User Reviews

The weekly cliffhangers keep me coming back. HOWEVER, Robin Givens is waaaay too much over the top. While I think no one could portray Stephanie Lancaster but her, she seriously needs to tone down her delivery. Sometimes, it sounds forced, which comes across as fake. Also, Essence is a little whiny at times. Other than that.....I love it! Lots of twists and turns.

The show is great but her acting is irritating. She's no Veronica Harrington! She's trying so hard to be an ice queen but it's an epic fail each and every scene.

Okay okay ... I wanted to not review this , but this show gave me the break I needed from my usual heavy intense or cerebral psychological dramas and thrillers that I love to watch. So I agree with the earlier comment about campy good soapy fun.Robin is the best at bringing the former Dynasty/ Alexis/ film noir like reads and flavor. Like a "classy" Cookie Lyons lol!!! (intonation only)

I really like the show and what it's about. I just can't get over how bad of an actress Robin Givens is. All other actors are great and do a great job. Not too much over acting or facial expressions. Robin Givens acting just doesn't seem natural to me.

If you're looking for a show that's a throwback to the glory days of classic soaps like Knots Landing, Dynasty, etc. then this is the show for you! Every single character has ties to someone else on the show and the plots are interwoven well. It doesn't hurt that the cast is good looking and glamorous. Other reviewers are calling it a black soap, and that's fine, but to me, it doesn't matter what color the characters are if the story is compelling, and this is. I can't wait for the next episode.

Who ever rated this show 10 Stars need to rethink their life.

Bad acting, bad story, bad potting, bad writing, just bad all over and everything in between. I love the diverse casting and setting this story in a multicultural society but that's about all that deserves a 1 Star rating.

If the people who wrote bad reviews about this show knew anything about art, would understand the show is amazing. Talent, skill, Cinematography. My expression is based on opinion. (Wink) Live love life!!

I mean. When you're filming it, you don't ask if she needs to go to the hospital because of her over-gasping breathy talk? Did you think it was a Disney movie where she's the dramatic evil stepmother, and over dramatics are necessary? Get her an oxygen tank and replace her, or have her act normal otheixe it's pretty annoying and everyone agrees, unless you want a cancellation

I love the storyline. Robin Givens is everything. I love that Atlanta's socialites types are featured. So many Atlanta portrayals show the hood. Even the Have and the Have Nots is based in Savannah & not Atlanta. I'm giving the show a huge nod!

Good show would have been nice if they had a season 2. The actors and actresses did a good job. The storylines are entertaining. Good overall show 6 out of 10.

Robin Given needs to be replace period. She just does the most. To much over acting on her part. The show would be ok if they would find another villain as to play Robin's part. I just can't continue to watch anymore. I'll rather watch cartoons or Netflix then to watch more of robin over acting....

Wow the first episode was just jaw dropping.... So much going on For the pilot episode. I gotta say this show has everything from outstanding acting, lighting, storyline, soundtrack, etc. on top of that everyone on the show are good looking. This show is fire 🔥

Ambitions is full of bad, over the top acting. Robin Givens acting is horrible and because of her I can't watch this show anymore. If they replaced her with a better actor the show may have a chance.

There's an argument to be made that good acting is increasingly being confused with intense acting. Robin Givens, This isn't a High School Play your casting in...Every time you speak..it sound like your reading a script from a play...She just not a good actress for the role she's is playing in Ambitions

With Empire leaving soon this is giving me the most drama I have seen in one show and it's just the first episode I'm loving it

Robin givens is such an horrible actor, she overacts in every scene. And the writing is just one cliche after another.

Not sure why people are giving low ratings...It's a good show. I'm looking forward to watching the whole season.

This show would be so much better if someone else was playing the part of Stephanie Lancaster. I'm sorry, but Robin Givens is the absolute worst actress. She tries too hard and really over does it. The storyline is great, but she cheapens the show with her horrible acting skills. We get the same "stuck up, snob" in every role she plays. Shouldn't a professional actor be able to give us some variety? Maybe try ACTING and give us less of the real you!

Love this scheming Dynasty like Drama. Its been a while since i have seen this type of glossy and extravagant TV show and an attractive great cast. Not sure how the rating is so low going on entertainment value it should be much higher. Paula WA

The premise of this show is good. The storyline could be much better. Robin Givens is the worse actress on the planet. Gotta give the sister credit, she looks amazing! Please go back to the writers room and kill Stephanie Lancaster. Other option, replace Robin Givens. Sorry brother, Robin is just taking away from what could be an amazing show. Oh, there is a third option send her to acting school.

Robin Givens made it extremely tough to watch but was determined to finish once I started; to support our Black Actors. Okay story line

If you grew up on the likes of Dynasty then this is really enjoyable. Robin is a pantomime villain, and I'm not sure whether that's by luck or design, but it doesn't take away from a compelling storyline and that long-lost soap opera feel. I really hope there's a nice long second season.

Robin G. Can not act to me. She has no emotion, doesn't change her facial expressions or tone, she's like a robot lol I can't explain it but her acting isn't the best. Her acting just doesn't come off as natural. The woman can't act! It takes away from the show!

The show overall is good and leaves every situation as a surprise to throw you off a little into mystery which is great. Robin Givens might needs to turn into a true villain instead of turning into a brat that wants it all because she's having a temper tantrum. If robin digs into the villain identity a little more and cut the bratty character out but make it more smoother her character would take over the show. As for the others very good but it's leading as a soap opera moments sometimes. If they relax a little more and bring out more variety to it each character can leave a mark in their story. As for the musics taste after every scene sounds like a copy cat Low budget Tyler Perry play. Let the music fall into the scene to keep the audience attentive. Locations in every scene is perfect In every situation. Overall good show for the first season. Maybe season two will show the upgrade in urban mystery crime because this show is needed.

Robin Givens is horrible. I cringed every time she opened her mouth. She has no talent but apparently she thinks she does. Its embarrassing.