ForeverAutumn
09-25-2011, 01:05 PM
It's an interesting premise. While most cop/detective shows start with a crime and the storyline is about the search for the perp, this show starts with the perp or victim (you don't know their involvement initially) and then pieces together the crime.
I can see how Jonathan Nolan will influence this show, as it's kind of written like Momento was. Not backwards in the same sense, but starting with knowing that something is about to happen and then building up to it.
There were lots of "how did he know that?" and "how did he get there so quickly" types of moments in the show. You have to be willing to suspend belief if you're going to get any enjoyment from the show. But overall I did find it enjoyable. If they can keep the storylines fresh this has some major potential. But it's one of those shows where I'm afraid it might actually be too good for TV.
If I have one complaint it was with Jim Caviezel's acting. He was totally deadpan and unemotional through the entire show; kind of boring to watch. I don't know this actor so I don't know if that's how he acts all the time or if he's just playing a guy who's got nothing to lose and is, therefore, completely devoid of emotion. But I hope his performance picks up in future episodes. He delivered some good lines, but the delivery kind of sucked.
And, I have to admit, the Bad Robot logo at the end still gives me a chill...in a good way. :)
I can see how Jonathan Nolan will influence this show, as it's kind of written like Momento was. Not backwards in the same sense, but starting with knowing that something is about to happen and then building up to it.
There were lots of "how did he know that?" and "how did he get there so quickly" types of moments in the show. You have to be willing to suspend belief if you're going to get any enjoyment from the show. But overall I did find it enjoyable. If they can keep the storylines fresh this has some major potential. But it's one of those shows where I'm afraid it might actually be too good for TV.
If I have one complaint it was with Jim Caviezel's acting. He was totally deadpan and unemotional through the entire show; kind of boring to watch. I don't know this actor so I don't know if that's how he acts all the time or if he's just playing a guy who's got nothing to lose and is, therefore, completely devoid of emotion. But I hope his performance picks up in future episodes. He delivered some good lines, but the delivery kind of sucked.
And, I have to admit, the Bad Robot logo at the end still gives me a chill...in a good way. :)