Outcasts on ABC

Liz · #1 30-05-2011, 12:33 PM

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 : )

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #2 30-05-2011, 01:52 PM

Wikipedia:

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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.

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.

casstony · #3 30-05-2011, 03:32 PM

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.

Liz · #4 30-05-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

Wikipedia:

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.

Doh, that would be right, oh well, I know I will enjoy ?8 episodes.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #5 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.

I agree Liz - we have to take what we can!

DJDD · #6 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.

for the benefit of everyone else...STOP WATCHING SCI-FI PLEASE!

mswhin63 (Malcolm) · #7 30-05-2011, 07:52 PM

Really enjoyed this episode, now having to deal with another cancellation is getting really annoying.

casstony · #8 30-05-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DJDD

for the benefit of everyone else...STOP WATCHING SCI-FI PLEASE!

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

spacezebra (Petra) · #9 30-05-2011, 10:17 PM

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.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #10 30-05-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by casstony

At least we'll always have Star Trek re-runs to fall back on - 5 series to cycle through.

You mean four Tony

DSN ain't Star Trek...

Maybe I should watch it some day - as long as they get off the promenade.

bartman (Bart) · #11 30-05-2011, 11:12 PM

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 )
Bartman

bartman (Bart) · #12 30-05-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

as long as they get off the promenade.

Hehehehe....tooo true
They are always up there.......???????
Bartman

casstony · #13 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.

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.

Brian W (Brian) · #14 31-05-2011, 10:31 AM

Can we also have a rousing cheer for Babylon 5... made as a 5 year show and ran for all 5 years.
Brian

TrevorW · #15 31-05-2011, 11:29 AM

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

casstony · #16 31-05-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian W

Can we also have a rousing cheer for Babylon 5... made as a 5 year show and ran for all 5 years.
Brian

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.

Ric · #17 31-05-2011, 12:09 PM

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.

Liz · #18 31-05-2011, 06:07 PM

Oh, I seem to have acquired a few epiosdes of 'Outcasts' so will settle back for the night.

Liz · #19 31-05-2011, 08:00 PM

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.

renormalised (Carl) · #20 01-06-2011, 05:58 PM

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.