The Astronaut Wives Club

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 18, 2015
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
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  1. shanny1962
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    I thought the mini-series was outstanding! I would love to read the book. After having seen "The Right Stuff", and having read several books on the Mercury Seven, it was nice to see the wives perspectives on the space missions. Although I no some of the content was probably for dramatic effect, most of this was true and I remember most of these missions when I was a child. I have toI thought the mini-series was outstanding! I would love to read the book. After having seen "The Right Stuff", and having read several books on the Mercury Seven, it was nice to see the wives perspectives on the space missions. Although I no some of the content was probably for dramatic effect, most of this was true and I remember most of these missions when I was a child. I have to say it put a lump in my throat numerous times and especially during the finale. I can't end this without saying, "Marge Slayton" was my favorite wife of them all.… Expand
  2. Knighthawk81
    Jun 19, 2015
    7
    This summer mini series is based on a book about the experience of the wives in the space race. It paints some of the people we know by name because of their contributions to the space program in a different light. The first episode had to do a lot of world building, character introductions, and exposition, but it was still entertaining and interesting. This is a unique period in history,This summer mini series is based on a book about the experience of the wives in the space race. It paints some of the people we know by name because of their contributions to the space program in a different light. The first episode had to do a lot of world building, character introductions, and exposition, but it was still entertaining and interesting. This is a unique period in history, full of accomplishment and wonder, and I think it's something that younger generations don't know enough about. This feels like it could be a fun way to fill in the gaps in history.… Expand
  3. toliverjohn
    Jul 1, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While this is not the best new show it it definitely worth a watch. The wives are stereotypes as well as the astronauts.

    I would like to see the guys make it to the moon. We all forget how much courage ti took to strap yourself to a roman candle and hope you did not blow up yourself.

    Of course "The Right Stuff" did a better job on the astronaut side of things. This show is mostly about the seven wives. The episode where Ann Glenn's stuttering was at the forefront was touching.    … Expand
  4. lukechristiansc
    Jun 22, 2015
    6
    The show that's based off a book about the wives in the space. It's old fashioned and it's devine, though the humor is not laughable. It's melodramatic and it goes where ever it's pleases. Grade B

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Jun 22, 2015
    60
    Astronaut Wives moves as fast as a beach novel, covers more territory than a history book. But it’s history channeled through a distinct lens. The first episode was slow to launch, but the series could take off once we figure out who’s McSteamy and who’s McDreamy.
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  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Joe Reid
    Jun 18, 2015
    80
    The divide between the public face of American perfection and what really goes on when the doors are closed won’t earn The Astronaut Wives Club any points for originality, but it wouldn’t be the last time a summer show on network TV won viewers over with modest ambitions and likeable characters. And to appreciate it, we don’t even have to pretend it’s anything like Mad Men at all.
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  3. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jun 18, 2015
    50
    The Astronaut Wives Club frequently doesn’t seem to know what it wants to do.
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