The Presidents' Gatekeepers
Discovery | Discovery Channel | Release Date: September 11, 2013
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
83
NewsdayVerne GaySep 11, 2013
Season 1 Review: Mostly fascinating tales from all the presidents' men that occasionally need (sometimes badly) journalistic balance and perspective. Read full review
75
New York PostMichael StarrOct 3, 2013
Season 1 Review: Their stories are at turns intense, emotional, angry and humorous--and will capture your attention. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterAllison KeeneSep 11, 2013
Season 1 Review: The Presidents' Gatekeepers is an engaging watch for most, though some segments are more accessible and interesting than others, especially when the history and details of those others become dense and the names become unfamiliar for younger audiences. Read full review
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New York Daily NewsDavid HinckleySep 11, 2013
Season 1 Review: The Gatekeepers reveals a few anecdotal secrets here and there, most of them charming and none that will damage any ex-bosses’ reputations. Read full review
50
VarietyBrian LowrySep 11, 2013
Season 1 Review: While the project proves something of a logistical triumph, it’s only fitfully interesting. Read full review
40
The New York TimesJon CaramanicaSep 11, 2013
Season 1 Review: The film jumps eras willy-nilly, and never settles on a narrative of how the role of chief of staff has evolved over the years. Read full review
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