[TV] Revolution

[rittchard]

All I can say is Miles and Munroe need to get a room and take care of business.  I swear they were acting more like forlorn lovers than friends who had grown apart.  Juliette's acting in this show is kind of terrible, I really hope her role improves when the show returns.  Kim Raver has mostly been wasted as well thus far. 

Fun inconsequential trivia: both Miles and that doofus boy show up in Breaking Dawn Pt. 2!

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I don't think the break will be as detrimental as Flashforward's was.  First off it's a more engaging show with a stronger core cast and core plot.  More importantly they didn't take any significant breaks in between, it almost felt like we got to see all 13 episodes sequentially, and that's pretty satisfying these days when you compare to shows like Game of Thrones whose entire "season" is only 10 episodes long, and shows like Falling Skies, Homeland, True Blood, etc have all done fine with short seasons separated by longer periods.  The key IMHO is to not allow for more than a single break, maybe two, while you air all the episodes.  You want the audience to feel like they know the show is going to be there, and once there's a break, you break.  3 months is a lot less than 8 or whatever it is we had to wait for GoT.

[Roguetad]

I was thinking the same thing.  Miles & Munroe need a romantic getaway weekend together.  I didn't believe Miles for a second when he said that Munroe was dead to him.  Anyone can see that their love runs deep.  Miles was trying to be icy cold, but his emotions spoke otherwise.

The acting on this show is unlike anything I've seen in a long time.  Maybe it's the direction.  Juliette has played the same character on Lost, V and now Revolution.  Where's her male counterpart though?  Father Tom Baldwin from V?  He needs to be on this show asap.         

[CeeKay]

More importantly they didn't take any significant breaks in between, it almost felt like we got to see all 13 episodes sequentially

did you hallucinate 3 episodes?

[metallicorphan]

so,this is crap is it?

for some friggin' reason it starts next week on Sky 1 here...but to be honest,its probably better like that,i can't imagine i would like a 4 month break in the middle of the season,especially when you are trying your best to like the show,and then it disappears like that...it's bad enough when shows have just a few weeks break in the middle of seasons(Arrow!!)

[Ironrod]

so,this is crap is it?

It's not the worst sf show I've ever seen. It's not very good, either, but I'm intrigued enough by the central storyline and have invested enough time in it already to keep on watching. For overall quality I'd say it's better than V, equivalent to Terra Nova, and a notch below Falling Skies.

[Crawley]

About in the same boat with this one. Still have a season pass on the DVR, and its something to watch, but I would be fine if there was a glitch and the season pass got deleted.

[Covenant]

If constant character trait flip-flopping doesn't bother you, then give it a shot; the central premise is fairly interesting.  I couldn't stand it because everything people did was to searve the plot, regardless of if it was in character or not (many times within the same episode).

[rittchard]

so,this is crap is it?

It's not the worst sf show I've ever seen. It's not very good, either, but I'm intrigued enough by the central storyline and have invested enough time in it already to keep on watching. For overall quality I'd say it's better than V, equivalent to Terra Nova, and a notch below Falling Skies.

I wouldn't say it's better than V - V had much better campy value and a hotter cast.  I'd say much better than Terra Nova and agree not as good as Falling Skies.  Looks like the second half will be better, and I think they are taking complaints about Charlie's whiny factor to heart so she'll hopefully be improved when they return.  And I read one of the main characters will die.  I wonder if it might be Juliette, that would have strong impact but ruin the love triangle.  Fatty would be too obvious, so maybe the other girl?

[Ironrod]

so,this is crap is it?

It's not the worst sf show I've ever seen. It's not very good, either, but I'm intrigued enough by the central storyline and have invested enough time in it already to keep on watching. For overall quality I'd say it's better than V, equivalent to Terra Nova, and a notch below Falling Skies.

I wouldn't say it's better than V - V had much better campy value and a hotter cast.  I'd say much better than Terra Nova and agree not as good as Falling Skies. 

My opinion is based on the quality of the writing, both plot and character. V had every stereotype in the book and painfully cheesy dialog. Terra Nova was just plain insipid. Revolution is highly inconsistent. Falling Skies has steadily improved...it's still not up to the level of the classic sf series that we all know so well, but it's certainly better than average. If it lasts a couple more seasons it could reach the top tier. IMO, of course.

[Moliere]

And I read one of the main characters will die.  I wonder if it might be Juliette, that would have strong impact but ruin the love triangle.  Fatty would be too obvious, so maybe the other girl?

He can't die until his wife makes another appearance, preferably hooked up and knocked up with that other guy's kid.

Did they ever explain why the mother left in the first place? What was she hoping to accomplish by leaving her family? Also, it was curious how quickly she can build an amplifier device given the primitive technology available. A helicopter hasn't been used in 15 years and can fly right away by plugging in a magic battery?

[corruptrelic]

so,this is crap is it?

for some friggin' reason it starts next week on Sky 1 here...but to be honest,its probably better like that,i can't imagine i would like a 4 month break in the middle of the season,especially when you are trying your best to like the show,and then it disappears like that...it's bad enough when shows have just a few weeks break in the middle of seasons(Arrow!!)

Taking a break for a third of the year in the same season didn't exactly help people retain interest in the show. If you look at their FB page, a lot of people are saying the same thing.
While I thought Revolution was pretty decent, honestly after all this time I've lost interest in it. I can understand taking these massive breaks in between seasons.. but not only in the first season where you have to build your fan base and establish the show.

Wonder what kind of numbers they're going to pull off when it comes back on, can't imagine ratings going up after all this time.

[CeeKay]

for some friggin' reason it starts next week on Sky 1 here...but to be honest,its probably better like that,i can't imagine i would like a 4 month break in the middle of the season,especially when you are trying your best to like the show,and then it disappears like that...it's bad enough when shows have just a few weeks break in the middle of seasons(Arrow!!)

hopefully it doesn't end up suffering the same fate as The Event (another NBC sci-fi show that had a long break in the middle of its season).  it's ahead in viewers currently so it should be fairly safe provided it doesn't do a horrible nosedive when it comes back the 25th.

[metallicorphan]

Yeah i quite liked The Event,and for some reason had a strange crush on 'gravelly voice woman'(I can't remember names in that show)

As Corrupt says,i would prefer they kept their breaks inbetween seasons not in the middle..or out of the 20 episodes make 2 seasons if need be(and have started to be all the rage of late)

It says on the Wiki page that Revolution was picked up for 22 episodes,but later reduced to 20 episodes,so you guys are slap bang in the middle as its episode 11 on the 25th

[Harpua3]

I watched this tonight. First time ever, had no clue what was going on, but didn't really want to... AWEFUL acting is what I saw. Just was too over the top cheesy. Maybe it's better than what I saw, and probably better if I knew why was going on... Still, seemed pretty crappy.

[Covenant]

I watched this tonight. First time ever, had no clue what was going on, but didn't really want to... AWEFUL acting is what I saw. Just was too over the top cheesy. Maybe it's better than what I saw, and probably better if I knew why was going on... Still, seemed pretty crappy.

Nope, it doesn't get any better.

[Ironrod]

I noticed that my DVR obediently slurped it up. Will I watch it? Eventually, probably, even though it feels more like a chore than a pleasure. I'm sorta compulsive that way.

[CeeKay]

looks like ratings were down slightly (2.7 vs 2.9 from last November's final episode), but they were also down for Castle and Hawaii Five O which air at the same time.

[rshetts2]

The small ratings drop wasnt likely a big deal, since the show just came back from a long break.  If the ratings continue on a downward trend then it will probably kill the show.

The show isnt stellar but its entertaining enough.  I just wish the writing wasnt so ridiculously predictable.

Spoiler for Hiden:

Was there a person anywhere watching, that didnt know the brother was dead meat long before he got whacked?  Man did they telegraph that move!

  And they need to do a better job with logic.

Spoiler for Hiden:

I mean seriously, the power has been down for 15 years basically the instant they get power capabilities, they are able to get several copters airborne?  Even if by some miracle they were able to keep the copters flight ready, how did they keep the pilots flight ready? They havent flow for 15 years and they are going to be low altitude combat ready?   

[Roman]

not to mention stale fuel....

lame lame lame. also can't abide the reuse of the soundtrack from Lost.

[Davidbld]

Yea, If I dont use my car for a week, something tends to go wrong. Here, every electronic device or machine is in tip top order the instant it gets power...I guess for story reasons, but still...after 15 years things'll rust and break unless they get upkeep... I guess maybe someone thought the helicopters would eventually be used again? Yea, thats the ticket!

[rittchard]

not to mention stale fuel....

lame lame lame. also can't abide the reuse of the soundtrack from Lost.

Also love Juliette not explaining anything - very Lost lol.

Spoiler for Hiden:

I was annoyed they killed off my pretty boy but I'm not at all surprised.  He kind of lifts right out since he didn't get much plotline in the earlier part of the season.  I'm starting to get sick of shows killing off key characters for shock value, it's like everybody wants to get in on the act.

[Roguetad]

I found a bunch of things hilarious in this episode:
- The helo pilots were flying like stunt pilots or combat vets.  I think they would be a little rusty (if they could even find experienced pilots).
- The "I'm not telling you right now" plot device cracked me up...especially since everyone just accepted it.
- The sonic gun was funny.
- Her brother was the group's holy grail for the first half of the season,

Spoiler for Hiden:

and then they kill him off in the first episode back.  Nice lol.

- They are really trying hard to portray Tom Neville as a sociopath.  How many bad guy crazies does the show need?  3 or 4?
- Monroe must have an unlimited supply of hair product to keep his hair looking so styled.  Why does it always seem like he's about to cry?  And don't mention Miles, or he will get watery eyes of longing, followed by Angry Eyes!

[rittchard]

- Monroe must have an unlimited supply of hair product to keep his hair looking so styled.  Why does it always seem like he's about to cry?  And don't mention Miles, or he will get watery eyes of longing, followed by Angry Eyes!

I'm pretty sure both the Monroe and Miles empire would support same sex marriage, if you know what I mean.   

[metallicorphan]

I watched the first two episodes last night,it was okay,it suffers from TWD problem where people are dickheads...the main girl is a bit whiny and the older blonde girl(her stepmother i guess of sorts) voice/accent was awful it really grinded my ears,LOL.....quite surprised when Miles said she was British(who "he was trying to bang" when held up by C.Thomas Howell),as she sounded Australian to me

I don't think i will say too much about using Tattoo's as IDs to enter Army Bases in a state of emergency <<<oh look,i did

[rshetts2]

They finally revealed the cause of the blackout and it actually makes sense. 

Spoiler for Hiden:

Nanotechnology.  Self replicating virus sized nanobots that block electrical current.

While the show isnt perfect it can be entertaining, so Ive continued to watch it. 

[Zinfan]

Was watching the show until the long gap and just couldn't be bothered to pick it up again.  I don't see the reasons behind this way of doing things, the only result I can see is that you lose your audience interest and hence lose viewers during a long gap in the first season.

[Moliere]

I never starting watching again after the gap. The bad acting, whiney lead character, and plot inconsistencies were too much.

[corruptrelic]

Same. They took way too long of a break that any little interest I did have in the show was lost during the months it was off.


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[CeeKay]

I was flipping through the stations Monday night, caught part of the latest episode and was surprised to see Gus was in it

I'm surprised there hasn't been a season 2 pickup yet as well as the show has been doing.  some of the actors and JJ Abrams have talked about the direction it might take but no solid word from NBC.

[CeeKay]

and renewed!

[namatoki]

They finally revealed the cause of the blackout and it actually makes sense. 

Spoiler for Hiden:

Nanotechnology.  Self replicating virus sized nanobots that block electrical current.

While the show isnt perfect it can be entertaining, so Ive continued to watch it. 

What I don't understand about that is

Spoiler for Hiden:

if they are breathing in the "nanobots" and they are strong enough to absorb/block electricity, how are people still alive?  The human nervous system runs on electricity too.  Wouldn't that block brain activity and heart activity?

[Moliere]

They finally revealed the cause of the blackout and it actually makes sense. 

Spoiler for Hiden:

Nanotechnology.  Self replicating virus sized nanobots that block electrical current.

While the show isnt perfect it can be entertaining, so Ive continued to watch it. 

What I don't understand about that is

Spoiler for Hiden:

if they are breathing in the "nanobots" and they are strong enough to absorb/block electricity, how are people still alive?  The human nervous system runs on electricity too.  Wouldn't that block brain activity and heart activity?

See previous page

[Ironrod]

and renewed!

Yay?

There are many examples of sf shows that started out weak and got better after a few seasons. I do not think this will be one of them. But one can hope.

[namatoki]

They finally revealed the cause of the blackout and it actually makes sense. 

Spoiler for Hiden:

Nanotechnology.  Self replicating virus sized nanobots that block electrical current.

While the show isnt perfect it can be entertaining, so Ive continued to watch it. 

What I don't understand about that is

Spoiler for Hiden:

if they are breathing in the "nanobots" and they are strong enough to absorb/block electricity, how are people still alive?  The human nervous system runs on electricity too.  Wouldn't that block brain activity and heart activity?

See previous page

Okay, but...

Spoiler for Hiden:

Pete was talking about an EMP not causing people to die, but these "nanobots" are absorbing all electricity according to Rachel.  Seems like those two are different animals, hence my question, how are people still alive?

[metallicorphan]

Okay we just had Episode 10 last night(which is the last episode you guys had last year before the season break)

I am enjoying it a bit more than i was in the first few episodes,but they still make dumbass decisions

Spoiler for Hiden:

what a dick hiding in that guys home in Philly

Oh and they don't answer like i would

Spoiler for Hiden:

when Miles had his sword to that Generals wife's neck and the General said he would kill him for this,i would've answered that he had kidnapped his niece and nephew and killed his brother(well,more or less)..but he just said nothing...at least his wife may of understood his actions a bit more

That girl still needs to change her expression more..okay,sure she can't smile all the time,but just take that damn puppy eyed expression off your face

Spoiler for Hiden:

So much better

[Ironrod]

I finally abandoned this show. It's on at the same time as something else that we record. Our dual-tuner DVR can cope unless my wife decides to watch some third program at the same time. Since I ranked Revolution as lowest priority, it loses. The last episode that I got was broken into four pieces and the episode after that was skipped completely. I don't really like Revolution very much anyway, so that was my excuse to bail out.