Original Desmond

CPS Protector Kiera Cameron (Rachel Nichols) is transported from the year 2077 to 2012 when a group of terrorists from her time escapes execution by fleeing to present day. In order to track them down and stop them from endangering the past, Kiera joins the local police force and uses the skills of a young tech genius (Erik Knudsen).

Looks interesting enough for me to check it out

Thrush

What Network?

Gunde

Showcase in Canada

TGM

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Thrush

DJariya

I heard about this show via Rachel Nichols and Jon Cassar's Twitter feeds. It sounds interesting, but I don't live in Canada and I'm not that desperate to watch it that I need to find an alternative source. I'll just wait until it gets a DVD release in Canada and maybe I'll see it eventually.

wz42

Weird. I didn't think Shaw would make this unless it had a US partner on board (ION/SyFy/USA etc).

FYI the commercials show it stars that bald, old guy who was the mentor of Teal'C on Stargate SG-1

Superman07

This was surprisingly better than I expected from the trailer. Added bonus that Curtis from 24 is in it (he was in 1st Wave too, but can't remember character name). Interesting setup and background - I liked the socio-political dynamic.

I thought the twist at the end really helped as an added hook.

I was wondering why .

I like it enough to stick with it. Production values are lower, and some kinks to work out; but I'd say better than Alcatraz for reference.

dstrauss

Just watched the pilot. Liked it well enough to keep watching, for sure.

resinrats

Seems like that concept of Timetrax (or something) where a cop from the future is sent back to catch criminals that escaped to the past. He had a holographic lady partner.

Original Desmond

i thought all canadian shows were shown in the US ?

Gunde

^ Far from it

wz42

In fairness to Original Desmond most shows from private networks usually have a co-production deal with a US network for them even to make it to air. And when the US network cancels it usually so does the Canadian.

There are exceptions for the occasional show on the public broadcaster (CBC) like Being Erica and Kids in the Hall/Death Comes to Town to also make it into the US but usually it's their shows which stay in Canada.

I'm still sorta surprised this show was even made without a US partner...perhaps it'll show up on first run syndication next year in the US.

WNLO Buffalo has been doing a second run syndication of the previous years eps of Stargate Universe and that won't be an option next year so this would be a fitting replacement.

MikahC

Lost Girl may be another Canadian show done without a U.S. partner. I think Syfy is showing it now, but I don't think they were in on the production.

crankyman

i liked continuum. nice to have another sci-fi-y show to look at.

Superman07

Episode 2 was solid. I like the book ending with the two orientations. Glad to see some of the story will be oriented in the future. I think that will help develop her character.

I'd honestly be good with 2-3 seasons of 13 episodes as long as we get a good story front to back.

Superman07

Anybody still watching this? Season finale is tonight. I've been impressed on what this show has delivered so far. It's actually stepped out and taken an interesting look at scifi stories and takes a is setting it's own (interesting) take on time travel.

DJariya

For starters, this is a Canadian show and only broacasted in Canada. There is no U.S. television partner for it yet unlike another Canadian show Lost Girl, which has SyFy as a partner.

(And yes, I know you can download torrents for those who do it, but I'd rather wait until this gets broadcasted legally here to see it or import the DVD from Canada. )

Rex Power Colt-Robot Man

Dale Midkiff is rolling over in his careers grave.

Superman07

This sounds like it will only be airing on UK SyFy. Could be US by extension?

From Hollywood Reporter:

Mysteryfan

If it was going to air in the US, I think Syfy would be promoting the heck out of it by now. It sounds like a show I would like, so maybe if it does well in the UK, syfy will air it here later like it does Merlin.

wearetheborg

I just watched the whole first season. Very good indeed.
A bit of maudlin display of emotion by the lead in certain places is the only negative. Other than that, I liked it a lot.

Its not its own take on time travel, it has been done before (at least in novels). The terminator franchise upto T2 hinted at it.

When does it come back?

Nickee

Coming to Syfy:

http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/syfy...ama-continuum/

wearetheborg

^^ That is good news!

DJariya

Good news. I will check it out when it airs on SyFy.

I heard this show takes place in Vancouver in the future.