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irishjayhawk · 10-25-2008, 11:27 PM

Didn't see a dedicated thread but I'm catching up via downloads and I have to say this is one of the better shows on right now. Acting is superb. I really dig the lead.

And I dig the premise.

irishjayhawk · 04-03-2009, 08:42 AM

Wow, I'm shocked I started this thread.

Well, I'm not because at first it was a great concept and had a great cast. But I lost interest about 4 episodes in because it didn't go anywhere. I happened to watch the finale after LOST and it was pathetic. It was like the South Park economy outtake: let a chicken with its head cut off landing on a plot device or character path.

Tracks down his dad, Harvey Kietel shoots his dad, wakes up and realizes Harvey IS his dad. Utter rubbish.

I'm glad I got out when I did. Can't say the same for my family.

irishjayhawk · 04-03-2009, 08:43 AM

Does anyone know if that was how the original British series ended?

Otter · 04-03-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Yeah, that was a cheap ending. I doubt that's what they had in mind when they started.

Cheap is putting it nicely. It was a nanometer above "it was all a dream".

Being a HUGE Sopranos fan and seeing Michael Imperioli in a space suit ranks right up there with seeing grandma naked. Can't say I liked it and things will never be the same on some level.

Brock · 04-03-2009, 08:45 AM

Basically the pilot was great, but it floundered from there.

Miles · 04-03-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Does anyone know if that was how the original British series ended?

Not even remotely similar.

irishjayhawk · 04-03-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Not even remotely similar.

Then I hate it even more.

Cardinal Ry · 04-03-2009, 05:15 PM

It was a very disappointing ending! There actually is a spinoff on the BBC version. I wonder if ABC will pick that one up.

keg in kc · 04-03-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal Ry

It was a very disappointing ending! There actually is a spinoff on the BBC version. I wonder if ABC will pick that one up.

If this one couldn't make it two seasons, I doubt they give Ashes to Ashes a try.

Cardinal Ry · 04-03-2009, 06:21 PM

That's the thing about Brit tv series. Regardless of their popularity they shut them down. Look at the BBC's office, didn't it only last 3-4 seasons?

Miles · 04-03-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal Ry

That's the thing about Brit tv series. Regardless of their popularity they shut them down. Look at the BBC's office, didn't it only last 3-4 seasons?

It was 2 seasons but I am somewhat sure it was only intended to be a short run show.

**cdcox** · 04-03-2009, 09:11 PM

One of the only series that my whole family has watched together. It was a good series up till the last 10 minutes, but honestly, there was no good way to wrap this story up. It was more about the journey than the destination.

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irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Life on Mars Didn't see a dedicated thread but I'm catching up via downloads and I have to say this is one of the better shows on right now. Acting is superb. I really dig the lead. And I dig the premise.
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04-03-2009, 08:42 AM	#16
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Wow, I'm shocked I started this thread. Well, I'm not because at first it was a great concept and had a great cast. But I lost interest about 4 episodes in because it didn't go anywhere. I happened to watch the finale after LOST and it was pathetic. It was like the South Park economy outtake: let a chicken with its head cut off landing on a plot device or character path. Tracks down his dad, Harvey Kietel shoots his dad, wakes up and realizes Harvey IS his dad. Utter rubbish. I'm glad I got out when I did. Can't say the same for my family. __________________ "Think about how stupid the average person is. Then remember that half the people in the world are stupider than that." --George Carlin
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irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Does anyone know if that was how the original British series ended? __________________ "Think about how stupid the average person is. Then remember that half the people in the world are stupider than that." --George Carlin
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Cardinal Ry Rookie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas City,MO Casino cash: $10004900	It was a very disappointing ending! There actually is a spinoff on the BBC version. I wonder if ABC will pick that one up. __________________ "Hiley doodley do. Hello? Hello? Hellodleyodley?"
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Cardinal Ry Rookie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas City,MO Casino cash: $10004900	That's the thing about Brit tv series. Regardless of their popularity they shut them down. Look at the BBC's office, didn't it only last 3-4 seasons? __________________ "Hiley doodley do. Hello? Hello? Hellodleyodley?"
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cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $-478231	One of the only series that my whole family has watched together. It was a good series up till the last 10 minutes, but honestly, there was no good way to wrap this story up. It was more about the journey than the destination.
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