Didn't see a thread dedicated to this so I figured I should start one. First couple of episodes are out for Almost Human.
From TV.com
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The year is 2048, and the streets are as mean as ever. Fortunately, the police have a new tool in their arsenal- Synthetics, robots who are tasked with assuring the safety of the humans who created them. But not everyone is pleased with the changes. Detective John Kennex, who has been wounded in action, returns to the force and learns that his new partner is a Synthetic named Dorian. Dorian's programming is much more advanced than that of the normal Synthetic, making him seem almost human, but John still mistrusts the machine at his side. Can they work together as a team?
Good thing is it beats Blacklist the other show I started watching and almost as enjoyable as SHIELD. Bad thing is it's running on Fox... lets hope this doesn't pull a Firefly. Seems like an interesting concept, it's kind of a cross between Judge Dredd's and Blade Runners dystopic future. I enjoyed the first couple of episodes so far, anyone else watching this? Thoughts?
It's on Global on Monday nights.
Caught the premiere/pilot thought it looked pretty good so I'll most likely watch more.
As you noted has a Judge Dredd/Blade Runner & IMO I Robot feel to it.
Interesting so far for sure but one thing that seems to be in most sci-fi type ideas like this, are humans really going to build robo hookers the first chance we get after getting the tech to build androids?
Interesting so far for sure but one thing that seems to be in most sci-fi type ideas like this, are humans really going to build robo hookers the first chance we get after getting the tech to build androids?
Interesting so far for sure but one thing that seems to be in most sci-fi type ideas like this, are humans really going to build robo hookers the first chance we get after getting the tech to build androids?
I mentioned this in the other TV thread, but I like it so far... my biggest complaint is that it's not gritty enough for me, I would have liked more of a cyberpunk feel to it, but here even the noodle-houses and illegal medical offices feel pretty clean other than some green lighting. Ealy is really good, he does an excellent job of feeling a little uncanny, without looking wooden. I do hope that like Fringe, it ends up going somewhere much more interesting than just a couple cops dealing with their various emotional baggage and solving technology-themed cases. But if this is the setup to something bigger, then it's a good setup.
Enjoyed the first two episodes. The second was much better than the first, but pilots are normally not that great with character development. Like the DRN coming into play way more in the second episode. Some good comedy in there and some interesting backdrops as well.
Enjoyed the first two episodes. The second was much better than the first, but pilots are normally not that great with character development. Like the DRN coming into play way more in the second episode. Some good comedy in there and some interesting backdrops as well.
Is this an inside jab at Global? Because it's definitely showing on Global.
No real hook for the show yet. And if this is just a futuristic police procedural serial TV show I can't see this lasting. They need more character development and a ongoing story arc. There is potential here, but it's pretty average so far.
Is this an inside jab at Global? Because it's definitely showing on Global.
Yeah, sorry, hate Global. Do all I can on Shaw to never watch anything on Global, CTV, City, etc. We don't need any of them. The shows are already there on the American networks we pay for.
It's a Fox show. Global just buys it and resells it to Canadians for no reason.
But that's for another thread...sorry, couldn't resist the jab.
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Yeah, sorry, hate Global. Do all I can on Shaw to never watch anything on Global, CTV, City, etc. We don't need any of them. The shows are already there on the American networks we pay for.
It's a Fox show. Global just buys it and resells it to Canadians for no reason.
But that's for another thread...sorry, couldn't resist the jab.
Joke's on you, most of the time canadian networks override the broadcasts on the american channels for those shows.
no.. there is a reason... they buy it so they have the canadian broadcasting rights of the show, so canadians watch it on them, and so that (as my previous statement says) they can have their station broadcast the show over top of the american signal. so the reason is: so they have viewers watching their station to watch their ads. I'd much rather help a canadian station make money by watching their ads vs an american company.
And so what if Global buys a show and shows it.. it makes absolutely no difference to you whether you watch it on global vs fox... just because a station buys the canadian rights for it, apparently you have to hate that station just because of that?
also: saying you hate TV stations in canada because they have shows that are american has got to be the stupidest reason ever, oh no, canadian channels show american programs, must hate them...
and don't need them? Well then we wouldn't get any canadian content on air or even any that gets over to the states, yes there are very few of those at all, but without the major networks in canada there would be 0 produced canadian content, and with canadian content there are jobs, money that goes to the industry, cities, provinces, etc....
so end of story, you should actually watch the canadian networks and not the american ones.
also: it's your choice to pay for the american stations
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Oh I know all the reasoning and know all about simsibs. This isn't my first rodeo and no, the joke is not on me. This is why I sub to Shaw. I NEVER watch a show on a Canadian network or an American network that has been hijacked (simsubbed) by a Canadian network. I can watch the east or west feed, depending on Global, CTV, etc. and when they are showing it. My wife and I avoid Canadian simsubs 99.9% of the time on Shaw. Thank you Shaw.
And no, I shouldn't watch the Canadian networks. I don't want to see bad Canadian advertising (when and if we watch a commercial) and the show is not always identical...sometimes inferior HD is used or inferior sound quality and more time than not, previews for next week are taken out so Global or whoever can promote some other show they are simsubbing.
And don't get all high and mighty about Canadian jobs. Canadian networks choose to buy and resell American shows and don't put any money into creating Canadian content because it's cheaper, easier and something that Canandian's will actually watch. Don't blame the people wanting to watch the American content presented the way it is on American channels when Canadian networks don't lift a finger or spend any money to create Canadian shows, but just buy and resell the same content we already can get from American channels.
So far so good. Like the characters, actors, and chemistry...production value is good...dialogue isn't cringe worthy yet...story lines so far are borderline...needs a good ongoing story plus menacing foe...score by the crystal method is most welcome and suits the show. And Minka is hoooooooooottttttttt!!!
Oh I know all the reasoning and know all about simsibs. This isn't my first rodeo and no, the joke is not on me. This is why I sub to Shaw. I NEVER watch a show on a Canadian network or an American network that has been hijacked (simsubbed) by a Canadian network. I can watch the east or west feed, depending on Global, CTV, etc. and when they are showing it. My wife and I avoid Canadian simsubs 99.9% of the time on Shaw. Thank you Shaw.
And no, I shouldn't watch the Canadian networks. I don't want to see bad Canadian advertising (when and if we watch a commercial) and the show is not always identical...sometimes inferior HD is used or inferior sound quality and more time than not, previews for next week are taken out so Global or whoever can promote some other show they are simsubbing.
And don't get all high and mighty about Canadian jobs. Canadian networks choose to buy and resell American shows and don't put any money into creating Canadian content because it's cheaper, easier and something that Canandian's will actually watch. Don't blame the people wanting to watch the American content presented the way it is on American channels when Canadian networks don't lift a finger or spend any money to create Canadian shows, but just buy and resell the same content we already can get from American channels.
/hijack over...back to Almost Human.
As someone who works in the Canadian Entertainment market - You can go fudge yourself.
seriously just move to america then since you apparently don't care about canada at all. Anything that promotes jobs in canada, money into canada, no matter how small is good.
Also, nice response, very mature, you mention that you don't care about canadian jobs so a person responds as he works in the industry, You respond with that because why?? .. no seriously, why? You hate him for the fact that he took offence to you saying that his job shouldn't exist?
Oh, and in my experience with the stations, I've had more quality issues with american networks than the canadian ones.
seriously just move to america then since you apparently don't care about canada at all. Anything that promotes jobs in canada, money into canada, no matter how small is good.
Also, nice response, very mature, you mention that you don't care about canadian jobs so a person responds as he works in the industry, You respond with that because why?? .. no seriously, why? You hate him for the fact that he took offence to you saying that his job shouldn't exist?
Oh, and in my experience with the stations, I've had more quality issues with american networks than the canadian ones.
Thought we could get back on topic, but I guess not. I get "very mature" for my response to someone telling me to "go fudge myself"? Ok then...
I stated why in my response. It's nothing personal, but I'm sick of Canadian companies getting rich off of American content and not doing anything to further the Canadian industry other than ride on the coat tails of American networks we already receive and pay for.
What does Global for example bring to the table? Their newscasts? Other than that what do they do but buy American content, and simply resell it to Canadians. I'm supposed to be thankful for this? Do you think our cable and satellite bills are so high because of the American content? Is there a reason why I need to have and pay for crappy Canadian channels, just to get the content I want on American channels? Why the hell should I pay extra to get the same damn content resold to me under the guise of being "Canadian"?
Put some money into the industry. Create your own content that people actually want to watch and then get back to me on charging me for it. Until then, I'm allowed to have my own opinion and it doesn't make me more "American" or wanting to move there anymore than the next guy.
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