Veronica Mars

Name: Veronica Mars
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2004-09-22
Cast: Kristen Bell, Enrico Colantoni, Jason Dohring

2004 | 4 seasons | 42 min | Mystery, Drama, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart, tense.
The pace: 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 50 hours in all.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

In the fictional town of Neptune, California, student Veronica Mars progresses from high school to college while moonlighting as a private investigator under the tutelage of her detective father.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 WGA Award.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 914K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 12004 · 22 episodes · 97% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10
Friday
Season 22005 · 22 episodes · 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6 out of 10
Saturday
Season 32006 · 20 episodes · 89% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.4 out of 10
Saturday
Season 42019 · 8 episodes · 89% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.1 out of 10
Sunday