The Control Room
BBC One | BritBox | Release Date: July 17, 2022
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The GuardianLucy ManganDec 1, 2022
Season 1 Review: It’s a thriller that takes a tremendous, hooky premise, then builds around it with loving detail – instead of considering that its work is largely done and relying on the audience’s basic need for resolution to keep them watching. Read full review
80
iEmily BakerDec 1, 2022
Season 1 Review: With its fresh-feeling premise, fleshed out characters, and just enough twists to deliver escapism without compromising believability, The Control Room has all the ingredients to emerge as one of the year’s standout dramas. Read full review
80
Radio TimesJames HibbsDec 1, 2022
Season 1 Review: In its final moments, the show chooses to focus on its emotional through-line and its characters, rather than explosive action or a shocking last-minute bait and switch – an easy decision to defend and one which may help The Control Room to stand out amongst the crowd. Read full review
60
DeciderJoel KellerJan 3, 2023
Season 1 Review: Viewers will be drawn into the main story in The Control Room. We hope, however, they’re not distracted by the piecemeal flashbacks that build the characters’ backstories. Read full review
60
The IndependentSean O'GradyDec 1, 2022
Season 1 Review: The performances of the leads redeem a lot of the slow pace and disjointed storytelling. Read full review
40
The TelegraphAnita Singh Dec 1, 2022
Season 1 Review: What looks as if it will be a high-concept thriller in the style of Colin Farrell’s Phone Booth soon slumps under the weight of countless woozy flashbacks to Gabriel’s early years with Sam, his childhood friend. Read full review
40
The TimesCarol MidgleyDec 1, 2022
Season 1 Review: My main response to this thriller was irritation. ... The opaque flashbacks to their childhood hint at the nub of the mystery, but what it needs at this stage is less vagueness, more hard reveal. Read full review
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