Briarpatch: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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Based on the Ross Thomas novel of the same name, "Briarpatch" follows Allegra Dill, a dogged investigator who returns to her border-town home in San Bonifacio, Texas. What begins as a search for her sister's killer turns into an all-consuming fight to bring the corrupt town to its knees. "Briarpatch' celebrates a unique blend of crime, thriller, mystery, and pulp fiction.

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Briarpatch's ambiance is at times more intriguing than the simmering mystery at its center, but a captivating Rosario Dawson and surreal setting ensure it's never less than watchable.

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Kylie Northover

The Age (Australia)

While there are shades of David Lynch and, with its sun-baked Albuquerque landscapes, the occasional feel of Breaking Bad, Briarpatch is a fresh, darkly comic whodunnit.

Oct 28, 2020

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Robert Lloyd

Los Angeles Times

Characters flirt with type but finally come across as original and real and thus worth caring about, while the performances are first rate, rooted in decades of film history but individual and modern at the same time.

Feb 11, 2020

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Kathryn VanArendonk

New York Magazine/Vulture

Briarpatch is lovely to look at and its story clicks along at an entertaining clip. The trouble is that the second you stop watching it, none of its burrs stick.

Feb 11, 2020

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Cristina Escobar

Shondaland

Allegra moves through multiracial Texas as it actually exists. There are all types of people - brown, black, and white folks... and none of them are stereotypes.

Jun 29, 2021

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Jeanmarie Tan

The New Paper (Singapore)

While it's no Twin Peaks, the creepy, noir-ish world of Briarpatch -- populated with colourful characters and an exotic zoo animal or two, plus random touches of surrealism -- is worth sticking around for.

Jun 3, 2020

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

Fun, pulpy detective series has sex, violence, and swearing.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 5, 2020

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Gareth v Disappointing.Was expecting so much more when I first heard who was associated with this production.You can see what they were trying to achieve but the final product comes across as poor imitation of Twin Peaks Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Ooof. What a messy plot. Solid acting but plot is nonsensical. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best TV shows of 2020. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member It was ridiculous. Sad that this show wasted a great talent like Rosario Dawson. They should have kept on working on the script before shooting. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member It's ok. I binged it (cause I wanted to discover whodunnit), but wouldn't have continued watching it on a weekly episode basis.The story had too many gaps (character pasts mainly), holes, and absurd turns for my liking. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Some really big hits and this is ONE! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Rosario Dawson Allegra Dill John Aylward Freddie Laffter Jon Beavers Floyd Ferness Kirk Fox Sid Edi Gathegi A.D. Singe Brian Geraghty Gene Colder

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 6, 2020 First Time in Saint Disgrace Allegra Dill returns to Texas after her sister is murdered. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 13, 2020 Snap, Crackle, Pop A new suspect emerges; Allegra meets Chief of Police Eve Raytek; Jake brings snowcones. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 24, 2020 Terrible, Shocking Things Jake throws a party; Allegra discovers a secret; a newcomer offers warnings and co*cktails. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 2, 2020 Breadknife Weather Sad thing, funerals. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 9, 2020 Behind God's Back Allegra and Singe investigate Packingtown; Jake talks to the press; it's pudding day. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 16, 2020 The Most Sinful MF-er Alive Lights out, guns out. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 23, 2020 Butterscotch The Senator returns to town; Allegra and Singe investigate someone new; the Colders have a party. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 30, 2020 Most Likely to Succeed Jake plays croquet; a plan is hatched; the class of '99 is looking ninety-fine. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 6, 2020 Game Theory and Mescaline Jake and Allegra make the most of a bad situation; Singe gets creative; the Senator takes a meeting. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 13, 2020 Felicity Allegra lines them up and knocks them down. Details

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