The Code (2019)

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 9, 2019
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Apr 9, 2019
    70
    It is consistently diverting and sometimes educational. And its characters, and the actors who play them, even when you can make out the clockwork animating their actions, are easy to like, and even care about, as something approximating people.

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User Score
2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 7 out of 13
  1. Curmudgeon1960
    Apr 10, 2019
    1
    If this show doesn't shape up fast it won't make it. Either they didn't have Marine advisers or they ignored. Just a few of the many detailsIf this show doesn't shape up fast it won't make it. Either they didn't have Marine advisers or they ignored. Just a few of the many details they got wrong: non-regulation haircuts, incorrect and incorrectly worn uniforms, terrible salutes and many more. JAG got the details right that is part of what made the show enjoyable. However even JAG had problems the first year so to the people at The Code, hire some decent advisers asap. It's hard to enjoy the story when you can't get past the details.… Full Review »
  2. oneusmarine
    Apr 16, 2019
    0
    It is pretty clear that whoever is the shows military advisor is not a Marine. It absolutely has to be a Marine that does this. There are soIt is pretty clear that whoever is the shows military advisor is not a Marine. It absolutely has to be a Marine that does this. There are so many exact terms, mannerisms, and protocols that are Marine specific. A soldier, sailor or airman just won't do. It is like having a general practitioner be an advisor on a surgery drama. If you have not done it, you can't possibly know important details required to make the drama credible.… Full Review »
  3. NamVet
    Apr 12, 2019
    0
    Really? I watched the first episode... Disappointing... Most series kick of their first episodes with something memorable.... And this oneReally? I watched the first episode... Disappointing... Most series kick of their first episodes with something memorable.... And this one did too! I'll remember not to waste my time on a second episode...… Full Review »
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