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Survivors of a mid-Pacific plane crash have landed on an island of harsh terrain, cruel weather and dark secrets, including a frightful creature that stalks the jungle. Strangers all, even those related by blood, the survivors' pasts — their ethics, religions, politics, and attitudes — threaten to jeopardize the group's ability to endure.

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I've already seen the advanced Pilot, and I can assure you - you don't wanna miss it!

(having already seen the pilot, I can catch tonights premier of Smallville without feeling like I'm missing anything

But man... I'm REALLY going to need to get a TiVo soon.

[ September 22, 2004, 03:46 PM: Message edited by: Taalcon ]
 

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Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
 
Yeah - Taalcon -- what do you think of the fact that they are going to have Superman fly in tonight's premeire of Smallville -- something they originally swore would never happen in this series?

Farmgirl
 

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Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
 
Well, I'm doing something originally I didn't want to do - jumping into the show with a gap in my knowledge. I just completed watching Season 1 two days ago, and last week caught the last two episodes of Season 3. But, I want to be up to date, so I figured I'd watch it. We'll see. I do have Season 2 sitting on my shelf now, andI can't wait to start cracking on that...

I have, though, absolutely loved what I've seen of Smallville. The development of Clark and Lex's relationship is simply wonderful.
 

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Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
 
That sounds good, but, alas, I have church tonight. Do you know if it's going to air again during the next week? I searched on TV Guide, but no other airings showed up.
 

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Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
 
Which is why everyone needs either a TiVo, or broadband and a Bittorrent client with SuprNova.org.
 

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Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
 
Which is why I need more money.
Which is why I need a better job.
Which is why I need to be 18 already.

*sigh*
 

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Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
 
Hop to it.
 

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Posted by the master (Member # 6788) on :
 
Or digital cable with DVR.
 

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Posted by peterh (Member # 5208) on :
 
Dish PVR is primed and ready to go...
 

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Posted by FoolishTook (Member # 5358) on :
 
I plan to watch it. The selling point for me, though, is that Dominic Monaghan is going to be on it.
 

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Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
 
I'm upset because I don't have a tv and everyone's watching it except me! And saying how good it's going to be and etc etc...

*weeps*
 

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Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
 
Too bad it's on Wednesday, I'm at church on Wednesdays until 8:00.
 

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Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
 
I have church scripture studies on Thursday nights - fortunately, only thing I watch comes on at 10pm
 

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Posted by Just another Dharma bum (Member # 6879) on :
 
I think the show looks awful, from the trailers on TV it looks like every cliche known to man will be in this thing.

One scene: A woman is going into labor, then something behind her explodes.

This will not be good if it's an action TV series like it's been advertised. I'll watch to see what it turns out to be, because advertisements have been known to mislead .
 

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Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
 
I've seen it - both parts of the premier, actually. It's not just another action series by a LONG shot. And it's gooood.

Which, of course, means that they'l mess with the schedule without telling anyone, and cancel it because 'nobody's watching it'.

Yes, I'm still bitter over FIREFLY and WONDERFALLS.

This show is created/written/directed by J.J. Abrams, who is responsible for ALIAS.
 

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Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
 
Edited for redundant post.

Ni!

[ September 22, 2004, 08:38 PM: Message edited by: kwsni ]
 

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Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
 
No Spoiler First Reactions/Predictions:

1. Predictable. Or perhaps that's because I read the synopsis before hand. I should stop doing that; it tell me exactly how the writers are thinking and therefore everything is very predictable.

2. Domonic Monaghan has the best role. Or knows what to do with the role he has.

3. I wanted more of the more interesting characters. It seemed that Jack and Kate were the most bland of them all, but then again all of the heros are like that.

4. I liked it, the atmosphere was bad when i was watching it though- common room with skeptics all the time. I need a quieter place to watch.

5. The commercials ruined the suspense. Ruined it completely. Note to future tv stations: lose the commercials on the premiere. People aren't going to be hooked if every few seconds McDonald's chicken is being shoved in their faces.

6. The mysterious, large, invisible plot point? Real or imagined? It's a little cheesy, although that may be due to my environment.

7. I'm watching next week.
 

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Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
 
See, I was able to watch the double-length premiere (yeah, that includes next week's ep) in one sitting, without commercial breaks. And the pacing was top notch.

*Right now I'm watching the premier of Veronica Mars on UPN - and it be..*shock* a really good, smart witty show on UPN! Is this even possible?
 

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Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
 
Taalcon, I hate you.

(not really)
 

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Posted by Little_Doctor (Member # 6635) on :
 
I heard that this was supposed to be the worst episode. It only gets better from here. Once they realize that they aren't going to be recuesed very soon, it will get more intense.
 

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Posted by Eruve Nandiriel (Member # 5677) on :
 

I wanted to watch it, but I had science class.
Does anyone know if and when they're playing that episode again?

(there is nothing more boring than watching OTHER PEOPLE dissecting an earthworm....very, very slowly...)
 

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Posted by Just another Dharma bum (Member # 6879) on :
 
Wow. That was really good! I was really surprised, now I can't wait for the next episode!
 

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Posted by FoolishTook (Member # 5358) on :
 
Great so far. But I'm a sucker for disaster/survival/scary-unknown-things-in-the-jungle type movies.
 

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Posted by Anthro (Member # 6087) on :
 
Gilligan's Island with a soap opera/action twist.

Gilligan . . . the skipper too . . . a millionaire and his wife . . .

a movie star, the professor and Mary Anne

here on Gilligan's isle!
 

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Posted by Foust (Member # 3043) on :
 
I enjoyed it, though I see how there's a lot of room for the show to go wrong.
 

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Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
 
I think I can see where it is going.....

Kind of predictable...but my wife liked it.

I think she just wants to do the hobbit...

Kwea
 

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Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :
 
I'm not sure if I actually like it or if I am just that...ok, obsessed with Dom, but I will keep watching it. I did think it had some pretty cheesy elements. There are an inordinate number of attractive, virile men for one airplane, and there are a lot of "tokens" (high-maintenance chick in denial and her not-so-bright, but well-meaning boyfriend, fat guy, old guy, pregnant chick, etc.).
 

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Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :
 
And here I was thinking I wanted to see an 8 month preggers woman on the next Survivor.

I'm really disappointed they cut the premier in half. And what destroyed the suspence more for me than the constant comercials (DVDs have spoiled me) were the INANE promos they kept putting in the lower right hand corner of the screen. I don't CARE what's on next, I'm trying to enjoy what I'm seeing now. I realize this is common practice now and F/X does theirs with sound loud enough to drown on the real dialog. But it really needs to change.

Anyway, I intend to keep watching this show. I just hope it has ratings high enough to keep it on the air despite the attempts by the network to sabotage it.
 

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Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
 
Keep in mind there are 48 survivors on the Island. We only focused on a small group of them tonight...
 

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Posted by Miro (Member # 1178) on :
 

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Which is why everyone needs either a TiVo, or broadband and a Bittorrent client with SuprNova.org.

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