The Last Ship

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Season 1
  • Network: TNT
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 22, 2014
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 221 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 153 out of 221
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 221
  3. Negative: 34 out of 221
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  1. Wolivere
    Jun 27, 2014
    0
    Horrible. So we have a US destroyer sailing and operating in Canadian Northern Waters. Arrives in July and leaves 4 months later. The US has no Destroyer capable of operating in Artic waters even in summer ice conditions. And definitely not in Fall ice conditions. Its obvious they have no clue as to what -50 means and what it means to exposed skin. Or what it does to equipment andHorrible. So we have a US destroyer sailing and operating in Canadian Northern Waters. Arrives in July and leaves 4 months later. The US has no Destroyer capable of operating in Artic waters even in summer ice conditions. And definitely not in Fall ice conditions. Its obvious they have no clue as to what -50 means and what it means to exposed skin. Or what it does to equipment and machinery.

    So next part we have a major air born Virus only this ship escapes due to its northern location. But every one on the planet gets sick, even those in Bio Protective stations. But they pull up next to a ship with dead sick people and are okay?

    Now back to the destroyer. So now you have 5 Russian Helicopters flying in -50 weather *cough* and they manage to get that far. *boogle*

    Now 3 of them fire 4 missiles at the destroyer. All of them unguided tube launched. But one goes after the chaff and heat launcher? Huh? They are unguided. And why did the close in defense systems not fire? And how did they let such large heavy slow hostile aircraft get that close? Inept?

    Now 3 missiles hit the Destroyer 1 in the bridge 2 in the Phased Radar. These Destroyers have Light Aluminum skins. They are not designed to take direct missile strikes, this is not an armored Battle Ship.

    We have 0 crew casualties.. and not even a scratch in the paint? Wow... that is one heck of a ship.

    Nothing from a military stand point makes any sense, none of the plot makes sense.. none of the science makes sense. Its like they took a bunch of cool ideas tossed it into a blender and poured it into a glass. They figured all the cool things would make a cool drink... its pretty darn sour.    … Expand
  2. Kodiak931156
    Aug 19, 2014
    0
    ONLY MERCA HAS ENOUGH GUNS TO CURE THE VIRUS!

    This show has with a good concept, unfortunately thats all it has. poor characterization, poor writing, poor directing are all hurt this show. But the problems they represent are all small potatoes when compared to shows depiction of American altruism and honor. Every American is a shinning knight in white armor lacking the smallest hint of    ONLY MERCA HAS ENOUGH GUNS TO CURE THE VIRUS!

    This show has with a good concept, unfortunately thats all it has. poor characterization, poor writing, poor directing are all hurt this show. But the problems they represent are all small potatoes when compared to shows depiction of American altruism and honor. Every American is a shinning knight in white armor lacking the smallest hint of a fault and anyone with even the hint of an accent are wholly evil.

    Give this one a skip, I know I wish I did.    … Expand
  3. Ramses_X
    Jun 27, 2015
    1
    i stopped after the 2nd episode. its horrible, even the action is like a poor version of bay-movies (but 1 star for that). the story is stupid on every level (like scientific) and and also the telling is more a sequence of action or military scenes. to make things worse, its full of propaganda, from bad russians to terrorists, whose only purpose is to evil and then , of course, to bei stopped after the 2nd episode. its horrible, even the action is like a poor version of bay-movies (but 1 star for that). the story is stupid on every level (like scientific) and and also the telling is more a sequence of action or military scenes. to make things worse, its full of propaganda, from bad russians to terrorists, whose only purpose is to evil and then , of course, to be killed by the good american military.… Expand
  4. BioTofu
    Jul 28, 2014
    2
    The show's concept is great but became unbearably painful to watch after Ep5. Now, I really cannot care less about these well trained military sailors who behave like a bunch of high school teenagers during the worst virus outbreak in the history. Every episode, the captain puts himself in unnecessary danger without valuing his important as the leader of the ship. So much of the showThe show's concept is great but became unbearably painful to watch after Ep5. Now, I really cannot care less about these well trained military sailors who behave like a bunch of high school teenagers during the worst virus outbreak in the history. Every episode, the captain puts himself in unnecessary danger without valuing his important as the leader of the ship. So much of the show is simply unrealistic to a point it is ludicrous... How the hell could the Russian choppers reach the far away arctic? If the Russians wanted the cure, why the hell were they shooting the only doctors who could save the world? Oh, and some of the dialogues are so bad, i feel sorry for the actors.… Expand
  5. So-Crates
    Aug 1, 2014
    3
    First off Adam Baldwin was way better as Jayne in FF. Characters are hard to care about - borderline unlikeable - way too many cheesy moments, trombone in background, faint drum roll, all American crud...Jez..and the "we don't neg.with terrorists" line almost made me chuck.At any point you wouldn't be surprised if someone started choking up saying: I love America.Nothing new here. 6 epsFirst off Adam Baldwin was way better as Jayne in FF. Characters are hard to care about - borderline unlikeable - way too many cheesy moments, trombone in background, faint drum roll, all American crud...Jez..and the "we don't neg.with terrorists" line almost made me chuck.At any point you wouldn't be surprised if someone started choking up saying: I love America.Nothing new here. 6 eps in and we still knee deep in character development of pretty two-dimensional folks to begin with. Good point is the intro is really nice and short..having to watch the "last week on the last ship" would be too much.Man overboard! 3/10… Expand
  6. Ravens1294
    Jul 30, 2014
    3
    The show isn't that good. Nothing special about it. Very clichéd and poorly written. It's had some bright moments, but it's just general tv. I've given up on this show too.
  7. freinz
    Jul 21, 2014
    3
    The idea behind the show is great (haven't read the novel though) and i really wanted to like it, but episode 5 robbed me of my last bit of hope for this one.
    Micheal Bay is listed as executive producer for this show although i'm not sure how much input he had, but every episodic plot certainly felt "Micheal Bay-esque" in that it basically was similar to his hacky action movies, while the    The idea behind the show is great (haven't read the novel though) and i really wanted to like it, but episode 5 robbed me of my last bit of hope for this one.
    Micheal Bay is listed as executive producer for this show although i'm not sure how much input he had, but every episodic plot certainly felt "Micheal Bay-esque" in that it basically was similar to his hacky action movies, while the overarching storyline still felt compelling.
    I don't know anything about the naval realities so that wasn't the problem for me and for all i know the military part is realistic.
    The dialogue is very poor and predictable including some cringeworthy one-liners especially in episode 5, the acting is ok but obviously limited by the script and maybe direction. The story in each episode has major logical fallacies while the overall story is intact (probably that's the faithful part of the novel).    … Expand
  8. ScienceAdvisor
    Jul 7, 2014
    3
    A mess that begins with little in the way of story, poor characterization (as in you do not connect with anyone), and more plot holes than JJ Abrams trying his hand at SciFi again. There is a reason this was banished to the Summer. To all the 'reviewers' that ignored the uninfected promptly romping off to a death ship full of plague victims, so they were fully exposed, you really shouldA mess that begins with little in the way of story, poor characterization (as in you do not connect with anyone), and more plot holes than JJ Abrams trying his hand at SciFi again. There is a reason this was banished to the Summer. To all the 'reviewers' that ignored the uninfected promptly romping off to a death ship full of plague victims, so they were fully exposed, you really should pay more attention.… Expand
  9. swilson
    Jul 19, 2014
    0
    Terrible show. I like the main characters. Dane, Mitra, and Baldwin. But the rest are horrible. Where did they find them? The plot between Danny Green, who cares???? The scared navy cadets, not even realistic the way they are acting it. Miller would have had to go through so much to this point to be on this ship for him to act like he is acting is not realistic at all. And Lt Green, he's aTerrible show. I like the main characters. Dane, Mitra, and Baldwin. But the rest are horrible. Where did they find them? The plot between Danny Green, who cares???? The scared navy cadets, not even realistic the way they are acting it. Miller would have had to go through so much to this point to be on this ship for him to act like he is acting is not realistic at all. And Lt Green, he's a just a weak actor. If it continues stick with the actual actors and it should be an ok summer show since not much else is on next year I amy pick it back up.… Expand
  10. altos
    Jul 20, 2014
    1
    I had hopes for this program. And then....well.... I tried to like it. And then it became trying. But it's difficult to overcome some minor details like a plot, stupid dialog, absurd actions, absurd situations, a total failure of logic, an lack of a 2nd grade education in science, no concept of the real military, weapons that come out of comic books, stereotyped characters... the listI had hopes for this program. And then....well.... I tried to like it. And then it became trying. But it's difficult to overcome some minor details like a plot, stupid dialog, absurd actions, absurd situations, a total failure of logic, an lack of a 2nd grade education in science, no concept of the real military, weapons that come out of comic books, stereotyped characters... the list goes on and on and on. It's as if it is trying to be a comedy but failing or a tragedy but is laughable. It's just b-a-d. It will be lucky to last a full season. Why... ? Well, to give you a hint, I am typing this while the show is on. I don't even have it on. It's not worth it. Lame.… Expand
  11. alienchaos
    Jul 17, 2014
    2
    Ugh...where to begin. The first episode was passable but barely. The science behind it is truly atrocious and makes absolutely no sense. At least try to have some reasonable science back story, not involving finding a primordial virus. Followed by a ridiculous attempt to design a vaccine for it that somehow that makes everything OK. Also, there actually is very little to do in the plot ofUgh...where to begin. The first episode was passable but barely. The science behind it is truly atrocious and makes absolutely no sense. At least try to have some reasonable science back story, not involving finding a primordial virus. Followed by a ridiculous attempt to design a vaccine for it that somehow that makes everything OK. Also, there actually is very little to do in the plot of the last two shows with anything about the plague or the final solution for it. The last show was about the ship breaking down. In the end, what can you expect from something Michael Bay puts forth.… Expand
  12. Zeydlitz
    Jul 12, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What's a horrible screenplay! The original book was stupid, but more or less possible. But here; at first episode 3 direct hits from helicopters does not made a scraptch on Burke? But really. this show should be finished at epoisede 3, when russian admiral caught Burke in close range. Onle 130-mm shell and Burke become sitting duck. Now, she does not sink, but neighter sail on high seas. After that russian cruiser become only available ship, and there would be no american show ever. In the book russians could not hit destroyer, because they have nuclear submarine (so they have torpedoes and nukes, all to powerfull). But here. with armored battle cruiser against lonely Burke at close range?… Expand
  13. jazzythechef
    Jul 4, 2014
    1
    wow.. that's the cheesiest garbage i think ive ever seen. wasn't expecting an intelligent show, but this is shameless. didn't know whether to throw up or laugh my ass off. dialogue and acting really cheesy. unfortunaly guns and explosions bore me, that's all this show has to offer.. utter garbage
  14. Ibantu
    Aug 20, 2014
    1
    I hate that they signed for another season, because the plot has gotten very stupid now. I was excited to have a fun summer show that had a conclusion. You know, like the old school mini series from the past. Now, they have to make the show dumb in order to extend it. The idea of an old pitiful Russian destroyer having the power to dominate a U.S. Aegis destroyer is laughable. Add toI hate that they signed for another season, because the plot has gotten very stupid now. I was excited to have a fun summer show that had a conclusion. You know, like the old school mini series from the past. Now, they have to make the show dumb in order to extend it. The idea of an old pitiful Russian destroyer having the power to dominate a U.S. Aegis destroyer is laughable. Add to this that the world is supposedly coming to an end, and this same Russian crew is acting out a sad James Bond Cold War plot - all leads to a new low in television programming. Last year's under the Dome series did did the same thing... It got dumb in order to extend. How disappointing! Dumb is the new standard for TV.… Expand
  15. Slipper
    Jun 24, 2014
    2
    Everything with this first episode is bad, bad acting, bad story. Lead female role is train wreck. Rhona go home and learn how to act. Not gonna write anything else because this show will "die" soon.
  16. BeanbagChair
    Jul 14, 2014
    0
    This is one of the worst TV shows I have ever seen. Terrible acting, stories that go nowhere, wooden stock characters-brave Amercians, everyone else is evil...just pure crap.
  17. marc5477
    Jun 23, 2016
    3
    OK premise, not original or anything but marred by terrible high school level story telling and writing. Sappy music, forced emotional moments that made no sense and did not help with character development, major plot holes that tear apart the entire premise, elementary school science research, and cliche after cliche after cliche... I am not even sure where to start... who are the badOK premise, not original or anything but marred by terrible high school level story telling and writing. Sappy music, forced emotional moments that made no sense and did not help with character development, major plot holes that tear apart the entire premise, elementary school science research, and cliche after cliche after cliche... I am not even sure where to start... who are the bad guys? Well think of every cliche possible and you will likely get it right. Evil Russians, and crazy far right Arabs and that is only in the first 3 episodes! The bad guys have about as much intelligence as a gerbil in heat, they chase the "good" Americans around the globe only to threaten to destroy them if they dont cooperate... what is the point? The entire thing doesnt make sense. If they are valuable enough to follow everywhere, you really think they will believe you when claim that you will blow them up when you could have done so easily at any point previously? Half the soldiers on the military ship has a huge beer belly (lol). The scientists are egomaniacal and borderling evil. God is referenced over and over in an attempt to get approval from religious viewers. I just dont get how folks get funding for this bad of writing. Skip it.… Expand
  18. Uberprof
    Oct 1, 2016
    0
    Awful season. The Chinese were made to look like idiots. I understand the need to form a "new big bad wolf", but at least find some actors/actresses who actually speak the language. I can now relate to how ridiculous the Chinese anti-Japanese soap series look to Japanese people. The plot is laughable as well. Did the previous writing crew resign and was replaced with a bunch of morons? DidAwful season. The Chinese were made to look like idiots. I understand the need to form a "new big bad wolf", but at least find some actors/actresses who actually speak the language. I can now relate to how ridiculous the Chinese anti-Japanese soap series look to Japanese people. The plot is laughable as well. Did the previous writing crew resign and was replaced with a bunch of morons? Did funding for the show dissipate such that the effects now look terrible? Apart from the captain and some of his crew, the acting is incredibly bad. I cannot believe this happened.… Expand
  19. phillipchambers
    Dec 19, 2018
    0
    FROM FUN TO FARCE
    It started as a guilty pleasure. We stayed for Col. Casey (from "Chuck"). We got out at the Over-power women and LGBTIQ* and kids and ....
    Knowing it was a "romp" we stayed with it for 4 seasons. And we had fun. I could easily overlook the "Overpowerment of Women Warriors" rubbish at the start - we know it can't actually work that way, but so what? It was fun...    FROM FUN TO FARCE
    It started as a guilty pleasure. We stayed for Col. Casey (from "Chuck"). We got out at the Over-power women and LGBTIQ* and kids and ....
    Knowing it was a "romp" we stayed with it for 4 seasons. And we had fun. I could easily overlook the "Overpowerment of Women Warriors" rubbish at the start - we know it can't actually work that way, but so what? It was fun...
    Forget the story, Just having fun. But when season 5 opens with "Let's reveal a Lesbian lead character (why?), and let's show extra extra extra cleavage and let's empower all the unpowered chicks ... and the men just can't cut it and ..." we quit - the SJW messaging was rejected by the viewers carte blanche -- it all runs together like molasses without any cohesion with a semblance of reality and with a "social change message"... Dear Holly-weird just give us a break. #Australia-OUT!    … Expand

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60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Jun 30, 2014
    83
    It’s been a “24”-like thrill ride so far, with baddies coming at the ship right and left to get their hands on the doc and the in-the-works cure.
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  2. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Jun 24, 2014
    40
    The Last Ship aims for a big-canvas feel, but based on the first three episodes, the one-dimensional characters and action movie cliché dialogue ("Guys, let's do this thing!") make it feel cramped.
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  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jun 23, 2014
    50
    The Last Ship is a naval recruitment ad for the apocalypse, and these waters look shallow. Careful before sticking your toe in.
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