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If you're in the US you should be able to access either for free. If you're living in another country, they haven't announced where/when it will air yet.
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That's true, I wasn't thinking outside the US. Also, not really sure how network channels work worldwide (if they are available).
I want to say this show is from the same Fringe co-showrunner that made Almost Human.
This looks neat - hope it gets at least a few proper seasons.
The main actor (with the mustache) in this looks/sounds so familiar, but I can't place him. What 'scumbag' role is he known for, in a movie or show?
*edit*. Went through his IMDB page (Jonathan Tucker), and no, it wasn't for Westworld, or Justified, or Kingdom or Snowfall. Turns out it was for two even more critically acclaimed works of art, The Ruins (2008) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). Time to watch The Ruins again.
The main actor (with the mustache) in this looks/sounds so familiar, but I can't place him. What 'scumbag' role is he known for, in a movie or show?
*edit*. Went through his IMDB page (Jonathan Tucker), and no, it wasn't for Westworld, or Justified, or Kingdom or Snowfall. Turns out it was for two even more critically acclaimed works of art, The Ruins (2008) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). Time to watch The Ruins again.
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Almost Human was so good! Yeah that was Fox and I'm still mad about them sabotaging the show too. Playing it out of order and switching times and nights. Karl Urban and Michael Ealy were great n it.
It also had the best performance ever for Gina Carana playing a soulless robot.
Yeah it was an awesome show. Recently we've been making it a point to watch under-appreciated canceled shows. We went back and watched The Nine, Daybreak and Journeyman last year. They were all a lot of fun and an interesting time capsule. We also enjoyed Kidnapped back when it was on. The latter half of the 2000s was home to a lot of fun cancelled network shows.
The showrunner for seasons 1-4 was not involved for the final season.
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Yes it is.
J.H. Wyman and Jeff Pinkner were both co-showrunners for seasons 1 - 4. Pinkner then left and Wyman did season 5 by himself.
Oh right he was the dude in Justified that keeps wanting to duel Raylan
You definitely know how to ruin a Sunday morning! Love those shows and their cancelations are one of the main reason I stopped watching new stuff back then as I was just getting sick of new awesome shows ending on cliff hangers just to never get renewed for a second (or more) seasons).
OP as a Fringe and Lost fan you had me at artifacts with unique properties each week. I am a sucker for that formula.
BUT we should probably start getting the domain for savedebris.com ready.
BUT we should probably start getting the domain for savedebris.com ready.
The show itself was pretty bad, but that mystery was what kept me going (even though I know there was no way NBC has the budget to do the aftermath of that season finale).
Not sure what service it's on but it's definitely worth watching. The first season is rough and it starts getting great in season 2, maybe a few episodes into the season. But once it gets great it's a superb show. I followed I want to say an AV Club episode guide that said which season one episodes you can skip without missing the overarching story.
What made Fringe so great really was the cast - John Noble, Joshua Jackson, Jasika Nicole (Astrid) and Anna Torv were amazing. Hard to say if this has such a stellar cast without watching obviously.
Honestly if this was on Netflix I'd probably give it a go, but on NBC? Feels like a pass for now. Just too many variables to even try to keep up, like season length, delays between episodes, cliffhangers, sudden cancellations, etc.
after Modern Family ended I don't think there is honestly a single show I still watch on network TV.
Honestly if this was on Netflix I'd probably give it a go, but on NBC? Feels like a pass for now. Just too many variables to even try to keep up, like season length, delays between episodes, cliffhangers, sudden cancellations, etc.
after Modern Family ended I don't think there is honestly a single show I still watch on network TV.
I'm on board. Fringe was great, took a while to get going but I feel like TV nowadays, especially on digital platforms dont have to make the same concessions that fringe did the first few seasons before it found the loyal audience that let it do what it wanted to.
Yup. This show is criminally underrated. IMO, it evolved from a procedural to a show with strong mythos , and deep metaphors. Characters are incredible too. I remember watching this show with my mom when it first came out... we loved it. Rewatching it on HBO Max right now. It's definitely up there with my Top 5
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100%. I love Person of Interest. It honestly feels like the last great "Network Sci-fi procedural". At least until now (hopefully).
Absolutely. It's on IMDB TV for free, but with ads:
Fringe (TV Series 2008–2013) - Episode list - IMDb
Fringe (TV Series 2008–2013) - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
www.imdb.com
I mean, it's still a network show so I am betting it will similarly have to take a while to get going, but my fingers are crossed it won't be too too long. This is debuting as a mid-season 13 episode order (due to COVID) rather than something that will have a full 20 episode first season, so that will surely help the pace.
ah for some reason i thought it was just a peacock show. Still tho, network tv isnt exactly what it was when fringe first aired, I have much higher hopes for this.100%. I love Person of Interest. It honestly feels like the last great "Network Sci-fi procedural". At least until now (hopefully).
Absolutely. It's on IMDB TV for free, but with ads:
Fringe (TV Series 2008–2013) - Episode list - IMDb
Fringe (TV Series 2008–2013) - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
I mean, it's still a network show so I am betting it will similarly have to take a while to get going, but my fingers are crossed it won't be too too long. This is debuting as a mid-season 13 episode order (due to COVID) rather than something that will have a full 20 episode first season, so that will surely help the pace.
First 15 Minutes Posted
I randomly blind bought the DVD year ago. One of the best shows I've ever seen. Was completely shocked by how good it was.
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I wouldn't expect any one season series to be revived. Although I do believe there are more cyberpunk-type shows on the way from various streamers.
Pretty good opening. Looking forward to watching this and hoping NBC doesn't kill it.
I watched all of it. It's... OK? Fringe took about 10 episodes to gel for me so I'm willing to give this more than 15 minutes.
Loved Fringe (just rewatched last year with my daughter) and loved Person of Interest even more. Despite me not really being big on procedurals. It's my Xfiles nostalgia, I guess.
Hopefully we can buy episodes of this someplace, I don't really want an 18th or whatever streaming service, but we haven't had live TV for years and years.
Hopefully we can buy episodes of this someplace, I don't really want an 18th or whatever streaming service, but we haven't had live TV for years and years.
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Really glowing reviews from both WSJ and TVGuide:
www.wsj.com
www.tvinsider.com
‘Debris’ Review: Unidentified Flying Objects
Intelligence agents attempt to solve an extraterrestrial mystery in NBC’s new sci-fi drama.
www.wsj.com
'Debris' Stars & Creator on the New Sci-Fi Drama's Message of Hope Among the Aliens (VIDEO)
Plus, watch an exclusive sneak peek of the mysterious premiere.
www.tvinsider.com
Hmmm... Those first 15 minutes were pretty generic.
I'm less hopeful now. But we'll see. Some shows do need some episodes to get really startet. But the rotten score is now 50%. I was really rooting for this one. Would love a good mystery show again.
I'm less hopeful now. But we'll see. Some shows do need some episodes to get really startet. But the rotten score is now 50%. I was really rooting for this one. Would love a good mystery show again.
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I actually think those first 15 minutes were a pretty good showing for a network TV series. It definitely seems a step above your typical Chicago or NCIS whatever.
Given it is a network show, I suspect/expect the first half of the season, plus or minus a few episodes, will probably be towing the network line to bring in as many potential viewers as possible, and then they'll be able to do more of their own thing after that. That's pretty much always how it goes, though I know most people aren't aware of, or care, about that.
Not worried about the RT score at all though given that is based on only 6 reviews at the moment. It's practically meaningless -- 3 people liked it, 3 people didn't.
In other news, the Pilot episode is tonight:
Looks… fun? I stopped watching the trailer in case I ever decide to get Peacock. I like shows like this.
(remember Millenium? Profiler?)
(remember Millenium? Profiler?)
I watched the full episode.
Good
The average scores it's getting are accurate so far IMO.
I do like the final scene though.
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- You know from the very first minute what the debris is, so that's not the mystery.
- The international approach is unexpected and I like it (US agents + UK agents).
- The team have worked together for several months, so you avoid the initial standard pilot clichés.
- Production quality is good.
- The cast isn't as memorable as say Fringe or the X-Files. At least not in this episode.
- I won't say there's a lack of energy, but perhaps a bit...muted? Script rather than actors I think.
- The middle 20 minutes are boring AF. Not good for a pilot at all.
- Reminds me a lot of B-level sci-fi shows. Dark Skies, 4400, etc.
The average scores it's getting are accurate so far IMO.
I do like the final scene though.
Re-assembling the spacecraft from the debris is a pretty good season/series arc.
Having now watched the full episode, I liked it.
The first 15 minutes posted here were actually worse than the rest of the episode.
It's like they hit the brakes and let the characters breathe for a while.
Some nice character moments. It was exremely like Fringe, and I mean EXTREMELY. But that's okay. I hope the ratings are alright...
The first 15 minutes posted here were actually worse than the rest of the episode.
It's like they hit the brakes and let the characters breathe for a while.
Some nice character moments. It was exremely like Fringe, and I mean EXTREMELY. But that's okay. I hope the ratings are alright...
