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Knight Rider "Pilot" - Discussion and Spoilers

Trekker4747

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I thought NX was going to take care of the commentary threads of this show.

Anyway. Watching it now, and it's pretty darn good so far.

I love what's her name.

Boobies!
 
I like it so far as well. Unfortunately there is a contingent of fans of the old series that are resistant to change. They wanted the old car back. Not gonna happen thankfully. I like this new show its different yet very much the same. Sadly it probably wont last more than a couple seasons.
 
- Good excuse to get their clothes off. :lol:

- Love the drag & drop computer displays.

- Didn't recognize Paul Campbell. He looks older and got a hair cut.
 
I don't like this climax-to-commercial theory.

The missile hits them!.... COMMERCIAL!!!!

The car races towards the wall!.... COMMERCIAL!!!

Mike has to choose between Pepsi or Sierra Mist in the breakroom vending machine!.... COMMERCIAL!!!

But the pacing and "feel" of the show is a step or two up from the Backdoor Pilot/Movie.
 
I'm one of the old series fans, and let me tell you, I liked the movie. It had the potential to make a good series. That potential was wasted within the first 5 minutes of the premiere. Maybe it wouldn't have been so bad if they'd have set up the whole KITT team premise, but...no, they jump ahead to Mike Tracer, former Special Forces, that everyone and their mama wants with the secret past that no one cares about. This show is already taking itself entirely too seriously. It's not that deep. It's Knight Rider.
 
This show doesn't have the look and feel of an expensive network show. It feels more like a 90s syndicated series. I was half waiting for Lorenzo Lamas to show up. :p It does however have a cool car, some decent action, a good cast, hot ladies and some pretty tech. Above all, it's Knight Rider. I don't know how long this thing will last, but I'll be sticking around. I just hope that they can inject a little more into the show than Michael driving around against unconvincing blue screen scenery. Speaking of Michael, it's nice to have the old name "Michael Knight" back. Never liked how they spelled his other name "Traceur" instead of "Tracer".
 
. There is alot material for someone that hates this show to write about lol

The bad acting(a knight rider staple)

Things that try to be "kewl" but just come off stupid. Like that whole fire situation and Kitts ford truck mode

Kill Billy and Zoe

The magic of the original series was that even in campiness it was trying to be serious.

Sure the original series had gags like someone always putting a ticket on KITT and kids and animals rubbing up against KITT.

Also the overuse of CGI for when Michael is in the car. Its too obvious he's not driving for real but its a studio
 
^ I don't see why not. The shows over for the night.

Zoe may be hot( and a bad actress) but she seems too forceful with the sexual stuff.
 
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Kill Billy and Zoe

NO, don't kill Billy and Zoe. They were the only fun thing about this episode. I could care less about Michael, but those two were funny, and I wanted to know more about them.

I liked the girl stripping down to her underwear as well.
 
Is it too late to add a poll to this thread?

Yeah, sorry. I'll getcha next time.

:)

But, I've a feeling I won't be presiding over this series' threads for long.

The premiere was Ok. I liked it and will likely keep tuned in. Hell, I've nothing else to watch at 7 on Wednesdays, so why not?

But the show has a "quality" that just makes it feel off. It could be the overuse of CGI, the absurd truck mode/KITT's shape-shifting, taking itself too seriously, the climatic smash-cuts to commericals or a combination of any or all of that.

I liked it, though. But mostly because of getting what's her face naked and having her in a revealind dress. What can I say? I'm easily impressed.

"KITT" felt improved over the pilot movie, too and had better interaction with Michael.

Had I included a poll I would've voted "Average" on an Excellent, Good, Average, Bad, Terrible format.
 
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