The Lizzie Borden Chronicles

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Season 1
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Noel Murray
    Apr 6, 2015
    58
    The Lizzie Borden Chronicles doesn’t quite know what to do with its own self-awareness, but the same can’t be said of its producer-star, who has a winningly evil twinkle in her eye whenever she encounters another problem she can kill her way through.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Mar 31, 2015
    50
    Lizzie Borden Chronicles is basically a cheesey soap with tinges of dark comedy. It's junk but kind of fun junk, if pulpy, bloody melodrama set to anachronistic rock soundtrack is your idea of fun.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kat Ward
    Mar 30, 2015
    50
    The premiere is shamelessly vulgar, but it never embraces its schlocky premise. [3 Apr 2015, p.59]
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  5. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Mar 27, 2015
    50
    [Ricci's] performance in the first two episodes of Lizzie Borden Chronicles is more a collection of telling looks than substantive scenes. In the early going at least, Hauser makes a stronger impression as the doggedly pursuing Siringo, who otherwise has a soft spot for the abused wife of a prosperous hotel owner.

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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. gmonster320
    May 17, 2015
    10
    If you're looking for a factual depiction of Lizzie's life, you'll want to look elsewhere. This eight part Lifetime mini series is straight upIf you're looking for a factual depiction of Lizzie's life, you'll want to look elsewhere. This eight part Lifetime mini series is straight up campy horror fun. Lizzie is a bloody thirsty shark in a tiny fashionista's body. Christine Ricci is perfection in the role. I cant imagine anyone else being able to pull off this character to such a degree. With a small smirk or an eye roll we know exactly what Lizzie is thinking-- kill, kill, kill. Props to Clea Duvall as Lizzie's long suffering sister. Will anyone in Fall River survive the season? All I know is if I saw Lizzie coming, I would run screaming in the other direction. Favorite quote thus far: Mr Flowers: "Are you Lizzie Borden the ax murderer?" Lizzie: "I prefer former Sunday School teacher."… Full Review »
  2. skw
    Jun 29, 2015
    0
    I was really looking forward to this mini-series. Imagine my disappointment after 3 episodes when it dawned on me that it was really just anI was really looking forward to this mini-series. Imagine my disappointment after 3 episodes when it dawned on me that it was really just an excuse for the murder-of-the-week. There's enough gore in the real world. I really don't need to subject myself to more.… Full Review »
  3. Crimsonsunlight
    May 2, 2015
    10
    Christina Ricci is always amazing..she makes an excellent Lizzie Borden.She plays her so well that even though she's totally evil you stillChristina Ricci is always amazing..she makes an excellent Lizzie Borden.She plays her so well that even though she's totally evil you still want to root for her.I only wish it was going to be on longer.… Full Review »
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