Comments on: Reviews: The Philanthropist

By: Matthew See

Matthew See — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:05:29 +0000

Burt – “The idea for this show (that looks like a modern version of The Saint)”

Actually James Purefoy had been cast to play The Saint in a new series but he changed his mind when he accepted the role of The Philantropist.

By: Burt

Burt — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:08:49 +0000

The idea for this show (that looks like a modern version of The Saint), came from Sting (the singer) and his wife and is based on a real life US philanthropist Bobby Sager. It helps to have positive reviews, but anytime a show films in numerous overseas locations like this show does, the costs go way up and it has to deliver in high ratings terms. If this were to get a 2nd season, which is very doubtful if it doesn’t deliver, it’ll always be a 10 – 13 episode series.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:34:35 +0000

Very good pilot, I’ll keep watching even if it’s only 8 eps, damn you Jay!

By: Grinspoon

Grinspoon — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:01:33 +0000

James Purefoy really stood out in Rome as a terrific actor, especially in the second season. That alone would make me watch anything he’s in, but this show does sound like something i’d check out regardless so hopefully win win!
When i say i’d check it out because James Purefoy is in it, for clarification i’m a straight male, and purely because he’s a really good actor.

By: Jerome

Jerome — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:38:16 +0000

this show is in an odd position. even if it rates it’s keep it will still likely not return as a casulaty of jay leno on NBC. so these 8 episodes might be it. The numbers it got for the 1st ep were quite ok.

as for 7 i think it will be a good summer show because it is only 8 episodes and should fit perfectly between the end of ratings and the Aus open. and in the US it is a summer filler as well.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:54:56 +0000

Watched the first episode and thought it was OK… need to see a few more to really give a true opinion.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:08:09 +0000

Sounds interesting, any chance Seven will fast track to replace some of it’s shows that are anding in the coming weeks?