Comments for Television Zombies: Blog and Podcast http://www.televisionzombies.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:17:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on TVZ Ep.190: “Planet of the Christmas Trees” by kenny38606 http://www.televisionzombies.com/2012/01/09/tvz-ep-190-planet-of-the-christmas-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-1866 kenny38606 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:17:04 +0000 http://www.televisionzombies.com/?p=3927#comment-1866 I need to see this 17th Precinct pilot.I was very interested in the series when the pilot was announced.I'm a big fan of Eamonn Walker.After it wasn't picked up, I forgot about it.I had heard it was online and I decided to watch it when I had the time, but I was soured on it after listening to your review of it. A day later, I was looking up an actress who had the pilot in her list of credits and decided to click on it.Out of curiosity, I went to the boards to see what others were saying.Just like you guys, they didn't like it.But, to my surprise, those were only a few people.The majority of them actually liked it. I decided to look for a few reviews around the net, just to see if those positive opinions were shared by others.Again, to my surprise, they were.The majority of the sites I visited really enjoyed the pilot.Some even cited it as the best pilot of the season.Some felt it should have been picked up along with Grimm or instead of Grimm. So, I'm going to have to track this thing down and see how I feel about it.I'm wondering what the disconnect is between your crew and some of the audience.Maybe it's not really a bad pilot, it's just not your thing.I've kinda noticed that with several other TV shows you've reviewed.Who knows? Anyway, I'll check it out and let you know what I think. I need to see this 17th Precinct pilot.I was very interested in the series when the pilot was announced.I’m a big fan of Eamonn Walker.After it wasn’t picked up, I forgot about it.I had heard it was online and I decided to watch it when I had the time, but I was soured on it after listening to your review of it.

A day later, I was looking up an actress who had the pilot in her list of credits and decided to click on it.Out of curiosity, I went to the boards to see what others were saying.Just like you guys, they didn’t like it.But, to my surprise, those were only a few people.The majority of them actually liked it.

I decided to look for a few reviews around the net, just to see if those positive opinions were shared by others.Again, to my surprise, they were.The majority of the sites I visited really enjoyed the pilot.Some even cited it as the best pilot of the season.Some felt it should have been picked up along with Grimm or instead of Grimm.

So, I’m going to have to track this thing down and see how I feel about it.I’m wondering what the disconnect is between your crew and some of the audience.Maybe it’s not really a bad pilot, it’s just not your thing.I’ve kinda noticed that with several other TV shows you’ve reviewed.Who knows?

Anyway, I’ll check it out and let you know what I think.

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]]> Comment on TVZ Ep.184: “Once Upon a Time” by chrispiers http://www.televisionzombies.com/2011/11/03/tvz-ep-184-once-upon-a-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1857 chrispiers Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:42:22 +0000 http://www.televisionzombies.com/?p=3893#comment-1857 Slightly before my time but if they ever add them to Netflix Instant, I will definitely have to try Otherworld and Automan. Slightly before my time but if they ever add them to Netflix Instant, I will definitely have to try Otherworld and Automan.

]]> Comment on TVZ Ep.184: “Once Upon a Time” by kyool http://www.televisionzombies.com/2011/11/03/tvz-ep-184-once-upon-a-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1856 kyool Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:20:45 +0000 http://www.televisionzombies.com/?p=3893#comment-1856 There are so many awesome 80s sci-fi shows I wish were on DVD. Otherworld was one of my favorites (have all 8 eps on VHS--not that I have any VCRs hooked up--and still think "Nuveen Kroll!" whenever I see Mike on Breaking Bad!) Also enjoyed Automan, Misfits of Science, and My Secret Identity, just to name a few. While not strictly sci-fi but more like the original Chuck, I really wish "The New Adventures of Beans Baxter" (one of FOX's first shows) was on DVD. There are so many awesome 80s sci-fi shows I wish were on DVD. Otherworld was one of my favorites (have all 8 eps on VHS–not that I have any VCRs hooked up–and still think “Nuveen Kroll!” whenever I see Mike on Breaking Bad!)
Also enjoyed Automan, Misfits of Science, and My Secret Identity, just to name a few. While not strictly sci-fi but more like the original Chuck, I really wish “The New Adventures of Beans Baxter” (one of FOX’s first shows) was on DVD.

]]> Comment on TVZ Ep.183: “Jane Espenson’s Husbands” by chrispiers http://www.televisionzombies.com/2011/10/28/tvz-ep-183-jane-espensons-husbands/comment-page-1/#comment-1855 chrispiers Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:55:40 +0000 http://www.televisionzombies.com/?p=3889#comment-1855 I totally understand. I have a similar issue with The Walking Dead. I want my heroes to be proactive, but not stupid. I totally understand. I have a similar issue with The Walking Dead. I want my heroes to be proactive, but not stupid.

]]> Comment on TVZ Ep.183: “Jane Espenson’s Husbands” by somogibbs http://www.televisionzombies.com/2011/10/28/tvz-ep-183-jane-espensons-husbands/comment-page-1/#comment-1854 somogibbs Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:17:30 +0000 http://www.televisionzombies.com/?p=3889#comment-1854 I'll give Terra Nova one more episode. "Runaway" really destroyed my patience with the plot holes in this show. Why on earth does Jim, the dad, after going through so much to be with his family, risk his life to such a degree for some random little girl? Why does Mira, the leader of the sixers, remain so cryptic in her reasons for opposing Terra Nova? I like the world and the action but I can't watch a show where I have to detach my brain and not think anything into the plot. I’ll give Terra Nova one more episode. “Runaway” really destroyed my patience with the plot holes in this show. Why on earth does Jim, the dad, after going through so much to be with his family, risk his life to such a degree for some random little girl? Why does Mira, the leader of the sixers, remain so cryptic in her reasons for opposing Terra Nova? I like the world and the action but I can’t watch a show where I have to detach my brain and not think anything into the plot.

]]> Comment on TVZ Ep.182: “Bear McCreary” by chrispiers http://www.televisionzombies.com/2011/10/20/tvz-ep-182-bear-mccreary/comment-page-1/#comment-1852 chrispiers Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:49:07 +0000 http://www.televisionzombies.com/?p=3885#comment-1852 I've been curious about the Fades. I'll try to watch and report! I’ve been curious about the Fades. I’ll try to watch and report!

]]> Comment on TVZ Ep.182: “Bear McCreary” by kenny38606 http://www.televisionzombies.com/2011/10/20/tvz-ep-182-bear-mccreary/comment-page-1/#comment-1851 kenny38606 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:51:33 +0000 http://www.televisionzombies.com/?p=3885#comment-1851 I was wondering if any of you had checked out BBC's The Fades?I think you read some news on the show a few months ago.It's up to episode 5 and I'm really liking it. The first 2 episodes were uploaded on YouTube if anyone wants to give it a go. Episode 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzgU2cbxG7Q Episode 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flC8MY1fM-g I'm not sure if it's a show any of you guys would like, but I'm also digging Cinemax's Strike Back.Imagine 24, but instead of one Jack Bauer, you have two.And because it's on premium cable, there's no toning down the violence, language or nudity.The 10 episode season wraps up tomorrow night.It's actually doing so well, they ordered another season. I'm liking the show so much, I'm going back to watch the first series that aired in the UK. What about Young Justice?After a 6 month break, it returned last month with new episodes.Did anyone ever give that show a look?It continues to impress me.Greg Weisman created one of my favorite 90s animated series, Gargoyles, as well as my favorite Spider-Man adaptations, Spectacular Spider-Man.Now, he's knocking it out of the park again with Young Justice. It's actually one of my top 3 shows on TV, along with Supernatural and Game of Thrones.If you're a fan of DC animated series or just superhero animated series in general, you should check it out.The writing, direction, voice acting, character designs and action sequences are topnotch.They just won an Emmy for their character designs.The animation is just outstanding.This may be the highest quality animation I've seen on a weekly American TV series. Well, that's all I have for now. I was wondering if any of you had checked out BBC’s The Fades?I think you read some news on the show a few months ago.It’s up to episode 5 and I’m really liking it.

The first 2 episodes were uploaded on YouTube if anyone wants to give it a go.

Episode 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzgU2cbxG7Q

Episode 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flC8MY1fM-g

I’m not sure if it’s a show any of you guys would like, but I’m also digging Cinemax’s Strike Back.Imagine 24, but instead of one Jack Bauer, you have two.And because it’s on premium cable, there’s no toning down the violence, language or nudity.The 10 episode season wraps up tomorrow night.It’s actually doing so well, they ordered another season.

I’m liking the show so much, I’m going back to watch the first series that aired in the UK.

What about Young Justice?After a 6 month break, it returned last month with new episodes.Did anyone ever give that show a look?It continues to impress me.Greg Weisman created one of my favorite 90s animated series, Gargoyles, as well as my favorite Spider-Man adaptations, Spectacular Spider-Man.Now, he’s knocking it out of the park again with Young Justice.

It’s actually one of my top 3 shows on TV, along with Supernatural and Game of Thrones.If you’re a fan of DC animated series or just superhero animated series in general, you should check it out.The writing, direction, voice acting, character designs and action sequences are topnotch.They just won an Emmy for their character designs.The animation is just outstanding.This may be the highest quality animation I’ve seen on a weekly American TV series.

Well, that’s all I have for now.

]]> Comment on TVZ Ep.181: “Steven S. DeKnight and Terra Nova” by jerps http://www.televisionzombies.com/2011/10/12/tvz-ep-181-steven-s-deknight-and-terra-nova/comment-page-1/#comment-1850 jerps Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:03:04 +0000 http://www.televisionzombies.com/?p=3882#comment-1850 I got episode 180 instead of 181 through itunes this morning. did this happen to anyone else or just me? I got episode 180 instead of 181 through itunes this morning. did this happen to anyone else or just me?

]]> Comment on TVZ Ep.181: “Steven S. DeKnight and Terra Nova” by chrispiers http://www.televisionzombies.com/2011/10/12/tvz-ep-181-steven-s-deknight-and-terra-nova/comment-page-1/#comment-1849 chrispiers Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:12:13 +0000 http://www.televisionzombies.com/?p=3882#comment-1849 Great info, Kenny, thanks! I've locked it into my memory banks in case the show comes up again. Also? I agree with you. Great info, Kenny, thanks! I’ve locked it into my memory banks in case the show comes up again. Also? I agree with you.

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