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fresnelly · 09-13-2009, 01:07 PM

I am so jonesing for this series. I've seen scraps of the original but never really committed myself so I'm going to be watching this new one without any hang-ups.

I just watched the 9 minute (!!) trailer and the casting and production value looks top notch.

Anyone else?

cdwonderful · 09-13-2009, 01:28 PM

gotta see this, loved the old show and this looks real good.......

Charlatan · 09-13-2009, 03:46 PM

I just found out that it will be airing here on the SciFi channel.

I can't wait.

I just had a client give me the original series on DVD and I will be watching it again just so I am up to speed.

Redlemon · 09-14-2009, 05:43 AM

Interesting. I also heard good things about the original, but never put the time in to watch it. I see it is a miniseries (good, that means it'll have a definitive ending) and will start in November. Could someone bounce this thread as it approaches? How many episodes will it be?

jewels · 09-14-2009, 05:57 AM

I loved the original as a kid and definitely look forward to this. I shall have to add this to my DVR list, so thanks for the heads up.

AMC has been coming up with some good stuff.

Charlatan · 09-14-2009, 04:02 PM

I understand that AMC will be streaming (and maybe airing) the original series as well.

Redlemon · 09-14-2009, 06:41 PM

I read on another board that it will be 6 hours long, aired over 3 nights... but that information was a few months ago. I wouldn't call it verified.

Willravel · 09-14-2009, 06:54 PM

It's nice to see they're investing their Mad Men money into something good. Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen?

thirdsun · 09-16-2009, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the heads up on this. We used to watch the orig all wide-eyed when I was a kid. We had no clue what was going on, but we loved that wobbly bubble...

Redlemon · 11-14-2009, 07:40 PM

Bump for opening episode, tomorrow - Sunday November 15th. I don't think I have the energy to bother, however.

ratbastid · 11-15-2009, 05:14 AM

That's what DVRs are for, red. Mine's set to record this.

GreyWolf · 11-15-2009, 05:55 AM

May well be the television event of the fall for us oldtimers. If they replay the original series, it would be nice to see a few shows from the old Danger Man series it was a spin-off of, too. At least the last one, which led to his resignation from the Secret Service.

fresnelly · 11-15-2009, 02:12 PM

On AMC's website there's a flash graphic novel that's set in the world of the new show. I'll be following it. The first episode had a clue leading me to here:

::Summakor Home::

...though I haven't explored it much yet.

cdwonderful · 11-15-2009, 02:30 PM

tried to apply for a job n o openings at the moment.....

Redlemon · 11-16-2009, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratbastid

That's what DVRs are for, red. Mine's set to record this.

I have the 1 terabyte HD TiVo XL. But I also didn't finish last season's Office, and I haven't even started Glee. Not as much time for TV these days.

fresnelly · 11-16-2009, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratbastid

That's what DVRs are for, red. Mine's set to record this.

Mine was all set too but when it started the dreaded Record-Blocking Signals Detected message popped up and my machine stopped and turned itself off.

So instead I'm recording it on our VCR and I'll be watching it on our old 13" TV.

Motherfuckers!

Willravel · 11-16-2009, 10:05 AM

HOLY CRAP. It's an even bigger trip than the original.

I'm loving it so far.

GreyWolf · 11-16-2009, 12:50 PM

It's interesting and fun... different than the original, & I'll watch it at least for awhile. I think there's a lot of potential here.

But somehow it doesn't capture the atmosphere of the original series. I think the attempt at love/sex interest is at odds with the original #6's total loner personality.

ratbastid · 11-17-2009, 07:29 PM

I'm a day behind (we watched part 2 tonight while part 3 was spooling up on the DVR) So far I have to say, this is REALLY fun. I love hating Ian McKellan again. It's been since his Richard III that he's played somebody really despicable. He's so great as a nasty old schemer. And the thing about 2 is, so far he hasn't lied once. When he's manipulating you, he's TELLING you he's manipulating you, but he's set it up so you have no choice but to let yourself be manipulated. Not that there isn't a ton going on that he doesn't talk about--just that what comes out of his mouth seems to always be true.

Caveziel's energy is just sharp. He's tense and taut and dark and edgy. Really great.

So many unanswered questions! It's like LOST in four hours (so far)!

Charlatan · 11-17-2009, 08:07 PM

I won't be airing here for a little while yet. But I have to say that I've been reading the reviews out there and your enthusiasm is good to hear. The reviews have been largely luke warm.

JStrider · 11-17-2009, 09:04 PM

I've been watching it a day delayed... pretty good 4 hours into it.

boink · 11-29-2009, 12:10 PM

I'm interested but I like the original. I have doubts but I'll check it out.

yournamehere · 11-30-2009, 11:45 AM

Just found out about it this weekend - discovered I could watch several episodes back to back starting with Episode 3; but they aren't showing earlier ones in the near future . . . . so why bother? Maybe I'll put it in a Tivo Wishlist . . . .

09-13-2009, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	The Prisoner (2009 AMC Reboot) I am so jonesing for this series. I've seen scraps of the original but never really committed myself so I'm going to be watching this new one without any hang-ups. I just watched the 9 minute (!!) trailer and the casting and production value looks top notch. Anyone else? __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

09-13-2009, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
cdwonderful another passenger Location: Youngstown, Ohio	gotta see this, loved the old show and this looks real good....... __________________ Never try to teach a pig to whistle it wastes your time, and annoys the pig.....

09-13-2009, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I just found out that it will be airing here on the SciFi channel. I can't wait. I just had a client give me the original series on DVD and I will be watching it again just so I am up to speed. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

09-14-2009, 05:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Interesting. I also heard good things about the original, but never put the time in to watch it. I see it is a miniseries (good, that means it'll have a definitive ending) and will start in November. Could someone bounce this thread as it approaches? How many episodes will it be? __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry. Last edited by Redlemon; 09-14-2009 at 05:53 AM..

09-14-2009, 05:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
jewels Eponymous Location: Central Central Florida	I loved the original as a kid and definitely look forward to this. I shall have to add this to my DVR list, so thanks for the heads up. AMC has been coming up with some good stuff. __________________ We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess. Mark Twain

09-14-2009, 04:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I understand that AMC will be streaming (and maybe airing) the original series as well. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

09-14-2009, 06:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	I read on another board that it will be 6 hours long, aired over 3 nights... but that information was a few months ago. I wouldn't call it verified. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

09-14-2009, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	It's nice to see they're investing their Mad Men money into something good. Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen?

09-16-2009, 10:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
thirdsun rolls good	Thanks for the heads up on this. We used to watch the orig all wide-eyed when I was a kid. We had no clue what was going on, but we loved that wobbly bubble...

11-14-2009, 07:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Bump for opening episode, tomorrow - Sunday November 15th. I don't think I have the energy to bother, however. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

11-15-2009, 05:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	That's what DVRs are for, red. Mine's set to record this.

11-15-2009, 05:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
GreyWolf Sober Location: Eastern Canada	May well be the television event of the fall for us oldtimers. If they replay the original series, it would be nice to see a few shows from the old Danger Man series it was a spin-off of, too. At least the last one, which led to his resignation from the Secret Service. __________________ *The secret to great marksmanship is deciding what the target was AFTER you've shot.*

11-15-2009, 02:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	On AMC's website there's a flash graphic novel that's set in the world of the new show. I'll be following it. The first episode had a clue leading me to here: ::Summakor Home:: ...though I haven't explored it much yet. __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

11-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
cdwonderful another passenger Location: Youngstown, Ohio	tried to apply for a job n o openings at the moment..... __________________ Never try to teach a pig to whistle it wastes your time, and annoys the pig.....

11-16-2009, 10:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	HOLY CRAP. It's an even bigger trip than the original. I'm loving it so far.

11-16-2009, 12:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
GreyWolf Sober Location: Eastern Canada	It's interesting and fun... different than the original, & I'll watch it at least for awhile. I think there's a lot of potential here. But somehow it doesn't capture the atmosphere of the original series. I think the attempt at love/sex interest is at odds with the original #6's total loner personality. __________________ *The secret to great marksmanship is deciding what the target was AFTER you've shot.*

11-17-2009, 07:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	I'm a day behind (we watched part 2 tonight while part 3 was spooling up on the DVR) So far I have to say, this is REALLY fun. I love hating Ian McKellan again. It's been since his Richard III that he's played somebody really despicable. He's so great as a nasty old schemer. And the thing about 2 is, so far he hasn't lied once. When he's manipulating you, he's TELLING you he's manipulating you, but he's set it up so you have no choice but to let yourself be manipulated. Not that there isn't a ton going on that he doesn't talk about--just that what comes out of his mouth seems to always be true. Caveziel's energy is just sharp. He's tense and taut and dark and edgy. Really great. So many unanswered questions! It's like LOST in four hours (so far)!

11-17-2009, 08:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I won't be airing here for a little while yet. But I have to say that I've been reading the reviews out there and your enthusiasm is good to hear. The reviews have been largely luke warm. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

11-17-2009, 09:04 PM	#21 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	I've been watching it a day delayed... pretty good 4 hours into it. __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

11-29-2009, 12:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
boink Addict Location: Seattle	I'm interested but I like the original. I have doubts but I'll check it out. __________________ when you believe in things that you don't understand, then you suffer. Superstition ain't the way.

11-30-2009, 11:45 AM	#23 (permalink)
yournamehere Invisible Location: tentative, at best	Just found out about it this weekend - discovered I could watch several episodes back to back starting with Episode 3; but they aren't showing earlier ones in the near future . . . . so why bother? Maybe I'll put it in a Tivo Wishlist . . . . __________________ If you want to avoid 95% of internet spelling errors: "If your ridiculous pants are too loose, you're definitely going to lose them. Tell your two loser friends over there that they're going to lose theirs, too." It won't hurt your fashion sense, either.