistoric. Save your time and read "Texan Illiad" by Stephen Hardin.… Expand
  30. YellowRosie
    Jun 15, 2015
    1
    As a Texan, I was hoping I would like this more than I did. So much rich history was inaccurate, left out or diluted. I was excited to learn this series was being aired on the History Channel. I don't know where the writers of this mini series got their information about Texas History, but about the only things that were right were the names the characters. I may never be able toAs a Texan, I was hoping I would like this more than I did. So much rich history was inaccurate, left out or diluted. I was excited to learn this series was being aired on the History Channel. I don't know where the writers of this mini series got their information about Texas History, but about the only things that were right were the names the characters. I may never be able to erase the image of Brendan Fraser cutting off a fake braid while crying Indian chants. I give it D- . Work harder next time and study for the final.… Expand
  31. yardash
    Aug 6, 2015
    4
    Bir dizi olarak bütçesi düşük ve senaryosu da açıkçası oldukça başarısız. Karakter yaratımı ve oyunculuk için de aynı şeyleri söyleyebilirim. Ancak bir tarihi dizi olarak history channel'ın hikayeyi anlatış biçimi ve texas rangerslarına dair aktardıklarıyla Houston'nın kimin nesi olduğuna dair tarihsel anlatısı başarılı. 1836 amerikası ve texas meksika savaşını merak edenlere tavsiyeBir dizi olarak bütçesi düşük ve senaryosu da açıkçası oldukça başarısız. Karakter yaratımı ve oyunculuk için de aynı şeyleri söyleyebilirim. Ancak bir tarihi dizi olarak history channel'ın hikayeyi anlatış biçimi ve texas rangerslarına dair aktardıklarıyla Houston'nın kimin nesi olduğuna dair tarihsel anlatısı başarılı. 1836 amerikası ve texas meksika savaşını merak edenlere tavsiye edilir.… Expand
  32. klkl
    Dec 9, 2018
    0
    The acting isn't good and the story plays out pretty terrible. I expected way more from this series and was disappointed to see it turn out like this.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ray Rahman
    May 26, 2015
    67
    The action is so saddled with laughable dialogue and dreadful pacing that not even Paxton's always entertaining scene-chewing can make this inherently interesting tale pop as it should. [29 May/5 Jun 2015, p.98]
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    May 26, 2015
    30
    The overall plotting is as disjointed as it is clichéd.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    May 26, 2015
    60
    Texas Rising is tonally challenged in a way that regularly undercuts its own inherent drama.
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