Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

[Jain Zar]

^^^ Isn't it getting moved to Fridays where TV shows go to die?
 

What really impresses me about the show is how human everyone is.  They fuck up, they have pain, they have no idea what to do even though they are caught like a deer in headlights.  I really give a damn about these characters to the point I don't even want to acknowledge there were any other Terminator movies but the first one.  (Which is my favorite of the 3.  3 of course being the worst, a film that is largely like Alien 3 in being a celluloid FUCK YOU BITCH to anyone who liked the previous ones and had any sort of emotional investment in the characters and story.)

Its more about the characters than a bunch of shootouts.  I like that.  A lot. 




I'm growing old aren't I?  When you care more about character development than action you are becoming ooooold.  The first Hellboy movie was merely the tip of the iceberg.  Time for me to get a walker I guess. :(

[Triforcer]

Oh, and Mr. Ellison...

[NowhereMan]

[Tannhauser]

I like how we spend an episode 'wasted' because the title character is a bit loony.  OK so she is crazyballs.  Robots from the future are going all out to kill your son, who is the savior of mankind, would kind of make one a bit jumpy.  I'm getting a bit tired of the "OMG another person from teh futures!" schtick.

Writing is excellent, needs Emmy recognition.  Actors doing great (do they ever have an unattractive person on?); I have so much wood for Summer Glau I could build a lake-front cabin retreat for Warren Buffet.

[HaemishM]

The show absolutely gets better every week. I never have any idea where the writers are going with it, and that's a very good thing. It would have been so easy to just write a "robot from the future of the week" show, but they've actually done a good job of limiting the number of robots that get sent back.

[Cyrrex]

Yeah, it's amazing how much mileage they are getting out of Cromartie without it becoming tiresome.  Even that Garbage chick (can't remember her damn name), I was certain they were going to have her rampaging all over town weeks ago.  They show amazing restraint.

[Cyrrex]

Another great episode.  The plot advances essentially not at all, and yet I'm riveted. 

[Triforcer]

Another great episode.  The plot advances essentially not at all, and yet I'm riveted. 

Good ep, but

[Cyrrex]

I dunno, it was just a sideshow as far as I could tell (and cleverly put together), so I won't stress about it too much.

[schild]

Yes, the plot was advanced. They explained the dots. That was worth the episode. Do love this show. And yes, I know you noticed it (in the spoiler), just saying.

I fear for this show getting moved to Fridays though.

[kaid]

I think one of the reasons it did what it did was that skynet wants to change the past to get rid of hurdles to its existance/dominance but its not all about random changes because changing the wrong things could work against it. So basically things got screwed up so its agent did everything it could to mitigate that and putting it back to as much like it was as possible.

We don't know why its target was important yet but I am guessing we will find out.

[Cyrrex]

You know what?  I'd be perfectly fine if they didn't try to explain it at all.  I'm content with not knowing all the facts, when the alternative is to take the condescending, over explaining tact that too many others take (Heroes, I'm looking at you).  Leave something to my imagination.  I was fine with the whole sub-plot if for no other reason than it showed more of Cameron interacting with others outside of her usual environment.

[kaid]

Yup even if they never explain it the episode is still a good one. These things are robots they do what they are told to do and this one had something mess up on it and it went about making sure it could do the task it was sent back to do by hook or by crook.

[Arthur_Parker]

I don't watch much tv, but this is good stuff.

[Bunk]

[HaemishM]

It was a disappointing episode only because it was a filler episode that didn't significantly advance the plot (mainly the plot about what the t1000 is doing with Ellison's robot). Other than that, it was fucking brilliant. Well-written filler is still better than arc stories that suck (yep, Heroes again). Is this the first time we've seen the time machines malfunction (i.e. send someone to the wrong time?).

I didn't even think about the 3-dots thing until schild mentioned it. If so, that may be a little bit too subtle of an explanation. Lots of unanswered questions from the episode, but great stuff to set up some future plot points.

[Arthur_Parker]

Well-written filler is still better than arc stories that suck (yep, Heroes again). Is this the first time we've seen the time machines malfunction (i.e. send someone to the wrong time?).

I'm holding out hope for a Terminator against T-Rex future episode.

[Nevermore]

I'm holding out hope for a Terminator against T-Rex future episode.

Only if the T-Rex is flying an F-14.

[Ookii]

I'd be the first to say Sarah Connor Chronicles is a poorly written piece of shit, but this episode was fantastic.  More like it please.

[Riggswolfe]

Well-written filler is still better than arc stories that suck (yep, Heroes again). Is this the first time we've seen the time machines malfunction (i.e. send someone to the wrong time?).

I'm holding out hope for a Terminator against T-Rex future episode.

A Sound of Thunder: Terminator Edition!

[Triforcer]

Another magnifique episode.  Though I wish

Why are you sending this to die on Friday Fox???

[Cyrrex]

They'll get back to it next week.  One thing I really like about this show is that even the "filler" episodes are riveting, and ultimately, important.  They could do a show where they all go to the mall for a day of shopping, and I'd still eat it up.

[Riggswolfe]

Why are you sending this to die on Friday Fox???

Fox hates quality television, especially Sci-Fi. It's the only explanation.

[Nevermore]

They'll get back to it next week.  One thing I really like about this show is that even the "filler" episodes are riveting, and ultimately, important.  They could do a show where they all go to the mall for a day of shopping, and I'd still eat it up.

If you step back and look at this story, it's not really any different than stories we've seen before.  It just has different details.  What makes this episode good is the way they tell the story.

[schild]

Tee-hee. Goatse shirt.

[HaemishM]

You noticed that too. Very 

I do want them to get back to Ellison and Cromarite/John Henry, but damn it was a good episode. This show isn't supposed to be good. I'd written it off when I first heard about it as crap. But goddamnit, it just keeps the same level of quality from filler episode to arc episode. I was kind of hoping Lauren would bring the baby and stay with Sarah and the crew.

[Slyfeind]

Well...huh. Some of it was simply awesome, but there were parts that honestly confused me.

[Riggswolfe]

Well...huh. Some of it was simply awesome, but there were parts that honestly confused me.

Edit: Oops. Forgot to close my spoiler tags.

[Slyfeind]

Yeah, I think I missed three eps, and it sounds like they were important ones. 

[tazelbain]

Seems like the stand-alone episodes are better than main story.  I think I am loosing a connection with Sarah and Ellison. 

[Arthur_Parker]

Seems like the stand-alone episodes are better than main story.

Yeah, it went from awesome to a show about two time travelling girlfriends having an argument.  Also, who needs backup anyway?

[MrHat]

Seems like the stand-alone episodes are better than main story.

Yeah, it went from awesome to a show about two time travelling girlfriends having an argument.  Also, who needs backup anyway?

I think she didn't call about back up because at this point she's trying to make a point to herself.  A mistake from a person who tries to avoid them for sure.

[Cyrrex]

Um, it was all completely awesome and all completely in character.  And I like it just fine that they aren't so condescending as to explain every little fucking action to me.  This is how you write TV for grown-ups.

[Riggswolfe]

About Riley and Hawt Aussie Girl:

[Mrbloodworth]