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Just got the numbers.
We held! We're still over 2 and the demographics adjusted to give us better 25-54 range. Which is good.
So it's good. And Sci Fi has said that they'll be putting more ad money our way. Yay!
What are you guys thinking so far? Which tones work? What falls flat? What do you want more of? And oh-my-god-please-no-more less of?
Next year I'll just email the scripts to the board and you guys can proof them.
Heh. You've obviously never been over to the bureacracy thread. Our instincts may be good but we're pickier than any producer on the face of the planet--and that's even when we can agree on stuff.
The hairnet and booties cracked me up.
So it's good. And Sci Fi has said that they'll be putting more ad money our way. Yay!
SWEEEET!
I like how you're doing what you're doing, Colin. I trust your comic and dramatic instincts (there's a news alert), and it's great when you get to play to your strengths. So, ah, do that more.
I like the idea of an overarcing mystery, but too much cute teasing is never good (see also "Sex? Are they?"). The setup with Allison is terribly predictable, something that could be guessed from just looking at character synopses. And I don't think you guys are setting the screen on fire.
Also, it's important (in my review) to avoid the Gilmore Girls curse of really annoyingly twee townspeople. I haven't seen that so far--the guy I'm seeing recurring most is the cafe guy and he's cool. But it sounds like a mistake someone could easily make with this setup, so I hope Andrew doesn't.
Oh, and a reason for Frewer's accent wouldn't go amiss.
Yay for good ratings!
Well, you guys did that "Spiral" rewrite together.
Sadly, that was before my time. But that is a good point.
What ita said. Especially about Jack and Allison.
Well, you guys did that "Spiral" rewrite together.
Not as a committee, though. We each just grabbed a scene that we thought needed fixin' and went with it. There was no consensing at all, other than that we all thought drastic action was required.
The script we did try to write as a group never got going (for many reasons, most especially because we were about to be kicked out of TT).
What are you guys thinking so far? Which tones work? What falls flat? What do you want more of? And oh-my-god-please-no-more less of?
The Jack and Jo dymanic is fantastic. More fun than Jack/Allison, though I guess fun isn't what they're going for there, exactly. I always wish shows would wait a bit to see where sparks actully show up before predetermining a pairing. But, I know nothing about how all that works, so...
I like the humor and the way Jack operates and comments on this weird world. I also like the supporting cast, especially Henry. More Henry!
Will be interested to see how the arc about the artifact and Section 5 plays out.
Oh, and a reason for Frewer's accent wouldn't go amiss.
Yes. This. For the love of all that's holy.
Oh, and a reason for Frewer's accent wouldn't go amiss.
Particularly if it's an admission that he's not really Australian after all, so he can go back to Matt Frewer's regular voice rather than the ever-changing accent that usually sounds like he's gargling motor oil.
Glad the numbers are holding. Ad money should help!
What are you guys thinking so far? Which tones work? What falls flat? What do you want more of? And oh-my-god-please-no-more less of?
So far, I like it, and so does my generally-not-fannish SO. The premise is good, I like the environment, and the characters have potential. I'll need to see some complexity to hold me, though, in the characterization.
As for tone, I think in general you're playing well. Most of what you do, specifically, comes off well. As the show progresses, though, it'll be interesting to see what you and the writers do with your character as he becomes increasingly entwined in the town & environment; he'll be less of our POV character as he becomes accustomed to the...oddities. Definitely like Jack's relationship with Jo.
What doesn't work? That's where it's a finer line. I don't want to see the characters become caricatures, and that's where Allison is a worry for me. Her own character needs to be stronger so that she's less of just a foil to Jack & Whoozit. I forget his name. Riker, you know. I don't mind seeing the romance, but right now it's boring and predictable to me.
More Henry, more snark, more continuity.
Fewer broad strokes, that sort of thing.
But on the whole, it's good. I really like it, and I'll continue to watch.