The Dovekeepers

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 31, 2015
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
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  1. 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 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.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 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!… Expand
  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 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, placeThe 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..… Expand
  3. 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 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!

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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
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    Mar 31, 2015
    30
    [The Dovekeepers] is filled to the brim with chintzy special effects and subpar acting, plus the kind of Harlequin novel eroticism that went out of fashion long before Fabio stopped shilling for “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter.”
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  2. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Deborah Day
    Mar 31, 2015
    70
    If Biblical-style fantasy is your bag, then its for you, but audiences who have feminist leanings will find the number of times the women are--as with too many Bible tales--called whores and prostitutes extremely grating.
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  3. 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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