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30-05-2011, 12:33 PM
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Outcasts on ABC
This was premiered on ABC on Saturday night, and is a new scifi series from the BBC, which is set in the year 2040. Seems 8 episodes were made, and unsure if any more are forthcoming.
I watched some of it, but will rewatch as fell asleep - no reflection on the quality, i was just buggered.
It was mentioned in the dreaded now locked thread in General Chat, so a few saw it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1697793/
Now watching on ABC iview : )
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30-05-2011, 01:52 PM
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On 14 March 2011 (the day following the final episode), the BBC confirmed that Outcasts had been cancelled, and that there would be no second series.
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Damn. I happen to like these slower sci-fi dramas too Liz - SG Universe as a prime example. It seems that the viewing public and critics are after wham-bam.
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30-05-2011, 03:32 PM
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Sci-Fi series I get interested in have an annoying habit of getting cancelled.
At least we'll always have Star Trek re-runs to fall back on - 5 series to cycle through.
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30-05-2011, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Omaroo
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Damn. I happen to like these slower sci-fi dramas too Liz - SG Universe as a prime example. It seems that the viewing public and critics are after wham-bam.
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Doh, that would be right, oh well, I know I will enjoy ?8 episodes.
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30-05-2011, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Liz
Doh, that would be right, oh well, I know I will enjoy ?8 episodes.
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I agree Liz - we have to take what we can!
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30-05-2011, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by casstony
Sci-Fi series I get interested in have an annoying habit of getting cancelled.
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for the benefit of everyone else...STOP WATCHING SCI-FI PLEASE!
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30-05-2011, 07:52 PM
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Really enjoyed this episode, now having to deal with another cancellation is getting really annoying.
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30-05-2011, 08:20 PM
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for the benefit of everyone else...STOP WATCHING SCI-FI PLEASE!
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Damn..... you could be right.... some kind of serial vicious predestination paradox. But if I stop watching Sci-Fi series will they ever have existed? Or the more important question, do I watch too much Star Trek
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30-05-2011, 10:17 PM
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Ill add my voice to the fan base. Enjoyed the first episode.
I agree with Liz and Chris - slower pace - greater appreciation of the characters and plot.
Cheers Petra d.
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30-05-2011, 11:06 PM
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At least we'll always have Star Trek re-runs to fall back on - 5 series to cycle through.
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You mean four Tony DSN ain't Star Trek...
Maybe I should watch it some day - as long as they get off the promenade.
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30-05-2011, 11:12 PM
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ummmm somewhat liked that first ep ( of Outcasts) but I thought it was toooooo slow in some parts. SGU was also slow in some parts but had some OOMPH to it that kept me interested. Outcasts ( first ep for me) was very very dark and could not keep up with all the various plot lines.
Still it is SCI FI, and we need ( not want!) IT. ( Need something is to survive, Want is a desirable )
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30-05-2011, 11:16 PM
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as long as they get off the promenade.
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Hehehehe....tooo true
They are always up there.......???????
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31-05-2011, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Omaroo
You mean four Tony DSN ain't Star Trek...
Maybe I should watch it some day - as long as they get off the promenade.
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I enjoyed DS9 for it's long list of great characters. My favourites are Quark (loveable scoundrel), Wey-youn (charming villan), Kai Wynn (ambitious, despicable) and the mysterious Garak. Dozens of interesting characters played by convincing actors.
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31-05-2011, 10:31 AM
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Can we also have a rousing cheer for Babylon 5... made as a 5 year show and ran for all 5 years.
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31-05-2011, 11:29 AM
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All the good sci-fi just doesn't last long on mainstream TV
count how many shows in the last few years have or been canned after 1 season eg:
Serenity
Gravity
SGU
Outcasts
makes you wonder how come LOST lasted so long
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31-05-2011, 11:44 AM
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Can we also have a rousing cheer for Babylon 5... made as a 5 year show and ran for all 5 years.
Brian
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I enjoyed the series though one did have to overlook the B-grade acting.
A lead actor with a theatrical background makes a big difference - would have helped immensely in Star Trek: Enterprise.
Better to have a stage actor who over-acts a little (eg. Sisko, DS9) than a so-so actor.
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31-05-2011, 12:09 PM
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I caught up with Outcasts over the weekend and thought it was a great episode and looks like it has the potential to be a great show.
It's a pity to read that its already been canned.
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31-05-2011, 06:07 PM
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Oh, I seem to have acquired a few epiosdes of 'Outcasts' so will settle back for the night.
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31-05-2011, 08:00 PM
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Just rewatched that 1st episode and loved it!! naughty bad APOLLO. The series must have gone downhill from there for cancellation.
... and the 2nd episode, also v.good.
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01-06-2011, 05:58 PM
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That would be typical...they'll probably replace it with some ridiculously stupid and banal reality series, or some "dance with..." or "idol" show. Seems the viewing public has an IQ of -100 and a mindless fascination for gutter trash.
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