The Swarm
The CW | Sky Max | Release Date: September 12, 2023
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
54
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
IGNMarya E. GatesAug 30, 2023
Season 1 Review: While bogged down with too many characters and often nonsensical science talk, the first two episodes of The Swarm find the terror in the deep blue sea, stoking fear of the unknown and mining the anxiety of ecological collapse with chilling results. Read full review
50
Wall Street JournalJohn AndersonSep 8, 2023
Season 1 Review: It isn't easy to draw a bead on a new series based on one episode, which was all that was ready to be reviewed. And pilots are always about setting up characters and situations. The former seem likable enough based on our brief acquaintance. And the situation is as follows: Nature is fighting back, and the denizens of the deep are taking no prisoners. It is a provocative if not entirely original idea. Read full review
50
Sioux City JournalBruce MillerSep 7, 2023
Season 1 Review: How this will ultimately play out depends on “The Swarm’s” ability to embrace a disaster film vibe. So far, it’s a lot of seeking, but little to destroy. Read full review
40
DeciderJoel KellerSep 12, 2023
Season 1 Review: The first episode of The Swarm suggests that there will be a lot of throat clearing and not a whole heck of a lot of actual thrills. Read full review
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