Harper's Island - US Pace - Cult

Jamiewills · 10-04-2009, 19:00

Did anyone else manage to catch this last night?

I couldn't see another thread.

jonparadise · 10-04-2009, 19:55

Yup, just watched it.

It's hokum, but well made hokum, plenty of soapie plotlines an hooks, I'll be watching again next week. If only to see how the next character gets dispatched.

Redmond · 10-04-2009, 21:50

It was awful. Full of cliches, bad acting, corny soundtrack and totally unoriginal.

Good for a laugh though because it takes itself so seriously.

Arthur Hucksake · 10-04-2009, 22:11

Noticed some actors for Supernatural and the production crew were too, prob down to being on the same channel.

I can see the potential with this so ill stick with it for a few more episodes.

samusek2 · 10-04-2009, 22:19

Did someone get killed in this weeks episode?

Jamiewills · 10-04-2009, 22:21

I thought it was allright, hooked me in just enough to want to see the next episode.

There so many characters to introduce though, that I got a bit confused who everyone was. But I suppose that will get easier when they all start dying.

My hunch says that the killer is either bride or groom. (Most likely groom)

Next to die one of the friends of the bride.

whedon247 · 11-04-2009, 10:57

characters well introduced but not much else,the killing wasnt really that interesting

but ill watch episode 2............cos katie cassidy is in it!

its not on same channel as supernatural,thats CW,this is CBS i believe

stgabriel · 11-04-2009, 13:40

It's actually a Canadian show, picked up by a US network, filmed in B.C like so many american shows are. That's why everyone looks familiar.

jonparadise · 11-04-2009, 15:37

That little girl is creepy though. Roasting that poor little snail.

No idea who dunnit just yet (of course), but I wonder if they'll go down the route of it being someone we though was already dead?

ShaunCrow05 · 11-04-2009, 16:46

It was more different than I thought it would be. I wasn't expecting it to be so soapie, as people have already stated. I'll probably watch until the end though. Hopefully it improves, although it wasn't terrible.

oxfordruse · 11-04-2009, 17:38

I thought it was terrible throughout... but I'm a bit disturbed by the fact that I watched it all the way through, which seems to contradict my opinion!

Firstly, I was surprised by the level of grue it contained. Not because I'm closeted at all (the more gruesome, the better, AFAIAC). But it's really not like CBS to be so liberal with gore.

Of course, that's discounting the fact that the USA has it all backwards when compared to Europe and would sooner televise a dismembered head than a nipple.

Still... it was clumsy. Far too many characters were introduced in too short a time, and I found myself caring about a sum total of one (they did make Abby sympathetic, at least).

I was surprised that Uncle Marty was the first victim. I was SURE it was going to be bland British guy. My money says he's dead within three episodes.

Yeah, so, overall, I'm surprised I watched the entire thing. It passed quite quickly. I'll check it out again, but it'd better introduce some less hackneyed dialogue (exposition much?) and pull out some interesting character developments instead of relying entirely on plot. Otherwise, I'm done.

In any case, I give CBS a month, tops, before this is history. It has cancellation written all over its ass.

Redmond · 11-04-2009, 19:12

The dialogue was pretty much all exposition. "You're my brother, of course I'm happy you're here. You and Uncle Marty are the only family I have left"....."I can't believe my little sister's getting married"...so on.

whedon247 · 11-04-2009, 19:20

its a 1 off 13 episode series so i think it will be aired till the conclusion persoanlly

ratings were good for pilot,next weeks will be interesting, jeffrey bell states if it is popular he has ideas to have murder mysterys in different locations for different seasons

Redmond · 11-04-2009, 19:22

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Originally Posted by whedon247

its a 1 off 13 episode series so i think it will be aired till the conclusion persoanlly

ratings were good for pilot,next weeks will be interesting, jeffrey bell states if it is popular he has ideas to have murder mysterys in different locations for different seasons

So it's basically a tv drama version of Survivor.

Harper's Island: Panama.

oxfordruse · 11-04-2009, 19:31

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Originally Posted by whedon247

its a 1 off 13 episode series so i think it will be aired till the conclusion persoanlly

ratings were good for pilot,next weeks will be interesting, jeffrey bell states if it is popular he has ideas to have murder mysterys in different locations for different seasons

I have to say that I agree with you. It's had a mid-season startup, so it's not like CBS has anything better to replace it with.

I mean, c'mon, FFS, CBS' most ratings-grabbing show, outside of the CSI franchise, is THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE. Which is frankly abysmal.

I'll be so bold as to say that I'll give HARPER'S ISLAND until the end of its first season. If it thins the crowd of uninteresting mannequins, and throws in a bit of extra back story re. Abby and Henry, then I'm willing to give it more of a shot.

whedon247 · 11-04-2009, 19:38

and hey........katie cassidy!

spaintv · 17-04-2009, 00:05

Finally got round to watching episode 1.

Like most I wasn't expecting it to be so soapie. I thought it would be more of a thriller-horror feel to it.

Full of cliches and the likes, but interesting enough to get me to watch episode 2 which airs in the US in a couple of hours.

Jamiewills · 17-04-2009, 15:17

I quite liked the people who got killed this week, especially Kelly...

I could tell they were bluffing with that English guy, and that he wouldnt die this week. Anyway, I enjoyed that episode moreso than the first one, so I will continue to watch the rest of the season now.

smree · 17-04-2009, 16:20

Not sure about this at all. Tis a bit to soapy. Will probably stick with it out of curiousity.

The final death last night was pretty horrible.

Jamiewills · 17-04-2009, 16:24

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Originally Posted by smree

Not sure about this at all. Tis a bit to soapy. Will probably stick with it out of curiousity.

The final death last night was pretty horrible.

Yeah, I know. I guessed that little dog would lead her to her death.

spaintv · 18-04-2009, 00:35

Just watched episode 2 and have to say IM enjoying this. Its a bit silly but fun to watch, in a Scream type of way.

Word of warning however to those who still havent watched episode 2-
At the end of the episode, and before the end credits roll, they show a preview. Thing is they preview not the next episode, but what seems to be the rest of the series. They even show part of smoe future deaths and loads more that you really dont wanna see. I cant believe they spoilered the series in that way at the end of episode 2!

Ghost World · 18-04-2009, 01:16

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Originally Posted by jonparadise

It's hokum, but well made hokum, plenty of soapie plotlines an hooks

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Originally Posted by Redmond

It was awful. Full of cliches, bad acting, corny soundtrack and totally unoriginal.

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Originally Posted by oxfordruse

I thought it was terrible throughout...

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Originally Posted by Redmond

The dialogue was pretty much all exposition. "You're my brother, of course I'm happy you're here. You and Uncle Marty are the only family I have left"....."I can't believe my little sister's getting married"...so on.

These glowing reviews have convinced me to not bother with it.

Which is good, because I have a lot of unopened DVD boxsets to watch.

DavidB6937 · 18-04-2009, 10:32

Oddly I'm quite enjoying it. It's never going to be the best programme, but it's harmless and a bit of fun I think.

I do like a lot of the cast which probably makes it seem a little better than it is.

scotcub74 · 18-04-2009, 13:10

Like some of the above have said, it's nonsense but it's enjoyable and watchable nonsense. Plus it does have an above average cast, especially like seeing Katie Cassidy and the guy who playes Bobby from Supernatural. I'll definitely be sticking around for more

whedon247 · 25-04-2009, 11:30

2nd episode was much better

its written as a 12 chapter novel i read so these first episodes are getting us itnroduced to the characters which i believe they have done very well

i think its worth sticking with

10-04-2009, 19:00	#1
Jamiewills Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 243	Harper's Island - US Pace Did anyone else manage to catch this last night? I couldn't see another thread.

10-04-2009, 19:55	#2
jonparadise Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London, UK Services: Be Internet, Apple MacBook Pro 17", iPhone 3G, Freeview. Posts: 2,775	Yup, just watched it. It's hokum, but well made hokum, plenty of soapie plotlines an hooks, I'll be watching again next week. If only to see how the next character gets dispatched.

10-04-2009, 21:50	#3
Redmond Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: England Posts: 13,510	It was awful. Full of cliches, bad acting, corny soundtrack and totally unoriginal. Good for a laugh though because it takes itself so seriously.

10-04-2009, 22:11	#4
Arthur Hucksake Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Gender: Male Location: Reading Services: Sky HD+ - Sky World, Current Be* User switching to Sky Unlimited shortly. Posts: 305	Noticed some actors for Supernatural and the production crew were too, prob down to being on the same channel. I can see the potential with this so ill stick with it for a few more episodes.

10-04-2009, 22:19	#5
samusek2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,448	Did someone get killed in this weeks episode?

10-04-2009, 22:21	#6
Jamiewills Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 243	I thought it was allright, hooked me in just enough to want to see the next episode. There so many characters to introduce though, that I got a bit confused who everyone was. But I suppose that will get easier when they all start dying. My hunch says that the killer is either bride or groom. (Most likely groom) Next to die one of the friends of the bride.

11-04-2009, 10:57	#7
whedon247 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,931	characters well introduced but not much else,the killing wasnt really that interesting but ill watch episode 2............cos katie cassidy is in it! its not on same channel as supernatural,thats CW,this is CBS i believe

11-04-2009, 13:40	#8
stgabriel Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N of the lake, W of the tower Posts: 61	It's actually a Canadian show, picked up by a US network, filmed in B.C like so many american shows are. That's why everyone looks familiar.

11-04-2009, 15:37	#9
jonparadise Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London, UK Services: Be Internet, Apple MacBook Pro 17", iPhone 3G, Freeview. Posts: 2,775	That little girl is creepy though. Roasting that poor little snail. No idea who dunnit just yet (of course), but I wonder if they'll go down the route of it being someone we though was already dead?

11-04-2009, 16:46	#10
ShaunCrow05 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,998	It was more different than I thought it would be. I wasn't expecting it to be so soapie, as people have already stated. I'll probably watch until the end though. Hopefully it improves, although it wasn't terrible.

11-04-2009, 17:38	#11
oxfordruse Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Gender: Male Location: Northener in London Posts: 480	I thought it was terrible throughout... but I'm a bit disturbed by the fact that I watched it all the way through, which seems to contradict my opinion! Firstly, I was surprised by the level of grue it contained. Not because I'm closeted at all (the more gruesome, the better, AFAIAC). But it's really not like CBS to be so liberal with gore. Of course, that's discounting the fact that the USA has it all backwards when compared to Europe and would sooner televise a dismembered head than a nipple. Still... it was clumsy. Far too many characters were introduced in too short a time, and I found myself caring about a sum total of one (they did make Abby sympathetic, at least). I was surprised that Uncle Marty was the first victim. I was SURE it was going to be bland British guy. My money says he's dead within three episodes. Yeah, so, overall, I'm surprised I watched the entire thing. It passed quite quickly. I'll check it out again, but it'd better introduce some less hackneyed dialogue (exposition much?) and pull out some interesting character developments instead of relying entirely on plot. Otherwise, I'm done. In any case, I give CBS a month, tops, before this is history. It has cancellation written all over its ass.

11-04-2009, 19:12	#12
Redmond Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: England Posts: 13,510	The dialogue was pretty much all exposition. "You're my brother, of course I'm happy you're here. You and Uncle Marty are the only family I have left"....."I can't believe my little sister's getting married"...so on.

11-04-2009, 19:20	#13
whedon247 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,931	its a 1 off 13 episode series so i think it will be aired till the conclusion persoanlly ratings were good for pilot,next weeks will be interesting, jeffrey bell states if it is popular he has ideas to have murder mysterys in different locations for different seasons

11-04-2009, 19:38	#16
whedon247 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,931	and hey........katie cassidy!

17-04-2009, 00:05	#17
spaintv Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gibraltar (UK Territory) EU Services: UK / Spain / Gibraltar / SKY Posts: 1,844	Finally got round to watching episode 1. Like most I wasn't expecting it to be so soapie. I thought it would be more of a thriller-horror feel to it. Full of cliches and the likes, but interesting enough to get me to watch episode 2 which airs in the US in a couple of hours.

17-04-2009, 15:17	#18
Jamiewills Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 243	I quite liked the people who got killed this week, especially Kelly... I could tell they were bluffing with that English guy, and that he wouldnt die this week. Anyway, I enjoyed that episode moreso than the first one, so I will continue to watch the rest of the season now.

17-04-2009, 16:20	#19
smree Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 379	Not sure about this at all. Tis a bit to soapy. Will probably stick with it out of curiousity. The final death last night was pretty horrible.

18-04-2009, 00:35	#21
spaintv Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gibraltar (UK Territory) EU Services: UK / Spain / Gibraltar / SKY Posts: 1,844	Just watched episode 2 and have to say IM enjoying this. Its a bit silly but fun to watch, in a Scream type of way. Word of warning however to those who still havent watched episode 2- At the end of the episode, and before the end credits roll, they show a preview. Thing is they preview not the next episode, but what seems to be the rest of the series. They even show part of smoe future deaths and loads more that you really dont wanna see. I cant believe they spoilered the series in that way at the end of episode 2!

18-04-2009, 10:32	#23
DavidB6937 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,741	Oddly I'm quite enjoying it. It's never going to be the best programme, but it's harmless and a bit of fun I think. I do like a lot of the cast which probably makes it seem a little better than it is.

18-04-2009, 13:10	#24
scotcub74 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 168	Like some of the above have said, it's nonsense but it's enjoyable and watchable nonsense. Plus it does have an above average cast, especially like seeing Katie Cassidy and the guy who playes Bobby from Supernatural. I'll definitely be sticking around for more

25-04-2009, 11:30	#25
whedon247 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,931	2nd episode was much better its written as a 12 chapter novel i read so these first episodes are getting us itnroduced to the characters which i believe they have done very well i think its worth sticking with