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The TV thread

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Versatile, Mar 28, 2013.

  1. MisterCreosote

    MisterCreosote Well-Known Member

    I hope Designated Survivor doesn't suck.

    Jack Bauer as POTUS -- what's not to love?
     
  2. Killick

    Killick Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I'm hoping the same. Interesting premise, straight out of a Tom Clancy novel.
     
  3. Jake_Taylor

    Jake_Taylor Well-Known Member

    Will they cover anything not already done on Battlestar Galactica ?
     
  4. Gave "The Good Place" a chance last night. One of the reviews said it was great. I only watched 10 minutes. Never laughed and moved on.
     
  5. MTM

    MTM Well-Known Member

    "Pitch" and "Designated Survivor" are the only shows I've added to the DVR. Will probably check Kevin James' new sitcom, too
     
  6. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    The problem with this high concept (a good one) premise is that it might be better off as a movie than as a TV series. By episode, oh, nine, it's damn near Christmas, and Jack is just another President and you have the West Wing without the snappy patter or Madam Secretary with grim Kiefer instead of perky Tea. Or else it becomes an ongoing crisis like 24 and just gets ridiculous. They don't let the President get in gunfights or martial arts duels.
     
  7. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    I was amused from time to time, watching the entire hour. I don't know if it holds up in the long run, though. Curiously, it bothers me that Kristen Bell is such a bad person on this show.
     
  8. Wenders

    Wenders Well-Known Member

    I'm giving it a shot but I'm thinking it'll end up like Commander in Chief, the Geena Davis-helmed series (lasted one whole season) from about a decade ago.
     
  9. KYSportsWriter

    KYSportsWriter Well-Known Member

    Designated Survivor is pretty damn good so far, I think.

    Maybe I'm biased because of my love for 24, but I like it.
     
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  10. old_tony

    old_tony Well-Known Member

    Yup. I really enjoyed it. It'll be must-see TV for me for at least the next couple episodes. Hopefully it keeps its spark.
     
  11. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    Flipped over at the end of the Giants' game, uh, debacle. Hooked!
     
  12. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    I was never a 24 aficionado, but I think I'm going to love this. I already feel like I have a stake in the main character.
     
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