The Control Room

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Season 1
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7

Critic Reviews

  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Lucy Mangan
    Dec 1, 2022
    80
    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.
  2. i
    Reviewed by: Emily Baker
    Dec 1, 2022
    80
    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.
  3. Radio Times
    Reviewed by: James Hibbs
    Dec 1, 2022
    80
    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.