Looks like JJ Abrams has another genre TV series sold to NBC for next fall. Sound pretty cool!
Multiple Hollywood trades are reporting that NBC has picked up Revolution from Warner Bros. Television and JJ Abrams Bad Robot. Abrams and Eric Kripke (Supernatural) will executive produce along with Abrams' Bad Robot partner (and fellow Star Trek producer) Bryan Burk. The pilot was written by Kripke and directed by Iron Man's Jon Favreau. Here is a description:
"In this epic adventure thriller, a family struggles to reunite in a post-apocalyptic American landscape: a world of empty cities, local militias and heroic freedom fighters, where every single piece of technology — computers, planes, cars, phones, even lights — has mysteriously blacked out ... forever."
The cast includes Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad) and Billy Burke (Twilight). NBC has also released an official image for the show.
source:
http://trekmovie.com/2012/05/08/nbc-picks-up-jj-abrams-post-apocalypse-series-revolution/ (http://trekmovie.com/2012/05/08/nbc-picks-up-jj-abrams-post-apocalypse-series-revolution/)
I'd give it a whirl :)
Hmmm, sounds like 'The Postman' meets 'The Day The Earth Stood Still'. I'll give the show a try, that is for sure.
Meets Terra Nova meets The Walking Dead, etc. End of the world scenario's have been done A LOT! Hopefully they can bring something new to the party.
Looks like JJ Abrams has done it again..
this looks pretty EPIC!!!
Revolution - Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwfCRAtkYEI#ws)
Nice video. I'll merge it with the other thread.
sorry about double posting that Rico.. guess I've been out of it a bit too long :)
Looks good! I will give the show a chance. Thanks for the video Kenny.
Kevin
This is good news...
Former "LOST" star Elizabeth Mitchell has joined J.J. Abrams and Eric Kripke's "Revolution" at NBC as a series regular, says The Hollywood Reporter. She joins a cast that includes Billy Burke ("The Twilight Saga"), Tracy Spiridakos, Anna Lise Phillips, Zak Orth, Graham Rogers, J.D. Pardo, Giancarlo Esposito, David Lyons, Maria Howell and Tim Guinee. Kripke, Abrams, Favreau and Bryan Burk ("LOST," Star Trek) serve as executive producers....
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=92121 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=92121)
It's good to know people will have perfect hair and be super-sexy in post-apocalyptic times! ;P
The pilot is available to watch on Hulu right now, 2 weeks ahead of air date! :)
Starts tonight on NBC - at least in the States.
I saw this and it was awesome.
Just watched the pilot episode. Intriguing and I like it so far. Definitely going to keep watching.
I will keep watching, but I have higher hopes
[spoiler]I can't help getting frustrated over
- kids portrayed as so stupid who get their family and friends killed
- perfect bright too shiny teeth without those dentist checkups!
- a bit overweight geek after 15 years without a Krogers nearby
- single shot muskets, really?[/spoiler]
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Jamie and I really enjoyed it! I will say this, if JJ does a multi season long tease as to why the lights went out like he did with Lost I will be irate.
I'll keep watching, but I do have several things that made me go huh?
[spoiler]After 15 years, the plane and other things would have been far more overgrown.
The ending was kind of.... if in fact the person on the computer was referring to the magical necklace, if they would have found "it" she wouldn't have been on the computer now would she?
Did anyone else notice how hunger games it was?
The uncle wipes out an entire group of soldiers. huh?
It struck me as very JERICHO with a touch of Lost in it.
I want to like it. I'm hoping it will be good.[/spoiler]
I feel close to the same way you do Rick. It was enjoyable, but things struck me also that made me go, huh? Also, the scientist in me was having trouble with several things - especially about even batteries not working.
Quote from: Rico on September 19, 2012, 04:41:36 AM
I feel close to the same way you do Rick. It was enjoyable, but things struck me also that made me go, huh? Also, the scientist in me was having trouble with several things - especially about even batteries not working.
I too had questions, but a second viewing cleared up a lot for me:
[spoiler]The complete lack of power including batteries: There is a line in there that says the laws of physics have been changed. I don't know how one goes about changing the laws of physics, but from the way the lights went out, it seems as if a field of some sort had been raised around the world to suppress things. There was a definite epicenter of the failures.
The magic necklaces: I think that this ties directly into whoever shut the power down. They have a means to create a bubble to avoid the problems.
Part of me thinks that this was a terrorist attack designed to stop global warming. Shut it all down and then the problem is solved. It rings of someone desperate enough to protect the needs of the planet over the cost of lives it would cause. It also is something that plays to the title of the show.
Guns: I was honestly surprised that they worked. If guns can work, cars should not be that far behind since both are means of controlled explosions.
Having seen far too many episodes of Population Zero, I did expect more fallout and damage but I'm glad that they did get a lot of it right.
I don't have a problem with the teeth because the sudden removal of processed sugars from the diet would do well to halt cavity production. That and I don't expect them to gunk up the actor's mouths to that extent for "realism".
I really want to know what happened and who is actually in control of this world. It's obvious that someone has a plan and I want to see where that plan goes.
Maybe it was a last ditch effort to stop the rise of the Cylons yet again?
[/spoiler]
This is queued up and waiting to be seen, I'll let you know what I think. I'm excited to see this, love JJ. Frankly though, I've a little less patience these days for the "post-apocalyptic" stoyline, so we'll see if this keeps my interest. As I get older and fall more in love with my wife and kids every day, I find that dark depressing bleakness is the not the first type of entertainment I choose to expose myself to. My real life is more than enough of a struggle for survival and imagining being worse off hits too close to home sometimes.
Jamie and I both felt it was very much Falling Skies like.
...And NO one seems to have problems with the "science" or "physics" or "reality" of Star Trek? Or Dr. Who? Or Quantum Leap? Or the Vampire Diaries? Or Terra Nova? :) Wow...It's a TV show dudes. Not a reality show! :)
Quote from: QuadShot on September 19, 2012, 07:59:20 AM
...And NO one seems to have problems with the "science" or "physics" or "reality" of Star Trek? Or Dr. Who? Or Quantum Leap? Or the Vampire Diaries? Or Terra Nova? :) Wow...It's a TV show dudes. Not a reality show! :)
Yeah, I glossed over any of those issues, especially for the first episode. And I also thought wow, these folks look awful pretty for 15 years without electricity but I like shiny people on TV. :)
But Bryan et al, remember that we have NO clue what life would be like in their world do we? Oh sure, we can say "this is how the world was prior to electricty" but if we lost all the power now, it wouldn't BE like it was would it? We KNOW a lot of stuff they didn't back pre-power. We know the importance of being clean and eating properly. So yeah, I could see clean people. Why do we automatically assume that if we have no power, we'd all stink, have hair down to our butt holes and have ratty clothing? I like X's comments behind the spoiler tag, that's an awesome theory on this show. And Rick, not getting the "Hunger Games" reference? I didn't see anyone forcing kids into an arena to fight to the death! :) Personally, I thought it felt more like the Postman than Hunger Games.
Quote from: QuadShot on September 19, 2012, 07:59:20 AM
...And NO one seems to have problems with the "science" or "physics" or "reality" of Star Trek? Or Dr. Who? Or Quantum Leap? Or the Vampire Diaries? Or Terra Nova? :) Wow...It's a TV show dudes. Not a reality show! :)
Brother Al, you make a great point. I think the science is intentional here and I am looking forward to see why.
Quote from: QuadShot on September 19, 2012, 07:59:20 AM
...And NO one seems to have problems with the "science" or "physics" or "reality" of Star Trek? Or Dr. Who? Or Quantum Leap? Or the Vampire Diaries? Or Terra Nova? :) Wow...It's a TV show dudes. Not a reality show! :)
I have a pretty easy answer for this one. There are several types of Sci-Fi or Fantasy shows or movies, but let's put them in two big categories. First are shows like Trek, Quantum Leap, Stargate, etc. These shows are completely filled with tech, gadgets and stuff you just have to accept. Most fantasy falls into this area too. Then there are the other TV shows (mainly of recent years), like Lost, Flash Forward, and now Revolution that for the most part only have a couple things you need to swallow and are very much "reality" based things. So, when those shows that are so close to the world we live in have something they mess with (like chemical and physical laws), yeah I have a harder time of it. Maybe that's weird but that's my answer.
I think any kind of fiction, even non sci-fi/fantasy, requires a certain level of suspension of disbelief from the viewer to be successful. That said, it's a mark of quality writing and direction that distracts the average viewer from these kinds of questions. If you find yourself having time to think "Man this just wouldn't/couldn't ever happen" and it takes you out of enjoying the moment or narrative, then the result has to be considered to some extent a failure. This can't apply though to experts, geniuses, and savants.
That's a great point and in a way kind of what I was saying myself. It's that little "hiccup" moment when watching something and you say, "come on - really?!?"
I agree with you Rico
Wow I'm just shocked do many of you waited this long to see it since its been on Hulu for 2 weeks already!
I don't like watching first run TV shows on my computer or portable device. I want to see it in my living room on the 42" LCD and enjoy it that way. That's how we consume most of our visual media in my house.
I just never got around to it! LOL!
Just watched this at lunch. Really liked it! I'll keep watching for sure. Al I can't believe you didn't get a Hunger Games vibe from the hot brunette teenage girl tear-assing around the woods with a crossbow, but I sure did. I agree with most of the commentary here and think X has some really good theories, but I will add one more minor quibble...What's with all the headbutting? I never understood why the headbutt is such a popular offensive technique in action films. It has to hurt the giver almost as much as the receiver! Concussion please?
Quote from: Bryancd on September 19, 2012, 09:52:38 AM
I don't like watching first run TV shows on my computer or portable device. I want to see it in my living room on the 42" LCD and enjoy it that way. That's how we consume most of our visual media in my house.
Lol I forget not everyone is like me and have Hulu on their big screen TV via a home theater PC! To me Internet and TV are the same thing :)
Quote from: Dangelus on September 19, 2012, 11:01:16 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on September 19, 2012, 09:52:38 AM
I don't like watching first run TV shows on my computer or portable device. I want to see it in my living room on the 42" LCD and enjoy it that way. That's how we consume most of our visual media in my house.
Lol I forget not everyone is like me and have Hulu on their big screen TV via a home theater PC! To me Internet and TV are the same thing :)
I run it all through my Xbox.
Quote from: Dangelus on September 19, 2012, 11:01:16 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on September 19, 2012, 09:52:38 AM
I don't like watching first run TV shows on my computer or portable device. I want to see it in my living room on the 42" LCD and enjoy it that way. That's how we consume most of our visual media in my house.
Lol I forget not everyone is like me and have Hulu on their big screen TV via a home theater PC! To me Internet and TV are the same thing :)
Exactly, in fact the vast majority of people are like me and that's why whoever can solve for a satisfactory web browswer experience on a home TV will have a major product on their hands. I have hope that Apple may have solved for that.
Quote from: X on September 19, 2012, 11:02:56 AM
Quote from: Dangelus on September 19, 2012, 11:01:16 AM
Quote from: Bryancd on September 19, 2012, 09:52:38 AM
I don't like watching first run TV shows on my computer or portable device. I want to see it in my living room on the 42" LCD and enjoy it that way. That's how we consume most of our visual media in my house.
Lol I forget not everyone is like me and have Hulu on their big screen TV via a home theater PC! To me Internet and TV are the same thing :)
I run it all through my Xbox.
XBMC plugin for me so I don't have to suffer those commercials!
Quote from: Rico on September 19, 2012, 08:49:39 AM
That's a great point and in a way kind of what I was saying myself. It's that little "hiccup" moment when watching something and you say, "come on - really?!?"
But I think this is going to be kind of like Lost where you HAVE to suspend belief. I mean, the moment something unseen happened where ALL the power in the world went out, this show stopped being a typical main-stream drama. One of Rick's questions was about the inhaler. Yeah, I understand that Rick. Joyce has asthma and inhalers do NOT last 15 years. Even with refridgeration. I absolutely DOUBT the writers didn't take that into account. Think about it: they made a POINT of making sure we all saw that this woman had an inhaler for the boy to use. WHY??? This is from JJ Abrams, Bryan Burke and look who directed it: John Favreau. I seriously doubt that wasn't taken into consideration, so instead of saying BOINK on it, I ask why did they do that? There HAS to be a reason that ties in with the whole story sometime later. How about the series 24? I know a LOT of people LOVED that series. "Grounded in reality" right? So answer this: how the HECK could THAT much happen in 24 hours? Unless you suspend reality, that show is quite out there, right?
I truly think that this show is going to bend genre just like Lost did. If you read X's spoiler comments they really put an interesting light on the questions everyone has. And like Joby said, for the most part when watching the stuff WE all like, you really have to remove the "could this happen or not happen" and see it for what it is: entertainment! :) I really look forward to where the crew is going to take this show. Hopefully, NBC doesn't fail! :)
It's not really that big a thing. I will still be watching for now. And I think Al you mean the term "suspend disbelief." To suspend belief would have the opposite effect of believing what you are being told. :)
Quote from: Bryancd on September 19, 2012, 09:52:38 AM
I don't like watching first run TV shows on my computer or portable device. I want to see it in my living room on the 42" LCD and enjoy it that way. That's how we consume most of our visual media in my house.
I really like my Roku box, it does 1080p and with Hulu plus, Amazon Instant Video and Netflix, I didn't have to pay Comast for a new box and outlet.
I think the show is fun and I will keep watching. NBC and sci-fi don't always get along.
Yeah, that is the truth about NBC and fantasy/SF. Did you guys notice who the actor was playing the Monroe character? David Lyons (last series NBC's "The Cape") :)
Quote from: Rico on September 19, 2012, 03:36:27 PM
It's not really that big a thing. I will still be watching for now. And I think Al you mean the term "suspend disbelief." To suspend belief would have the opposite effect of believing what you are being told. :)
Uh, yeah. I was...ah, testing you, yeah, that's right....:)
Quote from: Rico on September 19, 2012, 03:44:39 PM
Yeah, that is the truth about NBC and fantasy/SF. Did you guys notice who the actor was playing the Monroe character? David Lyons (last series NBC's "The Cape") :)
Yup. And the evil second in command is from Once Upon A Time.
Quote from: QuadShot on September 19, 2012, 05:38:10 PM
Quote from: Rico on September 19, 2012, 03:44:39 PM
Yeah, that is the truth about NBC and fantasy/SF. Did you guys notice who the actor was playing the Monroe character? David Lyons (last series NBC's "The Cape") :)
Yup. And the evil second in command is from Once Upon A Time.
Actually I know him much better as Gus from "Breaking Bad."
Quote from: Rico on September 19, 2012, 06:21:13 PM
Quote from: QuadShot on September 19, 2012, 05:38:10 PM
Quote from: Rico on September 19, 2012, 03:44:39 PM
Yeah, that is the truth about NBC and fantasy/SF. Did you guys notice who the actor was playing the Monroe character? David Lyons (last series NBC's "The Cape") :)
Yup. And the evil second in command is from Once Upon A Time.
Actually I know him much better as Gus from "Breaking Bad."
especially when he was wearing those round sunglasses in that one scene. He's a good actor and all but Gus Fring is almost indelibly imprinted on my brain...we'll just have to see
The wife and I really enjoyed this show and we really hope it sticks around a while. We watched it on Hulu because we can see it in HD. Our basic cable isn't HD so we will watch it on Hulu. I do get the Hunger Games reference with the lead character running around like she does. Did you guys know she is from Greece. And I really like the dude in the group with the AC/DC shirt on! I wonder if NBC had to get permission from Angus Young to use it in the show?
[spoiler]Loved the part when they were walking around Chicago and they walked by Wrigley Field. Awesome shot.[/spoiler]
Still trying to warm up to this one. Watched the first episode, trying to get a feel for the characters. I like the over all premise of the show, but not sure if I really know or into the series mysteries or what will be the running storyline.
[spoiler]The lady at the end with the computer and the power I did not find all that shocking, if I had my guess, the person on the other end of the computer is the mother, but I suspect that is probably not determined yet, or if it has, will be awhile off before we find out. Looks like it will be a lot like LOST with plenty of flashbacks.[/spoiler]
Ok, episode two... I'm going to watch it again, but this was a tad bit better than the first.
Just watched the second episode. I'm still mixed on this show. Besides my previous comments about the premise I'm having trouble with most of the characters. I like Miles I guess the best and Charlie is ok, but the rest just aren't doing much for me. I'll give it another episode or two and decide to continue or not then. I'm starting to think I'm a bit burned out on this type of series now.
I am still liking it a lot and Jamie isn't running out of the room when it's on so that's a big plus!
I'm enjoying it. There are a few scenes where I wanted to punch someone in the face, but otherwise it's good. I also like how they are trying to define exactly what's happening without showing too much.
Quote from: Jobydrone on September 19, 2012, 10:12:23 AM
Just watched this at lunch. Really liked it! I'll keep watching for sure. Al I can't believe you didn't get a Hunger Games vibe from the hot brunette teenage girl tear-assing around the woods with a crossbow, but I sure did.
?? Katniss didn't have a crossbow. :)
X, I'm with you on this. I think it's a really good show, and after the second episode, I think your theories are spot on.
Enjoyed the 2nd episode after watching it on Hulu. I really hope this sticks around. I read somewhere that it had very good ratings.
Man, apparently flint lock muzzle loading rifles are in ready supply 15 years from now! LOL!
Just watched episode three and still have mixed feelings about the series (still not really grabbing me). But it did get picked up for the full season.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=95430 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=95430)
Quote from: Rico on October 02, 2012, 04:25:49 PM
Just watched episode three and still have mixed feelings about the series (still not really grabbing me). But it did get picked up for the full season.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=95430 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=95430)
I mean did they raid every museum and Revolutionary War recreation club in the US?! Could there possibly be that many operating flintlocks in the world!! LOL! I still enjoyed the show and loved the ending, glad it's being picked up.
Quote from: Rico on October 02, 2012, 04:25:49 PM
Just watched episode three and still have mixed feelings about the series (still not really grabbing me). But it did get picked up for the full season.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=95430 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=95430)
Super happy to hear it got picked up for the full season. Still need to catch episode 3 on Hulu.
not to thrilled with this show like I want to be. Oh well, I like the Last Resort show... looking forward to the next episode.
I seriously need to cull some shows this year as I just don't have the time to watch week by week. I'm enjoyed this but I'm not itching to see it straight away so it may get the chop for now.
Yeah, I'm giving it one more episode for me. It's not terrible, but I don't want to add a show to my list if I can easily take it or leave it.
Quote from: Rico on October 03, 2012, 02:31:29 PM
Yeah, I'm giving it one more episode for me. It's not terrible, but I don't want to add a show to my list if I can easily take it or leave it.
I enjoy Revolution but I can see where you're coming from. That's how I feel about Breaking Bad. Not a horrible show, just not all that interesting.
Quote from: QuadShot on October 03, 2012, 03:43:26 PM
Quote from: Rico on October 03, 2012, 02:31:29 PM
Yeah, I'm giving it one more episode for me. It's not terrible, but I don't want to add a show to my list if I can easily take it or leave it.
I enjoy Revolution but I can see where you're coming from. That's how I feel about Breaking Bad. Not a horrible show, just not all that interesting.
"Breaking Bad" not interesting?!?!?!?!?! What?!?!?!? How much have you watched of it?
Quote from: QuadShot on October 03, 2012, 03:43:26 PM
Quote from: Rico on October 03, 2012, 02:31:29 PM
Yeah, I'm giving it one more episode for me. It's not terrible, but I don't want to add a show to my list if I can easily take it or leave it.
I enjoy Revolution but I can see where you're coming from. That's how I feel about Breaking Bad. Not a horrible show, just not all that interesting.
:shocked :shocked :shocked :shocked :shocked :shocked
yeah, breaking bad does -3.141 for me.
Rico, I've watched several episodes, enough to know that it's just not "my cup of tea". Kind of don't like the premise of the show: high school teacher with a terminal illness making and selling drugs. I like Bryan Cranston, think he's a great actor, but I just don't find this show entertaining.
That's cool, I can get that even if I find "Breaking Bad" riveting tv and has outstanding performances. Similar to how I feel about "Dexter." As far as "Revolution" it's more about the characters for me than just the plot device. I just don't care for most of them. So, as they say different strokes for different folks. :)
Rico, yep. Agreed. And the odd thing is that I LOVE Dexter! Maybe I'm a little hypocritical when it comes to my crime acceptance :)
Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2012, 05:43:21 AM
That's cool, I can get that even if I find "Breaking Bad" riveting tv and has outstanding performances. Similar to how I feel about "Dexter." As far as "Revolution" it's more about the characters for me than just the plot device. I just don't care for most of them. So, as they say different strokes for different folks. :)
Rico, you gotta like the dude in the AC/DC t-shirt! ;D
Quote from: WillEagle on October 04, 2012, 10:53:44 AM
Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2012, 05:43:21 AM
That's cool, I can get that even if I find "Breaking Bad" riveting tv and has outstanding performances. Similar to how I feel about "Dexter." As far as "Revolution" it's more about the characters for me than just the plot device. I just don't care for most of them. So, as they say different strokes for different folks. :)
Rico, you gotta like the dude in the AC/DC t-shirt! ;D
Yeah, he reminds me a bit of Steve Wozniak!
Quote from: WillEagle on October 04, 2012, 10:53:44 AM
Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2012, 05:43:21 AM
That's cool, I can get that even if I find "Breaking Bad" riveting tv and has outstanding performances. Similar to how I feel about "Dexter." As far as "Revolution" it's more about the characters for me than just the plot device. I just don't care for most of them. So, as they say different strokes for different folks. :)
Rico, you gotta like the dude in the AC/DC t-shirt! ;D
I do kind of like him, but like Hurley on "Lost", where is that guy getting all the calories to eat??
Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2012, 03:15:35 PM
Quote from: WillEagle on October 04, 2012, 10:53:44 AM
Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2012, 05:43:21 AM
That's cool, I can get that even if I find "Breaking Bad" riveting tv and has outstanding performances. Similar to how I feel about "Dexter." As far as "Revolution" it's more about the characters for me than just the plot device. I just don't care for most of them. So, as they say different strokes for different folks. :)
Rico, you gotta like the dude in the AC/DC t-shirt! ;D
I do kind of like him, but like Hurley on "Lost", where is that guy getting all the calories to eat??
Well, have you SEEN many small children on the show??? :)
Al. Al. I....just don't know what to say. I can't imagine anyone not like Breaking Bad. My heart breaks for you. ;)
I liked the little nod to the Stand at the beginning of the episode when Miles refers to them as Stuart Redmond and Fanny. I'm sorta liking this show but I can see how others may not have the patience.
Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2012, 03:15:35 PM
Quote from: WillEagle on October 04, 2012, 10:53:44 AM
Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2012, 05:43:21 AM
That's cool, I can get that even if I find "Breaking Bad" riveting tv and has outstanding performances. Similar to how I feel about "Dexter." As far as "Revolution" it's more about the characters for me than just the plot device. I just don't care for most of them. So, as they say different strokes for different folks. :)
Rico, you gotta like the dude in the AC/DC t-shirt! ;D
I do kind of like him, but like Hurley on "Lost", where is that guy getting all the calories to eat??
There is a farm there, raising chickens are pretty fast and easy. Fry them up and boom. Major calories. It doesn't seem like there is a food shortage or like there were not heavy set people in the agriculture era
Quote from: X on October 04, 2012, 04:17:14 PM
Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2012, 03:15:35 PM
Quote from: WillEagle on October 04, 2012, 10:53:44 AM
Quote from: Rico on October 04, 2012, 05:43:21 AM
That's cool, I can get that even if I find "Breaking Bad" riveting tv and has outstanding performances. Similar to how I feel about "Dexter." As far as "Revolution" it's more about the characters for me than just the plot device. I just don't care for most of them. So, as they say different strokes for different folks. :)
Rico, you gotta like the dude in the AC/DC t-shirt! ;D
I do kind of like him, but like Hurley on "Lost", where is that guy getting all the calories to eat??
There is a farm there, raising chickens are pretty fast and easy. Fry them up and boom. Major calories. It doesn't seem like there is a food shortage or like there were not heavy set people in the agriculture era
X, you do raise an excellent point, and one that I have been bringing up when a lot of folks I know say how unbelievable the show is because of the "overweight" guy. Lack of electricity in NO way means, lack of food. Just lack of PROCESSED food. I see no reason why someone couldn't be chubby even in the Revolution world. You're right: farming, raising livestock, they do have trade centers, we saw them.
Sorry, guys but after 15 years of "living off the land" I really have a hard time buying both people being very heavy still and also how good and clean most of them look. Yeah, maybe they could still eat a fair amount but EVERYONE should be having to do a lot more manual labor than ever before - for years (burning the calories off from that fried chicken). While yeah, it's possible a few people could still have some weight issues I'd much rather see people looking leaner and dirtier.
Well a lot of them are still living in houses so maybe after weeding the garden he ate fried chicken and became a couch potato. The place seemed to be running pretty smoothly so maybe the upkeep isn't as hard anymore. And he could have a secret stash of Snickers bars!
I enjoyed episode 3. Glad this will go on all season.
No more difficult to believe than believing someone could take a Nuke Sub to an island and declare their own No-Fly zone (Last Resort). Or believing that a zombie hoard is taking over the world (Walking Dead), or that Aliens have taken control of Earth (Falling Skies) OR...that John McClane gets himself into yet ANOTHER situation (Die Hard...what 10 by now?). I like all these shows but it's kind of funny at what moments folks will turn on their "hey now, that's just not believable" meter. I understand wanting a little reality but that's what Survivor is for :) I think Revolution is a fairly good show, not the BEST ever, but it's not bad. I'll continue to watch. Regardless of the super clean, overly chubby people with super white teeth! :)
"The Devil is in the Details."
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Quote from: Rico on October 05, 2012, 12:22:49 PM
"The Devil is in the Details."
Huh?
The simple answer is it isn't about the bigger concepts, it's the details that allow me to suspend my disbelief.
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Quote from: QuadShot on October 05, 2012, 12:26:53 PM
Quote from: Rico on October 05, 2012, 12:22:49 PM
"The Devil is in the Details."
Huh?
The simple answer is it isn't about the bigger concepts, it's the details that allow me to suspend my disbelief.
Details? So, if say, Shane on Walking Dead had had clean white teeth, you'd have a tough time with that show? :)
Not that this isn't fun, but it's pretty simple to keep good teeth even after a zombie outbreak. Simple baking soda will do the trick. Not to mention the years of fluoridated water and dental checks prior to the outbreak. Oh, and genetics.
Quote from: Rico on October 05, 2012, 12:40:37 PM
Not that this isn't fun, but it's pretty simple to keep good teeth even after a zombie outbreak. Simple baking soda will do the trick. Not to mention the years of fluoridated water and dental checks prior to the outbreak. Oh, and genetics.
So...then why couldn't this apply to Revolution?
Quote from: QuadShot on October 05, 2012, 12:46:27 PM
Quote from: Rico on October 05, 2012, 12:40:37 PM
Not that this isn't fun, but it's pretty simple to keep good teeth even after a zombie outbreak. Simple baking soda will do the trick. Not to mention the years of fluoridated water and dental checks prior to the outbreak. Oh, and genetics.
So...then why couldn't this apply to Revolution?
15 years have passed. That's a long time to keep looking for baking soda. Especially without a car. ;)
LOL, well, it's a no win for any of us on this topic. Those of us who like it, will like it and overlook some of the minor "details". Those who don't like it, never will and will nit-pick :) I think it won't really matter for too long anyway. It IS an NBC show!
Here is the thing. Back in time, on this very planet, before the advent of electricity, there were heavy people. Go figure right? Not only where there heavy people, those were the preferred choices in mates because it said that you could afford to eat. This guy seemed to be playing the role of community teacher, I think that would imply some sort of payment and little to no physical labors needed.
To continue, even before there was baking soda, there were ways to take care of one's teeth. Hell dentistry was only around since 5000BC. I'm sure that today's folks can come up with tools. The only thing that one needs to add to a tooth bush to brush with is a mild abrasive and the tool of choice in the civil war was tooh powder, of which some was made up of finely powdered charcoal. Baking soda is only one a hundreds of ways that tooth care could be maintained in a post electric world.
For me, everything that has been mentioned as a problem is something that is historically possible and probable. It seems more like looking for reasons to not like the show rather than actual problems with the show.
The devil is in the details and so far, the state of the characters have been pretty much represented in pre-electrical earth and in numerous Earth civilizations.
PS: Fluoride naturally accumulates in animals and plants and a simple fluoride rinse can be made from a green tea mixture (eg boiling some water with some non-toxic green leave and swirling it around the mouth. Might not taste great, but it works.)
PSS: Many of the above methods are know by most survivalist, doomsday preppers, and any male child that was in the Texas boy scouts.
I don't look for things to nit pick, it simply boils down to if I like the characters and the concept. If I like the characters I can more easily look past the flaws. I like the characters in the sub drama, not so much in Revolution. But, I'm still watching.
Quote from: moyer777 on October 06, 2012, 08:42:06 AM
I don't look for things to nit pick, it simply boils down to if I like the characters and the concept. If I like the characters I can more easily look past the flaws. I like the characters in the sub drama, not so much in Revolution. But, I'm still watching.
I think I get where you're coming from. I think the story in Revolutions has me more than some of the characters. I want to know what happened and I'm open to anyone that can get me to that point.
X, VERY well said! You actually voiced everything I was attempting to say, but apparently wasn't getting out properly.
Rick, I understand your point, and for me it's really a combination of characters and story. I think this story is awesome. But then, for some reason I'm drawn to apocalyptic/survival stories! I do like Last Resort, but I'm finding many, many, many holes in the story/concept. I could very easily pick it a part, just as many folks have done here to Revolution. But I won't because I like the characters. I do fear that this story can't last long though.
I'm all for passionate debate on the shows we love! This is fun!!!
I still think he had a stash of Snickers that he dug into after tilling his garden. lol. I don't think he has enough room in his backpack for some though. This is a great discussion.
Tis last episode almost lost me but rallied at the end...
[spoiler]The pack of dogs and the fake twister used to create tension really failed for me and I was getting worried. But then the ending really surprised me and saved the episode.[/spoiler]
I really like this series but I did get behind on it. And I found out they are taking a hiatus until I think it was March. Way to long.
Just watched episode #6 called 'Sex and Drugs' and they go to try to get help from somebody Miles knows and we come to find out he's growing Heroin (sorry I don't know if I spelled that right) and somebody not to far away keeps burning the crops. To make a long story short Charlie has to go to the other place a take care of the leader of the crop burners. Turns out they are at the Ohio State University - Dept of Engineering!! GO BUCKS! That's in my neck of the woods! Central Ohio! I just thought that was pretty cool. At least I know where to go if the lights go out!
I got caught up on this show about a week ago thanks to Hulu. I really like it and I really need to stay caught up on it when it returns on March 25. Yes, I said March 25. That is way to long. The mid-season finale was very good and it had a great cliffhanger.
The character of Captain Tom Neville really drives me nuts and I really want somebody to take him out. It won't happen since he's a main charater but I can hope. The actor that protrays him does an awesome job.
Revolution is back on March 25 and here is a great article on it. I can't wait!
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/revolution-blackout-answers-425751 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/revolution-blackout-answers-425751)
We have only had the first 2 episodes broadcast last night, and I enjoyed it, will watch episode 2 in the morning. I don't know the names of the characters yet, but the woman gave the asmer inhaler to the young man she helped...after 15 years that thing would have been useless!!
Just wanted to give this show a bump and some love, last nights episode was really good.
I have let the show build up in my queue. I'm several episodes behind and about ready to just give up on it, cause I hate how they had potential many times and they always seem to not follow through with it, and every episode it just makes me angry, cause I hate all the characters cause they are so unbelievable and dull.
Maybe I'll catch up. The only reason I think I'm still watching is there's not much else on TV that I can watch.
I'm about 4 episodes behind and I really want to get caught up. I really like the show and after watching the episode "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" I really want to find out what happens next! I thought it was really cool that they went into another "country".
That's great you guys like it. I just don't see it. I have so many problems with it, mostly I hate a good majority of the characters. Especially Neville and Rachel, I just don't believe hardly any thing they do, their characters are so undefined to me. The worst part to me is I've felt like it has potential, and they've shown signs of beginning to build some really good arks and they just don't follow through. It honestly makes me so angry watching the show. I've had last weeks episode sitting in my queue all week, just haven't been able to watch it. Watching the show is like a anger management exercise for me, and I just haven't wanted to put myself through that yet. Honestly I'm just about ready to call it quits for this show. I just don't have the patience or the time.