SummaryThe series based on the 2010 movie Legion is set 25 years after the "Extinction War" between angels led by archangel Gabriel (Carl Beukes) and mankind-- with Archangel Michael on humanity's side. The few cities left standing include Vega (previously known as Las Vegas) where two families battle for control. A young soldier named Alex Lannen (Chri... Read More
Created By:Vaun Wilmott
❮ Dominion
Season 1
Season Premiere:
Jun 19, 2014
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Mixed or Average
47
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Universal Acclaim
8.1
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
31% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
38% Mixed
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31% Negative
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4 Reviews
Jun 16, 2014
75
Dominion is dark, and the angels portrayed here are scary--not the heavenly do-gooders we’ve come to know them as through other media. Based on the pilot episode, good has a long way to go before it can overcome evil--if that’s even possible.
Jun 18, 2014
67
It still has a lot of work to do, but with care, Dominion has the potential to grow into something special.
User score
Universal Acclaim
80% Positive
144 Ratings
144 Ratings
8% Mixed
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
12% Negative
21 Ratings
21 Ratings
Jan 25, 2016
10
Dominion is the best TV show I've seen in the last 20 years. Compelling storyline, creative authors, amazing actors...Dominion improves with each episode! And there is still so much to explore in Dominion! I think it's destined to become a cult series.
Jan 24, 2016
10
When Angels rain Hell on Earth - the result can be Heavenly for viewers.... Dominion I've never listened to critics. They're often biased by the sheer fact that the word 'critic' is in their job description. Instead of looking for the potential of a show they 'look' for things they feel are 'wrong' with it. Dominion was not given a fair shake with the 'paid critics' because they only saw the pilot episode. Likewise, it's doubtful that any of them ever watched the movie on which the show is based 'Legion'. The viewers to whom this show is geared at science fiction/fantasy fans who are the most likely to have seen Legion and therefore have a working knowledge about the premise. BUT the pilot as well as episode 2 were 'building' episodes meant to give those viewers who didn't know about Legion an understanding of what was going on. And considering the critics who gave initial reviews of the show were only given the pilot episode to work with - they missed half the 'building' of the show. It is not a 'new villain to fight or new disease to conquer' show. Dominion is an epic story that requires viewers to keep up with what's going on lest they fall behind in the lore of the show. It's a series where passionate viewers watch and rewatch episodes looking for Easter eggs hidden in the dialogue (of which there are many) - some of which carried over deep into the second season. Sadly, Dominion was cancelled by SyFy Network after 2 seasons even though its ratings were actually quite good ... despite the fact that its time slot was changed more than once. Had SyFy not tried to 'course correct' their line up Dominion as well as other shows that were cancelled at the end of 2015 would never have seen a drop in numbers. (Again, the drop was minimal when one takes into consideration factors like time slot changes, DVR viewing, OnDemand viewing, international viewership, etc...) Dominion has a massive global fan base. If you've not see the series - give it a shot. You'll find out how exciting it can be when Heaven raises Hell on Earth. Vaun Wilmott is the creative mind behind Dominion as well as one of the Executive Producers.
Jun 16, 2014
58
Dominion perhaps has the makings of a passable post-apocalyptic tale. But it can also be over-wrought and half-baked, with a premise that never really delivers any of the implied biblical goods.
Jun 18, 2014
50
When Dominion isn’t preoccupied with filling in its portentous back story, it provides some capably filmed action and a higher grade of acting than usual for this kind of show.
Jun 16, 2014
40
Nothing on this futuristic landscape stands out: the performances, the dialogue, the direction, the special effects. The premise is solid enough. Yet everything constructed on this foundation seems to have been fashioned from nothing more substantial than cardboard.
Jun 19, 2014
30
It's a lot of exposition to get through, and that's just what writer Vaun Wilmott and director Scott Stewart, the latter of whom also worked on "Legion," do--they get through it, with way too much talking and not nearly enough bodies exploding into acid.
Jun 18, 2014
0
Syfy's latest drama, Dominion, may be one of the dumbest, worst-acted, most poorly written series I've seen in ages. In no way should this encourage you to tune in hoping to rubberneck this bit of awfulness in hopes of creating some kind of new drinking game.
Nov 15, 2015
10
Absolutely one of my favorite shows. I can not believe it was cancelled. Tom Wisdom as Michael is simply fantastic. I really wanted to see what happens next. I hope SyFy comes to their senses and renews it, if for only to conclude it for us fans.
Oct 6, 2014
6
OK so after the confusing mess of a pilot and reading on Wikipedia what is really going on, it is actually much better. But none of that is explained in the show. Based on the Pilot: The setting and plot make no sense. The movie Legion was set during/soon after the apocalypse, Dominion is set long after the apocalypse in some sort of new society which is never explained. It doesn't tell you who any of the characters are or WTF is going on, it just waffles on at you about angels, prayers, chosen ones... the enemy are the angels but the supposed protagonists call each other archangels with no explanation. Its all just complete bollox.
Jul 20, 2014
6
Is this the best show on TV? No, but it certainly is not the worst. It has a nice looking cast and a really neat concept. It will need to add a bit more mystery to the Angels, so we see them as supernatural beings. Some of the critics are being unfair in their reviews, as they are always looking for the next Citizen Kane. It is fun to watch after a hard day. I say give it a chance.
Jun 28, 2014
3
I would echo aslanmane's criticisms of this new series. I wanted to like this, but it fails in so many fundamental ways, unless you're into full rear nudity, ugh. I liked seeing the return of the guy who played Charles Widmore in "LOST" and that's one of the things that kept me till ep2. But this "chosen one" thing is so played out and his tattoos that recently appeared call back to the Raven character in "Teen Titans". And there's so much kissy romancing that you wonder if you're watching a daytime soap dressed up for night. It's just poor execution, pass.
Jun 20, 2014
3
Very flashy production with the wrong title. I would have entitled this thing -- Angelnado. Is there supposed to be some religious allegory here? Or maybe this is a political allegory about dictators and democracy. Or maybe it's just crap. Oh yes, I do have to mention the strategic protection of the city of Vega (of Las fame) with a high wall,l protecting against enemies who can fly. That would work, would't it?
