Priyanka's performance as Alex Parrish, an FBI recruit who finds herself labeled a co-conspirator in one the biggest terrorist attacks on American soil since 9/11, has been warmly welcomed in most reviews and also by some of the 33-year-old actress' colleagues.
Among them was Kerry Washington, Olivia Pope from hit TV show Scandal with who Priyanka hung out at an ABC party in May. Kerry rooted for Priyanka on Twitter:
Ok people. TURN UP to TUNE IN to my friend @priyankachopra's new show! #Quantico #BadAssWomenOfABC https://t.co/ljCB17BVkv
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 27, 2015
After the party in May, Priyanka told The Hollywood Reporter, "We practically ran toward each other. Can you believe we've never actually met? We've just had a virtual love fest over the phone and on Twitter. She congratulated me on Quantico, and I congratulated her on the success of Scandal. I'm a huge Olivia Pope fan, I binge watch the show when I'm getting into hair and makeup or on long-haul flights, so it was great to finally meet her in person. She was everything I expected her to be. Warm, funny, genuine and so gorgeous."
Kerry's Scandal co-star Bellamy Young also tweeted:
BRAVA @priyankachopra ! @QuanticoTV is fantastic, & you were perfection in it! Can't wait 2c what happens next! Love you, mama!!
— Bellamy Young (@BellamyYoung) September 28, 2015
Singer Jay Sean patted Priyanka on the back for making 'South Asians' more prominent on the world map:
So proud of my homegirl @priyankachopra for her lead role in #quantico Massive breakthru for South Asians..leading the way girl!great show!
— Jay Sean (@jaysean) September 28, 2015
Actor Jay Thomas said:
Wow! @priyankachopra might have just jumped to the top of the 'Most Refreshing and Interesting People on TV' list. #Quantico
— Jay Thomas (@WordsOfTheJay) September 28, 2015
The West has clearly been Chopra-fied. Next stop, Jimmy Kimmel Live, said Priyanka on Twitter while also thanking everyone who watched and 'championed' her:
Have a 6 am morning so will leave u all now. Loved spending the day with u all!! @extratv and @jimmykimmel Tom! #Quantico #QuanticoTakeover
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) September 28, 2015
Back home, her public will have to wait till next weekend to watch Quantico but Twitter's already awash with Priyanka pride. Preity Zinta, who starred in Priyanka's debut film The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, tweeted:
Back after seeing the first episode of #Quantico & @priyankachopra you have killed it babe So happy 4U & so proud pic.twitter.com/Fq1sDalEgc
— Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) September 27, 2015
Sonakshi Sinha said it without words:
.@sonakshisinha has a message for u @priyankachopra & its 'Kick-ass'! #Quantico Oct 3 on StarWorldIndia @SWPremiere pic.twitter.com/XmcwZdfpYL
— Team Priyanka Chopra (@TeamPriyanka) September 28, 2015
Priyanka's celebrity cheer squad can't wait to watch the show:
Cmonnnnn mimi didi !!!!!!! Superstar here and now taking over the world!!!!! GO WATCH QUANTICO GUYS!!! @priyankachopra #Legend
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) September 28, 2015
Way to go @priyankachopra !! SO proud of you and so excited to see the show #Quantico . All the best !! Kill it !!!
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) September 26, 2015
Goo pee ceeeeeee @priyankachopra wohoooo #Quantico !!!! Can't wait to see this happen ;) girl power and how !!!
— SHAANDAAR Alia (@aliaa08) September 26, 2015
@priyankachopra Shine like a Diamond #Quantico ! Super proud and happy for you! pic.twitter.com/rLvfuFoptV
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) September 26, 2015
East coast has already seen #QUANTICO and raving about it. Hats off to you @priyankachopra can't wait to see it!!! Congratulations!
— Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 28, 2015
Really wish I was in the USA tonite just to see @priyankachopra tear it up!! So damn proud of u babe#Quantico #breakingbarriers #respect
— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) September 28, 2015
Saiwyn Quadras, screenwriter of Priyanka's Mary Kom, tweeted:
Proud of u @priyankachopra 4 conquering unchartered territories like u own it. Ur ambition n attitude is truly inspirational #Quantico
— Saiwyn Quadras (@SaiwynQ) September 28, 2015
Photographer Atul Kasbekar said:
By all accounts it would seem @priyankachopra has Quanticoed the planet! 36.4k tweets so far... ;#Quantico pic.twitter.com/met4DYUZtz
— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) September 28, 2015
In its review of the first episode of Quantico, the New York Times review said: "The strongest human asset in Quantico is (Priyanka) Chopra, a Bollywood superstar and former Miss World who is immediately charismatic and commanding amid the otherwise generic ensemble. If there's a problem with her casting, it's that she may come across as too seasoned and assured to be persuasive as a shaky, neophyte recruit." (Also Read: Review: Quantico Flips Between Jousting FBI Recruits and a Terrorist Attack)
The show also stars Jake McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis, Yasmine Al Masri, Johanna Braddy, Tate Ellington, Graham Rogers, Anabelle Acosta and Josh Hopkins in pivotal roles.