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. Collider
    Reviewed by: Haleigh Foutch
    May 4, 2018
    80
    The Rain‘s greatest strength might be its clever hand with doling out information. If post-apocalyptic fiction has become too rote and familiar over the last decade, a good mystery yarn never loses its appeal, and The Rain spins mysteries well, dropping reveals and intriguing tidbits with impeccable timing. That quality makes The Rain a great binge show.
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  2. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    May 3, 2018
    80
    Once you get over the ludicrousness of a killer virus whose host is the weather, The Rain is a taut, tense thriller. The first Danish original series to come from Netflix, it’s gratifyingly fast-paced and unfailingly dark.
  3. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    May 4, 2018
    70
    Though Netflix’s latest binge-a-thon doesn’t always handle the logistics of that situation in a completely convincing way, its premise provides a sturdy backdrop for the suspenseful story of a girl striving to protect her younger brother at all costs.
  5. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Apr 29, 2018
    67
    Despite some shaky attempts to build a convincing world, The Rain has much in common with “The Walking Dead.”

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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