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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Originally Posted by johnnysd
I still enjoy it. There was a solid kernel of hope that may be foreshadowing in the last episode. They hinted a few times that NZT Brian may become dangerous which could be a really interesting way to go.
I got the vibe it may end up like Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. NZT Brian will start planning around normal Brian's actions.
Old 10-22-15, 10:20 AM
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Yeah, the case of the week stuff was weak but I'm still interested in the rest of the show.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Originally Posted by johnnysd
I still enjoy it. There was a solid kernel of hope that may be foreshadowing in the last episode. They hinted a few times that NZT Brian may become dangerous which could be a really interesting way to go.
I'm really hoping they slowly go this route. I was happy with the dual personality thing going on.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

I'm enjoying the show but the cases of the week are thrown in as such an after thought that it's more of a distraction than anything.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

http://deadline.com/2015/10/limitles...ts-1201592506/

Limitless Receives Full-Season Order From CBS
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Cool. I am enjoying it.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Originally Posted by Breakfast with Girls
You guys realize this is The Mentalist 2, right? The only difference is that this guy has a less interesting backstory and motivation...
The previews have seemed interesting and I liked the movie. But it just seems we've had a ton of "really smart guys" helping out the police type shows. Chuck from a few years ago, Scorpion, Intelligence, Mentalist, etc., even Castle has his writers angle. The big thing that's held me back is the feeling it's just another one of those with a different cast. Chuck I loved and was sorry to see go, Scorpion I watch but the writing is cheesy, Intelligence I liked but needed some charm from someone, apparently I wasn't the only one who felt that way. Mentalist never really got into.

Any other major kudos for this one?
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

I never saw The Mentalist, so we get to enjoy Limitless on its own. That being said, we really enjoyed this week's episode.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

It took about a season before the cases got boring and stupid on Elementary. What I worry is that the cases are already microwavable, procedural nonsense in this first batch of episodes. They also aren't putting many limits on NZT's abilities. He learns perfect fighting technique in one night?
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
It took about a season before the cases got boring and stupid on Elementary. What I worry is that the cases are already microwavable, procedural nonsense in this first batch of episodes. They also aren't putting many limits on NZT's abilities. He learns perfect fighting technique in one night?
Well, Bradley Cooper learned them instantly in the movie.

I like this show, it could go either way. The last crime of the week was particularly weak, but the "mythology" elements are pretty interesting as is the allusion to a bad/good dicotomy occurring under NZT. Will be interesting to see where it goes. Glad it got a full season.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

The black ops episode was one of the first really good cases of the week that mostly got solved.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Was that Andrei Arlovski as the guy they were torturing?
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
It took about a season before the cases got boring and stupid on Elementary. What I worry is that the cases are already microwavable, procedural nonsense in this first batch of episodes. They also aren't putting many limits on NZT's abilities. He learns perfect fighting technique in one night?
Since this is something taken as a pill, plot can progress to reduced effect, side effects, etc; as time goes on. They'll gauge how it's going after the initial order (13 eps I think?) and correct course if necessary.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Last episode was really solid. And NZT Brian definitely got a shade darker.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

All the callbacks to Ferris Buellers day Off had me laughing.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

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All the callbacks to Ferris Buellers day Off had me laughing.
Her appearance as Sloane was the highlight of the episode.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

This is a really fun cotton candy show. It's turned into the first thing I watch on my DVR when I have time to watch TV.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Originally Posted by Unclejosh
Was that Andrei Arlovski as the guy they were torturing?
Yes. I knew he was in it before seeing the episode thanks to MMA web sites, so it wasn't a surprise for me, but when I first read the news, I was a bit surprised. I thought he did a decent job.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

Just finished the Pirate episode. Again, this show manages to effortlessly entertain.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

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The best thing was the starting and stopping of the girl typing after receiving that.

I really dig this show,
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

I thought the last episode was fun, but I did roll my eyes a bit over the contrivance of the boss, who works for the FBI, giving millions to a known shady terrorist associate because her niece was kidnapped.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

loved the NO montage. This show looks like it would be fun to work on.
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Re: Limitless (CBS) -- Season 1 Thread -- Premieres 9/22/15

The Top 10 episode was flat out great. And the Bruntouchables sequels at the end had both my wife and I rolling in hysterics. This show. Just terrific.
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I think I have to say it. This is the best new show this season. It's so fucking quirky and fun.

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