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Critic Reviews
The IndependentFeb 14, 2022
Season 1 Review:
The Tourist, directed by Chris Sweeney (and Daniel Nettheim for the final three episodes), knows how to play the quiet scenes alongside the crash and bang. ... The Tourist might be his [Jamie Dornan's] best work yet. He takes advantage of a script that lets him stretch his metaphorical muscles as well as the more literal ones, abundant as they are.
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ColliderFeb 29, 2024
Season 2 Review:
Thanks to atmospheric and unsettling sequences, The Tourist is every bit a neo-Western that sprinkles in the manic traits of the Coen Brothers, David Lynch, and Quentin Tarantino films. It might sample some of these filmmakers’ best works, but it’s a series all its own due in part to its enigmatic plots and characters.
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Feb 29, 2024Radio TimesJan 2, 2024
Season 2 Review:
It may not rewrite the book when it comes to TV thrillers, but if you're looking for some perfect New Year's Day fare, you won't come much closer than this. It's bold and unique without being off-putting, and features two magnetic central performances from Dornan and Macdonald.
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The TelegraphJan 2, 2024
The GuardianJan 2, 2024
Season 2 Review:
Even if you struggle to follow exactly who wants what and why they are seeking revenge or a big payout, the show skates by on its charms. The Tourist proves that even if every project has not been able to showcase Dornan’s charms, he certainly has an ample supply at his disposal.
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iFeb 14, 2022
Season 1 Review:
If Channel 4’s ludicrous recent Close to Me made you want to forget all about amnesia thrillers, The Tourist reminds you why they can also be memorably moreish.
Radio TimesFeb 14, 2022
RogerEbert.comFeb 28, 2024
Season 2 Review:
It’s a bit of a rockier road in terms of quality, but there’s an admirable lunacy to the storytelling here that holds it together, throwing in new twists and memorable characters in a manner that’s reminiscent of prime Coen brothers, wherein one never knew what was going to happen next, and it was all darkly humorous at the same time.
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The Observer (UK)Sep 10, 2024
Season 2 Review:
It’s still strong (dark, funny, lyrical), evolving into a riotous, bloodthirsty saga of identity, Fargo-esque characterisation and relentless stings and twists to the bittersweet end. Figuratively and geographically, you’re left wondering where The Tourist could go next.
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The IndependentJan 8, 2024
Season 2 Review:
The combination of a very sexy protagonist, a slow-burning but believable romance (the chemistry between Dornan and Macdonald is, again, excellent), and stakes that get cranked higher and higher, make this a worthwhile second run. Now it’s no longer a blank slate – an unknown on the schedule – the show is less surprising, but The Tourist’s return home still has the capacity to thrill.
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IndieWireMar 3, 2022
Season 1 Review:
It’s only when the show makes its grand breakthrough in the final third that “The Tourist” gets a much needed influx of energy. Still, it’s another example of something in this show that feels like it should work in the abstract, but in practice simply feels like slapping on an extra layer without properly seeding that spirit throughout.
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