Them (2021)

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20

Critic Reviews

  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Angelica Jade Bastien
    Apr 14, 2021
    0
    Them primarily feels empty during the first half of its run. But episode five, “Covenant I” — which is, notably, directed by the show’s only Black director, Zola’s Janicza Bravo — turns the show from a grating, hollow depiction of Blackness in America to one that revels in degrading its Black characters in a way that left me questioning both the Black creators involved and the studio system that is eager for this kind of work.

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Most Discussed TV Season of 2021

User Reviews

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 14 out of 31
  1. HappyGirlMe
    Apr 10, 2021
    9
    I enjoyed the show. Some parts were confusing but you must continue to watch it to understand.
  2. Darthkratoria
    Apr 16, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Promising but coulda trimmed it down to 5 episodes or tossed in more juice. Like What? I’m not sure just feel like something was missing! Great performances by all actors! A horrifying twist on racism. Yes similar to Lovecraft and Us but isn’t that Hollywood at every corner... copy n paste ?! Socially and economically historically accurate from my research (even the pledge of allegiance) taking place in 1953. The added splash of complex subtle humor (white Compton) mixes well with the reality of that time. Making the supernatural horrors far more spooky! Being white and from SoCal, I never really knew what racism even was until we moved in the late 80s. So I pay close attention to these types of social issue movies n shows. Not to feel lower about my own race but to gain perspective. And having this in horror flicks!!? Woo ! thanks to JPeele for getting the ball rolling!!… Full Review »
  3. Windolicker
    Apr 16, 2021
    0
    To the reviewers stating that the negative reviews are because people are somehow against black actors, black shows, and black movies....I sayTo the reviewers stating that the negative reviews are because people are somehow against black actors, black shows, and black movies....I say WOW. I can list a great number of very popular black actors, films, and shows; the problem is in the fact that the last few years have basically had black Hollywood to exclusively address the witch problem...oh sorry, I mean the racism problem. And isn't it funny how in order to fight racism, you have to attack an entire race (white people)? I am sick and tired of it and I am waiting for the rest of society to be sick and tired of it too. I hope this show fails because it deserves to fail. Not only is it racially divisive, it is just not enjoyable.… Full Review »
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