The Unusuals

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 8, 2009
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 81
  3. Negative: 14 out of 81
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  1. WendyM
    Apr 8, 2009
    0
    I can't believe that ABC replaced Life on Mars, a brilliant and witty show, with The Unusuals. Shame on you ABC!
  2. Amber
    Apr 24, 2009
    3
    Just like some of the critics said, nothing new, nothing interesting. Just a complete mess with a few good actors but it doesn't save the show. Some of the actors aren't believable in their roles, especially Amber. All in all, another unoriginal show that probably won't even last its first season.

Awards & Rankings

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#64 Best TV Season of 2009
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#31 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
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#72 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jeff Jensen
    83
    The oddball overload bugs at first, but the incredibly likable cast makes The Unusuals unusually promising.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    70
    That's a lot of eccentricity, but creator/writer Noah Hawley meshes humor and pathos with deft plotting and dialogue.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Heather Havrilesky
    80
    Look a little closer, though, and what you'll find is a truly strange cop dramedy with lots of sharp dialogue, jocular banter and offbeat scenarios.
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