FlashForward (US Pace) No Spoilers - Cult

alias alias · 24-09-2009, 05:09

Series premieres thursday september 24th 8/7c

From the Trailer it looks good, I've not watched the WebRip version so i probably shouldn't read this thread untill i've seen it tomorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25kXHgWg938

cherubmattd · 24-09-2009, 18:28

I am really looking forward to this. Plus it starts on Monday on FIVE.

iHelix · 24-09-2009, 18:39

I cant wait to watch this! Been looking forward to this ever since it was announced. Tomorrow will be golden - Flash Forward and Fringe!

Stefanino · 24-09-2009, 20:00

Anyone know if someone will be broadcasting this live online?
(My searching has been fruitless so far

)

Joel's dad · 24-09-2009, 20:24

I would normally wait as the Uk will be getting it witthin days, however, its not in HD, so I will be downloading..

Cant wait!!

Although, I dont know why, as I know little about the show, but there really is a great buzz about the show!

zounds · 24-09-2009, 20:40

spoiler:
There is a justintv channel streaming ABC:
en.justin.tv/ownserver2 if you want to watch live in rougher quality.

Zoltan! · 24-09-2009, 20:59

Can't wait!
Hope it lives up to the hype...

Anachrony · 24-09-2009, 21:26

The book was pretty good. I wonder what, if anything, the series will take from it besides the event itself. I know they had to change a lot, since much of what worked in the book would be difficult logistically for TV.

leithlad · 24-09-2009, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Anachrony

The book was pretty good. I wonder what, if anything, the series will take from it besides the event itself. I know they had to change a lot, since much of what worked in the book would be difficult logistically for TV.

I'm not sure how much of the book will translate to screen but i do know that Robert J Sawyer who wrote the book is part of the production team and is slated to actually write an episode in the latter half of the season.

zounds · 24-09-2009, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Anachrony

The book was pretty good. I wonder what, if anything, the series will take from it besides the event itself. I know they had to change a lot, since much of what worked in the book would be difficult logistically for TV.

I listened to the audio book before watching Ep1 myself.

spoiler:
Apart from the general idea and a few (noticeable) nods, there didn't seem to be that much in common with the novel really, but it is only Ep1 I guess. I read the producer really wanted to make it after reading the book, so no doubt there will be recognisable odds and ends throughout.

zounds · 25-09-2009, 00:01

http://en.justin.tv/ownserver2

Flashforward just starting if there's any night owls.

Fairly rough quality, but watchable.

mrkite77 · 25-09-2009, 03:44

I like the premise, time will tell if I like the show... it felt a little schizophrenic, but I guess that's to be expected.

One thing that annoyed me is that no one has figured out that what they saw was the future as if the FlashForward had never happened. If it had happened, then the future they would've seen would've been more prepared.

After all, they now know the exact date and time the flashforward shows, surely their future selves could've been more prepared in passing information back to their past selves. The news broadcasts would've addressed it too ("You have blacked out, the entire world has blacked out, please remain calm. This was not a terrorist attack.. blah blah").

So the very fact that they've seen the future has changed the future.

zounds · 25-09-2009, 04:16

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Originally Posted by mrkite77

If it had happened, then the future they would've seen would've been more prepared.

Yeah, obviously the 'future selves' have already experienced the flash, but it must be only one possible future that everyone saw.
I'm curious to see how they get around that, for instance, if I'd been laying in bed at home reading a book, I'd make sure I was abroad drinking a beer at that particular time!

Interesting thing about the finale of the first season, it'll be broadcast at the same time as the flash forward happened in three months time.
Which means we'll have caught up to the flash, but the writers have at least 3 seasons of story minimum.

The book was a completely different entity with a 20 odd year flash, unless they're planning on more flashes I can't really see where it's going.

Early days tho'!

mrkite77 · 25-09-2009, 05:28

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Originally Posted by zounds

The book was a completely different entity with a 20 odd year flash, unless they're planning on more flashes I can't really see where it's going.

Well, you can't really rely too much on previews (they can be pretty misleading), but the previews kind of implied there are more flashes.

geoffSF · 25-09-2009, 06:03

Did this already air in the US? All the ads say "check your local listings"... I thought it aired next week.

There's too much good TV happening right now.

mrkite77 · 25-09-2009, 06:07

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Originally Posted by geoffSF

Did this already air in the US? All the ads say "check your local listings"... I thought it aired next week.

There's too much good TV happening right now.

Aired today.. but ABC said they're going to air it again tomorrow (friday) if you missed any of it (or all of it, in your case).

btw, anyone else notice the random appearance of Seth Macfarlane as an FBI agent? Came out of nowhere.

zounds · 25-09-2009, 09:27

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Originally Posted by mrkite77

btw, anyone else notice the random appearance of Seth Macfarlane as an FBI agent? Came out of nowhere.

Yeah lol - bit of a 'I recognise him' blimey! moment for me!

Good to see Jack Davenport as well!! (which I'm glad I hadn't read about).

Cast pic here:

http://www.imagebam.com/image/95cf2636266117/

torchwood08 · 25-09-2009, 10:18

I have downloaded this so looking forward (excuse the pun) to watching it later and discussing it.

daveraleigh · 25-09-2009, 11:20

Also caught an Oceanic Airlines billboard near the beginning of the show (and an obvious Desperate Housewives ad on the side of a bus)

Thought it was good for a first show!

ian-d · 25-09-2009, 12:30

Just watched the first episode, I actually thought it was incredibly good and am very much looking forward to the next one; what a fantastic premiere, very clear and easy to follow with a cracking ending.

illusiouk · 25-09-2009, 13:07

Gonna watch this tonight or tomorrow, just dl'd it. Read one of the comments about it..someone said it could be the next big show to take over Lost when that finishes, comments like that make me more excited to watch it

Bester · 25-09-2009, 14:14

Won its timeslot as well last night. Beat Survivor: Samoa by 27%.

Debuted with a 7.6/13 rating.

Great news for the show and ABC.

gadfly · 25-09-2009, 14:25

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Originally Posted by Bester

Won its timeslot as well last night. Beat Survivor: Samoa by 27%.

Debuted with a 7.6/13 rating.

Great news for the show and ABC.

Can't find last night's ratings anywhere. Where did you see them?

Bester · 25-09-2009, 14:46

Marc Berman's usually quite fast in getting them up;

http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/t...11/m/799100342

Stefanino · 25-09-2009, 18:13

I watched it on justin.tv - spectacular start and some good storylines set up "You're worried that your future comes true; I'm worried mine won't" (wtte). And then another mysterious element (who was that in the stadium?). Will deffo be tuning in next week.

24-09-2009, 05:09	#1
alias alias Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yorkshire Services: Firefox PSN ♂ Posts: 2,499 Blog Entries: 1	FlashForward (US Pace) No Spoilers Series premieres thursday september 24th 8/7c From the Trailer it looks good, I've not watched the WebRip version so i probably shouldn't read this thread untill i've seen it tomorrow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25kXHgWg938

24-09-2009, 20:40	#6
zounds Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 8,075	spoiler: There is a justintv channel streaming ABC: en.justin.tv/ownserver2 if you want to watch live in rougher quality.

24-09-2009, 18:28	#2
cherubmattd Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stockport, UK Posts: 1,952	I am really looking forward to this. Plus it starts on Monday on FIVE.

24-09-2009, 18:39	#3
iHelix Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4,433	I cant wait to watch this! Been looking forward to this ever since it was announced. Tomorrow will be golden - Flash Forward and Fringe!

24-09-2009, 20:00	#4
Stefanino Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 889	Anyone know if someone will be broadcasting this live online? (My searching has been fruitless so far )

24-09-2009, 20:24	#5
Joel's dad Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sunny Birmingham Services: V+, PS3, 50mb BB, Iphone 3gs, guitar hero, Superman, WWE, HD everything Posts: 716	I would normally wait as the Uk will be getting it witthin days, however, its not in HD, so I will be downloading.. Cant wait!! Although, I dont know why, as I know little about the show, but there really is a great buzz about the show!

24-09-2009, 20:59	#7
Zoltan! Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 119	Can't wait! Hope it lives up to the hype...

24-09-2009, 21:26	#8
Anachrony Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 403	The book was pretty good. I wonder what, if anything, the series will take from it besides the event itself. I know they had to change a lot, since much of what worked in the book would be difficult logistically for TV.

25-09-2009, 00:01	#11
zounds Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 8,075	http://en.justin.tv/ownserver2 Flashforward just starting if there's any night owls. Fairly rough quality, but watchable.

25-09-2009, 03:44	#12
mrkite77 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 1,453	I like the premise, time will tell if I like the show... it felt a little schizophrenic, but I guess that's to be expected. One thing that annoyed me is that no one has figured out that what they saw was the future as if the FlashForward had never happened. If it had happened, then the future they would've seen would've been more prepared. After all, they now know the exact date and time the flashforward shows, surely their future selves could've been more prepared in passing information back to their past selves. The news broadcasts would've addressed it too ("You have blacked out, the entire world has blacked out, please remain calm. This was not a terrorist attack.. blah blah"). So the very fact that they've seen the future has changed the future.

25-09-2009, 06:03	#15
geoffSF Inactive Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Fransicko Posts: 2,672	Did this already air in the US? All the ads say "check your local listings"... I thought it aired next week. There's too much good TV happening right now.

25-09-2009, 10:18	#18
torchwood08 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pontypridd, RCT Services: Virgin Media Posts: 2,835	I have downloaded this so looking forward (excuse the pun) to watching it later and discussing it.

25-09-2009, 11:20	#19
daveraleigh Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 891	Also caught an Oceanic Airlines billboard near the beginning of the show (and an obvious Desperate Housewives ad on the side of a bus) Thought it was good for a first show!

25-09-2009, 12:30	#20
ian-d Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,101	Just watched the first episode, I actually thought it was incredibly good and am very much looking forward to the next one; what a fantastic premiere, very clear and easy to follow with a cracking ending.

25-09-2009, 13:07	#21
illusiouk Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 660	Gonna watch this tonight or tomorrow, just dl'd it. Read one of the comments about it..someone said it could be the next big show to take over Lost when that finishes, comments like that make me more excited to watch it

25-09-2009, 14:14	#22
Bester Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Services: Zen Internet, Xbox 360 Posts: 2,745	Won its timeslot as well last night. Beat Survivor: Samoa by 27%. Debuted with a 7.6/13 rating. Great news for the show and ABC.

25-09-2009, 14:46	#24
Bester Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Services: Zen Internet, Xbox 360 Posts: 2,745	Marc Berman's usually quite fast in getting them up; http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/t...11/m/799100342

25-09-2009, 18:13	#25
Stefanino Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 889	I watched it on justin.tv - spectacular start and some good storylines set up "You're worried that your future comes true; I'm worried mine won't" (wtte). And then another mysterious element (who was that in the stadium?). Will deffo be tuning in next week.