Falling skies

[Jamisjockey]

Well, I don't like it anywhere near as much as "the walking dead," but I'll probably still watch it.  

The alien invasion thing has been done so much that I don't know if they will be able to figure out a new and surprising take on it.  The only movie I have seen recently that did anything new and different with the theme was "District 9," which I thought was very entertaining.

Speaking of which, does anyone know when in sweet baby chutulu's name the walking dead will be back out?

[mtnbkr]

Halloween is what I heard.

Chris

[Ben]

I also heard Halloween for Walking Dead.

I agree with Hank that the"post apocalypse outlaw leader" should have gotten a bullet to the brain pan.  I'm sure they have a twist lined up there, but sometimes I like a simple solution. I'm also hoping they don't go overboard on family / kid plots. It seems like a show that cries out for action.

I'm not completely sold from just the pilot, but will definitely watch some more episodes.

[SADShooter]

I'm disturbed by the "fighters vs. eaters" subtext. I don't need to see Will Patton reprising his role from The Postman and a major inter-human squabble or dictator wannabe sideline in the face of the main plot would be stupid.

[Ben]

I'm disturbed by the "fighters vs. eaters" subtext. I don't need to see Will Patton reprising his role from The Postman and a major inter-human squabble or dictator wannabe sideline in the face of the main plot would be stupid.

No wonder he reminded me of the jerk in the Postman...

[Jamie B]

No wonder he reminded me of the jerk in the Postman...

No wonder this is the first decent role that he has had since then, and he is still the same.....

[Jamisjockey]

I'm disturbed by the "fighters vs. eaters" subtext. I don't need to see Will Patton reprising his role from The Postman and a major inter-human squabble or dictator wannabe sideline in the face of the main plot would be stupid.

Which was the reason the General put NW as the second in command.  Anyone else get the veiled threat when he told him to do the right thing?  I took it to mean even if he had to frag the leader over the civilians.

[Jamisjockey]

Firstly, spoiler alert.






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Good first episode.  Reminded me a bit of the scene from Independance Day, except Noah Wiley's character is building a slow quiet confidence in his ability to kick alien ass, where Will Smith was just obnoxious.  I loved the looks he got from the other refugees, that was classic. 
Only thing bugging me is that they are on it real quick.  They're going to have to have some major setbacks to keep the plot going more than a season. Of course, at the rate some other cable series go, one season a year might be all we get.
Anyways, good *expletive deleted*it this. 

[RocketMan]

Color me surprised.  Despite being in the "let's kill off the series" Sunday 10:00 PM slot, TNT has renewed "Falling Skies" for a ten episode second season.
Supposedly, it's been a "...phenomenal success when it comes to international and time-shifted viewing”.  Interesting that TNT took that view.

[mtnbkr]

I haven't missed an episode, but I also don't watch it during the Sunday 10pm slot (about to fall asleep by then).

I like it, though I'd like more back-story about the invasion.

Chris

[Harold Tuttle]

the birthday cake molding in the perfect condition, seven month dusty, suburban home kinda points to a mass disappearance of the human population

[AZRedhawk44]

It needs to pick up speed.

And have less kids in it.

I'm disturbed by the "fighters vs. eaters" subtext. I don't need to see Will Patton reprising his role from The Postman and a major inter-human squabble or dictator wannabe sideline in the face of the main plot would be stupid.

With 90% human casualties at this point, I agree with Patton's character.  There's no room for "eaters."  The weepy crap at the memorial bulletin board in the school needs to end RFN.  Every single character, including the fighters, have lost nearly everyone and everything in their lives.  Time for the "eaters" to man up (or woman up) and learn to fight, or work in a supporting role to help the fighters.  As it is right now, the fighters have three jobs:  scavenge supplies for the eaters, defend the eaters, and figure out a means to fight an offensive war to win the planet back.

Eaters suck.

[slugcatcher]

I'm disturbed by the "fighters vs. eaters" subtext. I don't need to see Will Patton reprising his role from The Postman and a major inter-human squabble or dictator wannabe sideline in the face of the main plot would be stupid.

This is one of the major problem I have w/ the show.  For once I'd like to see people pull together in a post apocalyptic situation.  On TV they never do.  Granted the people on the show are yankees but even I would give them the benefit of the doubt. 

[P5 Guy]

So, what is the plot twist that will make us want to watch next season?

I'm thinking the Skitters empathic connection to the children leads to something. I have to ask why the Mechs are bipedal, but the Skitters are multi-legged, almost like octopi.
 

[longeyes]

Can't be, if it's based in and around Boston.  Sure the folks in Taxachusetts are allowed to have some guns, but no explosion-type stuff and spaceships are reserved for the ruling class only.

I will look for rerun times and see if I can suspend disbellief about the Boston locale.

stay safe.

Must be the Southies.

[AJ Dual]

It needs to pick up speed.

And have less kids in it.

With 90% human casualties at this point, I agree with Patton's character.  There's no room for "eaters."  The weepy crap at the memorial bulletin board in the school needs to end RFN.  Every single character, including the fighters, have lost nearly everyone and everything in their lives.  Time for the "eaters" to man up (or woman up) and learn to fight, or work in a supporting role to help the fighters.  As it is right now, the fighters have three jobs:  scavenge supplies for the eaters, defend the eaters, and figure out a means to fight an offensive war to win the planet back.

Eaters suck.

Not if they're pregnant, or rearing small children. Of course, they can still do certain logistic functions, as can small children who are old enough to walk and follow directions, however any reasonable expectation is that gestation and care will occupy most all of their time.

Thinking long term, you've got to outbreed, or at least maintain replacement levels for your own side. There's no guarantee there'll be sufficient women of fertile age left if you wait for the fighting to be over.

[AZRedhawk44]

Not if they're pregnant, or rearing small children. Of course, they can still do certain logistic functions, as can small children who are old enough to walk and follow directions, however any reasonable expectation is that gestation and care will occupy most all of their time.

Thinking long term, you've got to outbreed, or at least maintain replacement levels for your own side. There's no guarantee there'll be sufficient women of fertile age left if you wait for the fighting to be over.

Agreed.  Breeding, child care, cooking, scavenging.  Heavy science/electronics/mathematics education for youth, biology/chemistry/physics/war tactics for juveniles.

Seems more appropriate for the current "eaters" to be doing the scavenging and base camp maintenance, and at least minimally conversant with arms and techniques to perform basic sentry/OP/LP/perimeter duties, leaving the "fighters" to perform enemy recon, hostage rescue and guerilla tactics.

[slugcatcher]

There shouldn't be any "eaters".  Everyone should be pulling their weight one way or another.  What's left of humanity should be pulling together.  They're not even able to grow food much less mine for resources to create electronics and weapons.  Scavenging is only going to go for so long.  Something big will have to change or they just won't have a show. 

[Harold Tuttle]

the skitters have a quota of human children to acquire

there is an upper class of invaders

[seeker_two]

There shouldn't be any "eaters".  Everyone should be pulling their weight one way or another.  What's left of humanity should be pulling together.  They're not even able to grow food much less mine for resources to create electronics and weapons.  Scavenging is only going to go for so long.  Something big will have to change or they just won't have a show. 

I've started watching the first few shows on my DVR....seems like the "eaters" are doing important work like logistics, medical, and getting the next generation educated for the fight. And, unless the CO wants to start losing "fighters" to malnutrition and lack of medical care, he'd better get on board with the program.

It's a decent show.....but not a great show. It takes the better parts of the old "V" series and nu-BSG....but it doesn't have any likeable or stand-out characters. Plus the "military tactics" are pretty weak. I'd like to see more info on what the other units are doing against the aliens.

And I agree with slugcatcher.....unless they find ways to start producing their own food and weapons, they're done. I wonder if the skitters are edible......