The Whispers

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 1, 2015
User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 60
  3. Negative: 12 out of 60
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  1. donewithwhisper
    Aug 14, 2015
    0
    I got so fed up last night watching this weeks episode that i shut it off 3/4 through and took the series off my DVR.
    Since the beginning of time, stories have involved the poor decision making of some of the characters to move plot line, but "The Whispers" writers have gone with the interesting choice of having ALL their characters make bad decisions constantly. It makes the cast of    I got so fed up last night watching this weeks episode that i shut it off 3/4 through and took the series off my DVR.
    Since the beginning of time, stories have involved the poor decision making of some of the characters to move plot line, but "The Whispers" writers have gone with the interesting choice of having ALL their characters make bad decisions constantly. It makes the cast of Jackass look like Rhodes scholars.
    I wanted to like the show, but it was taking too much energy to do so.
    the one guy has cool tattoos.

    so long.    … Expand
  2. Nikola
    Jun 24, 2015
    4
    Poor acting, use many times used the idea.
    Recycling, which does not lead to anything.
    In a few moments I really think that this is a very naive story.
  3. sultrytiger
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    loved it gave it a score of 10 hoping to see many more episodes love the main character and especially the young son this show has my imagination on overdrive from the get go hope it continues and has more seasons upcoming
  4. Knighthawk81
    Jun 2, 2015
    5
    ABC had a decent development season in the 2014-2015 network season, so the fact "The Whispers" got dumped to summer isn't a promising sign for the show. The pilot introduced some potentially interesting concepts, but it remains to be seen where this is going. The early ads seemed to set it up as a ghost story, while the pilot leaned more toward a poor man's "X-Files." Either way, notABC had a decent development season in the 2014-2015 network season, so the fact "The Whispers" got dumped to summer isn't a promising sign for the show. The pilot introduced some potentially interesting concepts, but it remains to be seen where this is going. The early ads seemed to set it up as a ghost story, while the pilot leaned more toward a poor man's "X-Files." Either way, not enough was done to make this interesting in the first hour. To keep the audience hooked, they need to clarify what exactly this show is about, and fast.… Expand
  5. quincytheodore
    Jun 2, 2015
    7
    The Whispers might not shock everyone, but it benefits from balanced presentation and experienced cast. In the spirit of unworldly enticement, The Whispers uses theme of enigmatic children who hear the calling of an imaginary friend. While it dabbles in mysterious premise, the visual is pleasantly bright and less brooding. The focus on children and their family opens new audience otherThe Whispers might not shock everyone, but it benefits from balanced presentation and experienced cast. In the spirit of unworldly enticement, The Whispers uses theme of enigmatic children who hear the calling of an imaginary friend. While it dabbles in mysterious premise, the visual is pleasantly bright and less brooding. The focus on children and their family opens new audience other than sci-fi fans, along with versatile cast, The Whispers offers a more accessible thriller.

    It follows a simple concept of an unknown presence that talks only to children. People consider it as harmless fantasy before the message gets sinister. There's no gore or overly nasty scenes, this is a milder sci-fi show, which is understandable due to the delicate premise. However, it still presents a couple of eerie moments with just enough restrain and bizarre twist on the usually innocent children.
    The tone isn't as dark or gritty as other shows. In fact cinematography resembles usual drama shows. Setting is mainly in suburban neighborhood, with occasional venturing to more mysterious places. It looks decently suitable as the environment is recognizable, though might not awe audience with incredible shots of glamorous vista.

    Acting department has an eclectic assembly of actors who has a lot of experience in drama or mystery. Milo Ventimiglia is a versatile actor, it's nice to see him in a more leading role. Furthermore, the show has a few similarities with Heroes which should be very familiar for him. Lily Rabe dons a commanding role, she appears strong, but might fall to the stereotypical tough woman. One of the better performances from the child actors belong to Kylie Rogers as Minx who seems eerily fitting as an indigo child.

    The Whispers doesn't deliver the mystery with much intensity or grit. While this might deter fans of sci-fi or thriller fans, the overall production value is competent enough to deliver a dramatic puzzle.    … Expand
  6. BogKid
    Jul 20, 2015
    9
    "The Whispers" up-date after 8 episodes. I felt that the first episode of "The Whispers" was an excellent start, but I had my doubts ihat the show could maintain the suspense and that the story could retain science-fiction believability. By my standards, it has and it has done so very well. I think this show is now among the relatively few really excellent shows on television this year."The Whispers" up-date after 8 episodes. I felt that the first episode of "The Whispers" was an excellent start, but I had my doubts ihat the show could maintain the suspense and that the story could retain science-fiction believability. By my standards, it has and it has done so very well. I think this show is now among the relatively few really excellent shows on television this year. Congratulations to ABC.… Expand
  7. jamess
    Jun 2, 2015
    7
    Someone mentioned the "ABC touch" in regards to their supernatural series like Resurrection, and The Whispers suffers from that a little bit in it's execution. But thanks to Mark Romanek's input in the pilot, it carries a nice mood and sense of dread. It's nice to see Lily Rabe get a lead role after such great supporting work on AHS, although her role is a bit cliche for now. Can we everSomeone mentioned the "ABC touch" in regards to their supernatural series like Resurrection, and The Whispers suffers from that a little bit in it's execution. But thanks to Mark Romanek's input in the pilot, it carries a nice mood and sense of dread. It's nice to see Lily Rabe get a lead role after such great supporting work on AHS, although her role is a bit cliche for now. Can we ever get over the working Mom cliche, feeling guilt for being away from her child? But then, children are the focus of the series, so I guess that cliche is warranted. And, as always with pilot episodes, there's a lot of exposition to get through, but The Whispers kept each plot point well paced. I have to commend the child actors, the strongest aspect of the show. Sometimes I wince at child actors (Kira in Orphan Black has been bugging me lately), but the child actors, sp the main daughter character, are very natural and creepy, which would seem not easy to pull off. All in all, curious to see where this heads. Or how soon it'll run off the rails.… Expand
  8. zmgalen2000
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! I knew an ABC drama would be great-but not this great! At first, I thought it was a bit slow and that this would be about a 6 out of ten, but this is totally insane. When I found out that the imaginary friend, Drill, was actually the main character's husband that "died" and communicates through the lights, I couldn't believe it. My mind was completely blown. Additionally, this show contains very subtle background details which make the show all-the-more entertaining. Honestly, this might end up being my new favorite shows. It packs the punch of just the right amount of scare, and it enthralls the viewer from beginning-to-end.… Expand
  9. StuckOnReviews
    Jun 7, 2015
    6
    The Whispers hopefully will be more interesting but the first episode brought the show off to a good start. I'm gonna keep watching I fell as if there will be enough twists and turns to keep me watching, and also I like to see the main actress try to act because from what I'm seeing she's not that great at it.
  10. melsano
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    I need more genre shows because they're the only shows I watch and this one fits the bill. The Whispers is solidly acted, with Lily Rabe doing a great job leading this thing. Milo Ventimiglia is also great and quite easy on the eyes. The kids are creepy, especially Minx. That tiny brunette girl is just so adorable, and I'm not even a kid person.

    With so much drivel clogging our screens,    I need more genre shows because they're the only shows I watch and this one fits the bill. The Whispers is solidly acted, with Lily Rabe doing a great job leading this thing. Milo Ventimiglia is also great and quite easy on the eyes. The kids are creepy, especially Minx. That tiny brunette girl is just so adorable, and I'm not even a kid person.

    With so much drivel clogging our screens, The Whispers is a welcome exception. It isn't "smart" television, but it sure is entertaining.    … Expand
  11. darby
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    Brilliant show. I really didn't think I would like the show, so I almost passed it up. I'm very glad I gave it a chance. The characters are well developed, and the acting is suspenseful, without being over-the-top. I'm tired of films and tv shows with over-acting, and Lily Rabe gives a great performance of someone who is used to keeping things under control, while things unfold beyondBrilliant show. I really didn't think I would like the show, so I almost passed it up. I'm very glad I gave it a chance. The characters are well developed, and the acting is suspenseful, without being over-the-top. I'm tired of films and tv shows with over-acting, and Lily Rabe gives a great performance of someone who is used to keeping things under control, while things unfold beyond her control. I've known people in stressful, power positions who must maintain their composure when events are rapidly degenerating into chaos, and Rabe pulls it off flawlessly. It is my favorite Summer show this year...I find myself "waiting" for each weeks episode. I would definitely recommend 'The Whispers' as a must see, and I hope the networks come out with more shows like this one.… Expand
  12. martinex
    Aug 11, 2015
    5
    Interesting concept but like most network TV Dramas the series quickly devolves into the theater of the absurd. Suspend all rational thought and you'll be fine.
  13. MelancholicAlc
    Aug 23, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Whispers had a great start, but it's now the extremely dumbest show on TV. Imagine this, you discover that there's some entity using kids to attack you. Not all kids, just the kids of HIGH LEVEL politicians, military and scientists, and, this is the kicker ... the PRESIDENT!!!!

    Now, we have to allow for some delay in combating this, because, it's kids you know?

    But the FIRST thing you do, is SEPARATING THE KIDS FROM THEIR parents, who are all HIGH LEVEL politicians, military and scientists At the very least, you do NOT allow the kids to be near ANY electricity. But none of this. The adults allow themselves to be manipulated by their own kids, even after everybody knows their kids are being used to manipulate the parents. It's the height of stupidity.

    One excruciation example is Minx, who is threatened to be killed by Drill unless her mother kills someone. How stupid do you have to be as a parent, for your kid constantly doing what their imaginary friend tells them, instead of you?? If your kids are THAT stupid, perhaps they deserve to die.

    This has got to be the dumbest show EVER.

    The Melancholic Alcoholic    … Expand
  14. Wallisdj
    Aug 20, 2015
    6
    To be honest, I do not like the character Wes Lawrence. In fact, I like his boss the Secretary of whatever (defense?) better. Now that eleven episodes are in the can, I am getting a kick that he is finally getting his comeuppance. Of course, I kind of felt strongly that his daughter was going to be ground zero. I mean, all the clues were there.

    On the acting side, it is fair. There is    To be honest, I do not like the character Wes Lawrence. In fact, I like his boss the Secretary of whatever (defense?) better. Now that eleven episodes are in the can, I am getting a kick that he is finally getting his comeuppance. Of course, I kind of felt strongly that his daughter was going to be ground zero. I mean, all the clues were there.

    On the acting side, it is fair. There is no over-acting, although some of Claire's (Lily Rabe) facial expressions are a little over the top. But Derek Webster takes the cake in the category "Did you ever go to acting school or have any training at all?"

    The big question is: should there be a Season 2?

    1. Based on the haphazard plot structure of Season 1, I would be inclined to ask the simple question of why? I mean, I have seen other One-Season wonders with better plots, better acting, and better structures disappear off the media map.

    2. If Drill wins, then game over. Same with if the humans win. Game over, and don't come back.

    Does it sound like I'm not in favor of Season 2? I answer with this question: If Ray Bradbury thought that his short story needed an encore, wouldn't he have written it?    … Expand
  15. knogirl1999
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I just finished season 1 and I am dying to find out what happends!!! I hope there is a season 2. My mom and I watch it together and we LOVE this show. Please have a season 2. I hate when I find amazing shows and then they dont have another season. Please dont be like the other shows and just cancel be amazing and make the fans who want a season 2 happy!!! #whispers#season2#welovethewhispers#ABC
  16. lilmsctfsh
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    My daughter is actually the one who got me watching the show...so after the first episode, we were hooked...and set up the DVR. Due to our hectic schedules, we watched the majority of the season during rainy Saturday cram sessions. Needless to say...the characters developed well, and the storyline progressed without going too fast. I hope they sign for a Season 2...or else why would theyMy daughter is actually the one who got me watching the show...so after the first episode, we were hooked...and set up the DVR. Due to our hectic schedules, we watched the majority of the season during rainy Saturday cram sessions. Needless to say...the characters developed well, and the storyline progressed without going too fast. I hope they sign for a Season 2...or else why would they end it with such a cliffhanger. Great family show as far as Im concerned.… Expand
  17. DLZ
    Sep 23, 2015
    1
    6 EPISODES...I really tried but..it is really bad tv. Nothing happens and to be honest what a dumb plot. i think people should re-watch TAKEN (the serie from Spielberg) to learn something from it.

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Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Jun 8, 2015
    83
    It’s creepy, especially when the children talk to the unseen Drill.
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  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Jun 3, 2015
    50
    The Whispers (created by Soo Hoo and claiming Steven Spielberg as an executive producer) is too slow and self-consciously creepy to hold my attention for long. Your response may vary.
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  3. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Jun 1, 2015
    42
    The Whispers is ultimately a frustratingly hollow experience, an assortment of familiar genre cliches and a stubborn insistence that its primary mystery will remain enticing for us even without hints or the gratification of answers that, in theory, would only elevate the stakes.
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