Summary
The Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed for the new Netflix seriesEric.Ericis a crime series starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a man named Vincent who is overcome with grief and fear after his son Edgar goes missing. As a coping mechanism, Vincent takes an unusual approach by deciding to befriend the monster that lives under Edgar’s bed, a being named Eric. In addition to Cumberbatch,Ericfeatures a leading castincluding Gaby Hoffmann, Dan Fogler, McKinley Belcher III, Ivan Morris Howe, Bamar Kane, José Pimentão, Jeff Hephner, and Erika Soto.
Now, theRotten Tomatoesscore has been revealed forEric. At the time of writing, theseries currently holds a 72% on the critic aggregate site. This score is subject to change as more critics take to watching the show, as the series has just been released.Ericdoes not yet have an audience score.
Eric Continues A Great Cumberbatch Streak
Cumberbatch Continues To Select Interesting Projects
ThoughEric’s Rotten Tomatoes score is still in flux, its 72% initial score well-situates the series to remain in the positive. Critics raved about how wellEricincorporated details from its time period, and spoke highly of the show’s dramatic final episode. Other positive things mentioned about the show included praise of Cumberbatch’s performance, which is central to the series. On the other hand, its detractors foundEricto be too high-concept for its own good, packing too much into its six-episode span.
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WithEric’s positive reviews,Cumberbatch has continued an incredible personal record. Every TV series that Cumberbatch has been in has had a fresh Rotten Tomatoes score. The only slight exception isSherlockseason 4, which had a rotten score of 54%. However,Sherlockstill had a positive score as a series overall, coming in with a 78% in total despite the final season’s bad press. In fact, the early seasons ofSherlockhad some of Cumberbatch’s best scores, withSherlockseason 1 garnering a 93% approval andSherlockseason 2 getting a 94%.
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*These scores are updated as of 5/30/24 and are subject to change
In Cumberbatch’s television oeuvre as a whole,Ericis still his lowest-rated show overall. The actor’s highest-rated show isThe Hollow Crown, in which he appeared in two episodes. That series was widely praised and holds a 98% Tomatometer score. A couple of other Cumberbatch-involved projects have high scores, includingPatrick Melrose(90%) andWhat If…?(91%). Even ifErichas not quite reached the same heights as some of the actor’s other shows, its ability to pull a fresh score keeps Cumberbatch’s record alive.
Eric
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A gripping psychological drama set in the turbulent 1980s New York City, following Vincent, a talented puppeteer whose life is shattered by the mysterious disappearance of his son, Edgar. As Vincent spirals into a world of despair and obsession, he channels his anguish into his puppet, Eric. Eric becomes more than a mere creation, serving as a conduit for Vincent’s pain and a guide through the shadows of his troubled mind. As Vincent delves deeper into the city’s underbelly in search of his son, the line between reality and delusion blurs, uncovering dark secrets and testing his grip on sanity
