News & Interviews for Deep State: Season 1

Audience Reviews for Deep State: Season 1

• Apr 08, 2022

  This isn't a bad spy adventure series, but it should have been titled something like "Save the innocents", because for the most part. All the main characters do is run around trying to keep innocent family members and friends, from being killed by the bad guys. In spite of a really stellar cast in both seasons. The series is really kind of subpar with a lot of melodrama. It would have been so much more interesting and entertaining. If the production company had used the really talented actors, and what appears to be a good sized production budget. To create a series that would be more in keeping with a Jason Bourne, or Jack Ryan type of action drama. As I watched the series, I became more and more disappointed with the melodramatic writing, and ridiculous plots. Characters who are supposed to be people that are accustomed to death and carnage. Are suddenly turned into people that should have been working for some humanitarian charity, rather than working for spy agencies. I really like the actor Mark Strong, and it was fun seeing him in his role. Watching Walton Goggins' "go off" on Anastasia Griffith's character, yelling just inches away from her face was both well done and amusing. I didn't much care for various British actors using fair to not so good American accents, Southern in particular. This wasn't a terrible series, but it really could have been so much better.
  Larry M
• Dec 30, 2019

  Excellent characters. Non-trivial, realistic plot line (vs. Homeland in later seasons). Filmed in diverse geographies which added to its distinctiveness. It's good.
  

  Bill B
• Dec 24, 2019

  The plot for this season was so over the top it's unbelievable. I like the Max Easton character and his gravitas kind of makes up for the ridiculous plot lines.
  

  Joseph L
• Dec 06, 2019

  A controversial take on America's wars makes a different and twisty story. The serial does not try to vilify anyone in the MiddleEast which may not sit easily with many in the US in particular. The action parts are similar to other serials of the genre and add little new.
  

  Nilesh J
• Oct 18, 2019

  Another example of the critics getting it completely wrong. This is a great show, with a very good story, and great acting. Mark Strong, is a terrific actor who really shines in this role. Im not big on spy shows much anymore, because of the same ole, same ole. This show is not that at all.
  

  Jonas E
• Apr 29, 2019

  Ever lived in the Middle East? Been through war zones, Everyone you know is either Embassy staff, military or ex-military fighting pirates off of Somalia, intelligence? No. Then you won't know that this is so real along with the PTSD weaved through the main characters, that just watching it triggers PTSD. Intense. Beautifully shot and excellent dialogue. Am guess the 'critic's have never been anywhere, done anything or know anyone related to the topics covered in the perfect series.
  Golden T
• Apr 20, 2019

  Great show. mark strong is an amazing actor
  James W
• Apr 12, 2019

  Still very watered down (when will they dedicate a season to Ukraine?), but always better than nothing and, above all, always better than "House of Cards". "Deep State": and you know who really plots against you. (Mauro Lanari)
  Mauro L
• Feb 24, 2019

  Scatter script, weird time jumps, Producers failed in tyring to use background music t save it. Fair acting. Camera work best thing.
  Henry C
• Dec 10, 2018

  Same old Same old evil corporation stuff, but good acting and compelling characters.
  Jon M

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