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Preview: New teen drama 'Dis/Connected'
Published Thursday, Mar 27 2008, 09:39 GMT | By Neil Wilkes | 48 comments
BBC Three has definitely saved the best for last in its series of drama pilots. Meet the gang from Dis/Connected:
In previous weeks I've highlighted what's good and conversely, what's not quite as good, about the pilots but this time it would be nit-picking to attempt the latter.
The drama is set in the build-up to, and aftermath of, a young girl committing suicide and follows how each of her friends and acquaintances deals with it.
On paper it sounds like another pilot, The Things I Haven't Told You, but there is no mystery to solve here, just good old-fashioned teen drama to enjoy. It's well-developed, it's funny, it's very slick - and it gets my vote.
Dis/Connected airs Monday at 9pm on BBC Three.
So with all pilots now in, here's Tube Talk's leaderboard:
1. Dis/Connected
2. Being Human
3. The Things I Haven't Told You
4. Mrs In-Betweeny
5. Phoo Action (lest we forget, already commissioned)
6. West 10 LDN
How does Dis/Connected sound to you? How would you rank the pilots so far? Click the link below to add your comments to this entry! If you have any questions for the column please use the link at the top of the page instead.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous editions you may have missed!
In previous weeks I've highlighted what's good and conversely, what's not quite as good, about the pilots but this time it would be nit-picking to attempt the latter.
The drama is set in the build-up to, and aftermath of, a young girl committing suicide and follows how each of her friends and acquaintances deals with it.
On paper it sounds like another pilot, The Things I Haven't Told You, but there is no mystery to solve here, just good old-fashioned teen drama to enjoy. It's well-developed, it's funny, it's very slick - and it gets my vote.
Dis/Connected airs Monday at 9pm on BBC Three.
So with all pilots now in, here's Tube Talk's leaderboard:
1. Dis/Connected
2. Being Human
3. The Things I Haven't Told You
4. Mrs In-Betweeny
5. Phoo Action (lest we forget, already commissioned)
6. West 10 LDN
How does Dis/Connected sound to you? How would you rank the pilots so far? Click the link below to add your comments to this entry! If you have any questions for the column please use the link at the top of the page instead.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous editions you may have missed!
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Vera, Italy, on January 22nd, 2009
I watched just a little part of it and I think it is brilliant, also because Bradley James is a very good actor!
I watched just a little part of it and I think it is brilliant, also because Bradley James is a very good actor!
Chris, Hull, on November 23rd, 2008
Just caught Dis/connected tonight by chance. It definitely deserves a series. Intriguing, well based characters and plot line. More please....
Just caught Dis/connected tonight by chance. It definitely deserves a series. Intriguing, well based characters and plot line. More please....
Alison Kidman, London, on June 16th, 2008
West 10 LDN was such a great show!!! please show more!!!
West 10 LDN was such a great show!!! please show more!!!
Kate, Brighton, on June 14th, 2008
i thought this was billiant! it connected with different people on so many levels. by the way does anyone know the name of the song at the very end of the show?
i thought this was billiant! it connected with different people on so many levels. by the way does anyone know the name of the song at the very end of the show?
Linda, Londond, on April 20th, 2008
I really really like dis/connected so much. i thought that the cast was so kool and the plot was awesome..the only thing is it seems to potray teenagers as a bit messed up, but some of us are..Been tryna watch it but didnt know it was aired on monday..cnt get it on catch up that weird Ep1 i could
I really really like dis/connected so much. i thought that the cast was so kool and the plot was awesome..the only thing is it seems to potray teenagers as a bit messed up, but some of us are..Been tryna watch it but didnt know it was aired on monday..cnt get it on catch up that weird Ep1 i could
Abdul, U.K, on April 15th, 2008
I was flicking through the channels when I saw Dis/connected on the tv guide. I had never heard of the series before and decided to watch it. From the first few minutes I was drawn in and hooked. The pilot is great and gives viewers what they want to see. It is surprising that it has not done that well, maybe it needs to be advertised more effectively. I recommend it to anyone and hope it becomes a series.
I was flicking through the channels when I saw Dis/connected on the tv guide. I had never heard of the series before and decided to watch it. From the first few minutes I was drawn in and hooked. The pilot is great and gives viewers what they want to see. It is surprising that it has not done that well, maybe it needs to be advertised more effectively. I recommend it to anyone and hope it becomes a series.
L, Brighton, on April 14th, 2008
I really enjoyed the Dis/connected pilot. I had no idea it was a pilot and am pretty gutted now that it might not continue. I totally agree with someone elses comment that had it been on E4 the viewing figures would have been far greater. I only watched it by chance - it wasnt exactly advertised particularly well. But we need it back!
I really enjoyed the Dis/connected pilot. I had no idea it was a pilot and am pretty gutted now that it might not continue. I totally agree with someone elses comment that had it been on E4 the viewing figures would have been far greater. I only watched it by chance - it wasnt exactly advertised particularly well. But we need it back!
jd, on April 14th, 2008
If BBC doesn't commission a series of Dis/connected, they're fools. It was by far better than Skins-unlike the latter, Dis/Connected kept me rapt throughout, managing to make an engaging teen drama with an actual touch of bitter realism. I found it funny and moving at the same time. Shame it wasn't advertised better-like nearly everyone on here I only found it by chance, skimming channels in the ad breaks.
If BBC doesn't commission a series of Dis/connected, they're fools. It was by far better than Skins-unlike the latter, Dis/Connected kept me rapt throughout, managing to make an engaging teen drama with an actual touch of bitter realism. I found it funny and moving at the same time. Shame it wasn't advertised better-like nearly everyone on here I only found it by chance, skimming channels in the ad breaks.
Chez, West Midlands, on April 13th, 2008
Like sooo many other people I found Dis/Connected by chance when browsing through BBC Iplayer. I thought it was great, and really refreshing to see a teen drama with realism. The characters were well written and wonderfully played by the actors! I searched the net to see when it was next on, and was gutted to find out it's only a pilot! Being part of their target audience (I'm 20) I definitely hope it becomes a series! I think it just needs wider advertising. In comparison to Skins, it's much more appealing!
Like sooo many other people I found Dis/Connected by chance when browsing through BBC Iplayer. I thought it was great, and really refreshing to see a teen drama with realism. The characters were well written and wonderfully played by the actors! I searched the net to see when it was next on, and was gutted to find out it's only a pilot! Being part of their target audience (I'm 20) I definitely hope it becomes a series! I think it just needs wider advertising. In comparison to Skins, it's much more appealing!
Kerry, Lincolnshire, on April 11th, 2008
i loved dis/connected... and i would love to see it as a series... As many people i found it by chance, and to be honest im really glad i did... i think this drama would have got loads more viewers if it had been advertised better!!! 10/10 for me on dis/connected
i loved dis/connected... and i would love to see it as a series... As many people i found it by chance, and to be honest im really glad i did... i think this drama would have got loads more viewers if it had been advertised better!!! 10/10 for me on dis/connected
Zara, Wales, on April 11th, 2008
The things I haven't told you all the way - although I have to admit I didn't see Mrs Inbewteeny - saw the rest though and thought The Things I haven't told you was by far the best one - it really kept me wondering for ages afterwards - so frustrating that they won't just hurry up and show more - I couldn't believe there was only one of them!!!
The things I haven't told you all the way - although I have to admit I didn't see Mrs Inbewteeny - saw the rest though and thought The Things I haven't told you was by far the best one - it really kept me wondering for ages afterwards - so frustrating that they won't just hurry up and show more - I couldn't believe there was only one of them!!!
Alyce, Cambridge, on April 10th, 2008
Dis/Conected was definitely the best of the lot, followed closely by Mrs In-Betweeny. The both of them being perfect viewing for me. The other four are just not needed.
Dis/Conected was definitely the best of the lot, followed closely by Mrs In-Betweeny. The both of them being perfect viewing for me. The other four are just not needed.
Simon Gabriel, Wirral, on April 8th, 2008
I hate Skins, I think it's pathetic and doesn't reflect my age group whatsoever, (I'm 18). Anyway, I thought Dis/Connected did such an amazingly better job of doing this. I loved this.
I hate Skins, I think it's pathetic and doesn't reflect my age group whatsoever, (I'm 18). Anyway, I thought Dis/Connected did such an amazingly better job of doing this. I loved this.
.., on April 8th, 2008
Dis/Connected was excellent and ud love to go to that colege they wereat pretty snazzy or what?!
Dis/Connected was excellent and ud love to go to that colege they wereat pretty snazzy or what?!
Sharon, Newcastle, on April 8th, 2008
I thought Dis/connected was really good. I too stumbled across it by accident, then remembered that I had actually seen 1 ad for it. I'm prob not the target audience being in my early 30's, but I really thought it was thought provoking. I hadn't realised that it was only a pilot and acutally tunned in expecting it to be on last night and was dissappointed when it wasn't. Please can we have a full series it would be interesting to see what happens next to the characters.
I thought Dis/connected was really good. I too stumbled across it by accident, then remembered that I had actually seen 1 ad for it. I'm prob not the target audience being in my early 30's, but I really thought it was thought provoking. I hadn't realised that it was only a pilot and acutally tunned in expecting it to be on last night and was dissappointed when it wasn't. Please can we have a full series it would be interesting to see what happens next to the characters.
Stef, Hull, UK, on April 7th, 2008
Dis/Connected was very good, and I only found it by chance as I was looking through the EPG bored one night. I was a bit saddened to hear it was only a pilot, as I was hoping to keep watching every week as I mistakenly thought it was a new series.
Dis/Connected was very good, and I only found it by chance as I was looking through the EPG bored one night. I was a bit saddened to hear it was only a pilot, as I was hoping to keep watching every week as I mistakenly thought it was a new series.
Tasha, Bradford, on April 7th, 2008
I really enjoyed watching Dis/Connected especially seen as though it covers real life situations which teenagers are able to empathise with! Its a shame we have to wait for the next episode!
I really enjoyed watching Dis/Connected especially seen as though it covers real life situations which teenagers are able to empathise with! Its a shame we have to wait for the next episode!
Adam, London, on April 7th, 2008
I thought Dis/Connected was great. I didn't realise BBC had been piloting shows so have got back from work this evening dissapointed to see that I won't be seeing a second episode this evening. Although it is similar to Skins to a degree, this appears to have an increased sence of realism about it which I found more interesting. It's more serious, with the gags more subtle and to some extend funnier. With Skins due to finish soon and their next series no longer following the current cast I believe, there is an opening here for Dis/connected to take advantage of and fill the imminent Skins void.
I thought Dis/Connected was great. I didn't realise BBC had been piloting shows so have got back from work this evening dissapointed to see that I won't be seeing a second episode this evening. Although it is similar to Skins to a degree, this appears to have an increased sence of realism about it which I found more interesting. It's more serious, with the gags more subtle and to some extend funnier. With Skins due to finish soon and their next series no longer following the current cast I believe, there is an opening here for Dis/connected to take advantage of and fill the imminent Skins void.
Adz, on April 7th, 2008
Like most other comments, I found Dis/Connected by accident. I was actually watching Numb3rs over on Five US, but flicked through the channels during the breaks. Funny part is, both times I flicked over, it wasn't appropriate for family viewing (Ben and the other girl in the toilets, and the posh girl saying "I heard her father tried to do stuff to her, like shag her". Glad I went to BBC iPlayer to watch it though
Like most other comments, I found Dis/Connected by accident. I was actually watching Numb3rs over on Five US, but flicked through the channels during the breaks. Funny part is, both times I flicked over, it wasn't appropriate for family viewing (Ben and the other girl in the toilets, and the posh girl saying "I heard her father tried to do stuff to her, like shag her". Glad I went to BBC iPlayer to watch it though
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Loved Dis/Connected - please make more with original cast!!! Bradley James is such a good actor and very FIT!!