The Messengers (2015)

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Season 1
  • Network: The CW
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 17, 2015
User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 51
  3. Negative: 14 out of 51

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  1. Orc25
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    One of the best shows out there, great plot, characters, and effects. No idea why people are hating, dying for Season 2 to come out, too bad its not happening.
  2. Dark_Dragen
    May 2, 2015
    8
    Now this is a real interesting show, showing the ultimate between good and evil, with the devil doing what he can to stop the Messengers from defeating him. I can't wait to see what CW has planned next for this show, I hope the CW keep up the good work and don't abandon it like so many shows out there have happened.
  3. Skeletor71
    May 17, 2015
    9
    After 5 episodes I gotta say this show is turning out even better than I initially thought. I'm giving it a 9 (one point up from my earlier 8 point review). It's exciting and even suspenseful at times. Some things are a little far fetched and sometimes cliché, but that's CW for ya.
  4. The_Rick3721
    May 2, 2015
    9
    I've watched the first three episodes of this new series and have to say that I really, really enjoy it. Don't normally write reviews but after seeing the confusing negativity from two other individuals, I felt the need to do so. Sure, this involves a religious storyline and will apparently turn some people off who feel some weird need to "stand out" by denouncing anything religiousI've watched the first three episodes of this new series and have to say that I really, really enjoy it. Don't normally write reviews but after seeing the confusing negativity from two other individuals, I felt the need to do so. Sure, this involves a religious storyline and will apparently turn some people off who feel some weird need to "stand out" by denouncing anything religious because they think it's the "cool thing to do". This is a genuinely enjoyable television show, up to this point and one that people should definitely invest at least 45 minutes or so in to check out on their own instead of taking the word from some sad, whiny hipster who lives in his mom's basement. Seriously, the screen names is "BlackTag666"...I wonder why you dislike a show based on religion, guy. hahaha As for the other reviewer, I'm not really sure what was "murky, uninteresting and very unclear"...reminds me of an ex I had that would repeatedly loudly ask what was happening every 5 minutes during a movie. lol It's a very interesting show with good actors, an interesting storyline and is incredibly easy to follow. Give it a chance and I hope to see it stick around for a while if the writers can manage to keep it as interesting as it currently is. Thanks for reading!… Expand
  5. MushWolf
    May 10, 2015
    8
    Although with a slow start and not much character development as of yet, I see great potential in the story and I hope it will be a story for the long run. Good actors, interesting concept and definitely worth a watch.
  6. snowyangl14
    May 18, 2015
    10
    Why is it when we get a good show on, like this has to do with the devil, angels or magic people have a problem with it or the TV channel somehow lies about the ratings becuz it has something to do with god or the devil.. Or it looks like something real that could happen- this show needs more of a chance on the air than they got... Just like cancelled Constantine. An Jericho!!! I wouldWhy is it when we get a good show on, like this has to do with the devil, angels or magic people have a problem with it or the TV channel somehow lies about the ratings becuz it has something to do with god or the devil.. Or it looks like something real that could happen- this show needs more of a chance on the air than they got... Just like cancelled Constantine. An Jericho!!! I would really like to talk to the people who decides who gets the axe, becuz I'm tired of so many cop shows!!! Really!!… Expand
  7. DupZ69
    May 27, 2015
    10
    I just started watching The Messengers and so far i am really impressed got to the third episode and i wanted to watch more as they learn more about their powers and why they were chosen
  8. BlackTag666
    Apr 26, 2015
    1
    This is a series that has totally failed to live up to the hype generated by the adverts we saw.It is poorly directed and has no mystery. The idea of the devil coming down to earth is the only positive the show has since it carries the promise of chaos in the future however the ridiculously slow and poor start is definitely going to chase all the fans away and can earn it a place on theThis is a series that has totally failed to live up to the hype generated by the adverts we saw.It is poorly directed and has no mystery. The idea of the devil coming down to earth is the only positive the show has since it carries the promise of chaos in the future however the ridiculously slow and poor start is definitely going to chase all the fans away and can earn it a place on the ''worst TV show ever podium''. If things continue the way they are now this show will be sacked before the end of the season… Expand
  9. Fang1964
    Jun 14, 2015
    0
    I find the show extremely boring. What I also find hilarious is that the only person they need is an Eskimo character to complete the diversity acid test. They're taking a religious concept and seeing through the eyes of a secular view point. Courageous but extremely stupid. I made it through the first five episodes but I can't take it anymore. Get it out of here.
  10. Knighthawk81
    Apr 20, 2015
    2
    The CW, for the most part, has had a great season launching new shows. This is the exception. The pilot was murky, uninteresting, and very unclear. It was only by reading the plot synopsis that I realized this was some kind of religious mythology. The characters are flat and their mission is flatter.
  11. insomnicidex6x
    Apr 23, 2016
    1
    This show fails to build any emotional connection between the audience and the characters.I made it through the entire season, but I just didn't care about anything that was happening. This show had potential, but the story just didn't pull me in.
  12. LOKE8369
    Jul 24, 2016
    10
    I have started the series on Netflix and was hooked. Love this show and all the characters are easy to relate too. I highly recommend it! My kids and even my husband (a hard critic of shows like this) enjoy it.

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Apr 17, 2015
    42
    It's a bit of a jumble and not particularly compelling.
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  2. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Mekeisha Madden Toby
    Apr 17, 2015
    80
    The Messengers is an appealing and entertaining cross between “Heroes” and “Supernatural” and has the potential to be just the hit The CW needs and viewers deserve.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Molly Eichel
    Apr 17, 2015
    75
    With such a complicated subject matter, The Messengers certainly has its work cut out for it to stay coherent while still staying accessible. But the pilot moves briskly enough, keeping up the desire to learn how these people deal with their newfound powers and identities, and how they will react when The Man comes a-calling.
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