Touch is an American supernatural thriller
television series, written and created by Tim Kring. It stars Kiefer Sutherland, and
debuted on Fox on January 25, 2012, before beginning to air regularly on March
22, 2012. Thirteen episodes have been ordered for the first season, with two-episode season finale to air on
May 31, 2012
Critical reception
The show has
been met with generally positive reviews, and currently holds a Metacritic
score of 63/100.
Michael
Landweber of PopMatters called the show "stunningly effective" and
praised "its mix of spirituality and science, familial and global
struggles." He also noted that "The boy’s narration, unnervingly
matter-of-fact about the nature of the universe, takes on more power when he
reveals that in 11 years, he has never spoken a word."
In a review in
the New York Post, Linda Stasi said "If you can’t get enough of
number sequences and universal cylindrical patterns that constantly repeat,
then for sure you’ll repeat the pattern of watching Fox’s new show....It is
intriguing, and it’s great to have Sutherland back on TV" but felt
"frankly, it’s awfully complicated."
Lori Rackl, of
the Chicago Sun-Times, said the show "operates on the mind-blowing
premise that people around the world are linked to one another and their lives
intersect — with potentially major repercussions." She finished the review
saying it "delivers a suspenseful ride around the world, peppered with
some tear-jerking moments. The bar has been set high. Here’s hoping “Touch”
continues to reach it."
Kiefer
Sutherland's performance has also been met with praise, with Landweber saying
"He plays the part with such a combination of intensity and subtlety that
we are drawn deep into Martin’s suffering, and rather than judging him, we feel
with him. Every trial is etched in his face. He imbued Jack Bauer with similar
stoicism, but Martin seems less resilient, more distressed."
