The Enemy Within

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 25, 2019
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 7 out of 25
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  1. cdarocha
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing show!!! Jennifer Carpenter acting is incredible, can't wait for the next episode.
  2. moviebuffers
    Mar 7, 2019
    1
    I came because of Dexter. I liked her portrayal of the histrionic sister and for at least a few seasons that was a modern classic. I leave Enemy Within after 2 episodes as it clearly is nothing more than typical rote by-the-numbers network junk. Poorly written and conceived and I am embarrassed for the actors watching them try to pull it off. This show is a perfect example of why Netflix,I came because of Dexter. I liked her portrayal of the histrionic sister and for at least a few seasons that was a modern classic. I leave Enemy Within after 2 episodes as it clearly is nothing more than typical rote by-the-numbers network junk. Poorly written and conceived and I am embarrassed for the actors watching them try to pull it off. This show is a perfect example of why Netflix, Prime and the others are succeeding.… Expand
  3. Idiota150
    Apr 30, 2019
    3
    Bad writing is starting to show. Too much dumb filling. Also not sure if the writers know or have decided how this should end, always a bad sign ... but also quite typical of many American shows. I'll stop watching now even if I like Jennifer. This is at episode 9-10, and last 3 episodes have just gotten worse and worse.
  4. edelsmith0
    Mar 8, 2019
    1
    Unabashedly dumb, painfully predictable, extraordinarily bad acting, worst story line ever fathomed, who gave their OK for this show and who is providing the budget? I'm amazed it's on TV.
  5. reasonate
    Apr 8, 2019
    7
    Lots of potential. Sometimes it takes itself too seriously and the plot is improbable, but they are trying, I find myself interested by most storylines and like that the bad guy may not actually be bad. Jennifer Carpenter does as good of a job as possible for how they have written her character, which can be somewhat uneven. Not sure why some people have such strong feelings of angerLots of potential. Sometimes it takes itself too seriously and the plot is improbable, but they are trying, I find myself interested by most storylines and like that the bad guy may not actually be bad. Jennifer Carpenter does as good of a job as possible for how they have written her character, which can be somewhat uneven. Not sure why some people have such strong feelings of anger and hatred about this show, yet Whiskey Cavelier gets a pass. I am enjoying it for what it is and look forward to further episodes.… Expand
  6. bhadfield
    Mar 6, 2019
    3
    Stunningly dumb. Unabashedly predictable. Watchable when Jennifer Carpenter is in the scene but that isn't enough to make the show work.
  7. derusscott
    May 28, 2019
    8
    As with many new series, I feel that this started slow and the characters needed time to develop. But by the end of the season, this show was right up there in my top 5 must watch every week shows. I really hope for a season 2.
  8. omarrazeen9
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazaing show need season 2!! Moris chestnut love the acting
    Is this remake of blacklist    … Expand
  9. Siaislove
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    Love this show! Jennifer Carpenter is awesome. I just wish i could keep watching.
  10. Kit2019
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Like the storyline and Jennifer Carpenter - looking forward to the next episode

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#63 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019
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#47 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Feb 26, 2019
    58
    Carpenter and Chestnut solidly play their roles, but Enemy Within doesn’t crackle the way The Blacklist did in early episodes. There’s nothing particularly special going on here, and it’s hard to muster the enthusiasm to say much more than that.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Feb 25, 2019
    40
    It's also a dull world. Agent Keaton operates a squad played by a reasonable assortment of actors who, through the first and third episodes sent to critics, mostly dwell in the background. ... Chestnut isn't that much more interesting.
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  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Hanh Nguyen
    Feb 25, 2019
    67
    In the episodes given to critics for review, it remains escapist fare with a self-serious veneer of danger. Carpenter brings the emotional weight; let’s hope the show lives up to her performance.
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