Last Resort was Awesome. - Page 16

Drago-Kazov · December 10 2012, 02:18 PM

E-DUB wrote:

I hear ya, Brolan. But a cobbled-together ending is still better than no ending at all (hopefully). I has occured to me that the whole DVD set business may have caused (or may be causing) a reversal in the thinking of the network types.

They used to think that if they ended a series with an actual conclusion that nobody would watch in syndication because they already knew how it turned out. (One of the few early series that did finish its story, The Fugitive, bore that out as it did poorly in syndication despite being a top-notch drama.)

Now, they might be thinking that if they have an ending they'll be able to sell DVD's labled "Complete Series" more readily than if it were left open-ended.

But ABC get's the money if it's on Hulu, right?

bigdaddy · December 10 2012, 07:42 PM

Drago-Kazov wrote:

But ABC get's the money if it's on Hulu, right?

NBC owns Hulu, so they still won't be getting all that much money.

Enterprise is Great · December 17 2012, 09:42 AM

After a couple of dumb episodes the last two have been much better. Still that mafia dude should be fucking toast by now.

Venardhi · December 17 2012, 10:07 AM

Hopefully the Chinese fella will off him in a reveal of his ruthless side.

Forbin · December 17 2012, 03:13 PM

I can see that if this went on much longer it would turn into the "Let's see how much we can make Mrs. XO suffer" show. I find that annoying.

Guy Gardener · December 17 2012, 08:44 PM

She's just going to be held in his bathroom for a month and nothing else is going to happen to her in THAILAND... Where is she? It's a seedy little country were they let you buy vital internal organs and then play with the corpse afterwards.

Never leave home.

Usually only %96 of you comes back, but that's just about healthy bowel movements most of the time.

Forbin · December 18 2012, 04:45 AM

Manilla, isn't it?
I have a friend who got a mail-order bride from there.

Guy Gardener · December 18 2012, 05:38 AM

I'm really not paying attention anymore.

It got stupid and ridiculous a long time back.

Mr Light · December 18 2012, 12:09 PM

Yeah, the first episode or two were totally engrossing, but they quickly resorted to spinning wheels and I barely pay attention when it's on anymore.

Forbin · December 18 2012, 03:16 PM

I'm only still watching because I know there are only a few more episodes and I'm curious how they'll leave it. If this is any sign of how it would go for multiple seasons, I'd bail right now.

bigdaddy · December 18 2012, 05:27 PM

Forbin wrote:

I'm only still watching because I know there are only a few more episodes and I'm curious how they'll leave it. If this is any sign of how it would go for multiple seasons, I'd bail right now.

It's rare when someone goes "I'd ditch this show if it wasn't already canceled".

Forbin · December 18 2012, 10:12 PM

Yeah, I struggled with how to express that.

Yoda · December 19 2012, 05:12 PM

Ugh, why didn't they just kill blondie off? At the very least it would give the make-up crew a break from trying to cover up her acne for HD. Clearly it just isn't possible.

Anyway, there are some elements that work on this show, but way too many that miss the mark. The XO, the wife, the arms dealer woman who wants the helmet cam, the evil black dude... just terrible. I think you guys got it right, see what kind of endgame is on offer, now that we know they don't get to drag it out.

December 17 2012, 09:42 AM	#228
Enterprise is Great Rear Admiral	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. After a couple of dumb episodes the last two have been much better. Still that mafia dude should be fucking toast by now. __________________ JJverse Star Trek...is gonna rock again! On May 17, 2013!

December 17 2012, 10:07 AM	#229
Venardhi Vice Admiral Location: Constant transit	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. Hopefully the Chinese fella will off him in a reveal of his ruthless side. __________________ "There is no reason why good cannot triumph as often as evil. The triumph of anything is a matter of organization. If there are such things as angels, I hope that they are organized along the lines of the Maffia." - Winston Niles Rumfoord.

December 17 2012, 03:13 PM	#230
Forbin Admiral Location: I said out, dammit!	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. I can see that if this went on much longer it would turn into the "Let's see how much we can make Mrs. XO suffer" show. I find that annoying. __________________ My kitbashes: http://www.inpayne.com/models/kitbash/trekpage.html My Kitbash Wallpapers: http://www.inpayne.com/models/wallpa...allpapers.html My kitbash calendar: http://inpayne.com/calendar/kbcalendar2013.html

December 17 2012, 08:44 PM	#231
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. She's just going to be held in his bathroom for a month and nothing else is going to happen to her in THAILAND... Where is she? It's a seedy little country were they let you buy vital internal organs and then play with the corpse afterwards. Never leave home. Usually only %96 of you comes back, but that's just about healthy bowel movements most of the time. __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz

December 18 2012, 04:45 AM	#232
Forbin Admiral Location: I said out, dammit!	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. Manilla, isn't it? I have a friend who got a mail-order bride from there. __________________ My kitbashes: http://www.inpayne.com/models/kitbash/trekpage.html My Kitbash Wallpapers: http://www.inpayne.com/models/wallpa...allpapers.html My kitbash calendar: http://inpayne.com/calendar/kbcalendar2013.html

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December 18 2012, 05:38 AM	#233
Guy Gardener Admiral Location: In the lap of squalor I assure you.	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. I'm really not paying attention anymore. It got stupid and ridiculous a long time back. __________________ "Glitter is the herpes of arts and craft." Troy Yingst. My Life as Liz

December 18 2012, 12:09 PM	#234
Mr Light Admiral Location: Pennsylvania	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. Yeah, the first episode or two were totally engrossing, but they quickly resorted to spinning wheels and I barely pay attention when it's on anymore. __________________

December 18 2012, 03:16 PM	#235
Forbin Admiral Location: I said out, dammit!	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. I'm only still watching because I know there are only a few more episodes and I'm curious how they'll leave it. If this is any sign of how it would go for multiple seasons, I'd bail right now. __________________ My kitbashes: http://www.inpayne.com/models/kitbash/trekpage.html My Kitbash Wallpapers: http://www.inpayne.com/models/wallpa...allpapers.html My kitbash calendar: http://inpayne.com/calendar/kbcalendar2013.html

December 18 2012, 10:12 PM	#237
Forbin Admiral Location: I said out, dammit!	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. Yeah, I struggled with how to express that. __________________ My kitbashes: http://www.inpayne.com/models/kitbash/trekpage.html My Kitbash Wallpapers: http://www.inpayne.com/models/wallpa...allpapers.html My kitbash calendar: http://inpayne.com/calendar/kbcalendar2013.html

December 19 2012, 05:12 PM	#238
Yoda Rear Admiral Location: San Diego	Re: Last Resort was Awesome. Ugh, why didn't they just kill blondie off? At the very least it would give the make-up crew a break from trying to cover up her acne for HD. Clearly it just isn't possible. Anyway, there are some elements that work on this show, but way too many that miss the mark. The XO, the wife, the arms dealer woman who wants the helmet cam, the evil black dude... just terrible. I think you guys got it right, see what kind of endgame is on offer, now that we know they don't get to drag it out. __________________