The State (2017)
User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
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  1. panslabyrinth
    Sep 26, 2017
    7
    What I like most about The State is the fact that aside from any political and/or religious views, the story remains that of a human soul and disregards any attempt in proving or disproving the righteous or abominal existence of such state. The State is compelling TV, that is worth a watch regardless of its subject matter and any bias whatsoever; the performances are top-notch includingWhat I like most about The State is the fact that aside from any political and/or religious views, the story remains that of a human soul and disregards any attempt in proving or disproving the righteous or abominal existence of such state. The State is compelling TV, that is worth a watch regardless of its subject matter and any bias whatsoever; the performances are top-notch including grade A ensamble such as Hiam Abbass. Bear in mind, this is not for the faint hearted.… Expand
  2. ManUtdFan
    Sep 20, 2017
    0
    The fat woman in charge of the kitchen was funny! (yes with ISIS you get people of all colors, shapes, and sizes. they welcome all-comers. they have a tolerant attitude to 'entryists')

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Lorraine Ali
    Sep 18, 2017
    60
    The State’s bigger flaw, however, is that it doesn’t clearly explain the motivations of each main character’s life-changing decision to join Islamic State. The series implies their need for direction, self-worth or belonging, but it’s not enough to justify such a drastic decision. ... The depiction of life inside of Islamic State, however, is believable--horrifyingly so.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Sep 18, 2017
    50
    Unfortunately, The State is also four hours of turgid and predictable drama, with respectable performances from the cast of relative unknowns barely covering for the thinnest of characterizations and the flimsiest of narratives. I'll wholly grant that the program is frequently interesting and informative, but it's nearly as often laughably clunky.
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  3. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    Sep 18, 2017
    80
    The balancing act required of The State was near-impossible--to create a deeper understanding of the lives of the men and women who join ISIS without either lionizing them or demonizing a whole religion. But the series, which airs in the U.S. on the National Geographic Channel over two nights on Monday and Tuesday, has somehow pulled it off.
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