Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.

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Season 1
  • Network: USA
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 27, 2018
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Feb 27, 2018
    60
    Unsolved wants to bring a "True Detective"-like approach to these sensational cases, and winds up feeling more like the latest miniseries version of "Law & Order." That's not necessarily a bad thing, but there's an earnest banality to this USA network limited series, which tackles the story largely from a law-enforcement perspective, while operating on three separate planes.
  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Feb 22, 2018
    60
    The adaptation never feels too reverential in any timeline, nor does the 90s setting ever feel like it’s being seen through all-knowing hindsight. It’s fresh and very grounded, and there is a clear desire by its creators to deliver as complete a picture as possible of the lead-up to the crimes and the mismanagement of the investigation. But there are too many creative visions here, and too many different stories to tell, and every time we leave a timeline behind--particularly if Poole or Tupac are involved--it’s frustrating.
  3. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Feb 27, 2018
    58
    Not ambitious enough to break the mold but generically effective while fitting within it, Unsolved isn’t all that it could be or enough of what it should be.
  5. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Feb 26, 2018
    50
    Sprawling and messy, Unsolved is ambitious and boasts a deep ensemble featuring a wide assortment of TV's finest character actors. It's also full of lead-eared dialogue and repetitive plotting and, for a series with music at its center, has a near-crippling lack of music from its two title figures. So as often as Unsolved is compelling and entertaining, it's also infuriating.

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94
#94 Best TV Season of 2018

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 6 out of 25
  1. CAIN
    Mar 8, 2018
    9
    Finally a decent show about the Tupac and Biggie murders. Not perfect but I loved it!
  2. WhiskeyStories
    May 19, 2018
    5
    Unsolved is cheesy as all hell. The writing is simply subpar and the acting is mediocre at best... BUT it's extremely entertaining. The realUnsolved is cheesy as all hell. The writing is simply subpar and the acting is mediocre at best... BUT it's extremely entertaining. The real life story is just so fascinating that even in this uninspired presentation it's quite enjoyable. The reenactments of Pac's and Biggie's life (with actors whose resemblance is just uncanny) are probably the best aspects of the show. Overall I had a fun time with Unsolved in a guilty pleasure kind of way.… Full Review »
  3. tropicAces
    Jun 24, 2019
    8
    It’s not as in-depth as “The People vs OJ Simpson”, or as energetic as “Straight Outta Compton”, but it’s very watchable and real crime showsIt’s not as in-depth as “The People vs OJ Simpson”, or as energetic as “Straight Outta Compton”, but it’s very watchable and real crime shows are always interesting. Doesn’t break new ground but it’s better than both of Tupac and Biggie’s biopic films.… Full Review »
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