Just binge watched the first three episodes. I think it's pretty good. I would say it has Hitchcock and Twilight Zone influence. The idea of living in a surveillance society is always pretty terrifying IMO. Overall this is one-time 10 episode thing I believe.
*Spoiler: Seems like there is some kind of monster angle coming up too and I didn't see that coming. I'm not familiar with the books, so I have no idea how this turns out.
The show reminds me of the classic' 60's series 'The Prisoner' with some 'Twin Peaks' throw in for good measure. So far the show has proven to be very entertaining.
Another show I like in a similar vein, is "Gravity Falls". It's on the Disney channel, and for kids, but I find it very entertaining, as I do "Wayward Pines".
Quote from: Phantom Stranger on June 01, 2015, 03:10:14 PM
The show reminds me of the classic' 60's series 'The Prisoner' with some 'Twin Peaks' throw in for good measure. So far the show has proven to be very entertaining.
Exactly what I was thinking. Those two iconic shows are all over this. Pretty cool show so far. Binge watching is the only way this will make sense (maybe). I'm glad that there's a defined ending, unlike most shows today(...are you listening, Bates Motel?).
Really like Wayward Pines. In my opinion, as far as new shows go. Wayward Pines and the Netflix original series Daredevil are probably the 2 best new shows.
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I've been watching since the beginning and think it's a lot of fun! Sometimes the show doesn't seem to make sense, but then later it's all explained. I just don't know how they're going to wrap it all up in a couple more episodes? On the other hand, how much farther can you take the premise? Still, I'd like to see another season!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 08, 2015, 11:57:18 PM
I've been watching since the beginning and think it's a lot of fun! Sometimes the show doesn't seem to make sense, but then later it's all explained. I just don't know how they're going to wrap it all up in a couple more episodes? On the other hand, how much farther can you take the premise? Still, I'd like to see another season!
No! "Under the Dome" has reached it's 3rd season & it's a load of crap. Not that it was ever as well thought out as WP, but desperation sets in after one season of a show like this. That's what made "The Prisoner" such a great show. One great season...done!
Been watching from the start. Great show. I'll pick it up when it eventually comes out on DVD to do a weekend marathon. And after last nights episode well...let the games begin.
Why doesn't the sheriff ask his ex partner how it is that she has been in WP for 12 years, but his son is the same age when she last saw him (assuming she knew of his son back then).
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 10, 2015, 12:17:48 PM
Why doesn't the sheriff ask his ex partner how it is that she has been in WP for 12 years, but his son is the same age when she last saw him (assuming she knew of his son back then).
I don't want to think about these things because it will cause my mind to explode. I try to watch these shows/movies that have a time warp element with as little thought as possible. One tiny thread pulled from the tapestry could make the who show fall apart in my head. I should probably stick with more mindless fare like MTV's Scream series.
I'm just sayin', that she doesn't believe that they've been asleep for a long time, so if she was awoken 12 years ago and his family was just woken, that would explain why she is 12 years older than she should be in relation to his family. Tell her to explain it some other way!
LOVE this show, I hope it gets renewed
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 11, 2015, 03:12:56 PM
I'm just sayin', that she doesn't believe that they've been asleep for a long time, so if she was awoken 12 years ago and his family was just woken, that would explain why she is 12 years older than she should be in relation to his family. Tell her to explain it some other way!
I know what you mean. Maybe they'll explain in the last two episodes. If not, great show anyway.
Quote from: Mord on July 11, 2015, 11:34:12 PM
I know what you mean. Maybe they'll explain in the last two episodes. If not, great show anyway.
This and the Zombie creature outbreak that was teased might be able to keep this show going
Quote from: MoreGore on July 20, 2015, 01:15:06 PM
This and the Zombie creature outbreak that was teased might be able to keep this show going
I thought it was supposed to be a one season "event"? I wouldn't mind if it went a little longer. It's better than most shows on now.
They've got a lot of wrapping up to do in the final episode on Thu.! Maybe it'll be a 2hr one?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2015, 02:03:07 PM
They've got a lot of wrapping up to do in the final episode on Thu.! Maybe it'll be a 2hr one?
Just checked...it's only an hour. The online guide says "Season one ends with...". Season one? They billed this as a stand alone event. The ratings aren't over the roof, either,
Quote from: Mord on July 20, 2015, 02:08:16 PM
"Season one ends with...". Season one?
Well, we all know what we're going to see Thursday, then. It's called a "cliffhanger".
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2015, 05:16:53 PM
Well, we all know what we're going to see Thursday, then. It's called a "cliffhanger".
ARGH!!!!
Quote from: Mord on July 20, 2015, 05:18:20 PM
ARGH!!!!
I don't mind if I only have to wait till next week, but I hate the season enders! And it's standard, now. Every does it!
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 20, 2015, 05:22:57 PM
I don't mind if I only have to wait till next week, but I hate the season enders! And it's standard, now. Every does it!
I know. We're expected to remember all this twisty-turn stuff for a year. I sometimes forget how to open my garage door from day to day.
Opinions on episode 10? It had some twists and a good amount of action. The ending was out of left field IMO and it did set it up for a second season. Alas,no second season coming. It just didn't have the following though it could be possible to be picked up by a smaller network. Still,a decent series where the finale was abrupt and left me thinking" I watched all 10 hrs for THIS?"
http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/wayward-pines-no-season-two-for-fox-tv-show-27485/ (http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/wayward-pines-no-season-two-for-fox-tv-show-27485/)
I liked the finale for the same reasons WL mentioned. I'm glad they're not dragging this out. "Bates Motel" needs to find an ending...quick.
If that really is the end, it stinks! I watched all that just to see the good guys die, or get frozen and the "Hitler youth" take over the town?! Bummer.
At least the hungry monsters got fed (or shot). If you thought this ending was downbeat, don't ever watch "The Mist".
Quote from: Mord on July 24, 2015, 03:27:48 PM
Did ya like it?
Yeah. It was a brutal ending, but I didn't feel cheated like I did with WP. May be the difference between a movie and a series?
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2015, 03:37:06 PM
Yeah. It was a brutal ending, but I didn't feel cheated like I did with WP. May be the difference between a movie and a series?
Yep, I guess you feel you're owed more after investing two & a half months into something. This is based on a book, right? Maybe that's just how the book ended.
Quote from: Mord on July 24, 2015, 04:55:40 PM
This is based on a book, right? Maybe that's just how the book ended.
Not according to this guy.
"At the end of the three book series it is discovered that there is not enough food left for them to survive that much longer anyway. The 'good guys' have taken over by this time (after the creatures went through town killing everyone yada yada. So they decide to all go into hybernation hoping to wake up when there's more of a possibility to survive! "
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2015, 05:32:56 PM
Not according to this guy.
"At the end of the three book series it is discovered that there is not enough food left for them to survive that much longer anyway. The 'good guys' have taken over by this time (after the creatures went through town killing everyone yada yada. So they decide to all go into hybernation hoping to wake up when there's more of a possibility to survive! "
That's not even an ending. I'd rather have this pessimistic TV version than that.
Quote from: Mord on July 24, 2015, 05:46:39 PM
That's not even an ending. I'd rather have this pessimistic TV version than that.
They both suck! :P
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2015, 05:57:03 PM
They both suck! :P
Luckily they didn't go for a second or third season (like the ridiculous "Under the Dome").
Quote from: Mord on July 24, 2015, 06:35:43 PM
(like the ridiculous "Under the Dome").
Never watched that one.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 24, 2015, 07:13:07 PM
Never watched that one.
Don't bother. I can't believe Stephen King allows them to even use his name on this. Well, I guess he is also responsible for "Maximum Overdrive".
If we want to keep talking about the show, how about talking about what bugged you about the show, what did you think were holes in logic, or didn't make sense. A lot of the things that didn't make sense earlier, did after certain things were reveled.
One thing that bugs me was that I don't think people could evolve into those creatures in a mere 2,000 years. Nobody ever explained that one to my satisfaction, if at all.
Yeah, that seemed like a rather drastic jump in devolution. A lot of the time jumping elements didn't set well with me. I liked it a lot more before it got to episode 5 (you know, the one where they "explained" what was happening).
Did anybody watch the WP "Gone" series? Kind of a nice little bonus. Had a better ending than WP.
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 25, 2015, 12:29:39 PM
Did anybody watch the WP "Gone" series? Kind of a nice little bonus. Had a better ending than WP.
It's on my "On Demand" menu. I'll give it a shot.
Quote from: Mord on July 24, 2015, 06:35:43 PM
Luckily they didn't go for a second or third season (like the ridiculous "Under the Dome").
Wait A minute You mean a book roughly about 1,074 pages has been expanded too a three season show?
Quote from: Sir Spooks-A-Lot on July 27, 2015, 04:25:16 AM
Wait A minute You mean a book roughly about 1,074 pages has been expanded too a three season show?
Even King would admit that the show has very little to do with the book, at this point. It has taken some really ridiculous turns.
Quote from: Mord on July 24, 2015, 10:10:40 AM
At least the hungry monsters got fed (or shot). If you thought this ending was downbeat, don't ever watch "The Mist".
I've read The Mist a few times years back and always liked it. When I saw the ending to the movie I was WTF? Now I always turn it off when they are still driving and doing ok.
My wife and I enjoyed Wayward Pines immensely. I wanted it to keep going. When I 1st caught a glimpse of an 'Abby', I thought it might be a werewolf-----hey I was hoping!
I just finished binge-watching Season 1 on Hulu and really liked it. Kept me thinking and wondering where things would go all the way through (I never read the books). I was hopeful for a more uplifting ending, but still loved the series. Even though Season 2 is mostly panned, I'll likely give it a view.
Quote from: Wicked Lester on July 29, 2015, 07:02:52 PM
I've read The Mist a few times years back and always liked it. When I saw the ending to the movie I was WTF? Now I always turn it off when they are still driving and doing ok.
Never read the book.
The end was the only thing I liked about the movie.