When We Rise

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 27, 2017
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
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  1. ExpatMichael
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    This mini-series is surely not perfect, but it's important. It tells the story that many people need to hear. And if they don't want to hear it or know they don't need to watch it. But they shouldn't be spewing their homophobia by coming on here just to give it low ratings. You know they didn't watch it, they didn't judge the acting or the plot or any other part of it. So they shouldThis mini-series is surely not perfect, but it's important. It tells the story that many people need to hear. And if they don't want to hear it or know they don't need to watch it. But they shouldn't be spewing their homophobia by coming on here just to give it low ratings. You know they didn't watch it, they didn't judge the acting or the plot or any other part of it. So they should not be permitted to give this series a rating. I enjoyed it, I even got emotional in parts. It's not breaking new ground because I have been following activism for more then 30 years now. But a lot of young people don't know these stories and they need to be told. Kudos to ABC for the bravery it took to put this program on regular network television.… Expand
  2. dreamoutloud
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    what a superb miniseries! loved so much the script and the fact that it follows three different stories just adds realism to this incredible tv product. highly recommended!
  3. cicerox
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    just finished the fourth part of this incredible miniseries. gotta say one of the most beautiful, strongest things I've ever seen on tv. congratulations to ABC for showing on primetime.
  4. lilyg
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    when we rise is absolutely stunning, a must-watch! I cried twice while watching the first episode. really really liked the script, very powerful, very authentic!
  5. JorgeLestre
    Feb 28, 2017
    8
    'When We Rise' is a very important television exercise that speaks louder than its mind. Gus Van Sant's directing is compelling and the characters seem very interesting throughout the episode. It still needs some polishing here and there but it is definitely worth a look.
  6. 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, well directed by Gus van Sant, Dee Rees, thomas Schlamme and DLB.
  7. Rachelmc4
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Heartbreaking, inspiring, outstanding. Stellar performances from so many of the cast it's hard to choose a standout, but Michael K Williams gives a particularly powerful performance as Ken Jones.
  8. AryamanS
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It feels relevant and that's the most important thing. Viewers should tune in to the mini-series because there are only a few shows (including when we rise) that portray matters which need a necessary conversation.
  9. elizabf
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    When We Rise is such an important show wow. it's just so wonderfully made and written. loved Michael k. William and Mary Louse Parker. do yourself a favor and watch it.
  10. jadonut
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    There was not a dry tear in my eye during any of these episodes. It hit me in the gut, repeatedly, To see gay couples portrayed in such a positive light, then ripped apart by the epidemic and social upheaval...it was devastating.

    The series at its best hit an emotional chord while providing enlightenment to America's rich LGBT history. At it's worst, it was rushed and muddled (through    There was not a dry tear in my eye during any of these episodes. It hit me in the gut, repeatedly, To see gay couples portrayed in such a positive light, then ripped apart by the epidemic and social upheaval...it was devastating.

    The series at its best hit an emotional chord while providing enlightenment to America's rich LGBT history. At it's worst, it was rushed and muddled (through the second half) but the emotional punches kept coming. It's hard not to take away from it a renewed sense of understanding for this older generation, who as a Millennial, knew little about.    … Expand

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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
  1. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Nick Allen
    Nov 29, 2017
    70
    The series wants to cover a lot of ground, and its fascinating most of all when it leads with history.
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  2. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Feb 28, 2017
    80
    When We Rise doesn’t pick up a story at its beginning and doesn’t leave a story with an ending. What it delivers is a game-changing saga from the middle.
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  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Feb 27, 2017
    70
    Its performances are strong across the board but its writing pushes toward the sort of obviousness familiar from past eras of TV.
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