Touch
Touch

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Touch

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French

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users73%
Director: Tim Kring (creator)Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

The series follows Martin Bohm, a former journalist struggling to connect with his autistic son, Jake. Jake possesses an extraordinary ability to perceive the hidden connections between people and events, essentially seeing the future. Martin must decipher Jake's insights to prevent global catastrophes, navigating a complex web of prophecies and shadowy organizations.

Critical Reception

Touch received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its ambitious premise and the performances of its lead actors, particularly David Mazouz, many found the storylines convoluted, the pacing slow, and the narrative overly reliant on "magical thinking" rather than grounded storytelling. Audience reception was similarly divided, with the show struggling to maintain a consistent viewership.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and the compelling performance of young David Mazouz.

  • Criticized for its convoluted plot and slow pacing.

  • Felt too reliant on predictable "destiny" tropes and lacked emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences were intrigued by the show's concept of interconnectedness and the performance of the child actor. However, many found the plot difficult to follow and felt the series failed to deliver satisfying resolutions, leading to a decline in interest.

Fun Fact

The series was inspired by the 2008 novel 'The Power of Six' by James Lovegrove, which explored similar themes of interconnectedness and destiny.

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