The Changeling

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Season 1
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33

Critic Reviews

  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Ross McIndoe
    Sep 1, 2023
    38
    In its opening hour, the series hasn’t given us anything definitive to really grab on to, but there’s an intrigue to it, a sense that something magical might be just around the corner. Sadly, that initial mystique isn’t enough to keep the viewer fully under its spell.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Aramide Tinubu
    Sep 7, 2023
    30
    From the moment “The Changeling” begins until the final scene, it feels as if the creators have no interest in explaining any of the details needed to give this story meaning. What should have been an enchanting horror fantasy gives way to a baffling jigsaw, teetering on the absurd. Some stories, with all of their strangeness and symbolism, are better left on the page.

Awards & Rankings

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#69 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

User Reviews

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User Score
4.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. MatthewPacheco
    Sep 10, 2023
    5
    The acting and the production are good, but the pacing of the show is just so slow and not very interesting. Even though it's called aThe acting and the production are good, but the pacing of the show is just so slow and not very interesting. Even though it's called a "Thriller" on Apple TV, it's not very intriguing or thrilling.… Full Review »
  2. andrex3
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    incredibly led by Stanfield and Backo, the show offers a very intriguing atmosphere and a great twist right at the beginning. After the 3incredibly led by Stanfield and Backo, the show offers a very intriguing atmosphere and a great twist right at the beginning. After the 3 first episodes, viewers are able to see the amount of thoughts on every detail, how careful every story is told, and most importantly, why they are told. i'm really looking forward to see the whole season, dont get carried away by people saying it's too slow or something (it's only 3 episodes, for god's sake).… Full Review »
  3. Rebel_Panda
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    The Changeling seems pretty promising when you look at it from afar: a super creepy idea, a bunch of skilled actors, and stunning visuals.The Changeling seems pretty promising when you look at it from afar: a super creepy idea, a bunch of skilled actors, and stunning visuals. But, here's the kicker – as cool as it looks on screen, it's also kinda irritatingly written. The story's crammed with way too much stuff, and it's got this really dark and gloomy vibe that just won't let up. No levity, no silver lining, only unrelenting pain. Nothing really makes up for all the relentless misery you have to sit through in the first three episodes. It seems like the story could be going somewhere, in a fantasy direction, but it's too vague and clueless to see a reason to care.… Full Review »
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