The Unit

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 7, 2006
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 154 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 154
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 154
  3. Negative: 34 out of 154
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  1. ReviewCritic
    Jan 3, 2012
    6
    Compelling and interesting, however the special effects are not top notch. The acting performances are also pretty good. I like the Allstate guy, lol. He doesn't do commercials anymore, apparently.
  2. TimG
    Mar 10, 2006
    5
    Great premise. Terrible execution. The dialogue was flat, un-inspiring, and delievered less than realistic. I blame the writers for most of this. The actors can only work with what they have. Casting was good except for Scott Foley. He is about as realistic as a special forces soldier as Jason Priestly as a ...well...special forces solder. I give this show a 5 because it has a good Great premise. Terrible execution. The dialogue was flat, un-inspiring, and delievered less than realistic. I blame the writers for most of this. The actors can only work with what they have. Casting was good except for Scott Foley. He is about as realistic as a special forces soldier as Jason Priestly as a ...well...special forces solder. I give this show a 5 because it has a good premise. If you are a fan of books like Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series, or Alias, this show has potential if the writing can be saved. I did like that the grunts chose to take the plane down at the request of someone they recognized as an "operator" instead of following orders.… Expand
  3. KarriS
    May 17, 2006
    4
    Tried it, kind of liked couple of episodes but the last two ones were just plain awful.
  4. OriolG
    Nov 16, 2006
    6
    I usually love the show, but tonight....they were in "spain" and had to scape...any of the producers had ever been to spain? Spain isn't mexico!!! I've nothing against mexico, but i really hate when poeple think spain is mexico....spain is in europe, is not only toros(bullfights), flamenco and paellas...and the police is not a dictatorial arm of the goverment, as it used to be I usually love the show, but tonight....they were in "spain" and had to scape...any of the producers had ever been to spain? Spain isn't mexico!!! I've nothing against mexico, but i really hate when poeple think spain is mexico....spain is in europe, is not only toros(bullfights), flamenco and paellas...and the police is not a dictatorial arm of the goverment, as it used to be until the dictator's death back on ...1975!!!!!! I would apreciate that some information about the countries that appear on the movies, not only the unit, could be checked before the script is ready. Who thinks USA is only cowboys and hamburguers? Please, get informed before.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best TV Season of 2006
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#33 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#16 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    70
    There are glimmers of something refreshingly different.
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  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Heather Havrilesky
    80
    One of the major strengths of "The Unit" is its ability to tackle the blurry ethical lines and confusing behavioral codes of the military during a time of war.
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  3. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    80
    It just oozes potential with sharp dialogue and a strong cast.
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