I have only watched the first episode so far, but I do not understand how he was able to figure out what poison it was simply by taking it.
I think it was a combination of how fast it acted, what systems it affected, and handwavium.
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EpicTangent - Oct 01, 2014 8:27:22 am PDT #25894 of 30001
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Zenkitty - Oct 01, 2014 9:00:25 am PDT #25895 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I haven't watched Forever, but it sounds an awful lot like New Amsterdam, which was pretty good but barely lasted one season. Anyone else remember that one?
Connie Neil - Oct 01, 2014 9:05:35 am PDT #25896 of 30001
brillig
I remember it. I think the change to the hero being an ME who's doing research into what's happening to him is a better choice than being a cop (I think he was a cop in New Amsterdam).
Zenkitty - Oct 01, 2014 9:28:16 am PDT #25897 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I think he was a cop in New Amsterdam. I thought he was a cop in Forever, too; maybe I'll watch it since he's an ME. I dunno; I think I've been over "immortal person blends into modern society, holds high level position despite lack of proper documents" for a while now.
EpicTangent - Oct 01, 2014 9:36:09 am PDT #25898 of 30001
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
I loved New Amsterdam. This definitely has some similarities - it made me think of it too.
eta: He does have documents - though "proper" would be a loose term. They keep making references to his degree from Guam, I think it was.
sj - Oct 01, 2014 9:36:31 am PDT #25899 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I never watched New Amsterdam.
Connie Neil - Oct 01, 2014 9:43:55 am PDT #25900 of 30001
brillig
I know it was only one episode, but I really enjoyed it. The side characters were integral to the plot resolution, a couple of tropes are being subverted, and the central mystery of why he's still alive is a complete mystery. I probably would never have watched it if it did come on after Agents of Shield, but I don't mind hanging in there after Agents is done.
But I'd appreciate a bigger break between the two. I need a bathroom/snack break.
Toddson - Oct 01, 2014 10:41:57 am PDT #25901 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
My only problem is that every time they mention his name I get earwormed with "the lot it fell first upon Henry Morgan, the youngest of the three" ... which isn't too bad, but since I can't sing and don't remember anything after that verse, is annoying.
-t - Oct 01, 2014 10:47:03 am PDT #25902 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Hm, enough of you are enjoying Forever to make me think about giving it a watch. Like I need more TV, but I like whatshisname who will probably always be SMG's husband from that twin show to me. And I liked New Amsterdam
Zenkitty - Oct 01, 2014 11:54:30 am PDT #25903 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
whatshisname who will probably always be SMG's husband from that twin show to me
Oh, yeah, the show that wasn't Revenge. What was the name of it?? I was inrigued by it but never got around to watching it.