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Rectify : Season 3

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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 178 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 163 out of 178
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 178
  3. Negative: 12 out of 178

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  1. podaddy
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    I honestly did not believe that this show could carry the brilliance of prior seasons thruout the entirety of Season 3, but I was completely wrong. The acting, character development, writing, and cinematography in Season 3 surpassed the excellence of Seasons 1 and 2. The way some scenes were shot this season were absolutely, and I don't think I have ever used this word in a MetacriticI honestly did not believe that this show could carry the brilliance of prior seasons thruout the entirety of Season 3, but I was completely wrong. The acting, character development, writing, and cinematography in Season 3 surpassed the excellence of Seasons 1 and 2. The way some scenes were shot this season were absolutely, and I don't think I have ever used this word in a Metacritic review, breathtaking. If it goes another year without an Emmy nod of any sort i will be shocked. TEN, all the way.… Expand
  2. JennetP
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Wow. This season, "Rectify" does the impossible. It resolves the question of guilt or innocence in a way that is true to its own subtle perturbations. It deepens characters that are already complex, eliciting grudging sympathy for unappealing characters and disappointment in good ones. At the end, it perfectly balances hope and resignation, underscoring how fragile--and how essential--hopeWow. This season, "Rectify" does the impossible. It resolves the question of guilt or innocence in a way that is true to its own subtle perturbations. It deepens characters that are already complex, eliciting grudging sympathy for unappealing characters and disappointment in good ones. At the end, it perfectly balances hope and resignation, underscoring how fragile--and how essential--hope is. As in previous seasons, the writing, directing, and acting are uniformly superb, but I wish I could give this exceptional final season an "11."… Expand
  3. JamesIrish68
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    This is a sit down and concentrate series which tries to tell a story as much between the lines as to your face. In one sense it's a study in relationships and in another it's a mystery story and in yet another a man's philosophical journey for meaning in a lonely world. It's up to the viewer which to focus on. The writers don't want viewers picking favorites it seems, previouslyThis is a sit down and concentrate series which tries to tell a story as much between the lines as to your face. In one sense it's a study in relationships and in another it's a mystery story and in yet another a man's philosophical journey for meaning in a lonely world. It's up to the viewer which to focus on. The writers don't want viewers picking favorites it seems, previously unlikable characters now evoke sympathy and vice versa. Just when I felt I had a grasp, it seemed to slip and I am none the wiser.

    A fine cast in southern gothic style, where the south looks very pretty and dressed preppily. The cinematography is as good as ever.
    It was good idea on behalf the producers to just air 6 episodes for the 3rd season, brevity is clarity after all. Even still the one aspect of the show that will not appeal to some people is the pace. It is slow, probably deliberately over slow to emphasize the mundane nature for life even when you get off death row?

    I have a feeling that season 4 will quicken quite a lot. My guess is that they will finish with a strong impact to reward its rather small audience for their support.    … Expand
  4. asmanraj
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    In my opinion, this is the most important show on American television. To explain why would give too much away. Season three is every bit as strong as the first two. Everything about the show is amazing.
  5. Jocomama
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    All I can honestly say is, EMMY. When I saw "Better Call Saul" nominated bypassing Power, Banshee and Rectify, I knew politics and lobbying is everywhere. My biggest disappointment was only 6 episodes in season 3. However, the flashbacks, karma-induced accidents befalling characters that were "bad" or treated our character without empathy, to the initially presumed anti-hero becoming aAll I can honestly say is, EMMY. When I saw "Better Call Saul" nominated bypassing Power, Banshee and Rectify, I knew politics and lobbying is everywhere. My biggest disappointment was only 6 episodes in season 3. However, the flashbacks, karma-induced accidents befalling characters that were "bad" or treated our character without empathy, to the initially presumed anti-hero becoming a fair, equitable and ethical human, this serious has superb, unpredictable story writing. The characters change, as do what their established behaviors were, or we thought. Daniel is either an Emmy winning actor, has the best lines ever written, a great ad-libber or all three. His combination of wit, depression, adolescence and thinking like Bobby Fisher moving through 10 men in Central Park, check-mate in 10 min each, is top-level acting on par with early James Spader in Boston Legal. Rectify takes the Emmy; Bloodline runner-up.… Expand
  6. zouz123
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    One of my favorite shows, and season 3 definitely doesn't disappoint. Picks up where it left us in season 2, and the drama is getting more and more intense. SO glad to see all the characters again. No need to say more
  7. PoeticDumpling
    Aug 7, 2015
    10
    Continued perfection. This show is a masterpiece. Every season feels just as powerful, poetic, and transformative as the previous almost as if they filmed it all at once. This is one the most well-crafted shows on television. The writers respect the characters in such profound ways. There is simply no other show like this on television. When will Emmy start noticing? Abigail SpencerContinued perfection. This show is a masterpiece. Every season feels just as powerful, poetic, and transformative as the previous almost as if they filmed it all at once. This is one the most well-crafted shows on television. The writers respect the characters in such profound ways. There is simply no other show like this on television. When will Emmy start noticing? Abigail Spencer deserves a nod for one scene she nails at a dollar store managers training. next week is the finale. Tonight's fifth episode was incredible! This is an essential show.… Expand
  8. brockcheese
    Dec 3, 2016
    9
    This show keeps me hooked and entertained with the dramas of Daniel Holden and his family. It is surprising that after 3 seasons this show still stands as one of the best shows ever conceived.
  9. EPMD
    Jun 25, 2016
    5
    A couple of moments made me groan. There is a paint incident that just annoyed me to no end. The lead character kills me sometimes. There are some good points in the season, though...just enough to keep me watching.

Awards & Rankings

#9 Best TV Season of 2015
#98 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chris Cabin
    Jul 10, 2015
    75
    More times than not, this loving obsession with the details of lower-middle-income life makes up for the show's competent but overly plain production design and cinematography. Even more so, the show's symbology is often breathtakingly simple yet resonant.
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  2. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Jul 9, 2015
    100
    This is an amazing show, beautifully acted and simply beautiful to look at (early episodes this season were directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, Lawrence Trilling, and Billy Gierhart), with a keen appreciation for faith and family and community that eludes even some of TV's more celebrated dramas.
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  3. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Jul 9, 2015
    90
    Rectify is still a show that trusts its viewers more than most, telling a high-stakes story in a decidedly low-key way.
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