The Whole Truth

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 22, 2010
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19

Critic Reviews

  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    80
    If Mr. Morrow takes his performance down a notch, the character will be much easier to embrace....As in most of her roles, Ms. Tierney elevates the script, playing Kathryn as a hard-charging but sympathetic prosecutor whose personal life takes a backseat to her professional duties.
  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Diane Werts
    75
    The Whole Truth equals " Law & Order: The Next Generation." It's still just a little too overeager and needs to mature.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Paige Wiser
    75
    There's no skimping on the sordid and blunt evidence, but the cases are absorbing. And unlike "Law & Order," which had a way of leaving us hanging, we do learn the "whole truth" by the end of each episode. You can't put a price on closure.
  5. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    70
    There's some minor Rashomon-style point-of-view switching as the attorneys prepare their opposing cases each week, and never know who's going to win, which makes this a bit different, and a bit more intriguing, than many standard lawyer shows.
  6. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    70
    For the most part, the procedural material is boilerplate stuff we've seen zillions of times already on "Law & Order," with right turns and smoking guns and unexpected witnesses. The pleasure to be found on the show is in watching Tierney and Morrow riff off each other like very competitive tennis players.
  7. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    70
    I'm not yet crazy about the formula, but it's good to see Tierney back in a series and though Truth has a different look and feel than some of Bruckheimer's other series, the polish remains.
  8. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jessica Shaw
    67
    It's nice to see Tierney back on TV, but I secretly hope this Shakespeare-quoting crab of a lawyer is just a filler job until another Parenthood-esque gig comes along.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best TV Season of 2010
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#90 Most Discussed TV Season of 2010
37
#37 Most Shared TV Season of 2010

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. barbiedoll87
    Oct 24, 2010
    10
    Three words: tension, suspense, pace. This show has all three in abundance. It does a nice job of creating believable, likeable, well-roundedThree words: tension, suspense, pace. This show has all three in abundance. It does a nice job of creating believable, likeable, well-rounded characters. The plot is gripping, realistic, and emotionally charged. It's fascinating and gripping. It has you constantly guessing and switching allegiance. One criticism: the good guys always win, and that detracts from the realistic premise; as the series develops, no doubt that will change though.… Full Review »
  2. bluedevil907
    Oct 21, 2010
    8
    A solid start for a very interesting courtroom drama. Unlike Law and Order (which I love), the show has no cut and dry Good vs Bad angle toA solid start for a very interesting courtroom drama. Unlike Law and Order (which I love), the show has no cut and dry Good vs Bad angle to work off of. Instead, the development of the case and the interplay between the Prosecution and Defense must hold interest. The episodes have been hit and miss so far (and during), but given the chance to find its rhythm I think it offers something new outside the typical Good vs Bad drama TV.… Full Review »
  3. DAVID1966
    Sep 30, 2010
    8
    Refreshing concept. Interesting, captivating storylines. Intelligent, quick, perfect for those with limited attention span. Provocative,Refreshing concept. Interesting, captivating storylines. Intelligent, quick, perfect for those with limited attention span. Provocative, leads to watercooler discussion. Acting well done. The relationships and show in general will gel and improve. This show deserves to be watched and appreciated.… Full Review »
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