The special effects and atmosphere were widely considered a high point, with some comparing the chilling vibe to sci-fi classics like The Thing .
“I find it hard to believe that a mystery can be sustained throughout a show... yet in Helix the mystery just keeps getting better! It is a fun mind-twister.” chickflickingreviews.com · 11 years ago Why Syfy's Helix Deserved the Axe - Sci-Fi Bloggers HelixTV Show | 2014
Some viewers found certain characters "annoying" or prone to "irrational" decisions, though others enjoyed the twists involving the main cast. Community Perspectives The special effects and atmosphere were widely considered
“Helix is an amazingly, fast-paced sci-fi tv show series... The premise was really what got me going. It was enough to keep me hooked in only the first 10 minutes.” www.thebooksbuzz.com · 11 years ago It is a fun mind-twister