The Rain

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: May 4, 2018
Metascore
65

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

Critic Reviews

  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Jen Chaney
    May 3, 2018
    60
    Within the first ten minutes, it becomes obvious that it will be another post-apocalyptic drama about a virus that devastates humanity, leaving precious few people behind to figure out how to scrap their way toward continued survival. If you’re into that sort of thing, it will grab your attention right away and, based on the initial three episodes made available to critics--most likely hold on to it. But if you’re at all fatigued of dramas about the demise of humanity, you may find it hard to soldier through, especially if you try to swallow all eight episodes in a sitting or two.
  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Steve Greene
    May 4, 2018
    58
    Despite his best efforts, for a show where humanity is under attack, you ultimately need a reason to root for at least most of the humans. The Rain never gets to the point where you’re pulling for the water droplets, but this is one barren wasteland that makes it difficult to care about anything other than surviving it.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    May 3, 2018
    50
    It's basically a mid-tier CW or Freeform show. The execution is thin, but the premise is juicy and after watching three episodes sent to critics, I have enough curiosity to keep going.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018
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#45 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

User Reviews

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User Score
4.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 96
  3. Negative: 41 out of 96
  1. OlivierPiel
    May 6, 2018
    0
    I love dystopian, worst-case scenario sci-fi movies just like the next guy, but this is another underwhelming serving by Netflix. ClichédI love dystopian, worst-case scenario sci-fi movies just like the next guy, but this is another underwhelming serving by Netflix. Clichéd tropes are OK but the panicky teenager & moronic younger brother combo makes you want them to be killed off because they are just so freaking annoying! This is a poor man's poor man's Walking Dead… Full Review »
  2. BioTofu
    May 7, 2018
    1
    i simply refused to continue watching this stupid teen apocalypse trash after about 8mins. similar to revolution and the strain, once again,i simply refused to continue watching this stupid teen apocalypse trash after about 8mins. similar to revolution and the strain, once again, another apocalypse show ruined by infuriatingly retarded teen and child characters. the premise and the opening seemed interesting enough then came the annoying kids unbelievably stupid actions.

    scenes became painfully predictable. o the annoying kid wouldnt buckle his seat belt, guess what happens next. o the daughter made eye contact with the trucker, guess what happens next. o the daughter and son hear someone knocking on the door, guess what happens next.    … Full Review »
  3. kot0005
    May 5, 2018
    0
    Why do people make whiny characters in 2018. Not even 10minutes into the show and the characters start whining instead of just listening to aWhy do people make whiny characters in 2018. Not even 10minutes into the show and the characters start whining instead of just listening to a smarter character. But obviously there would be no plot if they didn't go with the whiny brats whining all the time, falling for open book traps through out the show in a future setting where they have holographic displays. Humans dont become dumb every generation. Humans are evolving. This show is a disgrace to Humans. Obvious plot and Dumb kids who get super smart in an instant to change the plot. dont bother watching. Its a disgrace to "German Technology"… Full Review »
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