When We Rise

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 27, 2017
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
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Critic Reviews

  1. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Dave Nemetz
    Feb 21, 2017
    25
    It sets out to be the comprehensive historical record of gay rights in America, but its unwieldy structure and clumsy writing make it more of a footnote.

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#87 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017
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#56 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 49
  3. Negative: 15 out of 49
  1. BRETTER
    Mar 3, 2017
    0
    Liberal leftwing media needs to figure out that having shows like this thrown down our thought for a week will not work. I support LGBT, butLiberal leftwing media needs to figure out that having shows like this thrown down our thought for a week will not work. I support LGBT, but this is not a way to do it. Much of America is tolerant and respectful of people's rights. People are tired of parades and disrespectful protesters. ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN & California need to just stop trying to destroy our country's moral values.… Full Review »
  2. erlon_
    Mar 3, 2017
    1
    When We Rise is a political show made only for politics. It is obvious that the writers made it only to make the new conservatives angry.When We Rise is a political show made only for politics. It is obvious that the writers made it only to make the new conservatives angry. Although it might send a decent message to gays, there are better ways to do it other than a TV show. When We Rise is a useless TV show, so to speak.… Full Review »
  3. Trivial
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    When we rise is an important and authentic miniseries that is able to convey a message of hope to the new generations. I really liked it, wellWhen we rise is an important and authentic miniseries that is able to convey a message of hope to the new generations. I really liked it, well directed by Gus van Sant, Dee Rees, thomas Schlamme and DLB.… Full Review »
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