The Bastard Executioner

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 15, 2015
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
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Critic Reviews

  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Sep 15, 2015
    25
    The series is marked by a half-hearted view of faith, lacking in anything even approaching insight, which is damning given that destiny (Sagal's mystic sees Brattle's place in a shifting political and spiritual landscape) is one of the central ideas at play here.
  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    An incoherent Game of Thrones knock-off full of senseless carnage, wooden performances, a dash of nudity, and a few scenes so poorly executed they play like farce.

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#58 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#81 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 92
  3. Negative: 24 out of 92
  1. LamontRaymond
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    I'm not sure where the real criticism is coming from because I was enthralled by the first 2-hour episode. The lead actor is entirelyI'm not sure where the real criticism is coming from because I was enthralled by the first 2-hour episode. The lead actor is entirely watchable, and the story pulls you in. I know there is MUCH more about the basic plot that has yet to be revealed, but I'm impressed by what I've seen. The only weakness so far has been Katy. She was awesome in Sons, but her accent makes me cringe a bit here. Hope she cleans that up as things roll along.… Full Review »
  2. FlyYouFools
    Oct 15, 2015
    8
    The background characters are pretty forgettable and the beginnings of the episodes could be better. But other then that, I absolutely loveThe background characters are pretty forgettable and the beginnings of the episodes could be better. But other then that, I absolutely love this show. The plot, the Characters, the world, everything.… Full Review »
  3. suvoth
    Sep 18, 2015
    2
    OMG...I'm in so much shock. Being an avid SOA fan and After so much anticipation for this show, what a let down. The first scene (dream) wasOMG...I'm in so much shock. Being an avid SOA fan and After so much anticipation for this show, what a let down. The first scene (dream) was an absolute waste and shouldn't have been shown at all in my opinion. That actors "war cry" was more like a welp cry. If you don't have the conviction to do it, cut it out. Ugh. And while Katey Segal was absolutely brilliant in SOA, she doesn't feel right for this part at all. Perhaps it's the bad accent? Whatever it is, she doesn't fit. Stephen Moyer is great and more natural in this (I wasn't a fan of him in Trueblood). My favourite character is the guy who loves the animals and talks to them. And let's not even get started on how poorly done that white/grey castle in the background (and up close) is. Heck, when the band came across their entire village being killed, I felt like they lost their livestock...it was so bad (especially the primary actor). This felt like I was watching a high school play. Some actors were believable, but I think the failure here is on Sutter for how it plays out in the end. I hope they flesh it out and I hope it becomes brilliant...I don't think I will keep watching it though.… Full Review »
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