The Catch

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 28, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 62
  3. Negative: 13 out of 62
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  1. SarahSarah
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    This is a great show... Keeps you on your toes with great storylines. Love the actors... They all have great chemistry and charisma. Well worth the watch!
  2. martinex
    Apr 10, 2016
    8
    Shonda Rhimes makes silly melodramas full of overly emotional speeches and silly personal discussions during brain surgeries. Yet somehow I find myself watching everything she does (Well almost everything. How To Get Away With Murder does nothing for me). The Catch might be my favorite guilty pleasure of all of them. Peter Krause is a bit of a stretch as the debonair international thiefShonda Rhimes makes silly melodramas full of overly emotional speeches and silly personal discussions during brain surgeries. Yet somehow I find myself watching everything she does (Well almost everything. How To Get Away With Murder does nothing for me). The Catch might be my favorite guilty pleasure of all of them. Peter Krause is a bit of a stretch as the debonair international thief Benjamin Jones. Mireille Enos' (The Killing) talents are probably wasted as Alice Vaughn but I'd watch anything Mireille Enos is in. Sure it's a bit hokey but I'll be damn if Ms. Rhimes hasn't hooked me again.… Expand
  3. Bleat0124
    Mar 26, 2016
    4
    Shallow. This show is beautifully shot--clean but not directed as if the director is trying to steal the show. Yet, in my opinion, the director is the star of this pilot. This is because writing is poor. We have spent on real time with these character, yet we are supposed to feel something for them. Why should get care the he about about to leave if we do not yet understand the depths ofShallow. This show is beautifully shot--clean but not directed as if the director is trying to steal the show. Yet, in my opinion, the director is the star of this pilot. This is because writing is poor. We have spent on real time with these character, yet we are supposed to feel something for them. Why should get care the he about about to leave if we do not yet understand the depths of their relationship nor do she ultimately. It seems like we came in too late on this story and I do not yet understand why it is more important that we start at this point in the narrative. All the characters seem to be underlining plot instead of living in these stories. Oddly, the only character seem to want to say something more is the central con villain hero if you will--I am not ready to know the names of these people. Maybe it is the acting job that is being done or maybe the creators cares much more about this character at this point and it shows--in any case, even he is not enough to warrant more than two episodes of trail for me. I love the universe that they created and the view is great but I need some more than someone that just look really good.… Expand
  4. SoCalGal
    Mar 29, 2016
    3
    Miscasting of the lead male character shot this pilot in the foot for me. Peter Krause seemed uncomfortable in the character's skin, which lead to about zero chemistry between he and the Alice character. I didn't find the pairing compelling at all, which meant the rest of the story didn't make it off the launch pad.

    Not likely to watch more of this new show. Only caught the repeat of    Miscasting of the lead male character shot this pilot in the foot for me. Peter Krause seemed uncomfortable in the character's skin, which lead to about zero chemistry between he and the Alice character. I didn't find the pairing compelling at all, which meant the rest of the story didn't make it off the launch pad.

    Not likely to watch more of this new show. Only caught the repeat of the first one as it was in the "Castle" slot. Found it actually unsettling to watch in the second half hour due to the characterizations.    … Expand
  5. JennetP
    Apr 18, 2016
    4
    Eh. Not good, not horrible. I watched for Enos and Krause, who have turned in such strong performances in other shows. But Enos doesn't shine as a heroine from Planet Rhimes, and Krause is oddly wooden--too much botox maybe? Like many, I love stories about con artists and was hoping for something more like Leverage or Hustle (i.e. with charm and ingenuity), but this show seems mainly aboutEh. Not good, not horrible. I watched for Enos and Krause, who have turned in such strong performances in other shows. But Enos doesn't shine as a heroine from Planet Rhimes, and Krause is oddly wooden--too much botox maybe? Like many, I love stories about con artists and was hoping for something more like Leverage or Hustle (i.e. with charm and ingenuity), but this show seems mainly about style. Sort of. (Halfway through the pilot, I was already sick of the split-screen mirror-imaged cityscapes.) Can't imagine sticking with this series when there are so many good ones to watch.… Expand
  6. Shiftyeyeddog
    May 30, 2016
    8
    At first I didn't think too much of this picaresque, but something about it made me come back for more and I'm glad I did. It's just gotten better since the first episode, the writing is sharp and has real wit. Unlike a lot of "light" entertainment it has genuine charm that never feels forced, and enough real heart to keep the whole thing from floating away into the ether. Guilt-free fun.
  7. gmonster320
    Mar 19, 2017
    7
    "The Catch" joins other Shondaland properties such as "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" on ABC's #TGIT lineup. It follows Alice Vaughn (Mireille Eros from "The Killing"). She the co-owner of a high end private detective agency called AVI. Her partner and BFF is Valerie Anderson. Alice is scheduled to marry her fiance Christopher Hall (Peter Krause). Alice seems to have the perfect life... but"The Catch" joins other Shondaland properties such as "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" on ABC's #TGIT lineup. It follows Alice Vaughn (Mireille Eros from "The Killing"). She the co-owner of a high end private detective agency called AVI. Her partner and BFF is Valerie Anderson. Alice is scheduled to marry her fiance Christopher Hall (Peter Krause). Alice seems to have the perfect life... but not for long. Her investigative skills are apparently on the fritz. Christopher is actually pumping her for intel about her rich clients. After one last scam, he disappears with the stolen goods and Alice's self respect. The rest of the season is spent in a cat and mouse game between Alice and Chris (call him Ben please).

    "The Catch" reminds me a lot of "The Thomas Crown Affair"-- the excellent 1999 remake with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. Both are smart, sexy and sophisticated. While the lead character in the movie works alone, Ben is part of a group known as the Kenginston Firm. There's Margot (who is also he on again/off again bed buddy) and Reggie. The team must perform a series of heists in order to repay a debt to a "benefactor". I wont spoil it for you but we learn more about him later. Allegiances change throughout the season. It's impossible to figure out who is playing who. Can Ben be trusted or is he just playing a really loooong con. Will the AVI, Kensington or the FBI win in the end?    … Expand
  8. Q8MarrongGlace
    Jul 19, 2016
    6
    It was an OK show not that great and not that bad either I'm not sure but I feel its missing something maybe the cast or the director didn't show it well overall its enjoyable and I will check out the next season
  9. Kaleeshi
    May 22, 2016
    10
    Excellent. Funny. Exciting. Smartish, Am sure dialogues can get a little smarter. Beautiful nice likeable cheeky characters. The American actors have this twinkle in their eyes which makes it hard to take them seriously. The Brits are absolutely hilarious portraying believable characters. Great props too. The tech used provides a realistic look at how simple it is to be traced and conned.Excellent. Funny. Exciting. Smartish, Am sure dialogues can get a little smarter. Beautiful nice likeable cheeky characters. The American actors have this twinkle in their eyes which makes it hard to take them seriously. The Brits are absolutely hilarious portraying believable characters. Great props too. The tech used provides a realistic look at how simple it is to be traced and conned. Educational. Nice to not having to see gore and blood and not having to listen to unnecessary profanities. Great show. Looking forward to season two. The women's dresses and the music btw: best of any series this year..… Expand
  10. cindyp1976
    Apr 3, 2016
    7
    this show was pretty good and I think it will get even better as the season go's on I do agree with other reviewers that the lead male character was kind of off and should be recast before they get canceled because of no chemistry between the leads who are supposed to be in love
  11. meerkatscheese
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    I think it's a great show with a lot of potential to come. It has an amazing cast and the chemistry between them all is on point. Great light show similar to Leverage. Well done to all those that work to create this Awesome Show :)
  12. hannajmusic
    May 13, 2016
    10
    I am so impressed with this show. It's the best thing I've seen in a long time. The plots are terrific - interesting and fun and the actors are superb - A+. It's my favorite show this season! Hope it's around for years to come.
  13. hkhilwani
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    Amazing plot and acting ........worth watching..........Thrilling and doesn't let you get bored........Waiting for the show.......Hope it goes on for long

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Amber Dowling
    Apr 11, 2016
    80
    It’s heightened reality at its finest as Vaughan and her associates (Elvy Yost, Jay Hayden and Rollins) proceed to track down the con artists who hacked them and stop them before too much damage is done.
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  2. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Michael Slezak
    Apr 6, 2016
    58
    Despite the presence of Krause, Enos and Walger--all of whom have been standouts in modern TV classics--The Catch is barely worth investigating.
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  3. Colorado Springs Gazette
    Reviewed by: Terry Terrones
    Apr 6, 2016
    58
    In many regards, The Catch certainly achieves its goals, but when the lives of every person on-screen revolve around one character and viewers are left wondering how a private investigation firm can afford a huge futuristic office with an enormous staff, it takes away from some of the fantasy.
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