The Dresden Files

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Season 1
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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 59
  3. Negative: 8 out of 59
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  1. prottty
    Feb 23, 2007
    9
    The books are great, the show started solid and it's improving every week. I hope the writers keep adding in ideas and characters from the books, because Butcher has created a very interesting world. There is potential here, for a truly great show....
  2. pattyr
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    I honestly can't wait from week to week to see the show! finally a show that grabs my interest for the whole hour!!!
  3. DebbieB.
    Jul 4, 2007
    9
    I really like this show. It was one of my favorite shows on Sci Fi. I liked it from the start, but the more episodes I watched the more I wanted to know about the characters. I found the characters to be charming, and quirky. I hope Sci Fi lets them have a second season.
  4. DanE
    Feb 8, 2007
    7
    After finding out that Jim Butcher had agreed to all of the changes that were made to his characters, I felt a little better about the show. Granted we've only been allowed to see 2 episodes. People are very quick to judge this series, but I'm going to give it a good shot. I know that a lot of things were changed to help keep the budget in check and for actors comfort (Paul B. After finding out that Jim Butcher had agreed to all of the changes that were made to his characters, I felt a little better about the show. Granted we've only been allowed to see 2 episodes. People are very quick to judge this series, but I'm going to give it a good shot. I know that a lot of things were changed to help keep the budget in check and for actors comfort (Paul B. is too tall for a VW Bug, hence the Willies Jeep). If JB is okay with the changes, then so am I.… Expand
  5. [Anonymous]
    Apr 16, 2007
    9
    Excellent! I have enjoed a show this much in ages. I've even given up the Sopranos to watch Dresden
  6. miriamh.
    Jul 2, 2007
    7
    I love Harry. The show is just OK though. Gets a bit too far-fetched, sometimes.
  7. Jessica
    Aug 16, 2007
    9
    Love It! This is my replacement for Charmed.
  8. stevnj
    Jun 7, 2009
    8
    I don't think you should rate this show on how it differs from the book and it may not be the best detective show out there it packs a punch in some of the episodes.
  9. LindaT
    Jan 26, 2007
    9
    Excellent performance by Paul B.- gope storytelling aspect lives up to the characterization.
  10. DrewF
    Jan 30, 2007
    8
    Space channel here in Canada sandwiched this in between Stargate: Atlantis and BSG on sunday nights, so I just taped it by happenstance. Gave it a shot and was surprised by just how interesting it was. I may check out the book series (now that I know it exists!) Hope this show is given a solid shot. It's pretty good.
  11. MikeG
    Feb 11, 2007
    9
    Great show so far...Seems to improve week to week.
  12. ScottS
    Feb 14, 2007
    9
    Very unique idea for a tv show. It has good acting in it and so far all of the storylines have been good.
  13. JuneD
    Feb 21, 2007
    10
    Sure it isn't the Dresden we see in the books but it is good and getting better. Way better than Buffy was by it's fourth episode !!
  14. TorreyM
    Mar 15, 2007
    10
    Started slow, got better, now I'm hooked
  15. kWheeler
    Mar 4, 2007
    9
    Intriging, captivating story line, I like the guy with the white hair that can stick his head through walls.
  16. robinM.
    Jul 1, 2007
    9
    well done, entertaining & nice to see a main character who is not yuppie-shallow & picture perfect for a change
  17. JulieK
    Jul 10, 2007
    9
    I liked the show from the beginning. It was a bit slow with the magic but picked up by season end. Dresden is a down to earth guy, not a muscle-bound-stuck-on-himself jock. That's appealing to see now a days.
  18. Eric
    Jan 23, 2007
    8
    I think there is alot of potential for this series. If the books are the guideline for the series then you are just now starting to learn about whodunit and whohasit.
  19. JaneG
    Jan 23, 2007
    7
    We enjoyed the banter between Harry and Bob. The actors are clearly getting a handle on the complex characters. Dresden Files deserves an entire season...or two...or three to prove it's worth. Even Voyager got that much!
  20. AlexC
    Feb 19, 2007
    9
    Sci-fi hurt the series a bit by showing the episodes out of order, but the more Dresden we see, the better it gets.
  21. DeWayneS
    Feb 28, 2007
    9
    I still watch re-runs of the X Files and I deeply miss watching new X File episodes, then along comes the Dresden Files. Sci-Fi needed a good show, like Showtime needed Dexter. I think the Dresden Files will be a keeper and it can only get better(I hope)! DeWayne(FilmFreak) MovieDownloadMatrix.com
  22. TM
    Mar 15, 2007
    9
    The pilot was weak but it is getting better every week!
  23. GM
    Mar 31, 2007
    9
    The show started off weakly, but has gotten progressively better and better. The BSG/Dresden duo is now my favorite television night.
  24. ae
    Apr 22, 2007
    9
    Character driven series have to start off slow. It takes a little time to get to know people. A second season would let the show really hit it's stride--and make me extremely happy.
  25. bjinman
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    Frankly if you want to like this show read the books after you finish the series's one season. It will get you interested but you wont have the screaming fits "That's not what happens in the book, What is this BS!"
    Trust me.

Awards & Rankings

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#62 Best TV Season of 2007
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#42 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
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#18 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    60
    If you don’t like hints of Harry Potter mixed in with fairly straightforward procedural elements, this may not be the show for you.
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  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Gloria Goodale
    83
    These unsettling scenes are tough on the eyes, but happily, star Paul Blackthorne is well worth watching, full time.
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  3. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    50
    Even with Blackthorne's occasionally engaging portrayal of Harry Dresden, this whodunit lacks the wit and imagination that might transform it into something special.
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