Sterling Point (2026)

What the critics said

Rotten Tomatoes reports a 91% approval rating from 44 critics, averaging 6.9/10. The consensus calls it a coming-of-age drama that rises above its class. Metacritic scores it 76/100, signaling generally favorable reviews. Critics praised the pacing and acting, comparing it to 1990s staples like Dawson’s Creek. Variety noted it offers nostalgia for older viewers while providing realism missing from recent similar series. The Los Angeles Times highlighted its rare, unhurried sense of time. It stands apart from the genre’s usual focus on romance by centering on grief and family mysteries. That is a solid foundation.