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ShowtimeSBMVP · 05:43 PM

Tonight the Pilot 2 hours long looks good .....

**morphius** · 07-04-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

None of them are flawed. It makes for a seriously boring group of people with very little conflict.

Battlestar Galactica did an excellent job of using human flaws to really help the audience relate to the characters. It also makes the show a whole lot more interesting.

I don't know, I'd say that they are all flawed, just in boring ways. I mean, we have a dad so worried about his son that he risks leaving his youngest son without a family by always taking his older son with him into battle. You have the leader of the group who can't seem to worry about anything other than the military and following orders from above.

Jawshco · 07-14-2011, 12:38 AM

Just finished up watching all the episodes for this show on my DVR.

IDK... Stephen Weber's character is pretty screwed up, and the not too subtle implications between him and Noah Wiley's deceased wife are pretty messed up.

I like the idea of the harnesses. That's pretty freaky. Especially since they only use kids (similar to something that worked really well in Torchwood: Childern of Earth) And the way they kill the aliens through the mouth like that... Dang! That's not a place I'd be wanting to stick my hand. Although, I suppose there could be worse places... I also like the psycho cook!

There is definitely a Walking Dead feel to this show, although I don't think it's nearly as good as TWD.

It isn't the best SciFi show out there, but it's not all bad either. I'll probably keep watching it because my wife loves the Librarian, and Noah Wiley seems to be playing pretty much a more grizzled version of the same character in this show.

unlurking · 07-14-2011, 05:28 AM

Still watching myself. Keep threatening to stop, but I'll probably watch the next one as well.

Not sure how I feel about the whole "nanny" species twist they're trying to throw in now. Wondering if the skidders are actually a slave race to the invaders.

blaise · 07-14-2011, 06:37 AM

It's pretty bad. The characters are all more cliches than people. And you can almost guess exactly what the next line will be before they say them.
If someone approaches the military leader you know the next 40 seconds are going to be, "We gotta do it my way. I'm the leader here. Grumble grumble."

When the doctor comes on screen you know you're going to get a little wisdom on retaining our humanity and pragmatic guidance.

When the kid shows up you know it's time for schlockey sentimantality.

**notorious** · 07-14-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blaise

It's pretty bad. The characters are all more cliches than people. And you can almost guess exactly what the next line will be before they say them.
If someone approaches the military leader you know the next 40 seconds are going to be, "We gotta do it my way. I'm the leader here. Grumble grumble."

When the doctor comes on screen you know you're going to get a little wisdom on retaining our humanity and pragmatic guidance.

When the kid shows up you know it's time for schlockey sentimantality.

This.

keg in kc · 07-14-2011, 11:41 AM

I've enjoyed each episode a little bit more. It's still a bit too CBS-style sentimental/jingoist for my taste, but I'm keeping it on my DVR. It's not like there's a ton of post-apocalypic shows on the air these days, not to mention aliens, so it's kind of filling a void.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-14-2011, 07:16 PM

It is the Jar-Jar Binks of TV sci-fi.

**notorious** · 07-14-2011, 08:15 PM

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It is the Jar-Jar Binks of TV sci-fi.

I have not felt the need to take a 12 gauge to my TV while watching FS.....yet.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-14-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I have not felt the need to take a 12 gauge to my TV while watching FS.....yet.

Clone Wars animated is better than that shit.

keg in kc · 07-14-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthCarlSatan

Clone Wars animated is better than that shit.

I'm guessing you didn't see the last season of Clone Wars.

(it was like epically bad, and I love that show)

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-14-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I'm guessing you didn't see the last season of Clone Wars.

(it was like epically bad, and I love that show)

Mmm...I liked the visions of the future-thing, then having them wiped, then having some Tarkin in the mix.

keg in kc · 07-14-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthCarlSatan

Mmm...I liked the visions of the future-thing, then having them wiped, then having some Tarkin in the mix.

I don't think I've seen anything worse than the "Balance of the Force" 3-parter, including the prequel films. It was baaaaad.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-14-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I don't think I've seen anything worse than the "Balance of the Force" 3-parter, including the prequel films. It was baaaaad.

Well, alrighty then.

keg in kc · 07-14-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthCarlSatan

Well, alrighty then.

You're a bigger fan of polarized cartoony force-wielding shape-changers than I am?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-14-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

You're a bigger fan of polarized cartoony force-wielding shape-changers than I am?

I give SW a lot of leeway because it's SW. It's kind of it's own thing. Falling Skies just seems like another lame-assed show( sci-fi or no )from that network.

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07-14-2011, 12:38 AM	#77
Jawshco Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clovis, CA Casino cash: $10004925	Just finished up watching all the episodes for this show on my DVR. IDK... Stephen Weber's character is pretty screwed up, and the not too subtle implications between him and Noah Wiley's deceased wife are pretty messed up. I like the idea of the harnesses. That's pretty freaky. Especially since they only use kids (similar to something that worked really well in Torchwood: Childern of Earth) And the way they kill the aliens through the mouth like that... Dang! That's not a place I'd be wanting to stick my hand. Although, I suppose there could be worse places... I also like the psycho cook! There is definitely a Walking Dead feel to this show, although I don't think it's nearly as good as TWD. It isn't the best SciFi show out there, but it's not all bad either. I'll probably keep watching it because my wife loves the Librarian, and Noah Wiley seems to be playing pretty much a more grizzled version of the same character in this show.
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07-14-2011, 05:28 AM	#78
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07-14-2011, 06:37 AM	#79
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