Wayward Pines

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: May 14, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
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  1. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    May 13, 2015
    30
    The characters are thinner than cardboard cutouts, and I could see every “twist” coming from a mile away.

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#53 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 246 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 246
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 246
  3. Negative: 27 out of 246
  1. I_loveTVnMovies
    May 15, 2015
    10
    Hitchcock meets "The Golden Age of TV". M Night Shyamalan has been influenced by Alfred Hitchcock in the way how he creates atmospheres andHitchcock meets "The Golden Age of TV". M Night Shyamalan has been influenced by Alfred Hitchcock in the way how he creates atmospheres and suspense. I understand why people hates Shyamalan, and I don't blame them, but I believe in come backs and new opportunities. What we are calling "The Golden Age of TV" today, has been a master class for everybody, including famous films directors. I think is very interesting to see how Shyamalan creativity will work on TV, maybe it is the right place for him (I liked the homage to LOST and other tv shows with some shots) After watching many new pilots lately, this one worked pretty good. It gave enough information without creating a cheap drama or giving away many answers. The premise of the story is intriguing, even if it might sound familiar like a Twilight Zone episode. The acting and productions values as cinematography and production design are great and so the music. I liked that there are 2 points of views, inside Wayward Pines and outside of it. I believe Wayward Pines is a tv show that it could take us anywhere. Shyamalan's work also has had a social criticism; it would be interesting to see the meaning behind the mystery town.… Full Review »
  2. docbock
    May 20, 2015
    9
    I'm not sure you guys posting the low reviews realize that this show is based on a trilogy written by Blake Crouch, so it's not like ShyamalanI'm not sure you guys posting the low reviews realize that this show is based on a trilogy written by Blake Crouch, so it's not like Shyamalan is making it up as he goes. If you think it's predictable then you must be clairvoyant because when the truth was revealed in the books I was totally shocked. I think it's well made so far and captures the mood very well, I highly recommend reading the books though!… Full Review »
  3. tpotz
    May 15, 2015
    0
    A gross disappointment. Slow moving, shallow characters, predictable plot, ridiculous setting. The town's sheriff's secretary playing cardsA gross disappointment. Slow moving, shallow characters, predictable plot, ridiculous setting. The town's sheriff's secretary playing cards and smacking gum....really? Only one nurse on duty in a turn of the century hospital? And Ethan isn't immediately incredulous? Gimme a break! Was a waste of a good hour......won't be tuning in for any more.… Full Review »
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