The Gates

:

Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 20, 2010
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
Watch Now

Where To Watch

Buy on

Critic Reviews

  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    70
    That's a lot of potential gothic soap, but fortunately Gates presents a surprisingly well-written, intriguing scenario with a head-swimmingly large ensemble cast.
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    70
    Scoundrels, at 9 p.m., and The Gates, at 10, may not be exactly the stuff you can't wait another week for, but both are watchable and fun, part of a big ABC effort to put something new, if not original, on the air most nights this summer.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    63
    The Gates actually moves along at a brisk enough clip, and though it's bland around the edges, it introduces enough mysteries to keep things more or less interesting (there are allusions to a "code" residents must live by, and presumably that doesn't refer to local regulations on lawn care).

Awards & Rankings

96
#96 Best TV Season of 2010
39
#39 Most Discussed TV Season of 2010
20
#20 Most Shared TV Season of 2010

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 75
  3. Negative: 7 out of 75
  1. PeterL.
    Jun 21, 2010
    10
    Best Drama of this genre without the obvious sexual overtones so prominent with so many series of this type of genre. More of a storyline Best Drama of this genre without the obvious sexual overtones so prominent with so many series of this type of genre. More of a storyline with believable characters. A lot of potential for a hit series in my book or is it television.… Full Review »
  2. mandyhall82
    Sep 20, 2010
    10
    I love love love this show... I look forward to this show every Sunday. I would hate to see this show canceled. Also the ending was like aI love love love this show... I look forward to this show every Sunday. I would hate to see this show canceled. Also the ending was like a movie that needs a second one, for we are all dying to see what happens. I need to know what happens to Charlie... Everyone in this show is great. I started watching this show because of Rhona Mitra, I loved her in Underworld Rise of the Lycans. She is a great actress and not to mention totally sexy. I would be upset if there wasn't more seasons to come.… Full Review »
  3. cj4
    Sep 14, 2010
    10
    Cancel this show, and I cancel ABC! FINALLY, some adult-based, fun drama that I can sit back, and enjoy!!! I have a masters degree, am aCancel this show, and I cancel ABC! FINALLY, some adult-based, fun drama that I can sit back, and enjoy!!! I have a masters degree, am a paralegal, educator, over 40, and HATE (please remember this) HATE reality television (aside from the cooking channel..."Jamie at Home" and "Big Daddy" are two of my favorites, along with "Madison"...one of the "Chopped" champions...please make him an Iron Chef.). Kindly allow those of us who rely on USA, TNT, and LOGO for our entertainment (because network television is primarily filled with bimbos and nonsensical storylines) to enjoy some sort of entertainment besides the nightly news for television viewing. I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! LONG LIVE THE GATES!!! Let's keep good writers and actors employed in the process, making this a vehicle to outlast the Law & Order franchise! Thank you for finally allowing the "grown-ups" their PREFERRED place at the table!!!… Full Review »
See all user reviews »