What time does this actually air? I’ve watched the pilot/Tarot and the new one on Hulu.
I don’t have TV service, so I’m not planning to watch it more, but I’m wondering if it’s not a kid’s show. Like Dora the Transexual Whore . . . I mean, the Explorer.
[quote]Vash wrote:
What time does this actually air? I’ve watched the pilot/Tarot and the new one on Hulu.
I don’t have TV service, so I’m not planning to watch it more, but I’m wondering if it’s not a kid’s show. Like Dora the Transexual Whore . . . I mean, the Explorer.[/quote]
Nope. It’s aimed at that 18-34 age group like most other tv in that time slot. It does seem pretty simple though but I missed the first episode…so maybe there is some complexity I somehow missed.
While we’re going down memory lane, does anyone remember “Automan”? Was a Tron-inspired show in the typical “Glen Larson” type production.
I don’t think it lasted long, but I thought as a kid it was pretty wild. Probably pretty cheesy in reality. Have to go look that up… brb.
Edit:
Yeah-- looks cheesy, but replete with buxom 80’s boobs.
If The Cape was U-turn from Weeds, that would make this show worth watching.
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
The main character of a superhero TV series could be a crippled, black neuroscientist and it still wouldn’t make it a good show.
The writing will make or break a show far more than the racial novelty of the premise.
[quote]Otep wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
The main character of a superhero TV series could be a crippled, black neuroscientist and it still wouldn’t make it a good show.
The writing will make or break a show far more than the racial novelty of the premise.[/quote]
The first season of M.A.N.T.I.S. was superior to anything the Cape has shown.
Except for Glau. I would lick that woman’s old phone bills.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
BUT HE HAS A STUBBLE DOESN’T THAT COUNT FOR SOMETHING?
[quote]optheta wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
BUT HE HAS A STUBBLE DOESN’T THAT COUNT FOR SOMETHING?[/quote]
That shows he is a rebel! BE AFRAID MIDDLE AMERICA, BE VERY AFRAID!
Can I hijack this so I don’t have to make a new thread and say the Fringe is a great show!
[quote]Vash wrote:
The first season of M.A.N.T.I.S. was superior to anything the Cape has shown.
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True. It was contrived but the main character had some depth in M.A.N.T.I.S. Like X said, this guy playing the Cape is generic as hell. That’s why he is saying make the character something other than your average mid-west white guy. Maybe THEN the writers will actually earn their freaking paychecks for a change.
[quote]optheta wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
BUT HE HAS A STUBBLE DOESN’T THAT COUNT FOR SOMETHING?[/quote]
Yes. That and the sweaty clothes he constantly has on would indicate he has hygiene issues…
[quote]lewhitehurst wrote:
[quote]optheta wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
BUT HE HAS A STUBBLE DOESN’T THAT COUNT FOR SOMETHING?[/quote]
Yes. That and the sweaty clothes he constantly has on would indicate he has hygiene issues…[/quote]
just cause you rock the “designer stubble” doesnt mean that you have hygiene issues Lew! What if he prone to razor burn?
I know I am and have only been clean shaven 2 times since getting out of the military 
This is for you prof X.
[quote]gregron wrote:
[quote]lewhitehurst wrote:
[quote]optheta wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
BUT HE HAS A STUBBLE DOESN’T THAT COUNT FOR SOMETHING?[/quote]
Yes. That and the sweaty clothes he constantly has on would indicate he has hygiene issues…[/quote]
just cause you rock the “designer stubble” doesnt mean that you have hygiene issues Lew! What if he prone to razor burn?
I know I am and have only been clean shaven 2 times since getting out of the military :)[/quote]
You filthy bum… LOL
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
http://www.amazon.com/Afro-Samurai-Directors-Samuel-Jackson/dp/B000LP5FWC[/quote]
LOL…and I fucking loved it.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
http://www.amazon.com/Afro-Samurai-Directors-Samuel-Jackson/dp/B000LP5FWC[/quote]
LOL…and I fucking loved it.[/quote]
I just kind of caught a little bit of it thumbing through some movies last night. Totally in queue for this weekend!
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
http://www.amazon.com/Afro-Samurai-Directors-Samuel-Jackson/dp/B000LP5FWC[/quote]
LOL…and I fucking loved it.[/quote]
Did you catch the sequel?
[quote]lewhitehurst wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I have to agree. I want to see someone you don’t usually see become a hero like this with a very non-traditional back story…not the same “insert average nonthreatening white guy who won’t scare middle America”.[/quote]
http://www.amazon.com/Afro-Samurai-Directors-Samuel-Jackson/dp/B000LP5FWC[/quote]
LOL…and I fucking loved it.[/quote]
Did you catch the sequel?[/quote]
Yep…and as stylish and fresh as it was, I think I liked the first one a little better simply because it just focused on how he has only one goal in life…is a little insane (given his imaginary friend), and has no time for anyone to get close.
The second had a deeper story line though and more “real threats” to his own life.