Netflix WW2 Drama Receives One of the Lowest Rotten Tomatoes Scores in 2023

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All the Light We Cannot See has received a low Rotten Tomatoes score of 24%, making it one of Netflix's worst shows of 2023.

The show has been criticized by critics for its awkward blending of serious and silly elements, leading to tonal inconsistency.

Despite receiving a low score from critics, the show holds a stronger audience score of 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating its potential popularity among viewers.

All the Light We Cannot See, based on Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, has received one of Netflix's lowest Rotten Tomatoes scores in 2023. Developed by Steven Knight from Peaky Blinders and directed by Shawn Levy from Stranger Things, this four-part limited series tells the story of a blind French teenager and a German soldier whose lives intersect in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. As they struggle to survive the horrors of the war, the All the Light We Cannot See cast, led by Aria Mia Loberti and Louis Hofmann, includes well-known actors such as Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie.

Following its release on November 2, critics have reviewed the new Netflix series and the Rotten Tomatoes score has been unveiled. Unfortunately, the show has received a disappointing 24 percent, making it one of the lowest-rated Netflix shows of 2023. The consensus among critics is that while the cast delivers standout performances, the series often fails to strike the right balance between seriousness and humor, resulting in a tonally awkward experience.

How All the Light We Cannot See's Rotten Tomatoes Score Compares To Netflix's Lowest Of 2023

At 24 percent, All the Light We Cannot See has one of the lowest Rotten Tomatoes scores among Netflix titles in 2023. It is narrowly above and at risk of being surpassed by Old Dads and Pain Hustlers. These two Netflix original movies currently lead the streaming service's Top 10, each with a matching Rotten Tomatoes score of 23 percent. These scores are the second-lowest among all Netflix original movies released in 2023, with only the Adam DeVine action-comedy, The Out-Laws, holding a lower score at 21 percent.

Regarding Netflix original series, All the Light We Cannot See's Rotten Tomatoes score ranks among the streamer's worst of 2023, second only to Queen Cleopatra at 18 percent. Queen Cleopatra, a four-part docudrama, sparked controversy due to its portrayal of the last pharaoh of Egypt and the depiction of her race. All the Light We Cannot See may find solace in its audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, which boasts a much stronger rating of 67 percent. Similar to Old Dads and Pain Hustlers, it is likely to gain popularity among viewers.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I have mixed feelings about the Netflix WW2 drama, All the Light We Cannot See. On the one hand, I appreciate the show's attempt to tackle serious themes such as war, loss, and the human cost of conflict. The cast, particularly Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie, deliver strong performances that bring depth and emotion to their characters. On the other hand, I found the show's tonal inconsistency to be a major flaw. The abrupt shifts between lighthearted and dramatic moments often left me feeling disoriented and emotionally disconnected from the story.

Additionally, I felt that the show's portrayal of the war was overly romanticized and lacked the gritty realism that I have come to expect from war dramas. Overall, I found All the Light We Cannot See to be a well-intentioned but ultimately disappointing series that failed to live up to its potential.