Timeless (2016)

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 3, 2016
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 203 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 141 out of 203
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 203
  3. Negative: 29 out of 203
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  1. leebilly8
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    This is a unique, awesome show that takes you on a different adventure each week to different time periods to thwart the attempts of a perceived criminal who would want to alter the course of history to suit his own selfish desires. And each week you get to take a peak at the past and learn interesting facts you likely didn't know of before. It's also unique in that the whole family willThis is a unique, awesome show that takes you on a different adventure each week to different time periods to thwart the attempts of a perceived criminal who would want to alter the course of history to suit his own selfish desires. And each week you get to take a peak at the past and learn interesting facts you likely didn't know of before. It's also unique in that the whole family will enjoy it together. If I could give it 11 stars, I would. Highly recommended!… Expand
  2. KennySevey
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    Timeless is the best show I have EVER seen! It is the perfect combination of reality, fun, & whimsy! If you have not seen it yet you NEED to, my life is so much better because of Timeless. I now have a love for history because of Timeless! I am head over heels in love with this show & its characters, thank you Sony for this amazing show!
  3. Applejaxs15
    Jan 5, 2019
    0
    Timeless is a great show that’ll keep you in your toes. The history is great as well! A must watch!
  4. planetMitch
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    I'm a science fiction kinda guy. This show hits all my buttons even tho it isn't set in the future. Great stories wrapped in a great idea. Drama, romance, all around decent people fighting against evil etc.
  5. JenniferL
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    I love this show. I care about the characters. The plot is interesting. Long story short, I’m entertained!
  6. Holliejoy
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    I loved this show from its promo video. And from the pilot I was a lifelong fan. The adventure,pacing,humor,dialogue,characters, actors, writing,sets,plot, clothes,makeup, hair, lighting -this show does everything
  7. chrispetrillo
    Jan 4, 2019
    9
    Overall was a great series from the beginning. I wish they would have not canceled it. The show was funny, had good plots that used factual people from our history, had the sci fi and adventure to it. The entire cast was great and all had good chemistry and was nice to see them all grow character wise over the seasons. Bring it back
  8. Ladydeedee
    Sep 28, 2018
    9
    Love the chemistry between the characters and the writing is great. Love learning new historical facts,that are actually correct, while I’m being entertained. Love the witty banter and that the show makes you actually use your brain. An added bonus is the great locations and wonderful costumes.
  9. leonstein23
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    This is really my fav among the shows i watch. I don't see why nbc is taking forever to renew it already.
  10. scrambledeggs
    May 24, 2018
    8
    Plot certainly isn't original, but I surprisingly enjoyed the show. Historically inaccurate in some details. Interesting enough, though it'd be better if they didn't cast Matt Lanter and made his character fall in love with Lucy....talk about cliche.
  11. Mircutio
    May 18, 2018
    0
    I was a fan of the show until they did what all the liberal bias shows nowadays do and compared Trump to Hitler (episode said the evil guys were going to Make Germany Great Again). Sorry, enough is enough with divisionist politics, keep it out of my TV.
  12. Havvkeye
    Apr 9, 2018
    9
    A very good show that is historically accurate (for a change), has a great cast and is captivating due to the writers' special ability to mesh stand alone plots with and ongoing themes. Intricate. Its a keeper.
  13. Gretchiekc
    Apr 6, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have loved this show from the start - it's so unlike anything else currently on TV. It's fun, entertaining, educational, all mixed with drama, suspense and comedy. Season 1 was great, Season 2 is so much better. One of the things I love most about this series is how they bring little known historical figures to life....as a historian myself, I appreciate how this series shines the spotlight on lesser knowns who deserve a chance to shine. Bass Reeves, for instance - the inspiration for the Lone Ranger, Sophia Hayden - the first female architect to graduate MIT...and these characters are drawn into the storyline in a way that doesn't seem forced, preachy or unnatural. Now that the second season has centered on Rittenhouse and "sleeper agents" altering history by literally imbedding themselves in the past, this show has become more focused. If there is a criticism I have of Season 1 it would be the lack of a clear antagonist..is it Flynn, is it Rittenhouse - what exactly are they trying to accomplish? Bringing Emma Whitmore in as the original sleep agent at the end of Season 1 was a brilliant move for the storyline and has tied the two seasons together nicely. This show is meant to be enjoyed...not sifted through with a fine tooth comb..there have been a few times when I felt the writers could have come up wth a better explanation, better clue, better dialogue...but by the end of the episode, I have been entertained...and that's what ultimately matters. This series is unique. It's not a hospital or police drama...which I, for one, am sick and tired of - they are so overdone. This series is a fun adventure through time sprinkled with just the right amount of drama, comedy, and truth....every week, I'm left wanting more. The relationship between the lead characters has only gotten stronger as the series has progressed, we've seen character development and the importance of each of them in their roles as scientist, soldier, and historian - in Season 1 they started out more or less as individuals, thrown together because of their particular expertise. As the series progresses, this group of individuals from different backgrounds became a team - they all matter, they all are important, and when one of them is absent there are consequences that the others are forced to deal with. Season 2 has changed the dynamic a bit with the addition of old nemesis Garcia Flynn to the "Time Team", but it works...it works so well. Thank you, NBC and Sony Pictures Television for Timeless. It needs a Season 3.… Expand
  14. Kieran1
    Apr 2, 2018
    9
    Good show. It, not a mind-numbing boring time-travelling series, you actually will learn about periods of history watching this show.
  15. RobKnapp
    Mar 18, 2018
    9
    Excellent series and I have learned about history . Well worth your time . Good time espionage / time travel series .
  16. emilycare
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    An exciting show full of adventure and little known lessons about history. Good for the whole family. My favorite show on TV. Great diverse cast, strong writing, excellent special effects. And romance. Deserves many more seasons.
  17. Iamcritical86
    Nov 4, 2017
    8
    I like it. It grabbed my attention right from the beginning and that is my expectation of ANY T.V. show and Timeless passed that test! I can also respect the fact that they put some time and effort into the production of this show, most notably in the scenes where they have traveled back in time. I like the attention to detail in the set design, clothing, makeup etc. I'm patientlyI like it. It grabbed my attention right from the beginning and that is my expectation of ANY T.V. show and Timeless passed that test! I can also respect the fact that they put some time and effort into the production of this show, most notably in the scenes where they have traveled back in time. I like the attention to detail in the set design, clothing, makeup etc. I'm patiently waiting for the next season!...… Expand
  18. kirbylight
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    Liked the show a lot. It is also educational because it makes you curious and interested more on history. I used google and wikipedia a lot to research/ fact check things from the show.
  19. SylvieD
    Sep 12, 2017
    4
    feels like this show was created to teach history, however it suffers in lackluster making the lesson as exciting as grade 11 history. the characters are boring and the stories unimpressive. i solved the issue in episode 1 by either killing Garcia or by destroying his time machine. At least when Sam Beckett did this, he didn't over inflate his potential and looked good in the dressesfeels like this show was created to teach history, however it suffers in lackluster making the lesson as exciting as grade 11 history. the characters are boring and the stories unimpressive. i solved the issue in episode 1 by either killing Garcia or by destroying his time machine. At least when Sam Beckett did this, he didn't over inflate his potential and looked good in the dresses he wore.… Expand
  20. Micheale65
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    Love this show! It has all the elements, terrific chemistry between the leads, great storytelling, amazing diversity amongst the characters, and it's always fresh, original. For those who poo-pooed the chemistry after the pilot, they missed the point. The three characters were thrown together and the leads did a great job of allowing their characters to react to that and over the next fewLove this show! It has all the elements, terrific chemistry between the leads, great storytelling, amazing diversity amongst the characters, and it's always fresh, original. For those who poo-pooed the chemistry after the pilot, they missed the point. The three characters were thrown together and the leads did a great job of allowing their characters to react to that and over the next few episodes develop amazing chemistry.… Expand
  21. maraskywalker14
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    love it! If you have not seen should! With all the worthless reality shows ans endless cop shows, this stands out! Must see! Cant wait for season 2 to show!
  22. ube1kenobi
    May 16, 2017
    10
    YES! it got uncancelled! I loved this show because it would go through history trying to find the bad guy of the show. and yes, it's difficult to watch when a character cannot do enough b/c of the discrimination he has to face (it's really obvious who) in that period and you just want to scream at the TV like UGH WHY? anyways, i'm not a history buff, but I like learning bits and pieces ofYES! it got uncancelled! I loved this show because it would go through history trying to find the bad guy of the show. and yes, it's difficult to watch when a character cannot do enough b/c of the discrimination he has to face (it's really obvious who) in that period and you just want to scream at the TV like UGH WHY? anyways, i'm not a history buff, but I like learning bits and pieces of history here and there. Please don't cancel it, i definitely want to see how this story goes! If, at the very least, let it have a decent ending!… Expand
  23. AryamanS
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Wow bad reviews has really hurt the viewership of this series. But new viewers looking to join. Let me say one thing if you are searching for a good time travel show on google and legends of tomorrow pops up. Ignore that, timeless is more engaging than that. Don't even go through any reviews and watch it first and you'll find out for yourself, whether it is worth your time. I am betting onWow bad reviews has really hurt the viewership of this series. But new viewers looking to join. Let me say one thing if you are searching for a good time travel show on google and legends of tomorrow pops up. Ignore that, timeless is more engaging than that. Don't even go through any reviews and watch it first and you'll find out for yourself, whether it is worth your time. I am betting on the latter… Expand
  24. ggaz
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    It may be true that the show was a bit slow coming out of the gate but there was a lot of back story the viewer needed in order to really get acquainted with the premise of Timeless. I am so invested in this show and was especially thankful to see some of the more historic stories injected into a science fiction television drama. It has forced me to look up the historic time periods theIt may be true that the show was a bit slow coming out of the gate but there was a lot of back story the viewer needed in order to really get acquainted with the premise of Timeless. I am so invested in this show and was especially thankful to see some of the more historic stories injected into a science fiction television drama. It has forced me to look up the historic time periods the characters find themselves in and talk about it with others. My hope is there will be a Season 2 so we can all enjoy the drama, science fiction and brush up a bit on our history and interest in historical information a bit, too. This show is a refreshing change from the mindless shows that have become "popular" with the majority of TV Viewers today. My greatest fear is that more and more people will just pass on any programs that remind them of their History lessons. The characters are easy to become invested in and I hope the fans have the opportunity to see their stories play out in Season 2. Enjoy watching Timeless! It's definitely worth it.… Expand
  25. Rorassen
    Mar 14, 2017
    0
    This pilot was actually ripped almost directly from the pilot I sent to the Blacklist in July of 2016. Coincidentally they released the pilot in August of 2016 which garnered a lot of Hollywood attention. The initial premise was a father who was an astrophysicist owned a high tech laboratory and was trying to bring his wife who had died 10 years ago back to life. His son had been stuckThis pilot was actually ripped almost directly from the pilot I sent to the Blacklist in July of 2016. Coincidentally they released the pilot in August of 2016 which garnered a lot of Hollywood attention. The initial premise was a father who was an astrophysicist owned a high tech laboratory and was trying to bring his wife who had died 10 years ago back to life. His son had been stuck helping him all those years working on the time machine. His father goes in without telling his son and dies, the son goes in after him to prevent his death and then the wave through time unleashes a dictator who discovers their time machine and uses it to alter history. They have to follow this dictator through history and prevent him from altering it so that the world doesn't end up in utter chaos. The points they ripped were the main character's wife being dead and him trying to bring her back to life which resulted in the madman ravaging through time altering history.

    I have correspondence with my cohort dating back to January of 2016 on this project and proof of copyright, proof of Blacklist registration, correspondence through the Blacklist in email, correspondence with my cohort in email, etc. So, they somehow mysteriously came up with this idea that ensued a bidding war within weeks of me submitting it to them. I just find the coincidences too slim given the time frame and the plot points and motifs they ripped off of my script.

    To further enhance my points, the executives whose "idea" it was didn't even write the script themselves. They pushed it onto other big name writers; and if they were attached to the idea in any way they would have written it themselves. This is the reason for my poor rating and I am extremely disappointed in the executives of the Blacklist for ripping those exact plot points off of my script.    … Expand
  26. mlcarson63
    Feb 9, 2017
    9
    This is a well written and well acted show, look forward to it every week. Excellent chemistry between our trio to time traveling adventurers. And you get to learn something while watching.
  27. larafire
    Jan 23, 2017
    10
    In love with this and need it renewed. I had all my friends watch it and they surprisingly loved it and got straight into it without me having to push it.
    The plot keeps you on edge while learning so many things about the past and how those things have shaped our current world, any history junkie would love this, even my professor is into it.
    One thing I do not understand, is how some    In love with this and need it renewed. I had all my friends watch it and they surprisingly loved it and got straight into it without me having to push it.
    The plot keeps you on edge while learning so many things about the past and how those things have shaped our current world, any history junkie would love this, even my professor is into it.
    One thing I do not understand, is how some reviews state the acting as "stiff". Clearly, when watching it, and understanding realistic reactions to events, one would call the acting precise, beautiful, and true to each character. It's almost as if you understand what each character is like by their change in tone and facial expressions by the very talented actors.
    This show does not need Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, or Denzel Washington to spark interest. The plot itself and the very nature of the actors in it already have you hooked!    … Expand
  28. georgeandbungle
    Jan 18, 2017
    1
    The idea for the show had promise, however, dreadful acting made it hard to take seriously, all they were short of was empty coffe cups. Pausing and looking into the air for dramatic effect dosen't work, how dumbed down are you people.
  29. BobCotten
    Dec 11, 2016
    10
    The show is very entertaining, I like sci-fi shows like this. I enjoyed the old Time Tunnel show and wish they would bring it back. I hope there will be multiple seasons of this show. I like the Rittenhouse mystery too.
  30. zekezebra
    Dec 7, 2016
    8
    I am a big fan of time travel shows. They take the imaginative, "what if," to the next level. I am glad that this is no different. But what is different in this show is that they do make the changes come home on a very personal level. Plot twists abound and the actors do well. But the writers are not dealing with some issues that just baffle me. First and foremost, It kills me thatI am a big fan of time travel shows. They take the imaginative, "what if," to the next level. I am glad that this is no different. But what is different in this show is that they do make the changes come home on a very personal level. Plot twists abound and the actors do well. But the writers are not dealing with some issues that just baffle me. First and foremost, It kills me that the super advanced machine is left sitting unattended where anyone could happen upon it. After over looking the holes in the story line. Timeless makes history come alive in real terms.
    History is made up of real people, just like you and me. The fascination comes from yesterdays situations being compared to today's point of view. People riding a horse seems so alien after 100 years of the automobile. Keeping the story fresh and inventive makes this worth while.    … Expand
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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer
    Reviewed by: Mark Dawidziak
    Oct 14, 2016
    50
    A wildly uneven action-adventure-fantasy drama from executive producers Eric Kripke ("Revolution," "Supernatural") and Shawn Ryan ("The Shield," "The Unit"), it awkwardly follows a scientist, a soldier and a history professor pursuing the mysterious criminal who stole a secret time machine.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Oct 4, 2016
    58
    After two episodes, the resulting impression is ambivalence. Without anything strong to latch onto, Timeless is adrift in a sea of medium feels, none pressing enough to justify continuing the journey. Well, none but Abigail Spencer.
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  3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Oct 3, 2016
    63
    Watching Timeless won't endanger your past or present, most likely, and it might even be a pleasant escape from the history we're currently living.
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