Anatomy of a Scandal: Season 1

"I wish I knew why (S.J. Clarkson) chose canted angles as a substitute for storytelling."

"The tension remains taut as the twists come thick and fast (and) it doesn’t take long for Anatomy to have you hooked."

"Most of the acting is done with the nostrils."

"The final viewing experience is infuriating, frustrating, and ultimately unfulfilling."

"The biggest problem with Anatomy of a Scandal is its own slipperiness.... most of the time it exists in the listless space between any clear genre – or sense of identity."

"Despite the genuinely good cast, the easily bingeable formula, and enough breadcrumbs laid out to make it seem like it’s going somewhere interesting, the show ultimately just… exists."

"Incisive, enraging and boasting an excellent ensemble, this timely drama may be made for binge-viewing but it offers plenty of food for thought."

"None of these characters speak like human beings"

"Struggles to thread the needle between [its] two impulses, resulting in a show that’s unsatisfying as either a lurid thriller or a serious drama."

"The show is so addicted to chaos that it squanders its chance to say anything substantive."

"There is, the wandering plot notwithstanding, plenty of reason to relish the antic tone."