Tut

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Season 1
Metascore
46

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
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  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Deborah Day
    Jul 20, 2015
    70
    It’s a wonder Spike didn’t position Tut as an angst-filled teen drama. Kingsley steps in to ensure that doesn’t happen despite the production’s occasional seemingly period-inappropriate detail--jarring neon hair extensions and the like.
  2. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jul 17, 2015
    67
    The plotting and counter-plotting in Tut are meshed with some fairly ambitious battle scenes and pulsating full-gallop chariot rides. Not everything is telegraphed, with Grand Vizier Ay in particular a fairly nuanced man of deception and feints.

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6.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 6 out of 23
  1. Prophatsee
    Jul 22, 2015
    9
    Not bad for a made for TV movie and my rating is based off how good it is as a TV movie. Can tell you I thought it was better then ExodusNot bad for a made for TV movie and my rating is based off how good it is as a TV movie. Can tell you I thought it was better then Exodus :Gods and Kings. At least the actors looked like how we expect Egyptians may have looked. Costumes weren't that bad and settings and CGI background of Egypt in its glory were pretty good. Actors were a lot of unknowns to me except Ben Kingsley and Nonzo Anozie who I recognize from Game of Thrones. I'd say they weren't bad. No Oscar performances but good enough to not make me cringe every time they were on. Story didn't have great dialogue but wasn't tacky and there were parts where I thought they were great. Story is well paced. Not a history lesson on Tut his age is very off but there isn't a lot we know other then the politics economics and religion and changes during Tuts reign which is covered in the movie. The holes in history left a lot of room to play with it and it was done well. Spike being known as a guy's channel doesn't disappoint. Great battle action and sex scenes. No nudity was the only thing that kept it from being HBO lol. Also a lot for the women here too. Deceit betrayal love hate and a love triangle. There's a lot to like about this and sure it's not perfect but for a TV movie I very much enjoyed it… Full Review »
  2. Collins
    Jul 27, 2015
    8
    The acting is solid, the visuals are satisfying, the plot is interesting and the dialogue is decent. For those reasons most people will findThe acting is solid, the visuals are satisfying, the plot is interesting and the dialogue is decent. For those reasons most people will find it at least somewhat entertaining. But if you appreciate subtleties and nuances in dialogue, performance and plot, you will love the series. It is thought-provoking if you allow yourself to really think about it. The series is about power- its pros and cons, how everybody wants it, and how different people want it for different reasons and are willing to do different things to get it. Every scene shows how the characters in TUT struggle with the advantages and disadvantages of power, how they struggle to take or maintain power, why they want power, and what they will do to have it. There are no unnecessary subplots. The series story-line manages to be complex and cohesive, and nothing- not the acting, not the sexual content, not the gore- detracts from that.
    TUT is not perfect. The sound quality could be improved. Actors' performances in certain scenes could be better. Some scenes are confusing, to say the least, and the pacing is at times uneven. But these flaws do not detract from the series's story. Avan Jogia is convincing, if imperfect, in his role, able to convey the maturation of Tutankhamen from boy-king to pharaoh. Kingsley grounds the series. The violent and sexual content is not overbearing, but supports the plot and its primary themes. It is in no way an "angst-filled teen drama;" the characters Tutankhamen and Suhad are indeed child-like at the beginning of the series, but mature once they realize the threats to their power. Some plot elements are extremely improbable, maybe even a little ridiculous, but not enough to distract from the overall story.
    If you are looking for something innovative, full of exhilarating violence, explicit sexual content, and non-stop action, TUT will leave you disappointed. But if you like to get into characters' heads, are intrigued by characters' relationships and appreciate irony, TUT will give you more than enough to chew on.    … Full Review »
  3. jmarfurn
    Jul 27, 2015
    8
    Here we go again! As in too many TV series and movies, THE SOUND is completely out of control. There were several scenes where the speech ofHere we go again! As in too many TV series and movies, THE SOUND is completely out of control. There were several scenes where the speech of the actors could not be understood yet in other scenes, the same actors spoke clearly. And then when the scene changes to something other than spoken parts, the sound is cranked up so that it blows you out of your chair.
    It is a shame, that with the technology we have today, we cannot understand every word spoken and not have to constantly have to adjust the volume on our TVs.
    We must have some "LOOSE NUTS" on the sound controls and they should be replaced.
    As for the "Tut" series, I felt it was interesting and well done except the sound.    … Full Review »
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