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In case its escaped anybody attention Flash is back! With a TV series. Its currently showing in the US on the sci-fi channel, however it'll no doubt be in the UK sooner or later (or if anybody is desparate your favourite torrent sites will no doubt have it).
Its fair to say this isnt Flash Gordon as we know it. If you watch it expecting anything like the movie or the old TV series, disappointment awaits. Its essentially a re-imagination of the general premise. All the old names and places are still present, Flash is an athlete, Dale is a reporter, Zharkov is a scientist and Ming is the bad guy who is emperor of Mongo. From there on though, things are a bit different. Ming isnt merciless and doesnt seem to have much interest in conquering earth at this point. Mongo and Earth are connected by portals (discovered by Flash's father) so doesnt appear they'll ever get to space travel/ships etc.. So far its been mostly earth bound and quite formulaic. Ming hatches plot and sends something through a portal to earth. Flash and his posse of good looking women spend rest of the episode trying to stop it.
I'm tempted to say its rubbish and leave it at that. But it could just be that its early days and it'll develop into something better.
Next up is The Bionic Woman which starts in a few weeks. If theres not a guest appearance by Lee Majors in that I'll be sorely disappointed. :)
Its fair to say this isnt Flash Gordon as we know it. If you watch it expecting anything like the movie or the old TV series, disappointment awaits. Its essentially a re-imagination of the general premise. All the old names and places are still present, Flash is an athlete, Dale is a reporter, Zharkov is a scientist and Ming is the bad guy who is emperor of Mongo. From there on though, things are a bit different. Ming isnt merciless and doesnt seem to have much interest in conquering earth at this point. Mongo and Earth are connected by portals (discovered by Flash's father) so doesnt appear they'll ever get to space travel/ships etc.. So far its been mostly earth bound and quite formulaic. Ming hatches plot and sends something through a portal to earth. Flash and his posse of good looking women spend rest of the episode trying to stop it.
I'm tempted to say its rubbish and leave it at that. But it could just be that its early days and it'll develop into something better.
Next up is The Bionic Woman which starts in a few weeks. If theres not a guest appearance by Lee Majors in that I'll be sorely disappointed. :)
The nail in the coffin for me was the episode when they introduced the hawkmen. Grown men jumping around waving their capes as they went was simply too much for me. I dont think its chances of getting a second series are too high.
I know what you mean. The premise of Flash Gordon in particular made it sound as if it was going to be really exciting and different. How wrong can you be?!
UPDATE:
Well I watched Flash Gordon up until episode 9, I simply couldnt take anymore after that. Its one of these rare shows where you can feel actual embarassment at watching it. If you're ever tempted to watch it, I suggest poking your eyes out with scissors instead.
I've watched 5 episodes of The Bionic Woman as well. Its not too bad but a definite feeling of seen it all before so far. Seems a bit like an Alias/Dark Angel type of thing.
Well I watched Flash Gordon up until episode 9, I simply couldnt take anymore after that. Its one of these rare shows where you can feel actual embarassment at watching it. If you're ever tempted to watch it, I suggest poking your eyes out with scissors instead.
I've watched 5 episodes of The Bionic Woman as well. Its not too bad but a definite feeling of seen it all before so far. Seems a bit like an Alias/Dark Angel type of thing.
Ming isn't merciless? Good God, that must mean he's...
Ming the Liberal! The oldest being in the universe! Aaaaargh! :)
Ming the Liberal! The oldest being in the universe! Aaaaargh! :)
Garin wrote:
> Next up is The Bionic Woman which starts in a few weeks. If
> theres not a guest appearance by Lee Majors in that I'll be
> sorely disappointed. :)
I watched the pilot of this yesterday. Looks promising, its a bit strange seeing a former cast member of Eastenders star in it though. It also has Katee Sackhoff (Starbuck in BSG) playing the nemesis as well as somebody else from BSG whose name I cant remember.
> Next up is The Bionic Woman which starts in a few weeks. If
> theres not a guest appearance by Lee Majors in that I'll be
> sorely disappointed. :)
I watched the pilot of this yesterday. Looks promising, its a bit strange seeing a former cast member of Eastenders star in it though. It also has Katee Sackhoff (Starbuck in BSG) playing the nemesis as well as somebody else from BSG whose name I cant remember.
Last months Sci-Fi mag made it sound quite interesting.
In case its escaped anybody attention Flash is back! With a TV series. Its currently showing in the US on the sci-fi channel, however it'll no doubt be in the UK sooner or later (or if anybody is desparate your favourite torrent sites will no doubt have it).
Its fair to say this isnt Flash Gordon as we know it. If you watch it expecting anything like the movie or the old TV series, disappointment awaits. Its essentially a re-imagination of the general premise. All the old names and places are still present, Flash is an athlete, Dale is a reporter, Zharkov is a scientist and Ming is the bad guy who is emperor of Mongo. From there on though, things are a bit different. Ming isnt merciless and doesnt seem to have much interest in conquering earth at this point. Mongo and Earth are connected by portals (discovered by Flash's father) so doesnt appear they'll ever get to space travel/ships etc.. So far its been mostly earth bound and quite formulaic. Ming hatches plot and sends something through a portal to earth. Flash and his posse of good looking women spend rest of the episode trying to stop it.
I'm tempted to say its rubbish and leave it at that. But it could just be that its early days and it'll develop into something better.
Next up is The Bionic Woman which starts in a few weeks. If theres not a guest appearance by Lee Majors in that I'll be sorely disappointed. :)
Its fair to say this isnt Flash Gordon as we know it. If you watch it expecting anything like the movie or the old TV series, disappointment awaits. Its essentially a re-imagination of the general premise. All the old names and places are still present, Flash is an athlete, Dale is a reporter, Zharkov is a scientist and Ming is the bad guy who is emperor of Mongo. From there on though, things are a bit different. Ming isnt merciless and doesnt seem to have much interest in conquering earth at this point. Mongo and Earth are connected by portals (discovered by Flash's father) so doesnt appear they'll ever get to space travel/ships etc.. So far its been mostly earth bound and quite formulaic. Ming hatches plot and sends something through a portal to earth. Flash and his posse of good looking women spend rest of the episode trying to stop it.
I'm tempted to say its rubbish and leave it at that. But it could just be that its early days and it'll develop into something better.
Next up is The Bionic Woman which starts in a few weeks. If theres not a guest appearance by Lee Majors in that I'll be sorely disappointed. :)