The Glades
A&E | Release Date: July 11, 2010
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 20 Critic Reviews
Positive:
12
Mixed:
6
Negative:
2
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The Hollywood ReporterRandee Dawn
Season 1 Review: In the end, the series itself is something fresh, welcome and a little tart -- and just like a nice citrus fruit, it'll be hard to stop with just one of these. Read full review
80
Deseret NewsScott D. Pierce
Season 1 Review: With a show like this--a show about a super-smart, super smart-alecky police detective--it's not about the concept, it's about the execution. The characters. The actors. And The Glades looks like a winner on those counts. Read full review
80
Miami HeraldGlenn Garvin
Season 1 Review: With enough chemistry between its stars to power a DuPont lab and a wise use of off-the-beaten-path South Florida shooting locations -- it goes for a fetid swamp over South Beach every time -- The Glades is thoroughly enjoyable. Read full review
75
Entertainment WeeklyArchana Ram
Season 1 Review: [Matt Passmore's character's] devil-may-care attitude may sometimes verge on annoying, but ultimately gives the serious premise a welcome light touch. Read full review
75
NewsdayVerne Gay
Season 1 Review: All this is to say, simply, that Passmore is an intriguing screen presence who holds a well-constructed if otherwise boilerplate cop show together. Read full review
75
USA TodayRobert Bianco
Season 1 Review: There's little in the setup you haven't seen before or, given TV's proclivities, won't see again. But Passmore does a good job of making his character seem intelligent and a bit maddening without letting him become obnoxious. Read full review
70
Philadelphia Daily NewsEllen Gray
Season 1 Review: I will, however, admit to being surprised by the pilot's ending, something I took as a sign that The Glades might be a fun spot to spend some summer Sundays. Read full review
70
VarietyBrian Lowry
Season 1 Review: The payoff, alas, proves a little too pat to be wholly satisfying, but the fun is in watching Longworth stagger around this somewhat novel setting. Read full review
70
Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert
Season 1 Review: Ultimately, though, your feelings about Passmore will determine whether or not you cotton to The Glades. The show rides on his personality, which I found likable enough. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesRobert Lloyd
Season 1 Review: He is kind of irritating.... but Passmore largely pulls it off, in part by making the character a bit daffy; he just can't help himself. And the producers surround him with jerks and dweebs and men less handsome or clever than himself to ensure that he's the person with whom we identify and whose opinions we share; the plot conveniently supports his genius. Read full review
70
Philadelphia InquirerJonathan Storm
Season 1 Review: "Cool," says he, as, most likely, will all sorts of viewers from 12 to 92 who are looking for a pleasant way to pass a late-evening hour at the end of a summer weekend. Read full review
63
New York PostLinda Stasi
Season 1 Review: The Glades isn't bad, it just feels older than a swamp gator--and as hungry as one for some fresh meat. Read full review
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