Glad I didn't read the overly critical reviews of the PILOT episode before I watched it. Honestly I have never seen a pilot that I was blown away by. I did find the plot similar to The Blacklist, but so what? It kept my interest and I will watch more episodes.
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penni-113 March 2019
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thomasdvail26 February 2019The concept and some of the acting results in so much potential. Character development is weak and the pace is quickened by old plot twists and expected...almost purposeful forced drama that patronizes the viewer. I hope it gets better since many of the actors are very good.
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youraveragecouple17 March 2019I have mixed feeling about this show right now, but can see it growing. Jennifer Carpenter plays her role very well IMHO. I get some of her reasoning for what she did does not really make sense, but that is OK for now. It may turn it to be more complicated. I also see the similarity between this and the Blacklist, but actually it is quite different. The easiest difference is the fact that Reddington turned himself in and offered up people on the list. People our government didn't know about. Either way...time will tell where this goes. I gave it a 7 because so far I am enjoying it.
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rekless833 March 2019This is a show with good twist in the story line. of course there isnt too much info since we are only one episode in, but the potential is there. Chestnut and Carpenter make good opposites. You can tell this season is going to get intense. I would be really disappointed if there wasnt another season after this.
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dcturner5827 February 2019Really? She knocks her tooth out to escape. All teeth intact next scene.
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rover4513-795-33690926 May 2019Erica Shepherd, a woman with a plan that keeps you guessing which side she is on, till the last minute of the series. Hopefully there will be a second season, as this was one of those shows that one may binge on.
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SnoopyStyle1 June 2019CIA Deputy Director Erica Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter) is arrested for espionage after she was secretly blackmailed to surrender four operatives to the mysterious terrorist leader Tal. Three years later, FBI agent Will Keaton (Morris Chestnut) is forced to seek her help after a new coordinated attack. Will's fiancée was one of those killed by Tal three years earlier. Tal is just the tip of a very large iceberg.
There is a lot of bad standardized network writing and the Microsoft product placement does not help. I can push through all of that but it's a lot harder to push through a bad villain. The more Tal gets on screen, the less scary he is. It makes little sense for him to personally get involved in his schemes. She's literally pointing a gun at him and doesn't shoot. The villain doesn't need to be a character so early in the run. At least, leave that reveal to a season ending cliffhanger. While I like Carpenter, her performance is too one-noted. There are a few annoying little touches. The show lasted 13 episodes. -
I've followed "Rotten Tomatoes" for years but they disappointed me on this one. This show is well-written with excellent actors and I didn't think I had to worry at all about it being renewed. Every episode has been brilliant.
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Top_Dawg_Critic24 March 2019Seriously, she's that dangerous she needs shackles? Gimme a break... this is a daytime soap opera playing in an evening prime-time slot, nothing more. Cheesy writing and cheesy acting. And the director needs to invest in a gimbal or tripod or ease up on the coffee-shakes, as the handheld bouncing around camera shots are annoying. A generous 5/10 from me
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srosen727 February 2019Yes, we've seen this plot before, but, nevertheless, entertaining. Jennifer Carpenter is terrific in lead role. Maybe I have a low bar when it comes to tv shows so that's why the low ratings surprise me. Acting is decent, writing is decent and storyline is decent. I do like shows like this: Blacklist, Blind Spot, etc. They are in no way stand out tv shows, but for me, they are an hour of fun entertainment and sometimes that's all I need
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aquasigenfi4 May 2019It's a great show. The plot is amazing. The little stretch is the repetition of scenes. It's too much. Makes it boring sometimes.
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altereggo12326 February 2019This show is fast-paced and intense, with great locations and decent acting. Sadly, the premise is fatally flawed.
A brilliant CIA analyst gives a terrorist the information he needs to kill several people, gets caught, and ends up in a SuperMax prison. Three years later she turns around and helps the government catch the terrorist she gave the information to. Why?
She finally admits that she helped the terrorist because he threatened to kill her daughter, i.e. she is a good person, not a real traitor. Why didn't she explain this when she was caught and sentenced? Because she didn't want her daughter to know that people died to save her. I guess it's better that the daughter thinks that her mother helped kill people for no reason at all? And better for her daughter grow up alone, thinking that her mother, locked away in Supermax, is one of the worst traitors in US history. Seriously?
No.
The weepy scene in which the brilliant CIA analyst explains that she is now helping the government so she can be a good mother is one of the worst I have seen in a while.
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handsomepackers26 March 2019I enjoy this show. Some errors, but still interesting and intense. Carpenter is superb-I have always enjoyed her performances. I like The Blacklist but I enjoy Enemy more.
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Junglebrute8 March 2019The first episode has been rolling my eyes already. Starting from the unreal amount of FBI agents standing in a circle pointing their guns at each other like a bunch of idiots. Then keeping the traitor in a cage like she's Hannibal Lecter. It's too much so far and it's making me try too hard to stay interested. I'll give it a few more episodes but I feel It's a waste of Carpinter's incredible acting ability
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lm49831 March 2019Stupid premise, but good cast that sold it. This is not an Emmy award winning show, but to my surprise I did enjoy it. I will watch more, but expect this to be cancelled soon.
The story revolves around a brilliant former CIA agent serving time for treason who has a unique set of skills that the FBI needs to stop a terrorist threat. Think Blackhat. There are a few "twists" that almost anyone could see coming, but that did not spoil it for me. If you're looking for great, well-done TV, keep moving - nothing to see here. But if you just need to escape reality for an hour, give it try. -
I have watched some of the best TV Series in the last decade and this is the first one that made me want to watch it because of the first 10 minutes of the show. If the rest of the series is anything like the beginning, this one will be at the top of the list of all the rest. I gave it a nine because the balance of the suspense is unknown. I barely can wait for the additional episodes.
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searlaura2 March 2019Me and my husband really like this episode. It took some getting in to it but if you watch it to the end it makes sense.
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energiquester24 November 2019I LOVED this show and am so sad that it was cancelled. I've been waiting for the next season, unaware it's was cancelled. I'm still secretly hoping another network will bring it back.
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jtedd23 March 2019Love spy action adventure, all you haters need to unplug reality TV it's not real it's actors with union cards...
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selvaggio_vincenzo27 February 2019I'm watching this and this feels a lot like The Blacklist. Anyone agreed?
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lubna-mukdad15 May 2019O M G how jennifer are an amazing actor , I loved this so so much
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Just an average action show. Of course there is a mole. Only question is didn't the lead bash her teeth in last week in order to get out? Not sure why letting her daughter think her mom is a traitor is better than her daughter thinking she (the daughter) was the reason people died.
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frankie14262226 February 2019The premise is extremely flawed. A highly intelligent, skilled CIA Agent chooses prison over telling the truth to spare her daughter the burden?? That's just unrealistic and hard to over look.
Morris Chestnut is out of his range for this character. His acting isn't good and the writers don't help him because they seem confused about him.
The only bright spot and the only thing keeping the interest is Jennifer Carpenter. Unlike another reviewer she is absolutely perfect for this character. -
aguynameddrew30 April 2019I'm only half way through season 1 so it may be premature to write a review, but i get the sense it will be consistent.
It's got good pacing, nice twists and turns, and a solid cast.
If i had to compare it to other shows, off the top of my head i'd say Homeland and Blacklist. I'm sure there are other examples, i just cant think of any right now.
If you like the spy genre, i think you'll like this show.