No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Discuss
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Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
It's not like they were any more original. At least this show seems to already have thought it out just HOW the people got their powers and what the Biotechnology Company plays into it instead of how Heroes didn't know what to make of it's own creations.
Anywho, they finally ended the JJ's lies part of the story. But they're amping up the other major arc which is the existence of other people with powers, what they do with them and how humans are reacting.
Heroes season 3 could've benefited from having their "Villains" actually committing criminal acts like this show.
It's not like they were any more original. At least this show seems to already have thought it out just HOW the people got their powers and what the Biotechnology Company plays into it instead of how Heroes didn't know what to make of it's own creations.
Anywho, they finally ended the JJ's lies part of the story. But they're amping up the other major arc which is the existence of other people with powers, what they do with them and how humans are reacting.
Heroes season 3 could've benefited from having their "Villains" actually committing criminal acts like this show.
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
This series is so decidedly bland and derivative that I can't see it motivating people to talk about it at all since it plays it so safe that while there isn't anything to praise about it there in't a whole lot to complain about either. This show apes a lot of stuff from Heroes but doesn't execute it nearly well as Season one of Heroes did and so soon after that show it is just more blatant. This is like a Disney version of Heroes in just about every way.
Really? Season one of Heroes produced a lot of discussion because it was entertaining, had a lot of characters, lots of mysteries, was densely plotted and the writers played around with some of the comic/super hero staples in interesting ways set against a heavily serialized epic season long arc. As a result there was a lot to absorb and pick up on that wasn't obvious. Seasons 2-4 of Heroes generated a lot of discussion because it was so mediocre that people had to commiserate with others about all the problems with the show.
This series is so decidedly bland and derivative that I can't see it motivating people to talk about it at all since it plays it so safe that while there isn't anything to praise about it there in't a whole lot to complain about either. This show apes a lot of stuff from Heroes but doesn't execute it nearly well as Season one of Heroes did and so soon after that show it is just more blatant. This is like a Disney version of Heroes in just about every way.
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
Well, I like the show overall. I thought last night's episode was just okay. I would like to see them delve a little more into the other super powered people and what Stephen Collins is ultimately up to.
In a way the slow pace is good because it feels more organic. But I would hope the second half of the season gets them more on the track to becoming some sort of superteam. I wish more had been done with the death of Officer Chang. Like some others, I thought it would be a catalyst for Jim, something that made him vow to find her killer. But it seems to have been forgotten, and I don't care for the cop that's replaced her. I mean, its essentially the same role, except he's a bit more nastier. Chang could've played the foil, and plus she was hot. I miss you Officer Chang.
I was a little disappointed with JJ's angle. I didn't care for them having it be the black kid-of course-that he goes to get hooked up and then on top of that, he's rewarded by being a teen father. I haven't had much of a problem with Romany's role though he does fit the black best friend trope a bit, with his life revolving around Jim's. However, I thought JJ's friend bit was heading over into the stereotype category a little too much for my taste.
Well, I like the show overall. I thought last night's episode was just okay. I would like to see them delve a little more into the other super powered people and what Stephen Collins is ultimately up to.
In a way the slow pace is good because it feels more organic. But I would hope the second half of the season gets them more on the track to becoming some sort of superteam. I wish more had been done with the death of Officer Chang. Like some others, I thought it would be a catalyst for Jim, something that made him vow to find her killer. But it seems to have been forgotten, and I don't care for the cop that's replaced her. I mean, its essentially the same role, except he's a bit more nastier. Chang could've played the foil, and plus she was hot. I miss you Officer Chang.
I was a little disappointed with JJ's angle. I didn't care for them having it be the black kid-of course-that he goes to get hooked up and then on top of that, he's rewarded by being a teen father. I haven't had much of a problem with Romany's role though he does fit the black best friend trope a bit, with his life revolving around Jim's. However, I thought JJ's friend bit was heading over into the stereotype category a little too much for my taste.
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
Same here, although maybe I'm the opposite that I don't really care for the other "super people" aspect of the show. I guess I'm just kind of burned out on all the "bwaaahaahaaa conspiracy" stories in TV and movies. In this case, the apparent bad guy behind all this is the wife's boss. I'm like seriously? Just burned out on that kind of story. YMMV
That being said, I realize that if they make the family super heroes without any kind of super villian to go up against, it won't really work either.
I'll continue to watch the show because I really like Chiklis, but I have a feeling that ultimately I'll give up on it too, for the same reason I gave up on Heroes. This one guy, who has the telekinensis powers (or whatever you want to call them) looks like he has the potential to a be an overpowered villian much like Sylar in Heroes (at the time I gave up on it, don't know what happened later.) That just doesn't interest me for some reason.
Same here, although maybe I'm the opposite that I don't really care for the other "super people" aspect of the show. I guess I'm just kind of burned out on all the "bwaaahaahaaa conspiracy" stories in TV and movies. In this case, the apparent bad guy behind all this is the wife's boss. I'm like seriously? Just burned out on that kind of story. YMMV
That being said, I realize that if they make the family super heroes without any kind of super villian to go up against, it won't really work either.
I'll continue to watch the show because I really like Chiklis, but I have a feeling that ultimately I'll give up on it too, for the same reason I gave up on Heroes. This one guy, who has the telekinensis powers (or whatever you want to call them) looks like he has the potential to a be an overpowered villian much like Sylar in Heroes (at the time I gave up on it, don't know what happened later.) That just doesn't interest me for some reason.
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
Good episode, if only because the stupid secrets between the family members were revealed and resolved.
The show still suffers from a lack of direction and focus, but it works for the moment because it feels natural that the characters are just drifting along in their normal lives.
I joked with my brother as we were watching that they are foreshadowing the development of the daughter as the big bad of the season and the rest of the family will have to face her at the end of the season. If only the writers were that ambitious.
Good episode, if only because the stupid secrets between the family members were revealed and resolved.
The show still suffers from a lack of direction and focus, but it works for the moment because it feels natural that the characters are just drifting along in their normal lives.
I joked with my brother as we were watching that they are foreshadowing the development of the daughter as the big bad of the season and the rest of the family will have to face her at the end of the season. If only the writers were that ambitious.
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
I wish they would have used a more offbeat actor to play the telekinetic henchguy.
I wish they would have used a more offbeat actor to play the telekinetic henchguy.
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
This was an okay episode. It had some bright moments but overall it was only okay. I think I want more villain action (which they did say is coming up in the announcement about more eps being picked up) and a bit more conspiracy stuff.
I did however like the whole teacher/student storyline. It's a cool, non-super power fighting way of showing the consequences of using one's powers.
Kudos again on the fx during the fight sequence (or push sequence if you prefer).
I'll keep watching, but it's not one of my "priority" shows right now.
This was an okay episode. It had some bright moments but overall it was only okay. I think I want more villain action (which they did say is coming up in the announcement about more eps being picked up) and a bit more conspiracy stuff.
I did however like the whole teacher/student storyline. It's a cool, non-super power fighting way of showing the consequences of using one's powers.
Kudos again on the fx during the fight sequence (or push sequence if you prefer).
I'll keep watching, but it's not one of my "priority" shows right now.
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
I felt it was a great episode myself
, although the TV ads were misleading. JJ finally telling Jim and Stephanie, about his powers was wrenching. I was hoping they all knew at some point they were hiding some things. Excellent way to end the episode though,...makes ya think what would Clark Kent woild have done...
This ciming from someone who puts down 95% of the shows he posts threads on. I know opinion is one thing, but when that many of a percentage of shows you say you dislike,...makes you wonder what his childhood is like?...startrekwatcher;4485151[QUOTE said:
I felt it was a great episode myself
, although the TV ads were misleading. JJ finally telling Jim and Stephanie, about his powers was wrenching. I was hoping they all knew at some point they were hiding some things. Excellent way to end the episode though,...makes ya think what would Clark Kent woild have done...
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
I can't help it that Hollywood puts out so much crap anymore these days--forgive me for wanting to be entertained and expecting more than recycled storylines, weak writing and uninteresting characters.
What are you talking about? I sample a few shows each season that look like I might be interested in. If they don't do it--like this one--I stop watching. I haven't posted in a No Ordinary Family thread since the pilot until now. I thought Caprica was pretentious crap and you won't find a post in any of those episode discussion threads since I stopped watching it several episodes ago. I can't stand Buffy, Angel, Dr Who, Torchwood, Angel, Stargate Universe, Rubicon, True Blood, Smallville but do you see me posting in those episode threads? So I don't know what other shows you are referring to.
I can't help it that Hollywood puts out so much crap anymore these days--forgive me for wanting to be entertained and expecting more than recycled storylines, weak writing and uninteresting characters.
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Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
Well if I were precise I could copy and paste the threads you have posted in the last year or so...startrekwatcher;4485151 This ciming from someone who puts down 95% of the shows he posts threads on. I know opinion is one thing said:
You don't like the show that's fine....
not the episodes...likeways
but feel free to put everything down that isn't from Abrams...
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
I don't think he will,...you have the tele-K guy asshole...How long until Zachary Quinto finally appears on this show as Sylar, thus making this show a spinoff of Heroes?
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
If I happen to have enjoyed a show like Supernatural or LOST but it comes off the rail I'm going to watch it until the end and criticize it if it deserves it. And I don't see why you have a problem or even care if I choose to talk about what I like or dislike in a tv show--afterall this is a *discussion* board--expect differing opinions.Well if I were precise I could copy and paste the threads you have posted in the last year or so...
I don't know why you brought up JJ Abrams. I'm not particularly impressed by a lot of what he does either. I thought ALIAS fell apart at the end, Undercovers is more bland crap, FRINGE is a hit-or-miss series although it has been better this season. I didn't care what he did in Star Trek XI either--I thought it was a shallow, emotionless, ADHD film with a villain as a cypher with irrational motives and throw in a pointless cameo by Nimoy. And the brilliance of LOST had nothing to do with him except his name in the credits.but feel free to put everything down that isn't from Abrams...
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
And this is coming from someone who stuck with Heroes to the bitter end. And would be watching an S5 of Heroes right now if it were on, regardless of how putrid the writing was. So don't go telling me that my standards are too high!
Even when it was bad, there were things I could discuss about Heroes. There's nothing about NOF that seems worth talking about, or even complaining about. When I can't even work up the energy to bitch about a show, that's when you know a show is truly boring.
Yep - just because there's so much crap out there is no reason to lower our standards.
And I agree about JJ Abrams - I loved Lost and liked Trek XI more than you (I agree about Nero being a disappointing nonentity and a missed opportunity to finally give the Romulans some much needed development) but for the most part, I just don't see what's the big deal about the guy's shows.
That's a good description of why I decided to DVR Glee this week instead. Maybe I'll give next week's ep another shot, but I'm pretty much done with this boring-ass show.
And this is coming from someone who stuck with Heroes to the bitter end. And would be watching an S5 of Heroes right now if it were on, regardless of how putrid the writing was. So don't go telling me that my standards are too high!
Even when it was bad, there were things I could discuss about Heroes. There's nothing about NOF that seems worth talking about, or even complaining about. When I can't even work up the energy to bitch about a show, that's when you know a show is truly boring.
Yep - just because there's so much crap out there is no reason to lower our standards.
And I agree about JJ Abrams - I loved Lost and liked Trek XI more than you (I agree about Nero being a disappointing nonentity and a missed opportunity to finally give the Romulans some much needed development) but for the most part, I just don't see what's the big deal about the guy's shows.
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
Exactly what I am talking about...it just seems you are NEVER happy with your reviews on whatever you watch... Except in the Star Trek 2009 movie a couple of years ago. Most of the shows "if you can get into "escapism" are rather quite done well"If I happen to have enjoyed a show like Supernatural or LOST but it comes off the rail I'm going to watch it until the end and criticize it if it deserves it. And I don't see why you have a problem or even care if I choose to talk about what I like or dislike in a tv show--afterall this is a *discussion* board--expect differing opinions.Well if I were precise I could copy and paste the threads you have posted in the last year or so...
Re: No Ordinary Family: "No Ordinary Earthquake" - Oct. 26 - Grade/Dis
What is this now, the startrekwatcher thread?
I've read his reviews, too. He's pretty much on target with most of what he says, much moreso than most posters, who are waaaay too damn lenient with shows. If more people bailed on bad shows, maybe we'd get more shows worth watching. Since few or none of us have actual Nielsens boxes, we'll have to do our part by bashing bad shows. It's better than coasting along with the surging tide of mediocrity.
What is this now, the startrekwatcher thread?
I've read his reviews, too. He's pretty much on target with most of what he says, much moreso than most posters, who are waaaay too damn lenient with shows. If more people bailed on bad shows, maybe we'd get more shows worth watching. Since few or none of us have actual Nielsens boxes, we'll have to do our part by bashing bad shows. It's better than coasting along with the surging tide of mediocrity.