The Miniaturist
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 9, 2018
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 13, 2018
    60
    The Miniaturist evokes the Dutch Masters with its moody and dark-hued cinematography. Unfortunately, the story is a bit murky too. [17-30 Sep 2018, p.25]
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  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Sep 7, 2018
    60
    There are a few really interesting storylines broached casually in the series that would have benefitted from more episodes.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Sep 6, 2018
    50
    The miniseries feels both overlong and stunted as it lurches between storylines. ... It’s a shame that the series never quite gels, given how much it has going for it in terms of story, talent, and the truly spectacular production design and costuming that sets off the on location shoots with such style.

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#81 Best TV Season of 2018

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Wilvander
    Feb 9, 2019
    4
    Beatifully filmde, though clearly not in Amsterdam. Goed actors. Bu Why Base the series on an existing family. No one would have lived a lifeBeatifully filmde, though clearly not in Amsterdam. Goed actors. Bu Why Base the series on an existing family. No one would have lived a life like theirs. Just make it fatally and don't make the public think that 17th C life's good be like this...… Full Review »
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