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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Critic Reviews

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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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