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I guess I've always thought of the flashback as a shortcut in story telling. The continuous back and forth of this show is interfering in my enjoyment of very interesting current story line. It's interesting enough that I'll continue, until I can't. I really think the series could have cut the flashbacks almost in half and told the same story.

This show was so good! It took me a few episodes to get into it, but there was a lot going on to keep it interesting once I did! The seasons are all really different from one another, and if you're just starting off like I did, it ends halfway thru Season 3, which was disappointing! The first two seasons have an ongoing plot that lasts the whole arc of the season, but the third isn't quite like that. A lot of people didn't like the unrealistic bits, but I was watching for entertainment, not looking for realism. Plenty of romance and suspense and surprises along the way. If you're looking for a fast paced show that keeps it interesting and you're pretty much stuck at home as many of us are, give it a whirl!

I have probably seen worse acting, but I just can't remember where or when. And the plot, sub-plots, sub-sub-plots, etc., are absolutely ridiculous The Saturday morning cartoons from my youth made more sense! Oh, and the background noise that is called (*ahem*) music is terrible, and sometimes so loud you can't make out the dialogue of the actors. Although that may be intentional, come to think of it.

Some reviewers have suggested that academy scenes are more like co-ed dorms, and the actors/actresses selected for their eye appeal instead of their acting ability. I can agree with that. And many of the reviewers that give it a rating of '1' are offended by how Indians/Hindus are portrayed. But given the political situation when the first season was filmed it was more politically correct than portraying them as Middle Eastern Islamics.

The flashbacks of the academy days at Quantico was interesting. That, and only that, was the only part of the show that made any sense. It took about three episodes to get used to the flashbacks, but they did hold my interest. If that's the way the academy really operates or if it is just more Hollywood conjecture I don't know.

The action scenes can be entertaining, if you don't let the bad acting and ridiculous plots/sub plots get to you.

To be honest ... that could have been after the first season. Even that could have maybe have had a shorter amount of episodes. But at least season 1 (which I would have rated higher if only that was up for discussion) was quite intriguing. Like many other movies and shows (24/Shooter) before it, it may not have made too much sense, but we were engaged while watching. The suspense was "real" (well fake obviously, but we could feel it).

Having said that, even during season 1, all the red herrings, all the missleading clues and twists and turns could get too much for its own good. Don't even start trying to make sense of most of it ... relationships get build and taken apart. And binging this really brings out the incoherent writing ... well maybe that is too harsh. But it really does not try to hide the fact that it doesn't care about certain things. Like realism ... like previous set up "facts" ... like things it tells us are important in season 2, just to completely ignore them in season 3. And that does not just include the ending of season 2, that should have left it at that.

There is a nice component in season 3, a new member to be more inclusive (good on them) and the last season is way shorter ... which is something I appreciate very much. So good start, not so good middle and finish ... back to training it goes (or obscurity, whichever works best)

While I agree there are some plot holes (such as the recruit not returning his gun), the one people are harping on the most IS NOT a plot hole:

The FBI is aware of the twin Muslim women. When Simon knocks on the door to invite them to coffee, she asks who it is and he responds, "I should ask you. Is it Nima or Mina...I'll take either one."

Then, after she accepts, one of the twins says to the other, "you or me this time?" Her sister clearly responds, "Miranda said me."

In case you don't realize, Miranda is the African-Amereican assistant director who runs the program, played by Aunjanue Ellis. So, obviously, the FBI knows there are two of them.

I don't have a problem with people sharing their opinions, even if they are negative. But if you are going to bash something, you should at least have the facts straight.

Just for the record, I enjoyed it quite a lot and will be tuning in next week.

Well, we all have our opinions and are film critics in our own right! I couldn't believe the bad reviews. I rarely see a drama show that I enjoy each frame as I did Quantico. Usually, it's on Cable networks and not broadcast networks (Boss, Magic City, Ray Donovan, Nurse Jackie, Justified, Suits, breaking Bad)or Netflix (House of Cards). I found this storytelling compelling. It held my interest when it's so easy to turn-off and watch something else. There are loads of new programming to preview or news seasons to enjoy, so enduring a dud isn't an option. The acting and writing was good, maybe, because I know how incompetent so-called pros can be. I love the way the stories are told and the characters are fleshed out. The Chopra actress is beyond gorgeous, a new star on the horizon with a cool, relaxed acting style and chops. I don't expect for television shows not to be over-the-top, they must grab viewers quickly or get kicked to the curb by networks if they don't deliver good ratings. Networks don't give shows time to find their space or develop characters, so there will be imperfections. I hope people keep on watching!!!

I saw this got a lot of solid reviews so I figured I ought to watch it, but the premise didn't really grab me. FBI Training? Terrorist chasing? It just didn't really appeal to me. But I heard favorable references to it now and again, so finally I watched an episode.

Then I watched another episode. And another. And some more the next day.

Rather than the sort of military-cadet investigative procedural I vaguely expected, this is similar in approach to How to Get Away with Murder. Both show's first seasons zips back and forth between a chaotic present and a past that establishes the present, and both are wildly enamored of plot twists. The most notable differences are that Murder is flashier and that Quantico has an interesting way of foreshadowing from the future, in which characters in the present are continually referring to things that will, one assumes, happen eventually in the flashback sequences.

I loved Quantico for the first 8 or 9 episodes as it ran a rather Hitchcockian story of the accused on the run against the academy scenes, which offered an intriguingly pleasantly soapy mix of action, mystery, and sex.

And then, at the point where Hitchcock would have ended the story, 8 or 9 episodes in, the plot just ran out of steam for the reason so many series do; it needs to keep going because a continuing series is where the money is. And just like How to Get Away with Murder, everything became too complicated, too heavy with intricate but uninteresting stories, too much and yet not enough.

I kept watching for a while, but grew increasingly uninterested in the mess the show had become, and ten minutes into episode 15 I thought, I just don't care about these people or this endless story.

This could have been such an amazing mini-series. But the formula simply can't sustain past maybe 10 episodes.

The characters are pretentious, the story lines ridiculously out of touch with reality, and the acting is pretty poor.

First, the lead character, is definitely easy on the eyes, but acting abilities...not so much. The show itself, seems to have zero fact base in what the FBI does and mixes it up with NSA/CIA type operations, and on top of it they would like you to believe that FBI recruits come out of the academy, with super human abilities, super human intelligence, and are immediately given positions above all those serving in the field for many years. Not to mention everyone in the academy is a terrorist, has terrorist ties, is a suspected terrorist, or has some desire to act as a terrorist. Apparently the TV FBI is worse at vetting than a potato.Apparently Quantico is just a college dorm full of annoying but cute children, the only thing missing is STD's. Or maybe the pretty is all that matters...

The show focuses around one agent and it is as though she is the complete center of the world. At first this fits because hey, every show has a star but this show does it in such overblown annoying way that you just scream "WTF!" every 2 mins.

Excessive dialogue is used to cover shoddy acting but that actually makes it worse. The only thing this show has going for it is pretty actors, and a fast pace. Other than those 2 things...it's crap.

Quantico is one of those shows that all of us have seen before. Not literally, but as far as storyline and creativity go, we've all seen it. But here's the thing - Priyanka Chopra plays her role very convincingly. She's more than just a pretty face, that girl has talent. She manages to bring so many aspects to her character - strength, empathy, toughness, mystery and vulnerability. SHE is what makes her character alive. SHE is what drives the show.

I've only seen the Pilot, but I'm definitely going to hang around. The show is interesting and has a "How to get away with Murder" vibe, another show I absolutely love. I'm not denying that there are going to be a lot of training scenes, where someone makes a mistake and pays or someone screws up and the others cover for them... we'll probably get to see a lot of the characters past's, why they joined, what makes them special, their secrets... And of course good old romance.

It's going to be full of action, heartbreak, death, drama, mystery and questions. All things I like seeing in a show. I just hope that they'll bring it across in a new way and not go with the same old bullshit like every show does. Quantico still needs something unique to it, in order to make not good, but great.

I have tried to watch this twice, I still do not know what the hell is going on!

The flashbacks look no different to the current time, this adds a immensely to the complete confusion as to what is going on.

For instance, there is a scene where Booth is being tortured, then it cuts to him saving someone's life......which is present day? There is no obvious way to know!

Another thing I find so very unreal is the fact that there is so many familiar relationships within the group. Fathers, Mothers, sisters and more. This I feel, just would not happen.

Also, I have to ask, would there be so many practicing Muslim's?

I am a former FBI Agent; I went through the FBI Academy, and even have written a nonfiction book about my experience ("Eyes Pried Open: Rookie FBI Agent"). I am also a frequent TV watcher, although my tastes definitely gravitate towards the more edgy cable offerings than the big network shows (that quite frankly are usually somewhat "dumbed down" to be appropriate for the masses). Due to my former profession, I felt compelled to watch this show, although I assumed I would be completely disappointed and would find flaws throughout.

Well, the pilot exceeded my expectations. No, the depiction of the Academy is not perfect, but some of the scenes were eerily similar to what I experienced. While most viewers would assume that surely the romances and flings in the show are purely silly fantasy fluff, I can assure you that those types of behaviors did occur at the FBI Academy (infrequently, yes, and with much more average looking people, yes). Funny enough, my biggest gripe was how "nice" the instructors are in the show; I cannot begin to imagine what would have happened if someone was talking on a cell phone at the firing range. FBI Academy instructors in reality are incredibly tough; I still have scars on my knuckles to prove it (but they are some of the best and most dedicated individuals on the planet). But minor gripes aside, the feeling of being back in college in a dorm but with the structure (physically and mentally) of boot camp is what it was really like.

Sure, the storyline is far-fetched, but this is a fictional TV show. It is not the next Homeland; I do not expect it to clean house at the next Emmy Awards show. But for what it is, it is well done, and feels like the show writers at least had enough input to keep the story in line with the "real" side of the FBI.

In summary, this is an admirable effort, especially for a major network; the pilot gets a nice 8 out of 10 from me. If the show goes downhill (which is definitely possible; it seems like one of those shows that might be best as a one-season-only run), I will update my review accordingly. But for now, I will continue to be entertained for an hour each week with the escapism that the show offers.

*** UPDATE ***

It saddens me to have to update the review, but I feel it is my responsibility to do so since I have elected to stop watching the show. Bottom line, it feels like this was written by somebody who is paid by the plot twist, and at some point it cheapens the show to not being watchable. Also, I have to agree with another commenter who felt like the show must be a Shonda Rhimes production (nothing against her, but the show looks and feels much more like Grey's Anatomy than Homeland). I finally had to stop watching because of the gross inaccuracies about the lives of the NATs at the FBI Academy. The show still has entertaining moments, but with so many great shows out there, I am having to pull the plug on this one to make room for others. I suspect that will be the fate of this show; it started strong and has a full season 1 order, but I would be surprised if it made through a 2nd season. But then again, Grey's Anatomy is still on ...

Drooling over the female lead, I really wanted to like this, but even the stunning Ms. Chopra can't keep me wasting my time anymore. The problem with this show is that it's a dumb soap opera trying (and failing) to pass itself off as having depth and something to say. Season 3 is even worse about this than ever. Say what you want about the perfectly made-up hot actresses and high school romance plots, but when this show KNOWS it's a silly guilty pleasure romp, it's far better. When it gets above its station and takes itself too seriously with these ridiculous attempts at social commentary, unnatural cliche-ridden "inspirational quote" dialogue and hollow attempts at nuanced family drama, its cringeworthy tripe stops being fun and starts getting dull.

Throw in predictable twists and desperate attempts at "edgy" shock value and you have an unoriginal, unwatchable mess. Having Marlee Matlin join the show could have been more interesting in the hands of more capable writers and that actress deserves much better material. Instead she is reduced to cheesy lines and has to "kick some ass" like every action heroine seems to have to in order to be interpreted as "strong". It's all so very forced.

Quantico wants so transparently to be an "important" and "intense" show and thinks that bludgeoning viewers with heavy-handed obvious emotional ploys is the way to get there. It's basically Baywatch deciding it wants to try and be prestige television, and that goes exactly how well you would expect.

There are two shows I'm currently watching which follow similar storyline as Quantico's; The Blacklist and Homeland.

The Blacklist shows the protagonist in a similar situation where Elizabeth Keene is trying to prove her innocence while being hunted down by the FBI etc. However, The Blacklist shows the hide and chase routine with much superior conviction and thrilling twists and ingenious methods to keep the viewers hooked.

Homeland, on the other hand, will keep you guessing, will build up the tension and drive you right up to the edge of the cliff and end the episode(s) with a diabolical smile.

Both of these shows are ingrained with a powerful script and breathtaking performances by the actors.

Unfortunately, Quantico would make you feel like you're back in class where time doesn't seem to pass by. Priyanka Chopra's reactions sometime will induce an impromptu drum-roll background in your head, of which Ekta Kapoor would be proud. Quantico is good for viewers who are looking for a good light-drama without an intricate plot and much expectations.

I'd never missed an episode of this show, right from the pilot. Reason is Priyanka Chopra (I've got a crush on her -LOL-), and the plot of the first season. The writers and actors did well to suspend my disbelief.

I loved the technique implored in S1 - of going to and fro flashforwards and flashbacks respectively. And the music? Round pegs were fixed in round holes.

Two, the diversity of the show was a huge plus. A TV show where an Asian actress played lead, that was refreshing; where there were blacks, gays, physically challenged, the inclusion was breath-taking.

Nonetheless, Quantico would have been better as a one season show though I enjoyed watching Marlee Matlin on its season 3.

In season 2, I expected the writers to deal with Madam President (Marcia Cross) being a co-conspirator with Liam O'Connor in the Grand Central bombing. Instead, I found myself not wanting her ousted from office.

In season 3... I watched because of Priyanka (I still have a crush)

Great start! This is one casual and dynamic Sunday prime-time show. Easy to watch, great production, cameras and colors. I'm sick of reality wild cameras and gray/green color base in new shows. Also, story is pretty cool, cross before/after time, dynamic. Best new show. Love it! I don't know why people criticize Pryanka's acting. It's not bad at all! She is a very good actor and she will prove herself in US TV series, I'm sure of it! Also, other cast looks great! Like I said before, it's casual show, yeah, it's about crime, FBI and terrorism, but "easy" and interesting. Maybe not series for everyone, but I really don't understand those very negative critics... but, you know, haters gonna hate! :)

I watched the first episode after reading the reviews from other users and most of them were extreme....either too positive or too negative so thought of giving it a try. I don't think the show is that bad that people have given a rating of 1 or 2 however its not that good either to deserve a rating of more than 6. Priyanka Chopra has to seriously do better than this and she can. For e.g. in the scene where she was getting arrested, she was trying so hard to act well.. may be too hard that she ended up overdoing it. Yes there are loop holes but guys which show or movie does not have.I guess its future will be more clear after the second episode. Hope it goes well.

My expectations going into Quantico were not high. However, after watching the pilot I was blown away. Easily, this season's best new show. Plus, the new star Priyanka Chopra is outstanding as Alex Parrish. I wasn't aware of her but after watching the first episode, and after searching her name, I got to know she is an International superstar. She is very beautiful and talented. My new celebrity crush maybe.

My expectations going into Quantico were not high. However, after watching the pilot I was blown away. Easily, this season's best new show. Plus, the new star Priyanka Chopra is outstanding as Alex Parrish. I wasn't aware of her but after watching the first episode, and after searching her name, I got to know she is an International superstar. She is very beautiful and talented. My new celebrity crush maybe.

Well its about FBI... Not a new genre thats fine but we expect new characters, which we have certainly, i love priyanka chopra but not her fan when it comes to acting, there are many shows which disappointed initially but than it worked out great.. Quantico cast is huge in numbers probably we may get something good later as the pilot cant manage to showcase each of them... Priyanka is hard worker and thats the problem. Thought Hollywood directors have capacity to make actors act so good that we cant connect them with their real life style or their previous works but priyanka seems not to be able to adapt that, also her expression doesn't match her accent... I don't know if its right choice for her to use American accent by the makers... I don't think about flaws in the pilot becoz what they showed where a guy killing himself i couldn't figure out how he managed real gun and twins staying together without FBI knowledge... But thats the part of the story so its fine... At the end all the actors are good but priyanka who plays the lead needs to work on acting.... Waiting for another Sunday...

This is Shonda Rhimes Goes To The FBI. Watching Rhimes programs always feels like a blind date who's too pushy too early. That's what this show does. We're supposed to care about characters we don't know yet. The "not who you think they are" twists are meaningless - because we don't care about either version. And I started noticing the lead starlet (with an annoying Rosie Perez accent) wears costumes different than the other recruits or agents. Everyone else has t-shirts - she has little tight Hooters-style tops with plunging necklines. How dumb do they think viewers are? Well, yeah - on their 4th season, right?

I do not know Real American Accent, Real American body language (if something like that really exists) and I find this show a bit interesting. I started watching this hoping Quantico is some sort of Sci-Fi.

The reviews here lacks intelligence. If it is a female's review, it will be about accent, body language and also one of the reviews had problem with FBI agent being too pretty. I guess, typical American accent for someone playing as a terrorist suspect will be a strict no-no?

Reviews ought to be honest. This is one of those moments where you realize not everyone has the talent to be a critic.