"Raw Nerve, which debuts tonight on the Bio cable channel, is a welcome addition. In fact, it offers some of the most intriguing conversation you will find on the tube." (Baltimore Sun)

"Shatner guides such conversations effortlessly, offering insights into his own failed first marriage and the pain of divorce. It’s a side seldom seen from the actor... (...) Although the show’s marketing campaign suggests Shatner’s interview style will pinpoint and explore “a raw nerve” in each episode, in truth, Shatner comes across as witty, inquisitive and, ultimately, caring in the face of some of his guests’ deeply personal demons." (SouthBend Tribune)

"... he allows his guests to speak at length about themselves, although he does frequently interject with asides about his favorite subject. (...) What I find interesting is that Shatner extracts more from Bertinelli in this relatively brief — the show is only 30 minutes — exchange than your typical Oprah Winfrey interview."(myCentralJersey.com)

"In the two installments made available for review, he turns out to be a perceptive interviewer and a better listener..." (SignOnSanDiego.com)