I keep forgetting that OnDemand has TV shows and sometimes for free.
I keep forgetting I can record them.
Most TV shows are free, except for NBC. I can't remember where The Prisoner was, but if it's AMC it should be free.
Xander: How? What? How? Giles: Three excellent questions.
Xander/Giles ,'Never Leave Me'
Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon
A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Marvel superheroes are discussed over at the MCU thread.
Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.
Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.
This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.
megan walker - Nov 10, 2009 8:08:32 am PST #10747 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Frankenbuddha - Nov 10, 2009 10:39:30 am PST #10748 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Wasn't it implied (although never directly said) that McGoohan's character in The Prisoner was the same guy he played in Secret Agent?
There's a bit in the penultimate episode where Leo McKern calls Number 6 "Drake" which was his Secret Agent character, but you really need to be paying attention to catch it.
Polter-Cow - Nov 10, 2009 3:24:46 pm PST #10749 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
megan, The Prisoner is free OnDemand until November 30. Sweetness!
Typo Boy - Nov 10, 2009 4:03:12 pm PST #10750 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Some of it get's repetitious. IMO, the "must not skip" episodes are the first two, the last two, and "Living in Harmony" . I love the whole series, but have to admit some of the episodes are basically telling the same tale over and over again. Also when it comes to convoluted plans I wish both sides would follow one of the basic evil overlord rules: run all your schemes by a handy five year old, and repair any flaws he or she spots. Also if an opportunity comes up to strike a blow against the enemy, consult the same five year child and if he or she tells you it is a trap, listen.
Polter-Cow - Nov 10, 2009 4:34:35 pm PST #10751 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I just watched the pilot. So far it seems like he's on the Island under the Dharma Initiative, and the smoke monster is played by a giant white balloon.
Typo Boy - Nov 10, 2009 4:47:20 pm PST #10752 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Don't know what the Dharma initiative is. Spoiler (well not really since this is a series from the sixties was broadcast NAFDA on PBS ) the White Balloon is named "Rover". I found the idea of an electroshock/vampire balloon still scary on rewatch. But I admit it is also silly.
Vortex - Nov 10, 2009 4:49:13 pm PST #10753 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I think that it's a Lost reference.
Polter-Cow - Nov 10, 2009 4:52:06 pm PST #10754 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
So apparently there's all sorts of controversy on episode order. Any recommendations on what order I should watch the episodes in?
Jessica - Nov 10, 2009 4:52:45 pm PST #10755 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
You kids with your Lost. Offa my lawn! Be seeing you!
Rover is scarier in the new version. (Still fairly inexplicable as a choice of weapon, but definitely scarier.)
Typo Boy - Nov 10, 2009 5:00:01 pm PST #10756 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
The ep order on On Demand works well enough. Watch the first two first, (actually the first three) then keep watching forward, skipping if you get bored, but watch at least some of the others because there is a lot of fun. When you are ready for the end, watch "Living in Harmony" and the two part ending. The actual last episode is great. The 2nd to the last, mixed, but you need it to follow the last episode.