2006-07-11 19:16:06
Critics Quotes
Brotherhood
<4 stars>
“Summer's best new series…a primal Irish stew of gangsters, politicians and richly entertaining family drama.”
- Detroit Free Press

“One of summer TV's best surprises…I've seen all 11 hours and I find myself hungry for 11 more.”
-Matt Roush, TV Guide

“‘Masterpiece' isn't too strong a word to describe this series. Nor is ‘addictive.' ...as the series unfolds, you can be certain you won't be disappointed.”
-Associated Press

Compelling characters, believable storylines...'Brotherhood' scores …a new dawn for Showtime."
-LA Times

“Exceptionally good…HBO no longer has a monopoly on great television”
-The New York Times

“A sizzling tale of corruption and deceit.”
–Us Weekly

<4 stars>
“Every hour is impressive, surprising and entertaining…It's a ‘Brotherhood' well worth joining.”
- New York Daily News

“SMART...ENGROSSING...THE MOST INTRIGUING NEW SHOW THIS SUMMER.”
- San Jose Mercury News

“SERIOUS, SCORCHING DRAMA...COMPLETELY ABSORBING.”
-Globe and Mail ( Toronto )


“A rewarding viewing experience filled with rich storytelling and award-worthy performances…. Showtime is rapidly becoming an essential network for anyone seeking satisfying adult fare.“
- Media Village

“Rattling good series”
-People

“Captivating…This is the jewel that Showtime has sought."
-Variety

“Vibrantly brings to life the gritty minutiae of local politics and small-time crooks."
- Washington Post

“A- …It would be impolitic, even criminal, to miss it."
- Atlanta Journal Constitution

“Dark and compelling… an unexpected summer gift"
- Boston Globe

“The acting here is exceptional and the writing strong and honest... belongs on a short list of series to seek out this summer.”
- San Francisco Chronicle

“dark delight… the cast is first-rate”
-Newsweek

“searing and irresistible tale”
- Miami Herald

"Gets better and better as it goes along."
-The Providence Journal

“terrific new series”
- Houston Chronicle

“A new family you'll love, and love to hate...better than 'The Sopranos'"
-The Austin American Statesman

"Involving and addictive...It is one of the high spots of the summer season and right there with the best of the year to date."
-The Baltimore Sun

"Enthralling, exciting…complex and intelligent, it's perfect for crime fans who are sick of summer reruns."
-In Touch
 

“Deserves every boost it can get. It's that good. No, it's better.”
"If you see nothing else this summer, watch 'Brotherhood."
- Hollywood Reporter

"Brotherhood" is so good, I watched all 11 hours of Season One in two days. Guess I'm officially hooked.

-Mike Duffy, TV Today, Detroit Free Press

In a superlative cast, Isaacs stands out as the volatile brother. Brotherhood is a sumptuous meal in a summer when television is delivering meager snacks.

Orlando Sentinel

How great is Showtime's Brotherhood

AICN