[#70526]
Written by: Compulsive Seeder [02/12/2007, 22:25]
Quote by famkefan99
well there actually is another vampire show being made by hbo
called tru blood
is it really spelled like that or or you just that kind of guy?
[#70538]
Written by: pogi1119 [03/12/2007, 02:17]
overall, the show isn't that bad. quite comparable to bloodties and forever
knight but just slightly below moonlight and highlander: the series. obviously,
i like shows dealing with immortal character concepts.
but again, i agree about the "vampire" issue or its not-being-so. immortal
characters are always being held synonymous with immortality, which should not
be the case.
at least, here, this is a non-vampiric immortal character. hope the show stays on.
[#70548]
Written by: Squidley [03/12/2007, 05:25]
i watched this show this afternoon.
pity it hasn't been taken up (i can understand with though with similar shows)
i did quite enjoy the show and could certainly see it's potential.
would have been regular viewing for me i think.
thanks for the upload
[#70570]
Written by: postumator [03/12/2007, 08:29]
so-so pilot, i did see the main character drawing some enthusiasm from the
audience but as others have said the supporting cast are very poor. personally
i think there are many other subjects and plotlines that can be explored with
an immortal character but this romance idea is quite weak especially since the
love interest is revealed straight away. will give it a chance though
[#70586]
Written by: Eyes Only [03/12/2007, 11:12]
kill it, kill it pleaseee!! :(:(
i guess idea of the show was to bring something new and fresh, mixture from
several very good past shows like highlander (of course , forever knight,
dresden files (and when i think this last one was mid season cancelled .
instead of this you get some kind of (supernatural?) csi, with lots of
emotional issues.
without any charisma at all and with lots of questions left hanging eg. what
makes this last girl so special, did he had some children along the way, etc.
suppose shall give one or two more tries, like i did with journeyman...and if
not improved then will be...bye bye, amsterdam!
[#70710]
Written by: aussiemadmum [04/12/2007, 07:43]
i happen to like supernatural/vampire/immortal themes, so regardless of the
fact that many think its the same shit, different day, i'll definately give it
a go. i have actually been looking forward to this for a few months.
but as stated before, different strokes for different folks.
[#70733]
Written by: baylor33 [04/12/2007, 12:57]
personally i like this show. i was looking forward to seeing it since it was
announced for the fall season.
the show has great potential and if well written and plotted could very
well be a hit.we must remember a pilot is tricky because you have to explain
the past and concentrate on the present story all in only 42-44 minutes.
like others here said at least he's not a vampire,we don't need another
vampire show!!!
like other good shows that the networks gave a chance to it takes time to
get to know the characters that is if the writers work on builing the
characters and introducing mysteries in the plotlines so you will want to tune
in to a particular show.
fox is a weird network.they cancel good shows,don't give new shows a chance
if there ratings are not sky high out of the gate and keep all the trashy and
mundane shows,especially reality shows.
watch this show and you may be surprised. you may enjoy it as it has a
unique spin which can be capitalized upon.
p.s. if your show gets picked up by fox and is not trash or reality based
it is doomed (read fox'd).
[#72670]
Written by: Taylijane [18/12/2007, 03:58]
Quote by guavamike
just re-name the main character duncan and have him get into
some sword fights
and i think this starts to resemble another show...
have you actually watched the pilot episode? the fact that the character is
immortal takes a very minor back seat to him solving crimes as a police
detective. he uses his learnings and observations of human behaviour over the
years to solve crimes. the fact that he is immortal just adds a change to the
usual police drama shows.
i would like you to name a show that is entirely novel. tv executives chose
shows on what has worked in the past - with a special twist - like this show -
whether it is a police show - medical show - legal show - sit com. there is
nothing that is entirely new.
i hope it does well and will wait to see how it is accepted when it actually
screens before trying to throw it on the scrap heap.
good luck to new amsterdam, i say.
[#73180]
Written by: macdruid [24/12/2007, 01:05]
frankly, i really don\'t see the comparison with moonlight or blood ties here... of even highlander,
honestly.
there\'s no vampires, no \"there can be only one\" type melodrama, even the love angle seems like it will
take a backseat here. it\'s just a cop show where the lead happens to be semi-immortal. everything else
is just completely normal.
that said, i thought it was very well written and extremely solid for a pilot episode. it\'s, also, rather
subtle
and witty (his dog being named \"36\" for example). in fact, it\'s probably too intelligent for fox so
they\'ll
probably fox it all up just like firefly....
anyway, i did find a good fansite for this at h**p://newamsterdam-forever.com
[#74228]
Written by: StoneRyno [10/01/2008, 04:24]
am i the only one after watching this episode had the thought, this is
highlander but the star is the only immortal? and with the twist that he is a
detective which leads me to believe that the direction of the show will be him
solving crimes instead of protecting other immortals and fighting them like
highlander?
[#77885]
Written by: YourMomma59 [07/02/2008, 02:11]
i just downloaded and i liked it. especially the whole table thing. i thought
that was a unique idea. that's kind of messed up that they've pulled the plug
already. they could have run it while the writer's strike was going on.
:(:(
