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Last Resort Season One |OT| From the creator of The Shield and Terriers

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Lonestar

I joined for Erin Brockovich discussion
Read between the lines..

Love it.

And are people on subs really that inexperienced? I mean they can't even shoot.

I'm not a military expert, but I'm not sure that a submarine crew is ever prepping to board another sub, boat, or land. They are there to keep the sub operational. So, I can see them being "not that great."
 

jb1234

Member
What does this mean? Is it dead now?

It's not good. The timeslot is terrible, with The Big Bang Theory and X-Factor taking all the viewers (and most of the younger ones, which is what ABC is after). I've read that ABC is contractually obligated to air all 13 episodes but I'm not sure how accurate that is.
 
Read between the lines..

Love it.

And are people on subs really that inexperienced? I mean they can't even shoot.

All they do is push the "torpedo fire" button. As stated in the pilot, you dont fire a gun in a sub.



I enjoyed the second episode, still not sure how they draw out 13 episodes. Hope it ends well.



Also.....during the firefight....was that the famous Jurassic park log?
 

RatskyWatsky

Hunky Nostradamus
I thought episode 2 was pretty good. The guy with the face paint swooping in to save the day was stupid, and the writing/acting is still spotty, but I think the show is still pretty entertaining overall. Episode 3 is supposed to be the best episode so far, so hopefully that upswing in quality will continue on to future episodes.

I'm struggling to see how they could drag this out over 22 episodes let alone multiple seasons?

I do wonder how they can extend it multiple seasons (if it would make it that long).

I'm sure the writers have ideas for where to take the show in seasons 2, 6, 19, etc. but at this point no one has to worry about that because neither of the above things are ever going to happen. We're getting 13 episodes at most.

Read between the lines..

I actually thought that was pretty clever.
 
Loved the second episode. I'm all over this show, it's cheesy, fun, has a solid variety of interesting characters and the action is pretty good.

Very sad to see it'll likely get cancelled.
 

Liberty4all

Banned
Just watched ep2. I actually thought it was better than the pilot.

Me too. Amazing. The show getting cancelled would be a travesty .... Some of the best popcorn tv in years. Like watching a slightly corny but great actiony Tom Clancy novel on tv. I'm loving it, best new show this fall.

Edit: I'll admit I shed a few man tears at the revelation that
the captains son had died.
. With that said I was drunk and in the moment :)

Also FUCK people not using spoilers. The unspoilered
Russians
comment last page ruined the surprise for me. It was still great though :)

I dunno I like throwbacks like this that have tense moments "on the phone" where the wrong thing said could start nukes flying :D
 

Dan

No longer boycotting the Wolfenstein franchise
I'm used to the game of thrones thread where spoilers = ban :)

Still lesson learned

As soon as the episode airs on the east coast, spoilers are allowed. That's the policy for all TV threads, including Game of Thrones.
 

Liberty4all

Banned
As soon as the episode airs on the east coast, spoilers are allowed. That's the policy for all TV threads, including Game of Thrones.

Ah I didn't realize that. Typically folks spoiler in the GoT thread. Will avoid until episode seen from now on.

Have to say though I'm happy to see the show getting mostly love from gaf
 

Babalu.

Member
just saw the first episode. I liked it alot except for some cheesy moments which are to be expected. (la bamba, really?)

Just noticed my DVR didn't record the second episode since there were conflicts with other shows at that time.

Gotta find it through other means. Will read thread after. tag.
 

EulaCapra

Member
I'm not sure if I'm the only one who thinks this, but the actress who plays third in command and faces sexist remarks and that special ops guy who constantly drinks feel so miscast. The girl has potential but her facial expressions are just so blank and emotionless while the guy borderlines on overacting and chewing the scenery.
 

RatskyWatsky

Hunky Nostradamus
Gotta find it through other means. Will read thread after. tag.

Hulu has it!

I'm not sure if I'm the only one who thinks this, but the actress who plays third in command and faces sexist remarks and that special ops guy who constantly drinks feel so miscast. The girl has potential but her facial expressions are just so blank and emotionless while the guy borderlines on overacting and chewing the scenery.

She's definitely the weakest link on the show, in terms of acting ability. She really can't emote for shit.
 
Ah I didn't realize that. Typically folks spoiler in the GoT thread. Will avoid until episode seen from now on.

Have to say though I'm happy to see the show getting mostly love from gaf

Just want to add that episode previews MUST be spoiler tagged, even after they air on the east cost. Same with commercials many people avoid those.
 

TylerD

Member
I enjoyed the pilot but am done after episode 2. The captain is good but I am not going to watch a show for one character and have to deal with him interacting with such inferior players. Seems like it is doomed anyway with the 20% drop.
 
I enjoyed the pilot but am done after episode 2. The captain is good but I am not going to watch a show for one character and have to deal with him interacting with such inferior players. Seems like it is doomed anyway with the 20% drop.

You could say it's sunk.

Slinks away
 

firehawk12

Subete no aware
It was weird hearing a track
from The Thin Red Line at the end of the episode.

I'm probably the only person who is both watching this show and a fan of
Malick
though. lol
 

Oldschoolgamer

The physical form of blasphemy
I really like this show, especially the tense underwater scenes.

What I can't get past is the thug. ugh. I get that they need another rival on the island, but this dude really rubs me the wrong way...
 

Lonestar

I joined for Erin Brockovich discussion
Perfect husband falling for French call centre worker?

Can't have just one Island romance. Gotta have 2.

I sense a third now, since they brought back the Female Soldier Hostage. Her and the Captain.

BTW, about the Australian/Asian bartender, was she on that last season of Torchwood (the one on Starz, with Bill Pullman)?
 
BTW, about the Australian/Asian bartender, was she on that last season of Torchwood (the one on Starz, with Bill Pullman)?

According to Wikipedia she was on an episode of Torchwood, but she's probably best known as "Sierra" on the Joss Whedon show Dollhouse.
 

Liberty4all

Banned
I liked the last episode but not as much as the first two.
Couldn't believe the gangster got away with killing one of their people with no consequences.
 

Brera

Banned
I like the whole Island aspect.

This year seems really good for new shows?

Am I sick to like Revolution as well?

Both shows remind me a lot of Lost in how they look.
 

phaonaut

Member
I liked the last episode but not as much as the first two.
Couldn't believe the gangster got away with killing one of their people with no consequences.

What makes you think there won't be any consequences?

Killing the solider seemed so petty and arbitrary. The gangster will definitely get his, but not before he has a chance to become more of a pain in their side.

I hope they show more state side politics and fallout from dropping a nuke and less island living.
 

RatskyWatsky

Hunky Nostradamus
Good episode this week. A definite improvement over episode 2. I thought it was cool that one of the men was killed as a result of the submarine crew not arriving on time to deliver the cargo to Julian. I mean, it was sad that the guy died, but it's nice to know that there are actual consequences that result from their actions.
 
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