The Governor's Wife (2013)

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Season 1
  • Network: A&E
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 13, 2013
Metascore
31

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 4 out of 5

Critic Reviews

  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Oct 24, 2013
    50
    A show that again shows us what we already know. Politicians are a collective group of crooks who very seldom get what they deserve.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Oct 25, 2013
    30
    While Louisianians might feel compelled to tune in just to see what's been going on with Edwards, A&E might want to start looking for their return receipt for this Louisiana purchase.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    Oct 25, 2013
    30
    American television, while not quite as efficient [as waste recyclers in Mumbai shantytowns], also has a rather impressive way of recycling dirt. The Governor’s Wife, a new reality series starting Sunday on A&E, is a case in point.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Oct 24, 2013
    30
    Creepy on almost every level.... Trina would be the ostensible star of the show if Edwin (also an ex-con) wasn’t so much more interesting.
  6. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Phil Dyess-Nugent
    Oct 25, 2013
    16
    Louisiana no longer celebrates the entertaining crookedness of its politicians. By trying to build a reality show on the dead ground of a discredited mythology, A&E has combined the worst of both worlds.

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User Score
1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 4 out of 5
  1. BogKid
    Dec 1, 2013
    7
    I hate reality shows! But, "The Governor's Wife" has made itself an exception. I have no idea of how "real" these people actually are, butI hate reality shows! But, "The Governor's Wife" has made itself an exception. I have no idea of how "real" these people actually are, but the impression is that they are all playing a little game of tongue in cheek. The Governor is very likable. Even the young wife is likable. The two older daughters seem a bit faked but they are funny and likable.

    Overall, not an earth-shaking show, but a reality show with almost no nastiness and no phony conflict. These people seem to be having fun.    … Full Review »
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