ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

Borgarkeri A bit overrated, but still an amazing film

RipDelight This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

rfresa This is a show that definitely shows signs of executive meddling and Too Many Writers syndrome. Each writer had his own idea of what he wanted the show to be and kept steering the story in different directions. There are definitely good elements, but they just don't fit together coherently, and it ends up full of plot holes. The writers obviously didn't make this show their top priority (and I understand they are busy guys!), and kind of threw it together without paying much attention. Once Bo started having her Weekly Visions, it started to be interesting. I would have liked more of that, and less of the Orchestra/ government conspiracy stuff.The problem with Bo's powers is that she is always right and all the adults just need to shut up and do what she says, which makes it inevitable that they won't and she will continually be running off and getting into danger. It's repetitive and annoying. Omnipotence and omniscience as powers always make for bad writing. Superhero characters work better when their powers are clearly definited and limited; otherwise when they make mistakes (which are necessary for plot) they just look dumb.

cinny85 This show could have been spectacular. The idea excited me and I could not wait for it to start, but as soon as I watched the first episode, I knew I was going to hate it. The girl (Bo) is such a whiny little brat and it was impossible for me to feel any compassion for her. In fact, I felt sorry for her clueless dad and I was rooting for the " bad guys " who made the series feel like the science fiction version of Stop The Pigeon. It was almost like the writers just didn't know where they were going and just made it up as they went along. Every time Bo opened her mouth, I rolled my eyes. She didn't come across as a smart, gifted and helpful girl, she came across as a spoiled know-it-all who just had to have her way in everything. Putting everyone who tried to protect her in the line of fire. I was hoping it would get better, but it didn't. The idea of a girl who was born with a unique gift, on the run from people who want to use her as a weapon, is good. Not unique, but interesting enough to see what they will do to make it different. It is a shame that they couldn't do a better job.

unitythroughterror This is the kind of show I wouldn't be surprised to see earns a small cult following after its DVD release, despite tanking horrifically on the air. If you're a macho man who is not in touch with his sensitive, TLC side don't bother. If you are an intelligent viewer who is willing to lower a few expectations and suspend your disbelief - this is a show for you. One of the things I loved about Believe is it has the same, melancholically cozy vibe as other "magic child" productions - The Lovely Bones, Steven Spielberg Presents Taken, The Possession, Chronicle, etc. etc. I really am a big fan of that vibe mixed with the vibe of a thriller, or a horror. It makes for an interesting experience because such an approach is very character-driven and makes you get attached to the character go through the various ordeals scripted by the writers. Now onto the Pros:-Solid cinematography, gives the film a CSI: Miami feel which is an interesting approach because of the fantastical source material. The shots are not glamorous or overly stylish. The ordinariness of New York City and the photography is part of the interesting grounded aspect of this show.-Solid acting. Nothing Oscar worthy here, but genuinely beautiful and emotional performances. Jake McLaughlin does a solid job as Tate, Johnny Sequoyah completely embodies Bo, and Jamie Chung and Delroy Lindo add sparkle. Kyle MacLaughlin makes a hatable villain, and whoever plays the newest addition to MacLaughlin's team does a good job of being Bo's dark negative. -The music is extremely fitting given the atmosphere, visuals, and acting. Not amazingly gorgeous, but nonetheless very fitting and therefore effective.The cons:-Thus far (four more episodes to go) you won't find anything that hardcore in here. The violence is quick, bloodless, and very tame. In some ways I think this vitally damages the tension. We don't need to go Texas Chainsaw but a bit of blood here and there I think would strengthen the tension and show Kyle's evil side even more, and the necessity to not let Bo get swirled back into the shady facility she came from.-The government conspiracy problem. This is a bit hokey, understandable, but hokey. It almost feels like they ripped off The Syndicate from The X-Files, replace aliens with psychics.-The show can become so sickeningly sweet that at some points you almost have to laugh. It gets a little hammy here and there. What I do like however is that it isn't a bombastic show about famine, murder, rape, and horrors around the world. Bo can't get to that yet. So she helps this people in all these small, but fundamental ways. However some of these people who are "helped" are cardboard cut out clichés.Overall: A very good show. I'm sad to see it go, as I think things were just starting to kick off in Season 1. The show may never realize its full potential, but thus far if you have a soul you'll be hooked instantaneously.

Kristenw17 Its refreshing to see a show that not only isn't completely predictable, but which also gives off a vibe of being exciting and action packed. Its not all action, and its not all science fiction. Its a mix of the good qualities that any genre of television can provide. Action, humor, science fiction, etc; but without the repetitive nature that seems to come with following a specific genres motifs. Every cop show gives off the same vibe as any other cop show. Believe's vibe is one of a kind that breaks free of genre stereotypes. At least the stereotypes that I worry about. ;) In particular the best aspect of this show, in my opinion, is the innocence of its main character. Too many shows today are about the shock factor to real in viewers. Believe, like any other show, has some of the usual cliques to draw in viewers. But it still provides aspects that are refreshing and wholesome in nature. After all whats better than remembering the good in humanity while watching some cute and exciting television?