Comments on: FlashForward halts production week

By: Stephen H

Stephen H — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:04:22 +0000

Thanks Jerome

By: Jerome

Jerome — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:19 +0000

for the record, the season is 25 episodes not 22.

Stephen H, i believe the deal is that ABC tell 7 what episodes they can air and when, when they aquire the show and contracts are signed. if ABC delays an episode after that signing the original agreement still stands. meaning that having a week off for thanksgiving was not the original plan.

it’s a fair enough rule imo, the US networks cannot make scheduling changes as they like and expect the rest of the world to conform to their schedule.

By: Marco

Marco — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:48:03 +0000

It’s guaranteed for a season of 22 episodes, so I’m sure they will have time for closure if the axe ultimately falls. I didn’t think we could get eps before the US either, so I’m actually really surprised Seven haven’t made a claim to being “aired before America” (which I would if I was Seven!) but there’ve been plenty of axed US shows like Eli Stone, Pushing Daisies etc which got final episodes aired in Australia and other countries before they finally aired (if at all) in the States. So not sure if there is an actual rule to the practice of when episodes can and should be aired outside of the U.S.

By: Jed

Jed — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:59:57 +0000

I still like this show. Last night was actually one of the best eps. Was interesting seeing Bryce’s background and story. It can’t last for too long though.

By: jjreed

jjreed — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:52:57 +0000

There is just nothing to the show, instead of being some cool metaphysical, end of world, “the rapture” type of thing (that most people thought it initially may be), it’s some boring government experiment.

They are already going off on really boring story line tangents that a pure filler and very dull as well.

Say what you want about Lost, it’s remained really interesting and always kept you guessing. Sure, it’s gotten somewhat way out there but that’s what makes it such a great show.

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:42:07 +0000

Normally when I here a show like this is going to be left hanging with eps not aired here over the summer I’d go else where to catch up… not sure if I’ll do that this time. ITA it’s a great idea but let down by poor script and acting. Like Heroes it has too much going on and like any network show the ending it open ended so it could go on for years. But given the ratings I think it will be lucky to last the season on local TV.

By: David S.

David S. — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:15:25 +0000

I’m really enjoying the series, I think the writing is excellent and the stories behind each of the characters is being fleshed out nicely week by week. If they kill it off without a proper ending I’ll never forgive those damn American viewers. Although it could be spun out over several seasons, like Lost, I hope they’re smart enough to keep it tight and limit it to one or two seasons with a proper ending that ties it all up. Sigh, probably not much chance of that unfortunately…

By: lostfan87

lostfan87 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:28:11 +0000

I have to say the quality of this show dropped after the 2nd episode. The concept is great, but the writing is poor.

By: Burt

Burt — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:20:11 +0000

In many respects (if the FF show does get cancelled due to declining US ratings), this is helpful, as the show’s fairly limited premise, is suited to only 1 season anyway.

By: Stephen H

Stephen H — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:02:53 +0000

I didn’t think they would be aloud to air it before the US, Can they do this with other shows?

By: GuanoLad

GuanoLad — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:45:02 +0000

I liked the first episode, as it had some exciting action in it. But after that it got a bit soapy and slower paced, with people not actually exploiting or exploring this bizarre incident in logical ways. Frustrated me so much, I gave up on it.

By: Jezza of the city

Jezza of the city — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:38:39 +0000

This show is typical US fodder……..boring, too long, predictable plot twists and ‘human interest’ stories. I watched 3 eps and gave up. I hope it gets cancelled.

By: David Knox

David Knox — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:37:53 +0000

Yes but that would be about midday Dec 4 here.

By: Marco

Marco — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:37:45 +0000

Wonder if ratings will actually go up seeing the episode airs here before it airs in the States (ie torrenters won’t really need to download it if they’re not archiving – they can watch it on Seven first!).

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:27:41 +0000

Isn’t there a new FlashForward planned in the US for Dec 3?

I feel a cold coming on for 2010 *cough-cough*

Hope they make the 22 eps to tie up the season/series and we get some kind on an ending.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:22:39 +0000

another seven show. This could be damaging for seven.