The Dovekeepers

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 31, 2015
Metascore
46

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
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  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Mar 30, 2015
    60
    The Dovekeepers is well-produced television, polishing a long-ago tragedy into a smooth story. That may or may not be the same thing as accurate history.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Molly Eichel
    Mar 31, 2015
    50
    Flavius Josephus’ position in The Dovekeepers would perhaps be even more egregious if any of the other characters were fully drawn, but they aren’t.
  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Mar 31, 2015
    50
    We’ve spent so much time on mundane love affairs, the nature of the resistance remains an enigma. The Dovekeepers spins history until everyone seems a bit dizzy.
  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Mar 30, 2015
    50
    There’s a well-scrubbed tepidness to Shirah (Cote de Pablo), and to this whole mini-series, that Ziva never would have tolerated.
  6. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Mar 19, 2015
    50
    This Masada is a hotbed of passion, with plenty of lovemaking amid the threat of war, and you may wonder why Sam Neill doesn't urge them to can the soap opera and cut to the chase. [23 Mar - 5 Apr 2015, p.15]
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  7. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Mar 31, 2015
    40
    A missed opportunity to deliver a compelling modern interpretation of the famous mass suicide.

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User Score
4.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
  1. mjvcritic
    Apr 19, 2015
    8
    I thought the series was outstanding. Cote was awesome. Those who criticize the historical accuracy... ought to stick to watching the HistoryI thought the series was outstanding. Cote was awesome. Those who criticize the historical accuracy... ought to stick to watching the History Channel! This was entertainment and I was entertained. The conclusion was moving as the reality of what really did happen at Masada hits home. Shalom!… Full Review »
  2. joedriver1
    Apr 2, 2015
    3
    The mini series was disappointing and did not live up to the pre hype given it. Cote d should have stayed on NCIS where she was receivingThe mini series was disappointing and did not live up to the pre hype given it. Cote d should have stayed on NCIS where she was receiving positive recognition I fear she will take a hit on her performance abilities from starring in this production. In general I think many share the same opinion that the actors, all of them, didn't appear to represent what actual Jews of the time, place would look like. A little bit to much sex for the story, maybe it happened but we didn't need to see and hear it every half hour... Kind of hard to get into the roles when they are cast as tramps and whores....anyway that's my story and I'm sticking to it..… Full Review »
  3. shellview
    Apr 1, 2015
    2
    I was so looking forward to this mini-series but cannot believe how bad it is. I could barely get through the first 2 hours without laughingI was so looking forward to this mini-series but cannot believe how bad it is. I could barely get through the first 2 hours without laughing at some of the putrid acting. The soap opera story lines are silly and contrived. The dialogue is written like the story took place in modern day. Not familiar with the book I thought this was going to be an exciting retelling of the Masada story. Unfortunately it is not. Too bad. I gave it a two because Sam and Cote are very good but other than that....oy!… Full Review »
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