Veronica Mars

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 90
  3. Negative: 6 out of 90
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  1. Sabrinna
    Dec 27, 2010
    10
    Witty, intelligent and entertaining, this show can appeal to all ages. It's unfortunate that it was billed as a teen drama thus minimizing it's potential audience that eventually led to the show being cancelled. I believe this show has a wonderful potential for a come-back as an adult FBI drama using the same actors, 5 years later, and I hope the producers take advantage of the opportunityWitty, intelligent and entertaining, this show can appeal to all ages. It's unfortunate that it was billed as a teen drama thus minimizing it's potential audience that eventually led to the show being cancelled. I believe this show has a wonderful potential for a come-back as an adult FBI drama using the same actors, 5 years later, and I hope the producers take advantage of the opportunity to include new fans while maintaining the old fan base. The biggest let down of Series 1 was Paris Hilton's appearance. Thankfully the character only existed for 1 episode and Paris wasn't given many lines. The relationship between our main character and her father is well written and very unique, showing much respect between them through very adverse times. The references to cult classics and popular media culture are numerous through every episode and be highly appealling to 30-60 year old viewers but would likely go unrecognized by younger viewers.… Expand
  2. Arninetyes
    Aug 11, 2013
    10
    A remarkable television series. It is intelligent, entertaining, and yes, it does have a heart. Unlike most programming, Veronica Mars does not talk down to its audience; the creator's assume we are keeping up.

    The first season was remarkable, one of the best-written shows I've ever seen. The second and third seasons were still outstanding, although they weren't quite up to the stellar    A remarkable television series. It is intelligent, entertaining, and yes, it does have a heart. Unlike most programming, Veronica Mars does not talk down to its audience; the creator's assume we are keeping up.

    The first season was remarkable, one of the best-written shows I've ever seen. The second and third seasons were still outstanding, although they weren't quite up to the stellar achievements of the first. One demeaning descriptor critics use when referring to Veronica Mars is "teen drama". It is, in that teen characters are front and center, it isn't, in that so much more is involved. Those who either didn't pay attention, couldn't follow the subtext, or simply love being snarky belittled the program as being simply a teen drama. It is akin to referring to Branaugh's version of Hamlet as "a period piece".    … Expand
  3. Pocketchange
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    This show blew me away with how well it pulls you in and makes you want to keep watching until you've frittered away your whole weekend. 11 years after it first originally aired and this show is still relevant and impactful. Kristin Bell portrays many different sides of Veronica Mars' personality accurately and effectively. Screenwriter Rob Thomas explores many different alternativeThis show blew me away with how well it pulls you in and makes you want to keep watching until you've frittered away your whole weekend. 11 years after it first originally aired and this show is still relevant and impactful. Kristin Bell portrays many different sides of Veronica Mars' personality accurately and effectively. Screenwriter Rob Thomas explores many different alternative viewpoints very well in order to differentiate the show from the generic and formulaic majority that was on television in 2004 and is even more predominant in 2015. My hope is that more shows that are as unique as this show was will appear soon.… Expand
  4. nbc
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    This show is great. It's too bad it only lasted three seasons. I like Kristen Bell's snarky attitude as Veronica Mars. It has a great feeling to it.
  5. lpiedad
    Feb 2, 2014
    9
    One of the greatest shows I've ever watched. It took me one week to finish the whole series. I was that hooked. There's something about Kristen Bell's delivery of Veronica's witty, sarcastic lines and the writing of Rob Thomas that gets me. The chemistry of all the actors are superb. Amazing show.
  6. lkaliba
    May 30, 2014
    10
    A wonderfully complex mystery-drama show that keeps you attentive to it's story and to it's characters; Veronica Mars: Season 1 is definitely one you should watch.
  7. hirillenn
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    When I first started watching this show, I was VERY turned off by most of the writing and acting, but thanks to a few sharp one-liners and a fantastic performance by Kristen Bell, I stuck with the show. If you plan on watching this show from the beginning, know that it gets better. Much better. In the past week or so alone I've gotten through the first season and half of the second. It'sWhen I first started watching this show, I was VERY turned off by most of the writing and acting, but thanks to a few sharp one-liners and a fantastic performance by Kristen Bell, I stuck with the show. If you plan on watching this show from the beginning, know that it gets better. Much better. In the past week or so alone I've gotten through the first season and half of the second. It's that addicting. In addition, the writing and acting of the supporting cast has improved greatly, making a very interesting and compelling show.… Expand
  8. JLuis_001
    Sep 9, 2017
    9
    Let's be honest it was a great series, at least the first season was very good, the story in general was addictive and what can we say about Kristen Bell, who did not fall in love with her? The tremendous personality that she gave to the character made her iconic ..
  9. BM85
    Apr 9, 2020
    9
    Excellent coming of age drama/mystery fiction, set in California in the 2000s.
  10. LanceGardner
    Aug 29, 2019
    9
    Veronica Mars' first season remains its best, and well worth the ride (even if you get off at the end). Some might criticise the solution of the mystery for being too predictable, but it's so much fun to spend time with Veronica and the gang that it's hard to care too much, and there are enough twists and turns to keep the casual viewer entertained throughout. Veronica Mars is a light showVeronica Mars' first season remains its best, and well worth the ride (even if you get off at the end). Some might criticise the solution of the mystery for being too predictable, but it's so much fun to spend time with Veronica and the gang that it's hard to care too much, and there are enough twists and turns to keep the casual viewer entertained throughout. Veronica Mars is a light show that deals with surprisingly dark subject matter, and while it would later go off the rails somewhat during the second season, the first is well worth a watch.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best TV Season of 2004
7
#7 Most Discussed TV Season of 2004
11
#11 Most Shared TV Season of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Terry Kelleher
    Jun 28, 2013
    50
    Bell is an attractive lead, but the show... starts out by taking itself too seriously and working too hard to establish an atmosphere of teen angst mixed with noir mystery. It wouldn't hurt if the student-sleuth lightened up.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Gillian Flynn
    Jun 18, 2013
    91
    What makes Veronica so strangely touching is that on a larger scale, her quest mirrors the common teen conundrum: My family's screwed up, and I'm not cool enough. How can I fix it?
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  3. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    Feb 20, 2013
    80
    As improbable as the premise might sound, Bell's hard-edged performance makes it work. [22 Sept 2004,p. 1E]
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