SummaryIntelligence officer John Tavner (Michael Dorman) is given an assignment to stop Iran from getting nuclear armaments while working at Milwaukee's McMillan Industrial Piping in this dark comedy from Steven Conrad.
Created By:Steve Conrad
Patriot
Season 1 Premiere:
Nov 3, 2015
Metascore
Generally Favorable
71
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
80% Positive
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Nov 8, 2018
100
The delightfully creative series from writer, director and creator Steven Conrad (The Pursuit of Happyness, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) returns better than ever, a wholly original vision that has distant-cousin connections to the vibe of the Fargo television series and Wes Anderson films, while being its own weird thing.
Feb 24, 2017
80
It’s [the] weird but human moments that propel Patriot, created by Steven Conrad (“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”), even as it keeps the spy-thriller plot simmering.
User score
Generally Favorable
78% Positive
108 Ratings
108 Ratings
10% Mixed
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12% Negative
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
Apr 14, 2023
10
Oh my god, the critics whiffed on this one so hard! Michael Dorman is fantastic in the lead role. But the casting is great, across the board. Fantastic dialogue and plot. Funny, sad, and so dark, with occasional rays of light that brighten this dreary tale.
Sep 11, 2022
10
Probably my favorite show of all time! But I can understand that it’s definitely not a show for everyone (nothing really good ever is). If you don’t get the humor in it, it’s probably not for you. The characters are outstanding, the dialog is fantastic, and the story is well thought out. I can’t praise the writing in this enough! I thought the cinematography was great as well. The only thing I don’t like about it is that Amazon hasn’t given it a third season to complete the story. Wish there was more entertainment out there of this quality!
Feb 23, 2017
80
Comparing Patriot, a 10-episode series available Friday on Amazon, to three of the most distinctive series on television [“Mr. Robot,” “Fargo” and “The Americans”] is overselling it, but not by a drastic amount.
Feb 24, 2017
75
None of the episodes are quite as clean as the premiere, either, but they’re also clearly building toward something.
Feb 23, 2017
70
It is more diverting than suspenseful, less a roller-coaster ride than a scenic railway.
Feb 24, 2017
30
Insufferable. ... At first, it’s nice to see TV veterans O’Quinn and Smith on screen again, but soon it becomes grating to see such talented actors trapped in such an airless, self-indulgent and smug story.
Jul 31, 2021
10
Absolutely superb from start to finish. Characters with incredible depth, a compelling story, and a stellar soundtrack. Would rate this show 500/10 if possible.
Aug 28, 2025
9
Funny, dark, imaginative, surreal, kooky. This show had it all. I wish there were more shows like this. John and Rick are so unbelievable. The pipe speech. The attached badge. The folk songs! Pure gold. Better than 90% of television.
Jul 15, 2025
9
Offbeat, surprising and funny throughout, it's hidden gems like Patriot that validate the streaming space beyond the Weekly Top 10. Take a sprig of Llewyn Davis, add a dash of Jason Bourne and garnish with Peter Sellers. Fun watch.
