Ask him for Halle Berry's phone number and PM it to me?
Thanks!
Just kidding... Not really.
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Extant - Halle Berry sci-fi show - CBS Wednesdays
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Ask him for Halle Berry's phone number and PM it to me?
Thanks!
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
That's so odd.
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
You know what, I'm so desperate for some serialized television, I put aside my distaste and personal feelings for Halle and have now seen the first 3 episodes. (it's on right after Big Brother so I figured, eh I may as well give it a shot, there's so little sci-fi on nowadays as it is).
I'm..... liking it quite a bit so far! VERY worried for Halle's friend (Cameron Manheim (sp?) the chick that used to be on The Practice). I like how many different threads are going on, and how it all seems related. The show is ambitious at least, and once I set aside my hatred of Halle Berry's butchering of Storm in the Xmen movies, I actually am liking her a surprising amount on this show. She legit had me tear up a bit in the bedroom scene when she spills the truth to her husband....
I'm..... liking it quite a bit so far! VERY worried for Halle's friend (Cameron Manheim (sp?) the chick that used to be on The Practice). I like how many different threads are going on, and how it all seems related. The show is ambitious at least, and once I set aside my hatred of Halle Berry's butchering of Storm in the Xmen movies, I actually am liking her a surprising amount on this show. She legit had me tear up a bit in the bedroom scene when she spills the truth to her husband....
teruterubozu
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Yeah the story hasn't progressed much since the pilot, just kind of filling in the blanks, which is OK for a show just starting out I guess. Hopefully a major cliffhanger/twist/mystery awaits in episode 4.
Nameless
Member
The second episode much better than the pilot. But there better be a real payoff with the Cylon kid. Honestly, I feel like I've seen the whole creepy child storyline a hundred times and have no interest in watching him give off ominous vibes all season. I'd be shocked if he doesn't start predicting future events.
The overall atmosphere of the show is pretty great, though. I love seeing the ways in which new and advanced technology have been integrated into society. The world feels undeniably futuristic but not unfamiliar. It's how I'd expect someone from the 60s or 70s to interpret a glimpse of the present day.
The overall atmosphere of the show is pretty great, though. I love seeing the ways in which new and advanced technology have been integrated into society. The world feels undeniably futuristic but not unfamiliar. It's how I'd expect someone from the 60s or 70s to interpret a glimpse of the present day.
teruterubozu
Member
Moved to 10 pm. Word these past few days is the show is about to get cancelled. 
lunchtoast
Member
I like the show, but CBS never felt like the right place for it and wonder why they picked it up in the first place.
teruterubozu
Member
CBS is working on Amazon Prime exclusive tie-in deals. Under the Dome and Extant were the headliners but they're performing pretty miserably.
teruterubozu
Member
Unfortunately it looks like it's getting cancelled.
lunchtoast
Member
Oh I forgot Dome was on there too. Too bad Extant couldn't be somewhere like FX.
robertsan21
Member
this cant happen!!!!!!!!!!!!
teruterubozu
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Moved to 10 pm Wednesdays, after a Criminal Minds repeat. Really not looking good at all. Maybe Amazon can be convinced to pick it up as an exclusive?
Locke Lamora
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I stopped watching the second episode after ~20 minutes. Difficult to say why I don't enjoy the show as much as I hoped. Maybe it's the slow pace, maybe it's the kid. Kids on TV shows can be annoying and this kid even is written as an annoying character. Worst combination ever! ;-)
Ampersands
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This show needs to pick up the pace. It's already been three episodes and all the information gained could've been comfortably slotted into the pilot.
I'll stick around for a few more episodes though. Hopefully it will pay off.
I'll stick around for a few more episodes though. Hopefully it will pay off.
Nemesis_
Member
I think it's disingenuous to blame the portrayal of Storm on Halle Berry, there were so many more issues with those films, especially the second and third ones, that contributed to the butchering of the character.
As for Extant, keen to see where this goes but I do wonder about the longevity of it all. It feels like it could be done and dusted within a season
and given the ratings they should probably look at wrapping it up within this one too
robertsan21
Member
One thing I hate with TV shows is that I have to wait for a whole week to see the next ep.
So my question to you fellow sci fi addicts, any really good Scifi TV series out there that has already finished ?
I have seen Lost and fringe. I loved them both. Anything else ?
No star trek or babylon 5 please.
So my question to you fellow sci fi addicts, any really good Scifi TV series out there that has already finished ?
I have seen Lost and fringe. I loved them both. Anything else ?
No star trek or babylon 5 please.
Battle Star Galactica.
robertsan21
Member
thanks but gave it a try and didnt like it.
Locke Lamora
Member
Stargate SG-1? But not a real insider and everyone should have seen it by now. So, maybe Warehouse 13? Not that much Sci-Fi with space, space ships and so on but still a nice little show with sci-fi/ fantasy elements.
robertsan21
Member
Thanks guys, stargate and these kinds of shows are not really want I am looking for. Low budget stuff do not sit well with me
I want something high end, like lost or fringe. Fantasy like Game of thrones type of shows are also welcome. I guess it´s hard to find anything like these shows.
I want something high end, like lost or fringe. Fantasy like Game of thrones type of shows are also welcome. I guess it´s hard to find anything like these shows.
teruterubozu
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Thanks guys, stargate and these kinds of shows are not really want I am looking for. Low budget stuff do not sit well with me
I want something high end, like lost or fringe. Fantasy like Game of thrones type of shows are also welcome. I guess it´s hard to find anything like these shows.
Orphan Black probably. If you don't like space operas like BSG, Firefly, Farscape then there's not much. SyFy shows like Continuum, Defiance, Warehouse 13 are decent but the budgets are pretty woeful.
Moved to 10 pm. Word these past few days is the show is about to get cancelled.
Seems odd. What does CBS have to fill the slot that would get better ratings especially since Extant already has completed filming?
teruterubozu
Member
They moved a repeat of Criminal Minds into 9 pm, if that tells you anything.
Right, I saw that. I can see them dragging the show around time slots to kill gaps, but taking it completely off the air seems a bit desperate. Money's already spent.
Unless Criminal CSI Minds reruns actually pulls better ratings.
teruterubozu
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They have an exclusive deal with Amazon Prime so they'll keep the season going for sure. In fact, the Prime deal sort of helped Under the Dome secure a 2nd season so there may still be hope. But I'm afraid Extant's viewership is dropping a lot quicker than Under the Dome's 1st season.
Moved to 10 pm. Word these past few days is the show is about to get cancelled.
Not surprised. I like it but the pacing "feels" so slow. Also some of the characters come off as ridiculous and unrelateable like the father/professor and their family unit.
It doesn't matter if the money was spent. What matters is if the show is making them less revenue than it's predecessors or replacements.
MisterFalcon
Member
I'm waiting for the reveal that everyone is an android. The only character that seems a little lively is Meryl Streep's daughter who plays the nanny to the child-bot.
I guess I see that, yeah. I mean it's all a prediction and crap shoot. Maybe that's why there are replacement shows like "Victoria's Secret Runway Surprise!"
Easy money.
Ampersands
Member
Pretty good episode tonight. I'm happy there's been more developments although they're being really stingy with info on the baby thing. I mean, can we see the results of the DNA test? Why would they just leave in the garage?
Next episode looks promising enough. But they're probably going to show it from Berry's perspective so we again have no idea what's going on.
Next episode looks promising enough. But they're probably going to show it from Berry's perspective so we again have no idea what's going on.
enigmatic_alex44
Whenever a game uses "middleware," I expect mediocrity. Just see how poor TLOU looks.
I'm going to have to jump ship on this one.
I enjoyed the first 3 episodes, but with the dwindling ratings and the horribly boring episode last night, I'm done with this show. My mood was already pretty foul going into it yesterday when I discovered they changed the timeslot (never a good sign) and there's now a one hour gap between Big Brother and Extant. I shut it off halfway through tbh
I enjoyed the first 3 episodes, but with the dwindling ratings and the horribly boring episode last night, I'm done with this show. My mood was already pretty foul going into it yesterday when I discovered they changed the timeslot (never a good sign) and there's now a one hour gap between Big Brother and Extant. I shut it off halfway through tbh
SquiddyCracker
Banned
Really liked last episode of this.
Man, you kinda feel sorry for the Ethan though, he's undergoing a lot of traumatic shit - I wouldn't blame him for turning a-human.
Man, you kinda feel sorry for the Ethan though, he's undergoing a lot of traumatic shit - I wouldn't blame him for turning a-human.
ah that explains why i didn't see it this week. i figured they just skipped a week.
cheststrongwell
my cake, fuck off
After 3 episodes, I like it enough to keep watching, but it hasn't put a choke hold on me yet. I really like the "realistic future" they've created, but none of the characters are very interesting. Kid has a good psychopath face though.
Ingueferroque
Banned
I thought the show jumped the shark by the third episode.. it completely underwhelmed in pacing, story progression, .. just about everything. Haven't watched the new episode yet, I think I'll give it another chance. Absolutely loved the pilot and setup.
This show won't last, the pacing is off and the plot hasn't moved anywhere since the first episode. No idea what the hell is going on or where it's headed in any of the plot even after 4 episodes. If you want the viewers to continue being engaged you need to answer some questions. So far everyone just seems to be doing...stuff. Such a waste of potential.
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Yeah this show pretty much stinks
SquiddyCracker
Banned
Why you guys hate?
It's a fun show.
It's a fun show.
When that guy was looking at the test result and it cuts away to show the other dude entering the room and I was like "Jesus they are doing this again !" Then the dude leaves and Sparks goes back to looking at the machine again for 10 seconds all the while I'm asking for it to not cut away and then bam ! It cuts away from the scene. What the shit ?
I think the kid is from Marcus.
teruterubozu
Member
Why you guys hate?
It's a fun show.
Fun? The show is ponderous, thus the hate. In fact, I don't understand how they manage to make it so uneventful with the premise they have. I think I'm done with ep. 4.
I just finished the first episode and I found it to be ham-fisted - especially the music, but the directing also. Pacing is all over the place but mostly just dull. Characters seemed all over the place and I just don't care about any of them.
But that music. Felt like I was being beaten over the head with it.
Won't be watching a second episode.
Defying Gravity has come up in comparisons and it was far superior, IMO. Gonna go watch some of that again now to get this out of my system.
But that music. Felt like I was being beaten over the head with it.
Won't be watching a second episode.
Defying Gravity has come up in comparisons and it was far superior, IMO. Gonna go watch some of that again now to get this out of my system.
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