Wisdom of the Crowd

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 1, 2017
User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
  3. Negative: 14 out of 44
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  1. TVAvenger
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    I really liked it. Pilots are often not great - this one was better than most. I'm excited to see where it goes. As someone who is passionate about privacy and how we're just kind of giving it away to apps and tech companies, I think it's cool that the show is exploring these things - a lot of reviewers seem to be dissing it for not taking these issues seriously or "mocking" them, but II really liked it. Pilots are often not great - this one was better than most. I'm excited to see where it goes. As someone who is passionate about privacy and how we're just kind of giving it away to apps and tech companies, I think it's cool that the show is exploring these things - a lot of reviewers seem to be dissing it for not taking these issues seriously or "mocking" them, but I don't think that's the case at all. I think the show is trying to be thoughtful about them while also checking the boxes it needs to check to stay on the air. Piven's really good, love Richard T. Jones, and have loved Natalia Tena since About A Boy. Worth a look.… Expand
  2. Ededed
    Jan 31, 2018
    7
    Another show wanting to cash in on the success of TBBT and Scorpion with shades of APB. Interesting premise and some potential, but far too predictable.

    The writers cannot let the daughter’s murder get solved too quickly or they’d be lacking any motivation for the app and the show to continue. So, we’re stuck with the main character’s pain and anger throughout the run of the show - and    Another show wanting to cash in on the success of TBBT and Scorpion with shades of APB. Interesting premise and some potential, but far too predictable.

    The writers cannot let the daughter’s murder get solved too quickly or they’d be lacking any motivation for the app and the show to continue. So, we’re stuck with the main character’s pain and anger throughout the run of the show - and the negative emotion will become tiresome to the audience quite quickly. Another story that might have made a good two hour TV movie, but not a continuing season drama. Will only work if they solve the daughter’s murder fast, then they transition to become partners of the police force. They either need to get crowd source funding going or get a rich benefactor on board because the financial troubles subplot is not working. Basically irritating and can be wiped away as soon as the writers want it solved.

    Addendum- So the partnership with the police thing is happening (predictable) and now the evil corporate types now want to steal the system based on a few hundred lines of code. Another irritating subplot that needs to go away quickly.

    CBS has not extended their order for more episodes so S1 will end at 13. This is also a signal that a S2 is highly unlikely. Also likely a signal that CBS is running away from any association with actors who have been mentioned in this year’s flood of sexual harassment accusations. If this is true, we could be losing a lot of shows based on the type of behavior I’ve seen as typical in acting companies. Guess they had to take responsibility for their actions at some point and the industry as a whole will be better for it. Sad to see this show go, as it had some potential as far as I was concerned. Wrong decision, CBS. This show could have been something.

    Obviously the 13 episode season did not give enough time for the writers to wrap up the show properly. Since this show is not likely coming back, would like to see a special 2 hour episode to tie everything up - one can dream, right? Way to leave this show’s fans hanging,CBS! It would have been better to recast the lead or write him out rather than dump a show that had potential.    … Expand
  3. TheZorker
    Oct 1, 2017
    8
    Based on the concept of a digital version of America's Most Wanted, Wisdom of the Crowd splits the mad brilliance of Steve Jobs, the character dramas of NCIS, and... to be honest, a formula crime of the week.

    I won't say you'll like it; but DVR it and judge it for yourself. It's worth that much.
  4. Kingdom133
    Oct 1, 2017
    8
    I thought Jeremy Piven carried this show. I enjoyed the pilot. Will be interesting to see the next few episodes to see if it becomes a formulaic crime of the week to be solved or if there is something more.
  5. TerryR54
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    Entertaining and thought provoking. Piven is surprisingly emotional and engaging in this role - I am used to him doing his Ari Gold schtick, which is always fun, but this is a different side of him (I never watched "Mr. Selfridge") and it works. The show itself is half crime procedural (at which it's slightly more nuanced than most - I admittedly like crime procedurals) and one halfEntertaining and thought provoking. Piven is surprisingly emotional and engaging in this role - I am used to him doing his Ari Gold schtick, which is always fun, but this is a different side of him (I never watched "Mr. Selfridge") and it works. The show itself is half crime procedural (at which it's slightly more nuanced than most - I admittedly like crime procedurals) and one half absorbing character study of a father's grief and the lengths he'll go to assuage it. I'd say he's headed towards becoming unhinged, based on what I saw in the pilot. There are apps like this in real life, and police have been turning to "the crowd" for help since the days of wanted posters, so it's not like there's anything that ground-breaking here, but to its credit the show seems concerned with both the dark as well as the potentially positive side of this (it is a CBS procedural after all, so not surprisingly a bad guy is caught in the episode). I will definitely keep watching to see where it goes.… Expand
  6. friendofDH
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    It's definitely a different kind of procedural, which I like, and it's got multiple storylines, which I really like - and which is rare for CBS. And Richard T Jones is stellar. As for the crowdsourcing, I can already tell they're setting up the series now for some conflict with the app and the user base (at least I think they are). I liked the pilot a lot, and more than interested inIt's definitely a different kind of procedural, which I like, and it's got multiple storylines, which I really like - and which is rare for CBS. And Richard T Jones is stellar. As for the crowdsourcing, I can already tell they're setting up the series now for some conflict with the app and the user base (at least I think they are). I liked the pilot a lot, and more than interested in episodes 2 and 3. I'll be watching. A more than solid start.… Expand
  7. SwarleyStinson
    Oct 1, 2017
    7
    This show is like APB with the app and the drones and all the other tech, except its just the app. Despite that its actually better somehow. Unexpectedly, It actually addresses some of the obvious problems with its dumb premise like 'wouldn't the internet just all gang up on the first person that looks even slightly like a suspect?', but it does also have some NCIS style tech talk thatThis show is like APB with the app and the drones and all the other tech, except its just the app. Despite that its actually better somehow. Unexpectedly, It actually addresses some of the obvious problems with its dumb premise like 'wouldn't the internet just all gang up on the first person that looks even slightly like a suspect?', but it does also have some NCIS style tech talk that sounds like it's probably complete nonsense if you actually understand it. It seems decent so far, but then I did like APB from just the pilot and that turned awful from the 2nd episode.… Expand
  8. MikeF
    Oct 9, 2017
    8
    I don't get it, people rate slow moving, silly and boring shows 9+ but something exciting and entertaining as Wisdom of the Crowd has a low score? I don't get it.

    When it gets canceled, I guarantee you'll see scores of viewers up in arms asking why such a great show got canceled; like they always do. This show is a 7.5 at bare minimum, rate it as such and stop being fanboys.
  9. Ladyinw8ing
    Oct 15, 2017
    8
    Concept just plausible enough to be intriguing. So far extremely well done, excellent plotlines. Casting in general is spot on, but the actress playing Mia's mother, (the ex-wife) just doesn't work - other viewers I've talked to have the same reaction. Every time she appears in a scene it is jarring - hate to say this, but she seems too much older than the Tanner character, and notConcept just plausible enough to be intriguing. So far extremely well done, excellent plotlines. Casting in general is spot on, but the actress playing Mia's mother, (the ex-wife) just doesn't work - other viewers I've talked to have the same reaction. Every time she appears in a scene it is jarring - hate to say this, but she seems too much older than the Tanner character, and not believable. Plan to keep watching.… Expand
  10. randisand
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    I lOVE Monica Potter and was a huge fan of PARENTHOOD, so I knew I would check this out. Now obviously, this is different - and it's even different than other CBS procedurals. This one held my interest. I liked Tanner's personal mission - to find his daughter's killer - and I thought it was handled really nicely. There wasn't much slack in the pace, which I liked, and frankly, I thoughtI lOVE Monica Potter and was a huge fan of PARENTHOOD, so I knew I would check this out. Now obviously, this is different - and it's even different than other CBS procedurals. This one held my interest. I liked Tanner's personal mission - to find his daughter's killer - and I thought it was handled really nicely. There wasn't much slack in the pace, which I liked, and frankly, I thought the use of crowd sourcing was pretty grounded. I'm very very curious to see what happened between Tanner and Sara, and Tanner and Monica Potter's character, and as long as the cases are as interesting as they were in the pilot. I'll be watching. They have a fan in me for sure!… Expand
  11. Mgrasso99
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    I really liked this show, the back story, the concept...unique...I,loved it. I hope they can ramp up the action a little more. But I really like it. Well done.
  12. dmmoranville
    Oct 4, 2017
    9
    Really enjoyed the first episode. I think it has a lot to offer and cant wait to see where the season goes. Really love Natalia Tena and Richard T. Jones.
  13. CALLBACKKING
    Oct 4, 2017
    9
    There were a lot of bad reviews for this show and I don't get why. It was exciting and totally in the realm of possibility considering how everything is social media and app based these days. More so than just a crime drama I think it also explore human nature in how our lives and our phones are practically one in the same.

    I found the show exciting and I can see how it can keep    There were a lot of bad reviews for this show and I don't get why. It was exciting and totally in the realm of possibility considering how everything is social media and app based these days. More so than just a crime drama I think it also explore human nature in how our lives and our phones are practically one in the same.

    I found the show exciting and I can see how it can keep getting better. Oh yeah, Natalia Tena from Game of Thrones and Harry Potter is in it so that's a plus.

    Some of the professional reviewers seem all mad because of how the app destroys our privacy our right to be innocent. Hello?! With social media and run amok media hasn't that already happened. Art is imitating life. It might piss you off but don't blame the show for showing the truth.    … Expand
  14. knula90
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    Wow. A network show offers a new and contemporary take on the traditional crime series. New ideas and modern aspects applied to this format offer an enjoyable show that benefits from a strong cast. Looking forward to future episodes.

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Metascore
35

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 9 out of 17
  1. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    This new Jeremy Piven series is proving to be one of the more naive and ludicrous shows of the fall season.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Chris Barton
    Oct 1, 2017
    30
    Actual wisdom in this show is in short supply.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    I don't remember the last time I watched a show with so much distaste for people who disagree with it, though I suspect there are people who feel this way about more clearly liberal shows. To them, I apologize. I'd argue that Wisdom of the Crowd isn't ideologically left or right, but rather just building a bad premise badly or, rather, treating a nightmare like a dream.
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