The Secret Circle
The CW | CW | Release Date: September 15, 2011
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
56
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 20 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
11
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
Los Angeles TimesRobert LloydSep 13, 2011
Season 1 Review: This air of familiarity notwithstanding, the pilot is splendidly rendered; effective in the expected ways in a way that makes you forget you expected them. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesLori RacklSep 13, 2011
Season 1 Review: In the premiere at least, the story unfolds nicely--and to the tune of a good soundtrack. When the episode ended, I wanted to know more about the Circle, both its history and where it's headed. Read full review
75
People WeeklyTom GliattoSep 9, 2011
Season 1 Review: The acting is flat, but the show casts a hokey spell. [19 Sep 2011, p.65]
70
Zap2it (Inside the Box)Mikey O'ConnellSep 15, 2011
Season 1 Review: Anxious fans should be pleased, and curious viewers outside the usual demographic might even be surprised. Read full review
70
The Huffington PostMaureen RyanSep 14, 2011
Season 1 Review: The Secret Circle does exactly what you expect it to do, yet that efficiency ends up being refreshing rather than maddening. Read full review
67
HitfixDaniel FienbergSep 15, 2011
Season 1 Review: The Secret Circle may be over-calculated and under-inspired, but that doesn't necessarily mean The Secret Circle is bad. There's something to be said for setting reasonable goals and largely succeeding, especially when there are plenty of shows that aspire to a good deal less and still fail. Read full review
67
Boston HeraldMark A. PerigardSep 15, 2011
Season 1 Review: At times, the dialogue stops and unloads for exposition dumps, and a few of the young cast mates could use some more training back in the land of the Muggles. Read full review
67
NewsdayVerne GaySep 15, 2011
Season 1 Review: A not-bad formula gothic that'll rise or fall on the Dekker/Robertson chemistry; I'm betting on the former. Read full review
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