Jericho

[Mike Olbinski]

Tonight is the premier of Jericho, with Skeet Ulrich...anyone watching?

I am hoping it turns out good, interesting premise from what I can gather.

 

[Angel]

I will be checking it out. It has been on my list for awhile the preview spots have been very interesting.

So far I have not had much luck with the shows I thought I would enjoy this season. Last night I thought that "Smith", which looked good in previews for me was only so-so.

 

[CardFan67]

I just read an article in the newspaper about this show... it did not look good... They said the story line and the idea was great but that the show stunk...

I was reading some other reviews and most of them echo the same thought...

To be fair, there are a few strong points: The photography is rich, thanks in part to digital enhancements. And, the acting is strong -- the actors are nothing if not earnest.
Nevertheless, expect the world to last a lot longer than this series.

 

[nathan]

They said the story line and the idea was great but that the show stunk...

I've seen the pilot and that's pretty much my assessment of the show as well. That said, I didn't get a very clear idea of where it was going so I will watch at least the first 4 or 5 episodes.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

It was okay, pretty cheesy and not written well at all.

But I'm sort of hooked on knowing what happens...

That voice message from that kid's mom was a pretty cool surprise...not from Denver, but Atlanta.

 

[MadCardDisease]

I was interesed in watching this but it conflicts with one of my wife's shows. Plus I'm watching way to much TV these days.

 

[Angel]

It was okay, pretty cheesy and not written well at all.

But I'm sort of hooked on knowing what happens...

That voice message from that kid's mom was a pretty cool surprise...not from Denver, but Atlanta.

I liked it, it is good to see Major Dad back on the TV and the "What Happened?" factor has peaked my curiosity. I will probably continue to watch but don't expect it to have a long (many added seasons) life.

 

[Joe Mama]

Can you say Invasion? I'm afraid to get into the show only to have it dropped. Nevertheless it will give me something to watch while I'm getting up in the mornings.

Joe

 

[joeshmo]

Can you say Invasion? I'm afraid to get into the show only to have it dropped. Nevertheless it will give me something to watch while I'm getting up in the mornings.

Joe

I couldnt find a thread on it so I will ask it here.

Did that Invasion show have an actual real ending to it. Or was it a cliff hanger.

The reason I ask is that I watched the first few episodes then stopped to watch other shows and said to myself that I would just rent the DVD set. Well the DVD set is out now but I dont want to get it if the show left with no ending to it. thanks for the help.

I think I am going to wait and do the same with this show as well.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Can you say Invasion? I'm afraid to get into the show only to have it dropped. Nevertheless it will give me something to watch while I'm getting up in the mornings.

Joe

I am right there with you...I watched Surface all last year, and I enjoyed it even though it wasn't the greatest show.

 

[Joe Mama]

I couldnt find a thread on it so I will ask it here.

Did that Invasion show have an actual real ending to it. Or was it a cliff hanger.

The reason I ask is that I watched the first few episodes then stopped to watch other shows and said to myself that I would just rent the DVD set. Well the DVD set is out now but I dont want to get it if the show left with no ending to it. thanks for the help.

I think I am going to wait and do the same with this show as well.

Believe it or not I never saw the final episode of Invasion. I watched the whole damn season and then somehow forgot to TiVo the last episode. However, I don't believe there was a real conclusion to the series.

There are a bunch of new shows that I've enjoyed so far this season. I'm going to need to weed out several of them,, but my Monday-Wednesday-Friday attendant enjoyed Jericho so it won't be one of them.

So far the new shows I've enjoyed the most were probably the sunset strip one and 6°.

Joe

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Well, I still like the overall idea and plot behind this show, but the acting and action scenes were horrible last night.

Skeet is involved in too much of everything...being at every place, blowing up the mine, saving the girl, all within two hours...a bit much for me.

 

[JerkFace]

I couldnt find a thread on it so I will ask it here.

Did that Invasion show have an actual real ending to it. Or was it a cliff hanger.

The reason I ask is that I watched the first few episodes then stopped to watch other shows and said to myself that I would just rent the DVD set. Well the DVD set is out now but I dont want to get it if the show left with no ending to it. thanks for the help.

I think I am going to wait and do the same with this show as well.

invasion had a huge cliffhanger at the end

 

[Dan H]

It's been pretty interesting thus far, and somewhat realistic . . . it conveys a pretty good sense of isolation in a world without TV, radio, electricity, etc.

 

[JasonKGME]

It's been pretty interesting thus far, and somewhat realistic . . . it conveys a pretty good sense of isolation in a world without TV, radio, electricity, etc.

Actually this is reminding me a bit of Lost, brining up a bunch of weird questions like:

Why wasn't there any radioactivity in the rainfall?

Why wasn't there any apparent fall out at all?

Why was there no notification of the pending nuclear strikes on TV/Radios at least a couple of hours ahead (yes our satellite tracking would have picked them up almost 2 hours before touchdown)

Where are the people outside of the town, i.e. the people from the airplanes and from the train?

Who is the guy who seems to know way too much about all this and is now burying something in his basement?

 

[Dan H]

Actually this is reminding me a bit of Lost, brining up a bunch of weird questions like:

Why wasn't there any radioactivity in the rainfall?

Why wasn't there any apparent fall out at all?

Why was there no notification of the pending nuclear strikes on TV/Radios at least a couple of hours ahead (yes our satellite tracking would have picked them up almost 2 hours before touchdown)

Where are the people outside of the town, i.e. the people from the airplanes and from the train?

Who is the guy who seems to know way too much about all this and is now burying something in his basement?

1) I've read books stating that newer-technology hydrogen bombs are far cleaner than the Hiroshima/Nagasaki bombs and produce less fallout (fusion reaction as opposed to fission) in comparison. They could have been airbursts, as well . . . but that negates another of your questions. Also - neutron bombs, perhaps? It's 430 miles from Jericho to Denver . . . they're far closer to Kansas City (unless the show is using fictional geography) but the prevailing winds that would bring Denver fallout to them would push KC away.

2) See 1.

3) Only think I can think of is that they weren't ICBM launched, but hand-delivered . . . how big is a nuke . . . say around the size of a 55-gallon drum?

4) Dunno . . . I wondered the same thing.

5) I hope he's a good guy . . . what did he bury in his basement, and what was he doing with M-4's in his storage shed?

I hope this show sticks . . . so far the ratings have been pretty good from what I read on IMDB.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

There is a thread for it ON this page

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=78444

 

[Brian in Mesa]

There is a thread for it ON this page

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=78444

I was waiting for someone to post a link to the other thread.

I didn't want to be THAT guy.

 

[Louis]

Actually this is reminding me a bit of Lost, brining up a bunch of weird questions like:

Why wasn't there any radioactivity in the rainfall?

Maybe it was too far away? New guy wanted to get the town folk in hiding so he could get that container of whatever.

Why wasn't there any apparent fall out at all?

Maybe it was too far away?

Why was there no notification of the pending nuclear strikes on TV/Radios at least a couple of hours ahead (yes our satellite tracking would have picked them up almost 2 hours before touchdown)

They were likely delivered personally rather than "airmailed". Hence the new guy in town with the container.

Where are the people outside of the town, i.e. the people from the airplanes and from the train?

Survivors are sure to hit town very soon to give everybody a scare which will end up in them being good too with a bad guy in their midst.

Who is the guy who seems to know way too much about all this and is now burying something in his basement?

Home grown terrorist.

Those are my answers thus far.

My only question is, WTF is Skeet doing working? A different lead and this show might have a better direction.

 

[JasonKGME]

1) I've read books stating that newer-technology hydrogen bombs are far cleaner than the Hiroshima/Nagasaki bombs and produce less fallout (fusion reaction as opposed to fission) in comparison. They could have been airbursts, as well . . . but that negates another of your questions. Also - neutron bombs, perhaps? It's 430 miles from Jericho to Denver . . . they're far closer to Kansas City (unless the show is using fictional geography) but the prevailing winds that would bring Denver fallout to them would push KC away.

2) See 1.

3) Only think I can think of is that they weren't ICBM launched, but hand-delivered . . . how big is a nuke . . . say around the size of a 55-gallon drum?

4) Dunno . . . I wondered the same thing.

5) I hope he's a good guy . . . what did he bury in his basement, and what was he doing with M-4's in his storage shed?

I hope this show sticks . . . so far the ratings have been pretty good from what I read on IMDB.

1-2) A nuetron bomb actually is a high yeild radiation bomb, it is actually designed as a secondary effect weapon to demorilize/permanantly destabalize an environment. From Wikepedia: a neutron bomb is a nuclear weapon that yields a relatively small explosion but a relatively large amount of prompt radiation, Hydrogen I guess is a posibitilty and I could see a lower amount of radioactivity, but when the guy came out of the fallout shelter with the geiger counter there was no radioactivity at all from what the geiger counter was detecting, and I can't see a 0 rate no matter what type of bomb since the premises is that a whole ton of bombs went off not just 1 or 2.

3) I also wouldn't have a problem with the "hand delivered" concept if you were talking just 1, 2 or maybe 3 bombs, but do you honestly believe someone could bring in/build 40+ bombs and hand deliver them all to different spots around the united states without anyone become wise? bout the only way that would be possible is with the "dirty bomb" theroy (i.e. make it in a basement with materials that can be gleaned fairly easily) and have a bunch of suicide builders. Problem with that concept then becomes since they are dirty bombs they are not hydrogen bombs, thus brining us back to 1 & 2 which is there should have been major fallout from them, bringing the radiation count up.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

I was waiting for someone to post a link to the other thread.

I didn't want to be THAT guy.

 

[Dan H]

1-2) A nuetron bomb actually is a high yeild radiation bomb, it is actually designed as a secondary effect weapon to demorilize/permanantly destabalize an environment. From Wikepedia: a neutron bomb is a nuclear weapon that yields a relatively small explosion but a relatively large amount of prompt radiation, Hydrogen I guess is a posibitilty and I could see a lower amount of radioactivity, but when the guy came out of the fallout shelter with the geiger counter there was no radioactivity at all from what the geiger counter was detecting, and I can't see a 0 rate no matter what type of bomb since the premises is that a whole ton of bombs went off not just 1 or 2.

3) I also wouldn't have a problem with the "hand delivered" concept if you were talking just 1, 2 or maybe 3 bombs, but do you honestly believe someone could bring in/build 40+ bombs and hand deliver them all to different spots around the united states without anyone become wise? bout the only way that would be possible is with the "dirty bomb" theroy (i.e. make it in a basement with materials that can be gleaned fairly easily) and have a bunch of suicide builders. Problem with that concept then becomes since they are dirty bombs they are not hydrogen bombs, thus brining us back to 1 & 2 which is there should have been major fallout from them, bringing the radiation count up.

Thus far there's no indication that there's been anywhere close to 40 bombs . . . there have only been around 9-10 cities shown IIRC.

For that matter they might not even be nukes at all. Who knows . . . maybe they'll come up with some high-tech non-radioactive deus ex machina . . .

 

[JasonKGME]

Thus far there's no indication that there's been anywhere close to 40 bombs . . . there have only been around 9-10 cities shown IIRC.

For that matter they might not even be nukes at all. Who knows . . . maybe they'll come up with some high-tech non-radioactive deus ex machina . . .

Well we know for sure that 11 cities have been verified as hit so far

Established in the first episode:
Denver
Atlanta

Established in the second episode:
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Diego

Established in the third episode:
Dallas
Kansas City
Seattle
San Francisco
New York City
Los Angeles


And it has been hinted that there is alot more as well, just based off the end of Epipsode 2 when the guy with the red push pins starts filling in his map.

And even if just these 11, that still seems way to excessive without someone getting caught and there being a big butt stink on the news prior to the explosions. Plus no sign of a counter strike from our end, heck even if most major cities were destroyed, most of our bunkers would have survived and sent a counter strike back.

Which is why there are the questions about the strikes themselves.

I'm a conspiracy theory type of guy and could make a case for a set up of massive proportions to issolate Jericho for some mass experiment, make a couple of small "mushroom explosions" far enough away to make it look like Denver/KC, set up blocks to keep the people issolated (i.e. land a couple of plans on the roads making it seem like they can't get thru on any roads out of town, set up a signal blocking net around teh town to not allow satelite/cb/radio waves in our out, and see what happens.

Doubt thats it, but hey never know...

Could also be the Dallas trick, i.e. it's all a dream. p

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Anyone know what happened in the last 40 minutes of last episode? My Tivo didn't record it all.

I just know they were going to send people out in all directions.

 

[Mike Olbinski]

Am I the only one still watching this horrendous show?

I think it sucks, but I want to see what happens.