Falling skies

Red Star Rao · 06-23-2011, 02:13 AM

"Falling Skies" debuted on TNT last Sunday and is a new sci-fi show. Basically, aliens have conquered Earth and the survivors are banding together to try and fight back. http://www.tnt.tv/series/fallingskies/

Did anybody watch? The 2-hour premiere (which was actually two one-hour episodes back-to-back) was ok. I thought the second episode was a lot better than the first episode. It stars Noah Wyle and Will Patton.

I thought the creatures were neat looking and the show seems to have some good production value. I thought the first episode was too slow though, and a bit boring. The second episode was ok. I'll keep watching and hope they pick up the pace and have some better stories to tell.

The trailer they showed after the second episode was one of those "season trailers" where they show stuff coming from the upcoming season, rather than just stuff from the next episode. It looks like the show will have a lot going. Looks like it'll get better...only time will tell.

Also, for anyone who watched and saw that "season trailer" did you get the same thought as I that their is another species of aliens on the mothership(or whatever that big-giant thing is?) who are imprisoned? And that they may become allies to the humans? That could be cool.

RSR

Daniel · 06-23-2011, 08:22 AM

Crap. I forgot to record and watch this.

Ewok Droppings · 06-23-2011, 10:11 PM

I downloaded it. Guess what the aliens look like? Yep - more space crabs. WTF is going on with all these damn space crabs. Cloverfield, Star Trek, Super 8 and now this? Come on, these are just miniature variations of the same thing. Maybe some of these directors are really in contact with aliens and they're just prepping us for when they land so we'll know what they look like.

Ewok Droppings · 06-23-2011, 10:57 PM

Oh, and if you want to make a future apocalypse movie, make sure everyone who is fighting the bad guys wears fingerless gloves. It makes them look like survival warriors or something because practically EVERYONE in this show has them on.

Red Star Rao · 06-24-2011, 01:38 AM

I take it you didn't care for the show at all, Ewok Droppings?

I didn't even notice the fingerless gloves, but if that's one of the first things a person mentions........ well, the show itself must not be all bad!

RSR

Mikey-Bizzle · 06-24-2011, 07:06 AM

I really enjoyed the show but then again i seem to enjoy most things like this! I agree ep 1 was a tad boring but from what i have read it gets better after ep 3

Ewok Droppings · 06-24-2011, 03:13 PM

This is like Jericho with aliens. I wasn't impressed.

carnage4u · 06-24-2011, 03:50 PM

I didnt hate it or love it based off of the pilot. I'll give it a couple more weeks, as a lot of stuff I want to watch doesnt start until July anyway, and if this can pick up steam by then, Ill keep it on my dvr, and if not, illl drop it.

Red Star Rao · 06-28-2011, 01:50 AM

I realize it's only been three episodes so far, but this show is kind of boring. Last nights episode was kind of blah, except for when Noah Wiley took one of the alien's prisoner - that was cool. The show's not in danger of me giving up on it for a while, but it better pick up the pace...

**JBond** · 06-28-2011, 03:12 AM

I've watched the first couple episodes. Its not bad, I'll continue to watch it for the time being. It's not like there's many other shows to watch.

Tolkien · 06-28-2011, 03:49 AM

That's the same reason I have for the moment. It's not really catching me like I hoped it would, but I'll continue in hopes that it'll get better...

Mikey-Bizzle · 06-28-2011, 06:38 AM

It not as good as i had expected it to be so far! I don't know how an Alien invasion can be so boring to watch! I hope the series picks up pace and gets better soon! I have faith!!!

Tolkien · 06-28-2011, 12:40 PM

I don't know why I was expecting it to be that way, but originally, I had hoped to see something along the lines of The Road with aliens. At least, that's what I subconsciously wanted it to be. I know the end result is always faaaaar from what we actually want, but hey, a guy can daydream right?

MovieBuff801 · 06-28-2011, 01:00 PM

I'm absolutely loving this show so far! The acting, the writing, the action...all top-notch so far! This is one of the few TV shows right now where my attention never wanders.

MasterChief117 · 06-29-2011, 01:18 AM

I like it, I don't love it. I think there is tons of room for improvement and I think they should build more mystery into the aliens, rather than treating them as they are, just there. Not to mention some of the dialogue, characters and situations are too predictable. It bothers me at times.

ViRUs · 06-30-2011, 01:10 PM

I actually agree with all of that. My biggest complaint is how predictable this show kind of feels. It's not bad though, I'll keep watching.

Mikey-Bizzle · 07-05-2011, 03:19 AM

I thought the newest ep was alot better than the rest! Alot more exciting imo

**JBond** · 07-05-2011, 05:05 AM

Eh, I was a bit turned off by it.

Mikey-Bizzle · 07-11-2011, 07:17 AM

This has been renewed for a second season for those who didn't already know. I hope it picks up pace soon otherwise i won't be watching season 2

Tolkien · 07-06-2012, 04:41 PM

So I'm currently four episodes into season 2 right now. The first two episodes alone were better than the entire 1st season combined, lol. And they even did a complete remodelling of the main aliens, as well as an upgrade on the CGI. The story seemed to have picked up too and the characters aren't so damn dull anymore. Still not a great show by any means, but it's not bad anymore. So far so good.

**JBond** · 07-06-2012, 04:51 PM

Hmm, maybe I'll check it out.

MovieBuff801 · 07-06-2012, 11:48 PM

Yeah, this season has been good so far.

Neverending · 07-07-2012, 12:25 AM

Apparently, they fired the entire creative team from season 1. So, a whole new crew is making the show now.

Tolkien · 07-07-2012, 01:31 AM

Yeah, I can see that. There's a whole new feel to the show, so now I know why.

MovieBuff801 · 07-08-2012, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neverending

Apparently, they fired the entire creative team from season 1. So, a whole new crew is making the show now.

Interesting...

06-23-2011, 02:13 AM	#1
Red Star Rao Boom Operator Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 54	Falling skies "Falling Skies" debuted on TNT last Sunday and is a new sci-fi show. Basically, aliens have conquered Earth and the survivors are banding together to try and fight back. http://www.tnt.tv/series/fallingskies/ Did anybody watch? The 2-hour premiere (which was actually two one-hour episodes back-to-back) was ok. I thought the second episode was a lot better than the first episode. It stars Noah Wyle and Will Patton. I thought the creatures were neat looking and the show seems to have some good production value. I thought the first episode was too slow though, and a bit boring. The second episode was ok. I'll keep watching and hope they pick up the pace and have some better stories to tell. The trailer they showed after the second episode was one of those "season trailers" where they show stuff coming from the upcoming season, rather than just stuff from the next episode. It looks like the show will have a lot going. Looks like it'll get better...only time will tell. Also, for anyone who watched and saw that "season trailer" did you get the same thought as I that their is another species of aliens on the mothership(or whatever that big-giant thing is?) who are imprisoned? And that they may become allies to the humans? That could be cool. RSR Last edited by Red Star Rao; 06-23-2011 at 02:21 AM.

06-23-2011, 08:22 AM	#2
Daniel Flawed Design Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,605	Crap. I forgot to record and watch this. __________________ Only fear can make you feel lonely out here

06-23-2011, 10:11 PM	#3
Ewok Droppings Executive Producer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lower intestinal tract of Wicket Posts: 14,431	I downloaded it. Guess what the aliens look like? Yep - more space crabs. WTF is going on with all these damn space crabs. Cloverfield, Star Trek, Super 8 and now this? Come on, these are just miniature variations of the same thing. Maybe some of these directors are really in contact with aliens and they're just prepping us for when they land so we'll know what they look like. __________________ The flat Earth myth is one of the greatest errors in modern history.

06-23-2011, 10:57 PM	#4
Ewok Droppings Executive Producer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lower intestinal tract of Wicket Posts: 14,431	Oh, and if you want to make a future apocalypse movie, make sure everyone who is fighting the bad guys wears fingerless gloves. It makes them look like survival warriors or something because practically EVERYONE in this show has them on. __________________ The flat Earth myth is one of the greatest errors in modern history.

06-24-2011, 03:13 PM	#7
Ewok Droppings Executive Producer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lower intestinal tract of Wicket Posts: 14,431	This is like Jericho with aliens. I wasn't impressed. __________________ The flat Earth myth is one of the greatest errors in modern history.

06-24-2011, 01:38 AM	#5
Red Star Rao Boom Operator Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 54	I take it you didn't care for the show at all, Ewok Droppings? I didn't even notice the fingerless gloves, but if that's one of the first things a person mentions........ well, the show itself must not be all bad! RSR

06-24-2011, 07:06 AM	#6
Mikey-Bizzle Executive Producer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 342	I really enjoyed the show but then again i seem to enjoy most things like this! I agree ep 1 was a tad boring but from what i have read it gets better after ep 3

06-24-2011, 03:50 PM	#8
carnage4u The Bad Man Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,990	I didnt hate it or love it based off of the pilot. I'll give it a couple more weeks, as a lot of stuff I want to watch doesnt start until July anyway, and if this can pick up steam by then, Ill keep it on my dvr, and if not, illl drop it. __________________ Carnage4u I wish my lawn was emo so it would cut itself.

06-28-2011, 01:50 AM	#9
Red Star Rao Boom Operator Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 54	I realize it's only been three episodes so far, but this show is kind of boring. Last nights episode was kind of blah, except for when Noah Wiley took one of the alien's prisoner - that was cool. The show's not in danger of me giving up on it for a while, but it better pick up the pace...

06-28-2011, 03:12 AM	#10
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,495	I've watched the first couple episodes. Its not bad, I'll continue to watch it for the time being. It's not like there's many other shows to watch. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

06-28-2011, 03:49 AM	#11
Tolkien LOTR Junkie™ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minas Tirith Posts: 15,025	That's the same reason I have for the moment. It's not really catching me like I hoped it would, but I'll continue in hopes that it'll get better... __________________ “When you want something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done.” -- The Truth. My Facebook - My Twitter - My Blog

06-28-2011, 06:38 AM	#12
Mikey-Bizzle Executive Producer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 342	It not as good as i had expected it to be so far! I don't know how an Alien invasion can be so boring to watch! I hope the series picks up pace and gets better soon! I have faith!!!

06-28-2011, 12:40 PM	#13
Tolkien LOTR Junkie™ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minas Tirith Posts: 15,025	I don't know why I was expecting it to be that way, but originally, I had hoped to see something along the lines of *The Road* with aliens. At least, that's what I subconsciously wanted it to be. I know the end result is always faaaaar from what we actually want, but hey, a guy can daydream right? __________________ “When you want something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done.” -- The Truth. My Facebook - My Twitter - My Blog

06-28-2011, 01:00 PM	#14
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,882	I'm absolutely loving this show so far! The acting, the writing, the action...all top-notch so far! This is one of the few TV shows right now where my attention never wanders. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100

06-29-2011, 01:18 AM	#15
MasterChief117 The Batman Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gotham City Posts: 13,335	I like it, I don't love it. I think there is tons of room for improvement and I think they should build more mystery into the aliens, rather than treating them as they are, just there. Not to mention some of the dialogue, characters and situations are too predictable. It bothers me at times. __________________ "You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders." "You don't owe these people anymore. You've given them everything." "Not everything, not yet."

06-30-2011, 01:10 PM	#16
ViRUs All for one and one for all! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 7,304	I actually agree with all of that. My biggest complaint is how predictable this show kind of feels. It's not bad though, I'll keep watching. __________________ Til I'm toppling from the top I'm not going to stop, I'm staying on my Monopoly board. That means I'm on top of my game and it dont stop `til my hip dont hop anymore. When you so good you cant say it, `cause it aint even cool for you to sound cocky anymore.

07-05-2011, 03:19 AM	#17
Mikey-Bizzle Executive Producer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 342	I thought the newest ep was alot better than the rest! Alot more exciting imo

07-05-2011, 05:05 AM	#18
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,495	Eh, I was a bit turned off by it. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

07-11-2011, 07:17 AM	#19
Mikey-Bizzle Executive Producer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 342	This has been renewed for a second season for those who didn't already know. I hope it picks up pace soon otherwise i won't be watching season 2

07-06-2012, 04:41 PM	#20
Tolkien LOTR Junkie™ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minas Tirith Posts: 15,025	So I'm currently four episodes into season 2 right now. The first two episodes alone were better than the entire 1st season combined, lol. And they even did a complete remodelling of the main aliens, as well as an upgrade on the CGI. The story seemed to have picked up too and the characters aren't so damn dull anymore. Still not a great show by any means, but it's not bad anymore. So far so good. __________________ “When you want something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done.” -- The Truth. My Facebook - My Twitter - My Blog

07-06-2012, 04:51 PM	#21
JBond Feed me Join Date: May 2000 Location: SR388 Posts: 67,495	Hmm, maybe I'll check it out. __________________ The due date for Round 135 of the CS Film Club is Monday, May 20th, 2013. 59 out of 64 Hugo Award winners completed. "Die Hard 5 makes Die Hard 4 look like Die Hard 1" - Doomsday

07-06-2012, 11:48 PM	#22
MovieBuff801 Fringe Division Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walter's Lab Posts: 10,882	Yeah, this season has been good so far. __________________ AFI Top 100 Movies (1998) Seen: 67 out of 100

07-07-2012, 12:25 AM	#23
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07-07-2012, 01:31 AM	#24
Tolkien LOTR Junkie™ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minas Tirith Posts: 15,025	Yeah, I can see that. There's a whole new feel to the show, so now I know why. __________________ “When you want something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done.” -- The Truth. My Facebook - My Twitter - My Blog