Critic Reviews

Red Band Society, which could turn out to be one of the best new shows of the fall, is like that, constantly catching you unexpectedly.

A dramedy poised to be the breakout show of fall — if it can only overcome the trying symptoms of treacle.

The show is soapy for sure, but only at the end of the premiere does it descend into the borderline sappiness that could have been its calling card. It helps that the entire cast has charisma to spare--even the kid in the coma.

An exhilarating burst of fresh air.

What could be a trite pitch for togetherness is probed for deeper meaning in an hour that has a big heart behind its hip stance.

Red Band Society is by no means the perfect network drama. (That would be The Good Wife, for those who are keeping count.) But there is something admirable about what it is doing, and about the fact that it has no qualms about it.

Red Band is one of the brightest shining new shows of the fall TV season, thanks to solid writing and great, endearing cast performances.

It does break your heart, to some extent, if you’re willing to let go of your cynicism for an hour.

If Red Band overdoes it in some areas, it's impressively restrained in others.

Red Band Society, although sometimes sappy, isn't sad or dreary.