The Crowded Room

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Season 1
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26

Critic Reviews

  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Jun 9, 2023
    80
    It feels aimless in the early going—not uncharmingly so, but seemingly without a defined objective. To offer a carrot—that everything comes together in episode 6—is asking for a good deal of time and patience, but stick with it. The performances throughout are, at worst, mesmerizing.
  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Jun 8, 2023
    80
    There are moments, especially during the courtroom segment, when the narrative falls back on some too-familiar tricks. But it’s nonetheless a respectful, often compelling deconstruction of a serious disorder, one that will probably stick with you.
  3. The Mercury News
    Reviewed by: Randy Myers
    Jun 7, 2023
    75
    Showrunner Akiva Goldsman takes full advantage of the 1979 setting and fashions a successful psychological thriller filled with good performances and taut direction. But this series belongs to Holland and he’s shattering to behold. His emotionally staggering performances takes “The Crowded Room” to a whole new level.
  5. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 9, 2023
    70
    If you can make it through the first five episodes, you will be rewarded. [12 Jun - 2 Jul 2023, p.6]
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Awards & Rankings

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#30 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 6 out of 17
  1. coastda
    Jun 11, 2023
    6
    The series is "inspired" by the book "The Minds of Billy Milligan.," but it takes radical departures from the REAL character, about whom thereThe series is "inspired" by the book "The Minds of Billy Milligan.," but it takes radical departures from the REAL character, about whom there is considerable debate about whether he suffered from "Multiple Personality Disorder" now known as "Dissociative Identity Disorder" or was just a stone cold sociopath who likely murdered someone after fleeing the mental hospital in Oho.

    Anyone who remembers "The Three Faces of Eve" movie or the "Sybil" miniseries - both remarkable stories of another case, will appreciate how seductive these stories can be.    … Full Review »
  2. SitoMinhanco
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Really good so far. Awesome cinematography and performances, Tom Holland's acting is stellar in this series.
  3. tai808
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Slowburn with incredible cinematography and sound. Beautiful performances from Tom Holland, Sasha Lane and Levon Hawke.
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