[Jakovasaurus]

What do you think was left in the doggy bag for "Neil"?

[QuickTidal]

Just for those watching this.

The "Sudden Departure" event is never explained in the book. It's made point by Perrault that the point of the story is the character interactions after that event...and the event itself is nothing more than a catalyst. So you never find out why.

Apparently Lindelof has stated that he refuses to budge on this portion of the adaptation, and that the show will also not ever explain the sudden departure. So audiences will have to suffice themselves with the character interactions, and don't expect a supernatural "reason" for the rapture.

[Stormcat]

Thanks QT, I had not gotten around to checking on the book. I just looked at Amazon and it has almost as many 1 star reviews as it does 5 star. Looks like people either love it or hate it.
There has to be something weird going on, right? The weird thing with the pigeons and the red flashing lights.... The dad that is talking to someone and seems to have information about events... the guy that hugs the pain away... I don't need an explanation about where they went but if they don't have at least something to say about the strange going ons I might be pissed.

[Cause]

Could not finish the pilot. Show has no hook.

[HiddenOne]

QT, I think you have just Spoiled me on this


RUINED!

I guess I'll have to finish since I have the channel anyway, and it's pretty good for it's own sake, but man, I was looking forward to figuring it out and now I can't.



also "The Knick" is awesome, you guys should check it out

This post has been edited by HiddenOne: 12 August 2014 - 04:02 PM

[Jakovasaurus]

HiddenOne, on 12 August 2014 - 03:59 PM, said:

QT, I think you have just Spoiled me on this


RUINED!

I guess I'll have to finish since I have the channel anyway, and it's pretty good for it's own sake, but man, I was looking forward to figuring it out and now I can't.



also "The Knick" is awesome, you guys should check it out

The spoiler ruination of that post is unforgivable. Don't want to say "what an asshole" but, what an asshole.

Agree about the Knick. HBO aired the first episode and hooked me. I don't get Cinemax, so will wait until it's released to blu-ray.

[HiddenOne]

I liked this latest episode, I want to grab that issue of NG myself

[Luperci]

Lord Gator, on 12 August 2014 - 05:08 PM, said:

I enjoyed Knick also. Cocaine ftw lol

Great first episode, I'm sad that HBO won't be showing the rest. For some reason I'm really drawn to 18th/19th century Dramas set in Urban Cities like NY or London.

[Cause]

CapedCrusader, on 15 August 2014 - 06:22 PM, said:

Lord Gator, on 12 August 2014 - 05:08 PM, said:

I enjoyed Knick also. Cocaine ftw lol

Great first episode, I'm sad that HBO won't be showing the rest. For some reason I'm really drawn to 18th/19th century Dramas set in Urban Cities like NY or London.

Did you seriously neg rep me for voicing an opinion on a tv show!?

[Luperci]

QuickTidal, on 03 August 2014 - 10:30 PM, said:

Just for those watching this.

The "Sudden Departure" event is never explained in the book. It's made point by Perrault that the point of the story is the character interactions after that event...and the event itself is nothing more than a catalyst. So you never find out why.

Apparently Lindelof has stated that he refuses to budge on this portion of the adaptation, and that the show will also not ever explain the sudden departure. So audiences will have to suffice themselves with the character interactions, and don't expect a supernatural "reason" for the rapture.

I can understand the reasoning for this, without the "Why" of the Departure you wouldn't have all the internal and external conflict in the story. Everyone's looking for answers or guidance, that's the main plot for many of the POV's isn't it?

One question I have though is how does the author and/or writers continue to explain the purpose of those that were "Chosen" (like the old police chief who hears voices) without explaining the "Why" of the departure? I guess its RAFO for most of this series(Which I don't mind, after all we are all huge fans of Book of the Fallen which is one giant cliffhanger lol) and I can't help but think this is one of those shows that will continue to lose viewers as the season progress's and more realize that they won't be getting the central question "WHY". I personally hope for a complete series that gives ample time for the writers and author to tell the full story.

[Luperci]

Cause, on 15 August 2014 - 06:26 PM, said:

CapedCrusader, on 15 August 2014 - 06:22 PM, said:

Lord Gator, on 12 August 2014 - 05:08 PM, said:

I enjoyed Knick also. Cocaine ftw lol

Great first episode, I'm sad that HBO won't be showing the rest. For some reason I'm really drawn to 18th/19th century Dramas set in Urban Cities like NY or London.

Did you seriously neg rep me for voicing an opinion on a tv show!?

As much as I hate to have to use the negative rep option I thought your post was a bit unfair to those who were looking to this thread for an idea on whether to watch the show or not. I'm not trying to punish you for your opinion I just think a reason or explanation on why this show "has no hook" would better serve to explain to those who might be deterred by your quick judgement, seeing as how you didn't even finish watching the Pilot or give ample reason why you thought the show was not worth watching I thought the comment was premature and not sticking to the topic of the thread which is the discussion of the show. This is actually the first time I have used the negative rep button and I admit it might have seemed harsh to you or embarrassing to have a -1 next to your comment and for that, in the future I will probably just leave the little red button alone lol.

[Stormcat]

So yeah what was he supposed to understand? I thought maybe I was just really tired when I watched it and missed something. I know what the people in white are doing, they got those creepy bodies and are going to put clothes on them and put them in people's homes etc. Just a total asshole thing to do.

They keep hinting that "something" is going to happen. If nothing major does I am going to be pissed.

[Jakovasaurus]

High School science fair human circuit experiment *poof!
Cheating on wife in hotel with deer killer *poof!
Breakfast with family *poof!
Unborn baby ultrasound *POOF!


P-O-O-F!

[Stormcat]

Spoiler

Yeah that unborn baby was a total surprise. I knew he was cheating but I had no idea she vanished right in the middle of sex that had to just fuck him up. At first I thought the episode was boring but it pulled together nicely.

This post has been edited by Stormcat: 01 September 2014 - 08:09 AM

[HoosierDaddy]

Spoiler

Stormcat, on 26 August 2014 - 03:33 PM, said:

Yeah that unborn baby was a total surprise. I knew he was cheating but I had no idea she vanished right in the middle of sex that had to just fuck him up. At first I thought the episode was boring but it pulled together nicely.

I actually expected that one.

Spoiler

There are very few reasons, that I can imagine a mother abandoning her children. Having one stolen out of the actual womb? Daaaaaaamn.

That being said, this last episode was FANTASTIC. The previous episode set up the drama, but this episode made it worthwhile.

Also, I still dislike everyone I did before, I just dislike them less now.

This post has been edited by HoosierDaddy: 27 August 2014 - 02:53 AM

[HoosierDaddy]

Stormcat, on 26 August 2014 - 03:33 PM, said:

Yeah that unborn baby was a total surprise. I knew he was cheating but I had no idea she vanished right in the middle of sex that had to just fuck him up. At first I thought the episode was boring but it pulled together nicely.

Spoil that, please.

[Stormcat]

Sorry friends I am usually not such an asshole about spoiling. That is what I get for posting after being up for 26 hours. I fixed it.

[Stormcat]

So that was a pretty intense ending.

why the .....

Spoiler

did he leave the baby on the porch!? I don't get it...

[Luperci]

Stormcat, on 08 September 2014 - 05:33 AM, said:

So that was a pretty intense ending.

why the .....

Spoiler

did he leave the baby on the porch!? I don't get it...

Spoiler

The only thing I can think of is the episode where we saw how Tommy was visiting his biological father and had the convo with his mom asking why he left when Tommy was born. Maybe it has something to do with that, like father like son? Or maybe he realized he couldn't take care of the baby with the mom disappearing and wayne not coming back for them.

[HiddenOne]

feeling kind of "meh" about the show, would like to know what he was thinking in the bathroom, though