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Season 1 – Lee Daniel's Star

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35% Tomatometer 37 Reviews 73% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Star's life in the foster system didn't dull her dreams, but it did give her the strength to pursue them. Committed to following the path to fame in the cut-throat music industry, the singer tracks down her sister, Simone, and her best friend from Instagram, Alexandra, and the trio make their way to Atlanta. Once there, they find support in the form of mother-figure Carlotta and a down-and-out talent agent named Jahil who takes an interest in Star. As the young women chase down their dream, they find that ambition has a price and sometimes that price is too high.
Lee Daniel's Star — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Despite Queen Latifah's strong performance, Lee Daniels' Star is weighed down by sloppy melodrama and overly cartoonish stereotypes.

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Alison Herman The Ringer 08/11/2017
Star feels flat from the jump, with no amount of histrionics enough to shock it into vitality. Go to Full Review Dave Schilling Guardian 12/15/2016
Whether it's a classic rags-to-riches fable or a cautionary tale, Star is already more alive than Empire has been in years. Go to Full Review Molly Eichel AV Club 12/15/2016
C+
The second note I took while watching Star, the latest primetime soap from Empire creator Lee Daniels was, was literally: "Uh, this is actually terrible." Yes, the "Uh" was included. Go to Full Review Mekeisha Madden Toby Essence 08/08/2018
Daniels works overtime to make his latest drama hit all the right notes. Go to Full Review Sesali Bowen Refinery29 09/25/2017
In addition to nailing the racial dynamics in this new show [Lee Daniels] has centered queer narratives and representation. Go to Full Review Andres Arnavat The Young Folks 01/09/2017
6/10
[The characters] are relatable, and it's easy to become enraptured with their ambition to succeed. It's a story of self-discovery. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/20/2018 The First episode was real emotional episode for me. The scene where the guy comes out of the pool changed my sexuality. The slow motion effect in the scene was a good touch. Also when the dad "Raped" the girl. I don't think she got raped. They were sleeping together. See more 11/04/2018 “Star” inicia com demasiada força, mas acaba por entreter mais do que o esperado. As músicas têm um arranjo R&B perfeito e as cenas musicais são bem trabalhadas, mesmo que o foco principal seja a história. See more 09/26/2018 My favourite show, every song is amazing and you can’t help but be involved in all their drama! Love every character! See more 05/12/2018 I love the show. The plot is great, but it definitely could be better written. It can be a little messy and rushed at times. But I love the drama. Haven't missed a single episode of Star and I love the music from both seasons. Definitely hoping for a season 3 ?? See more 12/22/2017 The character Star is way too trashy, network nasty, slutty and hood. Lee Daniels is more than capable of toning down this character and able to keep its edge. See more 03/22/2017 AWESOME SHOW, ITS FOCUSING ON REAL LIFE STRUGGLES, I THINK IT HAS A LOT OF POTENTIAL AND THE CHARACTERS OVER TIME WITH GREAT STORY LINES WILL BE EVEN BETTER. See more Read all reviews
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Season Info

Network
Fox
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 14, 2016