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. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Apr 2, 2015
    70
    The series has a good deal of fun with what such notoriety might have been like in the late-19th century, with children jumping rope to Lizzie’s name, and all the locals casting sideways glances at her in church.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Mar 31, 2015
    70
    This is period-piece television served with a wink. Just enjoy the notion--sometimes lost amid all of TV’s male murderers--that women too can be wicked.

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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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