This looks pretty good..
The Trailer for Steven Spielberg's Falling Skies
Source: TNT
December 29, 2010
TNT has revealed a first look at the new series "Falling Skies," from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg.
Premiering in June, "Falling Skies" stars Noah Wyle as a former college professor who becomes the leader of a group of soldiers and civilians struggling against an occupying alien force. Moon Bloodgood co-stars as Anne Glass, a therapist who works with the surviving children to help them cope with the traumatic situation. The series also stars Drew Roy as Hal and Maxim Knight as Matt, Tom's two sons; and Seychelle Gabriel as Lourdes, an orphaned teenager who helps run the group's commissary. Will Patton plays a fierce leader of the resistance.
Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan) wrote the pilot from an idea he co-conceived with Spielberg. The pilot was directed by Carl Franklin.
Read more: The Trailer for Steven Spielberg's Falling Skies - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=72842#ixzz19TlYqlEC (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=72842#ixzz19TlYqlEC)
Falling Skies - First Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CILkO-NCL8c#ws)
Looks good - I'll give it a watch. ((Although I would love for them to somehow work Tricia Helfer into leading the aliens....)).
Seems like Independence Day meets V meets "the Postman".
Interesting. Of course I'll be watching, Sci-Fi shows are a pretty rare find these days! ;)
Looks pretty cool. I like the cast. Only one little thing is, wouldn't be a nice change of pace if some aliens showed up here on Earth sometime and actually didn't want to kill all of us?
Quote from: Rico on December 30, 2010, 07:07:21 AM
Looks pretty cool. I like the cast. Only one little thing is, wouldn't be a nice change of pace if some aliens showed up here on Earth sometime and actually didn't want to kill all of us?
Not want to kill us? You have been watching too much optimistic Roddenberry stuff.. ;)
Quote from: Bromptonboy on December 30, 2010, 07:33:11 AM
Quote from: Rico on December 30, 2010, 07:07:21 AM
Looks pretty cool. I like the cast. Only one little thing is, wouldn't be a nice change of pace if some aliens showed up here on Earth sometime and actually didn't want to kill all of us?
Not want to kill us? You have been watching too much optimistic Roddenberry stuff.. ;)
Did you forget Earth Final Conflict where the alien did try to eat us? Or Andromeda where they laid babies in us that ate us?
X, Rico was saying it would be nice to see a TV series where the aliens DIDN'T want to kill us. :)
Quote from: QuadShot on December 30, 2010, 12:04:40 PM
X, Rico was saying it would be nice to see a TV series where the aliens DIDN'T want to kill us. :)
I saw that. :) I was replying to Bromptonboy and reminding him that Gene has shows where the aliens killed people. That's why I quoted him.
Quote from: Rico on December 30, 2010, 07:07:21 AM
Looks pretty cool. I like the cast. Only one little thing is, wouldn't be a nice change of pace if some aliens showed up here on Earth sometime and actually didn't want to kill all of us?
That question did remind me of shows that did have good alien influence like The Visitor, Out of This World, and Starman the tv show, but then I remember that when the aliens are good, more times than not, we're trying to kill them. Has there been a show where one side hasn't gone after the other side?
If you did have a series about aliens coming to Earth just to say hi with no plans to take over or eat us... where would the conflict be?? the drama??
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on December 30, 2010, 12:40:38 PM
If you did have a series about aliens coming to Earth just to say hi with no plans to take over or eat us... where would the conflict be?? the drama??
I actually think you could have plenty of drama. Good drama doesn't mean everyone killing each other. Trek of course showed us that week after week. I guess with "V" coming back soon, the recent movie "Skyline" and that "Battle for L.A." movie coming, I think I'm just a little overloaded on aliens who want to kill us and take our planet.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on December 30, 2010, 12:40:38 PM
If you did have a series about aliens coming to Earth just to say hi with no plans to take over or eat us... where would the conflict be?? the drama??
Alien Nation ... but again, we were trying to off them.
Quote from: Rico on December 30, 2010, 01:24:22 PM
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on December 30, 2010, 12:40:38 PM
If you did have a series about aliens coming to Earth just to say hi with no plans to take over or eat us... where would the conflict be?? the drama??
I actually think you could have plenty of drama. Good drama doesn't mean everyone killing each other. Trek of course showed us that week after week. I guess with "V" coming back soon, the recent movie "Skyline" and that "Battle for L.A." movie coming, I think I'm just a little overloaded on aliens who want to kill us and take our planet.
I totally agree with you but you can argue that some of the best Trek has been conflict between alien races.. Best of Both Worlds, Yesterday Enterprise. .and most of DS9.. especially the final season. But they've also done lots of none alien conflict stories that have worked.
Oh, certainly Kenny. But then again, some of the best Trek hasn't involved killing or alien battles, etc. "The Inner Light", "The Visitor", "Far Beyond the Stars", etc. I'm just wearing of aliens invading Earth again and again. We must be some kind of rest stop in space! ;)
Check out this site.. there are six more previews for this series.. really looking forward to it.
http://www.ksitetv.com/5338/new-falling-skies-promotional-trailers/ (http://www.ksitetv.com/5338/new-falling-skies-promotional-trailers/)
here's another trailer for this series.. looks really good..
Falling skies trailer 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dgd-QyuKGk#ws)
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Looks awesome! With it being on TNT it should stick around for a while!
Don't forget, the pilot episode of this airs tonight on TNT (6/19/11).
Sneak Peek:
Falling Skies - Sneak Peek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDmj2ahPIL0#ws)
I really enjoyed the premiere last night. I thought they did a good job with the special effects also. Good look to the aliens. Their is something a little creepy about them. And the huge things that were above the cities were really cool. They will show more of them in later episodes. Noah Wyle did a good job with his part. I like the idea of [spoiler]1 of his sons being in his little group of resistance fighters. [/spoiler]
I watched and enjoyed the two hour premiere of this new series last night. I thought the story moved well and I like the characters for the most part. Noah Wyle always does a good job and he fits the role of professor, father, and fighter well. Anyway, more new episodes every Sunday now, so give it a shot.
I recorded this last nigh t and I am looking forward to seeing it!
yeah it's on my DVR.. but looking forward to it.
Just finished watching and I really enjoyed it as well with a few exceptions.
[spoiler]Wasn't thrilled with the second half story line about the renegade dudes, that was so cliche and a bit over the top. I mean in 7 months they turn into something out of The Road Warrior, give me a break. I'm glad they wrapped that up quick and moved on. I really enjoy having this set in the metro Boston area as I spent 4 years of college there and i am familiar with a lot of the places, towns, and geography they are dealing with. The aliens are interesting but I have a feeling they are going to be like Independence Day, where the ones we saw are not the real alien form. And what's with all the AK-47's?! I know they are the most common automatic weapon in the world but not in America. This little army look like the mujaheddin! [/spoiler]
I liked this as well. Although, hated the commercial breaks, WAY too many! And I agree with Bryan's spoiler comment on the second half...but overall, looks to be a winner.
I'm going to make a point to watch this on demand on the Xfinity app before it goes away (in two days WTF?!?)
Problem is I have been getting into alot of new shows recently and my screen time is at a premium...just finished season 1 of Sons of Anarchy which I really liked, so I want to marathon seasons 2 and 3. Also watching Men of a Certain Age currently, and a GREAT show starring Timothy Olyphant (from Deadwood) called Justified. Also watching back episodes of Cougar Town, which surprised me by turning out to be a pretty funny half hour sitcom with some pretty great characters.
But I will definitely give this show a shot, considering the lack of scifi in my regulars atm and the Spielberg pedigree. I just don't want to get into it and have it prematurely end like so many scifi shows recently.
Its funny you mentioned commercials Quadshot. I thought I remembered them saying limited breaks. I DON"T THINK SO!! Still really enjoyed the show!
Commercials? What are those?? I just do a couple quick taps of my TIVO remote - BAMM - no more commercials.
LOL! I was watching it when it aired. I just hope it sticks around. I believe the 1st season is going to be only 10 episodes. :usflag
Quote from: WillEagle on June 21, 2011, 04:30:32 PM
LOL! I was watching it when it aired. I just hope it sticks around. I believe the 1st season is going to be only 10 episodes. :usflag
Even when I watch things "when they air" I always start them about 15 minutes late per hour of show. Then I just skip the commercials and end the same time the show ends. :)
Hey, thats a good idea!
I have it on the DVR. Hope to watch it in the next couple days. These cable series make me a bit nervous. It's hard enough to try and watch the big networks with the way they cancel shows; but with cable's budget and a much smaller audience, there is very little wiggle room.
Actually, I've been finding "cable shows" have been doing ok in the past few years and seem to hang on better than network stuff. I enjoy many of them like: "Burn Notice", "Leverage", "While Collar", "Men of a Certain Age." Same thing with SyFy cable shows. I don't think there is quite the pressure there is on network stuff at times - which can seem really brutal.
QuoteActually, I've been finding "cable shows" have been doing ok in the past few years and seem to hang on better than network stuff. I enjoy many of them like: "Burn Notice", "Leverage", "While Collar", "Men of a Certain Age." Same thing with SyFy cable shows. I don't think there is quite the pressure there is on network stuff at times - which can seem really brutal.
Good point! The biggest thing to adjust to is the, a few episodes here, a few episodes there. Like you I grew up in the 70's back when there were 24 episodes of every show. But it's a lot better than watching nothing.
I here Syfy network (boy I still hate that name change) might do a The Event Mini series. I wonder why they chose this show, as apposed to oh let's say... Heroes or Legend of the Seeker?
Plus the best shows are on the non traditional networks at the moment...FX with Sons of Anarchy and Justified, AMC with Walking Dead, Mad Men and Breaking Bad, and HBO with all their great shows far outshines practically everything on the old networks in my opinion.
Quote from: WillEagle on June 21, 2011, 04:23:37 PM
Its funny you mentioned commercials Quadshot. I thought I remembered them saying limited breaks. I DON"T THINK SO!! Still really enjoyed the show!
I know...they did. I said to my wife if this is limited I'm gonna HATE their regular programming!
I DVR'd it as well, but it seemed like every 6-7 minutes I had to FF through a 3-6 minute commercial break. But, TNT, ABCFamily, Spike...all very bad with commercials.
Didn't seem that way to me. The commercials breaks were long, but pretty even spaced out I thought. The usual rate of about every 15 min or so. They do tend to increase them later near the end of certain programs.
With the DVR on 4X or 5X Fast Forward, the commercials go by really fast! ;D
Quote from: Quarks Ally on June 22, 2011, 08:47:09 AM
With the DVR on 4X or 5X Fast Forward, the commercials go by really fast! ;D
With my TIVO, I don't even have to do that. Click - skip - click - skip. :)
If advertisers were smart they would just use their logo for a commercial so when you FF through all you see is their logo. If they start doing that I better get some money! ;)
I finally had a chance to watch. I really liked it. I would say 4 1/2 stars. I thought the second episode was a little slow. But it looks to be a great series.
[spoiler] A lot of people think that the question asked in the episode as to why six legged aliens built robots with two legs. Is a hint that the aliens we're seeing aren't the real aliens. What theories do you guys have? [/spoiler]
Quote from: Quarks Ally on June 23, 2011, 12:07:53 PM
I finally had a chance to watch. I really liked it. I would say 4 1/2 stars. I thought the second episode was a little slow. But it looks to be a great series.
[spoiler] A lot of people think that the question asked in the episode as to why six legged aliens built robots with two legs. Is a hint that the aliens we're seeing aren't the real aliens. What theories do you guys have? [/spoiler]
You know, that's a good question.
[spoiler]Maybe it's possible that the skidders are just like, trained attack dogs of sorts? The real aliens send them in to a new planet to do the grunt work, then once the original hosts of the planet are exterminated, the real aliens take over. And maybe they look more like us than the skidders do...hmm. Interesting[/spoiler]
Theory ...
[spoiler] To put it in Trek terms. I think the six legged aliens = Jem'Hadar. The question is who's playing the roll of the Dominion? [/spoiler]
I completely forgot this show started this weekend, and missed the premiere. I can't find the episode online anywhere. Luckily TNT is running the Pilot again tonight. I'll have to put it on my calendar. (Yes, I have a Google Calendar for TV shows - I'm very forgetful.)
Quote from: Quarks Ally on June 23, 2011, 02:15:50 PM
Theory ...
[spoiler] To put it in Trek terms. I think the six legged aliens = Jem'Hadar. The question is who's playing the roll of the Dominion? [/spoiler]
That is an AWESOME comparison!
They have been hinting already that all is not as it appears as far as the aliens go on this show and also what they have been doing on Earth so far - especially to the kids. Looking forward to seeing more episodes.
Falling Skies= BSG + Independence Day + V. Not so happy where this is going.
I'm trying to watch it, but it's not grabbing my attention. I think I've trying four times now to watch the first episode, but something else pulls me away and I just don't feel bad for not seeing it all.
Is it just me or was the premier a bit slow to start?
Quote from: X on June 26, 2011, 07:42:36 PM
I'm trying to watch it, but it's not grabbing my attention. I think I've trying four times now to watch the first episode, but something else pulls me away and I just don't feel bad for not seeing it all.
Is it just me or was the premier a bit slow to start?
I thought the premiere was pretty good, but the new episode is so been there done that. So derivative...
[spoiler]He drags the Alien to his commander?! That was good once with Wil Smith, not so much with Noah Wiley.[/spoiler]
This isn't what you'd call a very action packed, fast paced show at all
[spoiler]It's more of a drama with a splash of sci-fi in it, but honestly, I kind of like it. I'd like to see the story unfold a little faster though, and Bryan, I agree. The dragging of the alien was kind of gratuitous in that it's been done before...more effectively. What I don't like so much is that they put this skidder in a janators closet, with a fairly thin grate welded to the door frame. "We need to study it". Uh..guys, you can't study a DEAD earth killing alien?? I'm more intrigued I guess by what the story can evolve into, and am hoping they do it right. I like Pope, he's interesting, although his character evolved a bit too fast considering. I'll continue watching since Game Of Thrones is gone for now...:) [/spoiler]
I enjoyed last nights episode. Sure some of its, been there done that, but what about all the cop shows and court shows, been there done that, but they can still be good shows. [spoiler]Really didn't care for the kids getting shot. The wife goes"did they shoot those kids!!" "Ahh yes, honey. Can we still watch?" Also am wondering what happened to that girl the aliens captured?? And please help me here what connection did Tom's wife and that Doctor have?[/spoiler]
I thought the last episode was good. I'm enjoying the human aspects of this series and like the balance of fighting the enemy and dealing with issues like supplies, weapons, shelter, etc. It's keeping my interest so far and I want to see where it goes. Keep in mind, various reports have said that things are not as they exactly appear in this series and surprises are coming in the near future. Stay tuned in for more.
I am really enjoying this....but that may largely be down to the fact that Doctor Carter from ER is in it!!
I would describe it more as a cross between Walking Dead, V and the future shown to us in Terminator.
I'm going to make a guess here.....the Skitters aren't the big bad. They made a big point of asking why the 2 legged robots didn't have 6 legs (or is it 8.....i forget!)
I'm going to guess that they are either, a non-intelligent creature trained by a, as of yet, unseen menace. Or they are slaves to some kind of superior race.
Someone asked me what this show was about and I told them "Aliens attacking Earth". It sounded like the same old story, and you know what? It is......And you know what? I don't care :) I am still enjoying it. They are really focusing on the people in this series and I think its a wise move. They are trying to follow the BSG format.
Enjoyed the last episode and good news - it's been renewed for a second season already!
TNT has announced that they have renewed their new series, "Falling Skies," for a second season of ten episodes, set to air in the summer of 2012.
From DreamWorks Television and Executive Producer Steven Spielberg, "Falling Skies" features Noah Wyle in the epic saga about the aftermath of an all-out invasion by an alien military force. Full details of the renewal from the network's official announcement are as follows.
"Falling Skies is a true standout series, from its ambitious storytelling, high-profile cast and production team to its phenomenal success when it comes to international and time-shifted viewing," said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "We're reaching new audiences with Falling Skies and look forward to seeing where this fascinating and exciting series takes us next."
Falling Skies takes place in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. Tom Mason (Wyle), a Boston history professor and the father of three sons, must put his extensive knowledge of military history to the test as second in command of a regiment of resistance fighters protecting a large group of civilian survivors. Falling Skies also stars Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton and Drew Roy.
Falling Skies premiered in the U.S. on TNT Sunday, June 19, drawing an extraordinary Live + 7 audience of 8 million viewers and ranking it as cable's top series launch of 2011. The premiere also garnered an impressive 3.8 million adults 18-49 and 4.5 million adults 25-54. Through its first three installments, Falling Skies has averaged more than 6.4 million viewers through a blend of live and time-shifted viewing.
Falling Skies is quickly becoming a global television sensation. In the opening stages of its rollout in more than 75 international markets, it has already drawn strong – and in some cases record – audience deliveries for networks airing it in the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela.
In addition to Spielberg, the first season of Falling Skies has been executive-produced by DreamWorks Television heads Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank, Graham Yost and screenwriter Robert Rodat, who wrote the pilot from an idea he co-conceived with Spielberg. Mark Verheiden and Greg Beeman have served as co-executive producers.
Read more: TNT Orders a Second Season of Falling Skies - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=79500#ixzz1RSjpbquE (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=79500#ixzz1RSjpbquE)
I thought the last episode was better.
I'm trying to watch this, and it's just not grabbing me. I feel like it's a bit slow, and even a bit disjointed. A lot of the characters and storylines just seem cliche to me. Hopefully it'll pick up - I'd love be invested in some summer scifi that's not on Syfy.
I feel as though me and Spaltor are watching completely different shows :)
For me, this has grabbed me instantly in a way that other shows of late have struggled to. I'm finding it moving along at a nice pace with each episode seeming to reveal something new and relevant to the story. Cliched storylines I'll agree with...but I'm with Blackride on this. I'm enjoying it anyway.
Isn't it weird how people have different reactions to the same stuff? I think my instant liking of this show probably has a lot to do with Noah Wyle in the main role.
I actually agree more with Spaltor as well. It's OK, but aspects really are very been there done that and some of the character portrayals are flat and derivative.
I like the fact that it's not all brainless action. That they are taking time to do actual dialog and character development. But in an MTV, Transformers world, some people just want all action. I think the show is very well done. As for not being original, what is? Almost all the different movies and TV shows this show is being compared to (Independence Day) weren't exactly towers of originality either. Very little in today's story telling is. Even Terminator was partly inspired by a couple Twilight Zone episodes. (Both written by a Star Trek writer who sued and won in court) if I remember the story correctly. Isn't there some old saying about there's only a handful of original ideas. I don't remember how that goes.
Quark, I totally agree with you. I for one really like this show. In fact, last nights episode was kind of interesting in that...
[spoiler]they are taking the skitters on an interesting path. Did anyone pick up on the way the skidder treated the harnessed kids? Almost motherly like. When Hal went in their, and all the kids laid down in a circle, the skidder came over to them and caressed their heads! And kind of looked lovingly (if that's possible) at them. Wow. I hope they expand on THAT. Then, when Hal killed the skidder, the kids all went over to it and kind of touched it like they were sad. Something much more than just an alien attack shoot em up show to be sure. I really enjoy this, the only thing that I don't like is...waiting for the next week! [/spoiler] Great news though: Falling Skies was picked up for another season. Yeah! :cheers
Al - look a few posts up where I posted about the pickup for a second season.
Not saying I hate it - I'm continuing to watch, I'm just not being grabbed by it. I'm definitely not looking for all action - some of my favorite SG1 episodes were the political ones - but nothing ever seems to really move along. The characters have small conflicts, but they all pass. It's like they keep teasing that something big is going to happen, and it just never does. Even when there is action (such as in last night's episode), it's as if they just say, "Okay, that's done." Maybe it's because I'm currently watching "Lost" for the first time, but it just seems to me that something is lacking in "Falling Skies."
Uh, how many episodes have we had so far? Four?? How much should happen in such a small group of episodes? I like the pace so far.
Quote from: spaltor on July 11, 2011, 08:32:38 AM
Not saying I hate it - I'm continuing to watch, I'm just not being grabbed by it. I'm definitely not looking for all action - some of my favorite SG1 episodes were the political ones - but nothing ever seems to really move along. The characters have small conflicts, but they all pass. It's like they keep teasing that something big is going to happen, and it just never does. Even when there is action (such as in last night's episode), it's as if they just say, "Okay, that's done." Maybe it's because I'm currently watching "Lost" for the first time, but it just seems to me that something is lacking in "Falling Skies."
WAIT a minute...You're just NOW watching LOST? For the first time?! :) How you liking that one so far?
I look at Falling Skies like a drama of sorts, with a Sci-Fi twist. It's more of a study on how humans would react to this sort of situation. You could actually take this scenario and put it in any type of conflict: human war, alien war, famine, natural disaster...I like seeing the post-apocalytic type scenario played out and how humans deal with it.
Rico, I was referring to your former post! :)
Quote from: QuadShot on July 11, 2011, 08:54:36 AM
Rico, I was referring to your former post! :)
Ahh, I wasn't sure. Hard to tell from the way you wrote it. I'm glad it will be back too!
Rico,
Yeah, sorry about that. I was too excited to think my post through :) Well, Falling Skies return AND...Eureka AND Warehouse 13 returning TONIGHT! HOLY COW!!! I'm in GEEK HEAVEN!
@ QuadShot & Falling Skies Fans [spoiler] I can't help but wonder if the harness's are somehow the skitters way of reproducing. IE... their young in someway. OR If it was supposed to represent the fact that despite the circumstances, it(She?) had compassion or sympathy for the children. But I still think the harness are somehow their way of reproducing, in some fashion or form.
It does bring up a question. How do you tell a female skitter from a male skitter? I don't know, but I don't think I want to get close enough to find out! ;D
[/spoiler]
Had a chance to watch the most recent episode last night and thought it was pretty good. I was not responding well to the Margaret character but warmed up a bit to her when they fleshed out her story more toowards the end. She doesn't do bad ass chick very well, IMO. I still get a bit hung up on when they seem to try and remind us these are regular folks at the same time they all seem to be ex-paramilitary. Who knew a school teacher in just a few months becomes a tactical genius..along with his 18 year old son!
Quote from: Bryancd on July 12, 2011, 05:12:04 AM
Had a chance to watch the most recent episode last night and thought it was pretty good. I was not responding well to the Margaret character but warmed up a bit to her when they fleshed out her story more toowards the end. She doesn't do bad ass chick very well, IMO. I still get a bit hung up on when they seem to try and remind us these are regular folks at the same time they all seem to be ex-paramilitary. Who knew a school teacher in just a few months becomes a tactical genius..along with his 18 year old son!
Bryan, I'm sure that if push came to shove, you'd be able to use your own skills to become a capable fighter if the world ended tomorrow. I know that I was raised to live off the land if necessary and it would look like something strange if I just acclimated to the backwoods in a few days, but I think that when the chips are down, your instincts kick in.
That being said. I'm watching the show, but still not 100% into it. Some have said that it's slow. I think that dull in places is probably the best way to describe it. I find myself wanting to jump ahead in a few too many scenes.
You kidding?! My skinny butt would be dead within a week...unless the aliens challenged us to a race, then I would rule! :)
Bryan,
Remember, the main character IS a teacher (professor really), but also remember WHAT he taught: History. He seemed to have a specialty in ancient history and is always reciting military tactical history, like from the Greeks.
And I think you'd do very well in the same scenario. And yeah, foot race you got it. Remember, you don't have to be faster than the aliens...just faster than the other humans! :)
Quote from: QuadShot on July 11, 2011, 08:52:44 AM
WAIT a minute...You're just NOW watching LOST? For the first time?! :) How you liking that one so far?
I am. I experienced my first "flash-forward" last night. Trying to find my footing. I'll go back and find the appropriate thread so not to clutter up this one with OT stuff... ;)
Yes, it's been made pretty clear that the Noah Wyle character knows history and tactics and what's worked in the past and what hasn't. Keep in mind these aliens don't know us, or how we think yet. I find things pretty believable so far - given it's an alien invasion story.
Thoughts on last nights episode? I liked it however:
[spoiler]It was pretty predictable. The soldier from the other group, you just KNEW he had bad intentions, especially when he said that he needed to take every one under the age of 20 to a "safe location". I didn't like the episode only for that reason though, the predictability of it. One thing that has me intrigued though is the story line with the skidders and the kids. What Ben said about them actually caring about the kids and all. Interesting...[/spoiler]
I agree with you. Very predictable.
I completely agree. We're on the same page, M-5 & QuadShot. ;)
I finally had a chance to see this episode and also agree with the above thoughts, although I thought it was pretty good and enjoyed it regardless.
Yeah, I like the show. It may not be action packed every episode, but I love the character stories and development.
Me and my gf have been watching this series since day one. it is a good show I think and she is not normally intersted in sci-if, my gf is more of a horror fan, that she likes it as well. we got the last two episode's recorded and I am going to try to watch them latter. it is a very action pack show i think. I like how the Noah Willey charther is a college history professor. he is always quoting military history.
So, anyone watch last nights episode???
Quote from: QuadShot on August 01, 2011, 01:35:03 PM
So, anyone watch last nights episode???
Not yet. I rarely watch anything "live" anymore.
Watching tonight!
Ok, no spoilers then :) But...it was a good episode, and next week's the 2 hour season finale!
Quote from: QuadShot on August 01, 2011, 05:30:07 PM
Ok, no spoilers then :) But...it was a good episode, and next week's the 2 hour season finale!
No Al.....it was a GREAT episode! This show has brought me back in and even Jamie is enjoying it with me! Wow, this was really good tonight. I have been a fan of Will Patton since "No Way Out" and he was great.
[spoiler]At first I thought it was going to be an ID4 rip off when the doctor opened the skitter, but I like the twist that the harnessed kids are being tunred into skitters. And the new tall aliens! So cool! And Pope steals the show, he was really funny. We can't wait for the finale! [/spoiler]
Quote from: Bryancd on August 01, 2011, 07:37:08 PM
Quote from: QuadShot on August 01, 2011, 05:30:07 PM
Ok, no spoilers then :) But...it was a good episode, and next week's the 2 hour season finale!
No Al.....it was a GREAT episode! This show has brought me back in and even Jamie is enjoying it with me! Wow, this was really good tonight. I have been a fan of Will Patton since "No Way Out" and he was great.
[spoiler]At first I thought it was going to be an ID4 rip off when the doctor opened the skitter, but I like the twist that the harnessed kids are being tunred into skitters. And the new tall aliens! So cool! And Pope steals the show, he was really funny. We can't wait for the finale! [/spoiler]
I agree Bryan. I was being...reserved on my assessment.
[spoiler]Oh man, I totally agree with the twist! I LOVED that the Skitters are harnessed beings too. So, that explains why the "mother" Skitter was so caring with the harnessed kids. I love the "brains" behind the invasion too. Very familiar looking aliens...And Yep! POPE rocks. I'm so glad they brought him back in. I thought his role is great. [/spoiler]
Few thoughts on the last episode
[spoiler]Love the way the aliens are using classic wartime techniques as regards tackling resistance fighters and leaving behind "friendly" informers.
I didn't like the CGI look of the biped aliens. Design wise I was fine, but it's that shiney liquid look that CGI has that I didn't like. But, for the limited TV show budgets, I can forgive that and choose to ignore. In the same way as I choose to ignore the zipper on the backs of aliens in 60's and 70's sci-fi :)
These bipedal aliens. Anybody else wonder if this is the result of harnessing humans? Maybe they are human inside and we are yet to actually see the true invader?
Quote from: ori-STUDFARM on August 02, 2011, 12:03:50 PM
Few thoughts on the last episode
[spoiler]Love the way the aliens are using classic wartime techniques as regards tackling resistance fighters and leaving behind "friendly" informers.
I didn't like the CGI look of the biped aliens. Design wise I was fine, but it's that shiney liquid look that CGI has that I didn't like. But, for the limited TV show budgets, I can forgive that and choose to ignore. In the same way as I choose to ignore the zipper on the backs of aliens in 60's and 70's sci-fi :)
These bipedal aliens. Anybody else wonder if this is the result of harnessing humans? Maybe they are human inside and we are yet to actually see the true invader?
[spoiler]No, I think the kids are heading to skitter ville. Remember when the doc was examining the kids implants and they are hardening, like a shell. I'm not convinced the tall aliens are the real deal, either though. [/spoiler]
Quote from: Bryancd on August 02, 2011, 12:29:32 PM
[spoiler]No, I think the kids are heading to skitter ville. Remember when the doc was examining the kids implants and they are hardening, like a shell. I'm not convinced the tall aliens are the real deal, either though. [/spoiler]
[spoiler] I just assumed that the Skitters are another previously harnessed (enslaved) race who have been altered by their spinal devices and that the human kids will be turning into something else. Something like the bipeds.
Maybe it's the harness themselves that are the aggressor in control of the whole invasion[/spoiler]
Quote from: ori-STUDFARM on August 02, 2011, 01:01:31 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on August 02, 2011, 12:29:32 PM
[spoiler]No, I think the kids are heading to skitter ville. Remember when the doc was examining the kids implants and they are hardening, like a shell. I'm not convinced the tall aliens are the real deal, either though. [/spoiler]
[spoiler] I just assumed that the Skitters are another previously harnessed (enslaved) race who have been altered by their spinal devices and that the human kids will be turning into something else. Something like the bipeds.
Maybe it's the harness themselves that are the aggressor in control of the whole invasion[/spoiler]
I just found out:
[spoiler]I found a photo of what the aliens ACTUALLY look like. This will be revealed during the season finale this coming weekend:[/spoiler]
[spoiler](http://members.cox.net/ajk459/Bill_Gates_in_WEF_,2007%5B1%5D.jpg) :lol2[/spoiler]
That's not what I heard....
[spoiler](http://i55.tinypic.com/2w3ngr9.jpg)[/spoiler]
Quote from: Bryancd on August 02, 2011, 04:59:16 PM
That's not what I heard....
[spoiler](http://i55.tinypic.com/2w3ngr9.jpg)[/spoiler]
:) LOL :P
So I have all the episodes I think there are seven or eight on my DVR. . just haven't had time to sit down and watch.. is it worth watching? Should I just wait for DVD of the entire season?
Sorry to say, it's still not grabbing me. It may have something to do with the timeslot, or maybe just the show. But I'm very easily distracted by other things when I try to watch it. I have very little recollection of what happened in the last episode. I'm going to try to hang on for a bit more.
Anyone know how many more episodes there are? That may determine if I stick it out or not.
It's very much a character drama, which I'm usually fine with, but it's just not keeping my interest.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on August 03, 2011, 11:30:40 AM
So I have all the episodes I think there are seven or eight on my DVR. . just haven't had time to sit down and watch.. is it worth watching? Should I just wait for DVD of the entire season?
I have gone back and forth on it. Liked the first episode but then started to dislike it. It seemed very derivative and been there done that. However, the last few episodes have improved and the most recent was very solid, so i would say give it a go.
Next week is a double bill Season finale.
@Kenny. I'm quite liking it. It's nothing particularly original or anything that we haven't already seen before, but for me, it moves along at a nice steady pace and keeps me interested.
Not sure it would be worth buying the DVD boxset for it though. I'd watch what you've got before forking out any cash on it. If you dislike it with the first couple of episodes, I'd say you'll probably dislike all of it. For me though, it seems to have been consistant from episode to episode. No stand out "WTF that was awesome" episodes...or any "WTF. That was dreadful" either. Overall, I'm glad I've watched it.
I am a bit of a Noah Wyle fanboy though.
Watched a couple of episodes and they didn't grab me either. It's kind of a short season isn't it?
This actually might incentivise me to watching it all the way through actually.
Quote from: QuadShot on August 01, 2011, 01:35:03 PM
So, anyone watch last nights episode???
As for myself, I am about two or three episodes behind.
Not turned up on my....erm..... RSS feed yet.
I think this show has been a slow burn, and they cranked it up this week pretty well. Got more into the Captain's character and revealed some pretty unique stuff about the aliens. I'm pretty excited for the finale. I'm even starting to buy that Noah Wyle can kick butt.
Quote from: Chris-El on August 04, 2011, 04:33:09 PM
I'm even starting to buy that Noah Wyle can kick butt.
LOL! I'm with you on that.
Quote from: ori-STUDFARM on August 04, 2011, 03:26:00 PM
Not turned up on my....erm..... RSS feed yet.
It may not be avaivable in the UK yet.
On the internetz....it's available everywherez :)
Except maybe China
Quote from: ori-STUDFARM on August 06, 2011, 08:01:51 AM
On the internetz....it's available everywherez :)
oh yes the internet! I forgot about that.
Quote from: Redshirt97 on August 06, 2011, 07:02:53 AM
Quote from: ori-STUDFARM on August 04, 2011, 03:26:00 PM
Not turned up on my....erm..... RSS feed yet.
It may not be avaivable in the UK yet.
The show is being aired here in the UK. We're a few episodes behind the States, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. :)
I meant the latest US episode hadn't showed up on the RSS feed for that particular torrent. Wait for the UK airing? Me? Never!! :)
Quote from: bevs_plaything on August 07, 2011, 11:36:57 AM
Quote from: Redshirt97 on August 06, 2011, 07:02:53 AM
Quote from: ori-STUDFARM on August 04, 2011, 03:26:00 PM
Not turned up on my....erm..... RSS feed yet.
It may not be avaivable in the UK yet.
Ok that is good.
The show is being aired here in the UK. We're a few episodes behind the States, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. :)
What did everyone think of the season 2 hr. finale? I liked it - but of course, cliff hanger!
I loved it, I thought it was really well done and left me and Jamie looking forward to next season. I heard your comments about it on the podcast and I agree, there wasn't a big battle but I think they gave us enough to keep up interest. It's a shame it's going to be so long of a hiatus, though.
I don't really a see that as a cliffhanger, so much as an early teaser to next season. This season was about taking the fight to the "visitors"...pity we didn't get to see much of that. But it was fun and I've enjoyed the characters. Look forward to next season...
studfarm...that's pretty much the epitome of cliffhanger! I think it was a true cliffhanger because
[spoiler]We have no clue what happened to the Prof once he boarded the ship. I thought it was well done and I for one am HATING the fact we have to wait until NEXT summer![/spoiler]
It's definitely a cliffhanger. There is one purpose of a cliffhanger - to make you want to come back and see what happens next.
When you put it like that.... :)
This show was a slow burn for me. I didn't think it was great but I was always looking forward to the episodes. The network that it runs on, TNT, uses the "We Know Drama" tag line for all their shows so I knew it would probably focus more on the characters than the genre elements. I thought it got better as it went along and that's a very good sign.
As QuadShot pointed out I really don't want to have to wait until next summer to see what's going to happen with our lead character.
Kevin
Yeah, I wasn't too thrilled with some of the mid season episodes but felt they turned up the tension and drama effectively the last 2 or the shows.
I loved the finale. I'm not happy about the year wait until the next season.
"I finally got around to watching the finale. I thought it was pretty good. Like everyone else I was a bit surprised we didn't see the big battle. But with cables small budget and small audience shows, less big stuff and a years wait it part of cable TV programming.
[spoiler] If I understand right, they never had a chance to set the bombs off? OR That the bombs had no effect? If so I thought that was a little disappointing. Given the fact that they spent so much screen time on the subject. But still I enjoyed it. [/spoiler]
Quote from: Quarks Ally on August 18, 2011, 11:36:22 AM
"I finally got around to watching the finale. I thought it was pretty good. Like everyone else I was a bit surprised we didn't see the big battle. But with cables small budget and small audience shows, less big stuff and a years wait it part of cable TV programming.
[spoiler] If I understand right, they never had a chance to set the bombs off? OR That the bombs had no effect? If so I thought that was a little disappointing. Given the fact that they spent so much screen time on the subject. But still I enjoyed it. [/spoiler]
[spoiler]The whole planting the bomb mission failed as I recall.[/spoiler]
I agree with Bryan's take on what happened with their planned mission.
I have got the last 6 episodes recorded but have yet to watch them. waiting om my gf to watch it with her.
Finally watched all of this a few days back. I had missed an episode and they were replaying it so I waited till I could record it and watch it in order. I really enjoyed the finale and the ship looked awesome.
Very good show that i'm looking foward to next summer.
I'm still waiting to watch the rest of the show with my gf. I think I might just go ahead without her. lol. :eekout
Redshirt, you won't be sorry! It's an excellent show and the last few episodes were REALLY good.
Quote from: QuadShot on October 12, 2011, 07:55:37 AM
Redshirt, you won't be sorry! It's an excellent show and the last few episodes were REALLY good.
Yes it is and I have been wanting to watch the rest of it.
I'm getting ready to watch this too...I've acquired season one and it is ready to go on my portables. Just have to find the time since I am currently addicted to Alias as well as a host of other currently airing programs.
I still haven't seen the finale. I think I'm going to wait until it's on Netflix and watch straight through. It wasn't grabbing me, maybe watching them over a short period of time will help.
Quote from: spaltor on October 14, 2011, 04:59:11 PM
I still haven't seen the finale. I think I'm going to wait until it's on Netflix and watch straight through. It wasn't grabbing me, maybe watching them over a short period of time will help.
Oh, if you get the chance you want to watch the finale. Very good episode!
Season Two starts June 17th on TNT. The opening teaser below looks pretty darn awesome!
http://youtu.be/Tg8sujxWids?hd=1 (http://youtu.be/Tg8sujxWids?hd=1)
Yeah, I saw this when I saw Avengers, I'm looking forward to it, though it seems like forever since it's been on.
Looking forward to it!
I'd forgotten about this! :)
I quite enjoyed that show! Looking forward to season 2 reaching these shores...
Season 2 begins this Sunday, June 17th!
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Falling-Skies-Season2-1048881.aspx (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Falling-Skies-Season2-1048881.aspx)
Returns tonight with a 2 hr. season opener!
I really liked season 1 and will have to catch this on Hulu or TNT.com because I only have the basic cable now.
I really enjoyed the first two episodes of season 2. I am looking forward to watching this again.
I watched episode one of season two last night and will watch ep. 2 tonight. Off to a cool start. I've heard the action level is being ramped up this year. It certainly shows so far.
Quote from: Rico on June 20, 2012, 08:50:16 AM
I watched episode one of season two last night and will watch ep. 2 tonight. Off to a cool start. I've heard the action level is being ramped up this year. It certainly shows so far.
Indeed. And the alien effects are really good. I think they recognize some of their character driven stuff last season fell flat. The show feels much more dynamic and fun already.
I still have the whole first season in HD taking up space on my DVR. I have to watch this show, but I've gotten totally hooked on Friday Night Lights on Netflix now. So many shows...
Watched both of the debut Season 2 episodes and really enjoyed them. But the 'coming this Season' footage that ran after looked amazing. I hope it can live up to the action that seems evident....and I still love Doctor Carter :)
I enjoyed Season 2 two parter. Looking forward to next week's episode.
Second episode was pretty good too. Series is definitely more intense and action oriented - so far. Preview footage did look great too!
Renewed already for a season three!
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=92437 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=92437)
I liked this past episode as well. It's much more action packed, although Ben is getting a little whinny.
Okay...What did everyone think to the finale?
I'm liking the show on the whole for the most part. Although we are falling into the trap where by all main characters seem to be safe. If harm ever comes to them, we know things will be okay long term. Every now and then I think shows like this need to shock the audience and give the stars something to sink their teeth into. [spoiler]The death of one of Tom's kids would do that. I think that was the point of Jimmy's death...but it needs to be either a more main character, or a character closer to the leads heart.
Also, what was the point of the robot bug thing that crawled out of Tom and then flew back to "red eye" skitter? I thought Red eye was going to prove himself to be loyal to the other alien and was going to betray the revolutionary skitters.
And finally...that new alien. I honestly think that regardless of skitter revolution, the human race is going to be dead in this show. Unless we bring in another newer and stronger ally. This could be that ally! Although it would be nice if this proved to be another alien at war with the others, but not trustworthy to humans either...[/spoiler]
We haven't seen it yet!
Just watched the season finale and enjoyed it. The show's second season has been pretty strong and interesting. A few other points...
[spoiler]I thought the death of Jimmy, basically a kid was pretty dramatic. Kids don't die in TV. As for the new alien, it has to be basically an ally for the humans. If it's another enemy then it's game over man. We'll find out for sure in 2013.[/spoiler]
Yes, cool ending. Is it gonna be all the way til next summer? That sucks. This season they really stepped up their game, a vast improvement over season 1.
I'll have to watch it cause I lost interest in season 1 and never went back.
Quote from: Rico on August 22, 2012, 06:07:21 PM
Just watched the season finale and enjoyed it. The show's second season has been pretty strong and interesting. A few other points...
[spoiler]I thought the death of Jimmy, basically a kid was pretty dramatic. Kids don't die in TV. As for the new alien, it has to be basically an ally for the humans. If it's another enemy then it's game over man. We'll find out for sure in 2013.[/spoiler]
Agreed 100%
Quote from: Bryancd on August 22, 2012, 03:58:08 PM
We haven't seen it yet!
Well how did I manage to see it then? I just checked, and here in the UK, Season 2 hasn't even got an air date yet! It's like magic lives in my computer!
Season three is off to a great start. The action and story have been amped up a lot. Really glad this show is back.
Wow, just had a chance to watch the 2 episode premiere and it was great!!
Yes, really seems to almost be a different show than season 1. Much more tightly written. I like that Cochise alien, pretty cool looking, I'm curious what their endgame is.