The Player

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 24, 2015
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 26
  3. Negative: 12 out of 26
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Critic Reviews

  1. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Sep 24, 2015
    75
    The Player has the feel of one of those high-octane action thrillers that Hollywood pumps out--you get caught up in the moment, but the intricacies of the plot dissolve the second you step out of the theater.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Sep 24, 2015
    70
    It's an efficient if mass-produced engine--every week a different race against crime and time--made a bit more interesting by the most dangerous game gone digital.... But it's the chemistry between Cassandra and Kane that ignites The Player.
  3. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Sep 21, 2015
    70
    The Player is fun, and doesn’t really try to be anything more than that.

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#76 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#92 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 57
  3. Negative: 11 out of 57
  1. FlyingGarlic
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    This show is fun. Great combo with Blacklist and very enjoyable.

    TV is too serious lately and this is what TV entertainment needs. Watch    This show is fun. Great combo with Blacklist and very enjoyable.

    TV is too serious lately and this is what TV entertainment needs.
    Watch and enjoy.    … Full Review »
  2. ThisIsPizdec
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    Favourite show ever. It's so dynamic and great! Every new episode is better than previous and there are a lot sof twists waiting for you.Favourite show ever. It's so dynamic and great! Every new episode is better than previous and there are a lot sof twists waiting for you. Amazing soundtrack, story and acting. Fight sequences with Snipes are unforgetable so as actor's job here. I can't get enough of it, you can love AAA shows like Breaking Bad or True Detective but you can't miss gems like this.… Full Review »
  3. Vestacha
    Oct 19, 2015
    9
    The Player keeps getting better.
    While I was hesitant I would stick with the series after the premier, I have been pleasantly surprised. I    The Player keeps getting better.
    While I was hesitant I would stick with the series after the premier, I have been pleasantly surprised. I understand some people find the premise of the show ridiculous; however, given that this is fiction I can live with the rules of the "game". With the exception of Kane, the other characters were somewhat flat and uninteresting in the first episode, subsequent episodes have dropped hints about their back story that so far make me want to learn more about them. The fact each episode has an objective as well as builds into an overall story arc has me tuning in each week. The episodes are unique, unpredictable, and possess a blend of action, humor, and mystery that make watching television fun again.    … Full Review »
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