The Passage

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 14, 2019
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 48
  3. Negative: 7 out of 48
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  1. Kunrya
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    I went into this show with really low expectations, actually expecting to shut it off after about the first 10 minutes, but I was wrong. A few storylines get rushed here and there (which is now just a staple of network television), but the acting performances more than made up for it. Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Saniyya Sidney are spectactular on-screen together.
  2. Skeletor71
    Jan 22, 2019
    8
    Hey, this show isn't bad. At least the kid isn't annoying. Yet. And once you get over Zack being in it there's some pretty entertaining stuff to watch. I like how they're portraying the 'vampires'. Let's hope it doesn't get too mushy.
  3. KellyBee
    Jan 16, 2019
    9
    Okay, it isn't perfect but I like this newish retelling of the vampire origin. I'm pretty pumped that a child is set up to save the world. The girl cast is pretty amazing for her age. I'm looking forward to see where this all goes.
  4. Tanya88
    Feb 2, 2019
    10
    Cool plot, nice drama, good actors play, but small locations. Interesting what should be next
  5. Limeyou
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This is a great show. Keeps your attention the entire hour it is on
    and can't wait till the next episode..
  6. cynthia0246
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, even if the trailer was really interesting, I did not have a lot of expectations about this show, as it's usually the case when they adapt a movie or a tv serie from a book. I really love the book and for those who say that everything happens really fast in the first episode, the thing is : it happened really fast in the book too. And for the virals, they are exactly as pictured in the books, laying there doing nothing.

    Even if it is not exactly the same as in the book, the show is interesting and intriguing. I am really thrilled for the next episodes !    … Expand
  7. RONSAIDIT
    Mar 11, 2019
    9
    so far i would say im pleased in how this show is going, Brad Wolgast(agent) and Amy Bellafonte. really work off each other really well.,good to see Emmanuelle Chriqui is good to see her in this show as well,i also like the character of Brianne Howey, sh looks a bit like a Harley Quinn character she's very cool all in all a very good show that has the development of it's characters..mustso far i would say im pleased in how this show is going, Brad Wolgast(agent) and Amy Bellafonte. really work off each other really well.,good to see Emmanuelle Chriqui is good to see her in this show as well,i also like the character of Brianne Howey, sh looks a bit like a Harley Quinn character she's very cool all in all a very good show that has the development of it's characters..must see series… Expand
  8. weullerlopes
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    A série é ótima. Grandes personagens, uma trama amarrada e curiosa, uma premissa intrigante que faz querer ver cada vez mais. simplesmente genial
  9. guywithbeer
    Mar 29, 2019
    7
    A very enjoyable tv show. I started watching the tv show without knowing what this was based on and it was an unexpected surprise and joy.

    The story takes some unexpected turns and the season finale left me hoping for a second season.

    Worth watching.

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#44 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019
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#51 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Adrian Horton
    Dec 3, 2019
    40
    The Passage is frustratingly mechanical yet, being human, you can’t help but feel at least slightly invested in this threatened world. It induces eye rolls but still, the virus is easily caught.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jan 17, 2019
    50
    It's a slow road to apocalypse in the absorbing, if derivative, opening chapters of this Stephen King wannabe based on the epic horror trilogy by Justin Cronin. [21 Jan - 3 Feb 2019, p.13]
  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Hanh Nguyen
    Jan 15, 2019
    75
    The Passage may not reach the grandiose and tragic heights of Cronin’s books, but it has the potential to be equally satisfying: It’s pragmatic, aggressive, and most of all, present.
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