The Lottery

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Season 1
User Score
6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 39
  3. Negative: 7 out of 39

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  1. Nobilis1984
    Jul 25, 2014
    3
    Good start but then builds the series greatly. Marley Shelton does her job really well but the weak script make the good ideas of the series naught.
    The weak evaluation is unfortunately justified.
  2. Twinks
    Sep 23, 2014
    3
    When i first saw the preview of The Lottery, i was dying to watch it. I do understand that embryo will "change" the world but COME ON!!!!! WHERE IS THE SUSPENSE!!?? why whenever i watch an episode i'm not eager to watch the next one.
    This is Boring show.

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: David Hiltbrand
    Jul 21, 2014
    60
    The premise is actually more promising than the one in HBO's The Leftovers, in which a portion of Earth's population just vanishes. But The Lottery is not as well-cast or -produced as that other 10-episode series.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Jul 21, 2014
    70
    The action is active, the suspense tense, the actors game. It seems a little silly at times, but meet it halfway and the hour passes painlessly.
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  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Jul 21, 2014
    83
    If The Lottery can keep up the promise of its premiere, it will punch a winning ticket.
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