Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
03-24-17, 12:00 AM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
March 20th episode was badass! Awesome kills!
I'm also predicting:
I'm also predicting:
Spoiler:
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03-26-17, 05:17 AM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Watched the first 2 episodes and think it's pretty damm good
Action is great, way way better than SIX
Not really feeling the Taken connection but that's ok, it's 30 years on, hell it will be 10 years before he meets Lenore i would imagine
Action is great, way way better than SIX
Not really feeling the Taken connection but that's ok, it's 30 years on, hell it will be 10 years before he meets Lenore i would imagine
03-26-17, 05:24 AM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Not rated very highly on imdb, especially for a TV show
Is this going to get cancelled ?
Gee old school action shows really struggle in today's market v the superhero/sci fi ones. Human Target, the Player never got a chance. Training day even before Paxton's death was in trouble.
And shows like Strike back and Banshee should have been worldwide mega hits instead of cult classics
Is this going to get cancelled ?
Gee old school action shows really struggle in today's market v the superhero/sci fi ones. Human Target, the Player never got a chance. Training day even before Paxton's death was in trouble.
And shows like Strike back and Banshee should have been worldwide mega hits instead of cult classics
03-26-17, 12:59 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
I'm really digging this series. Surprisingly so. The only real negative I can think of is how it doesn't seem like it ties into the movies at all. Also Brian not having an Irish accent is kind of weird.
03-26-17, 08:33 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Not rated very highly on imdb, especially for a TV show
Is this going to get cancelled ?
Gee old school action shows really struggle in today's market v the superhero/sci fi ones. Human Target, the Player never got a chance. Training day even before Paxton's death was in trouble.
And shows like Strike back and Banshee should have been worldwide mega hits instead of cult classics
Is this going to get cancelled ?
Gee old school action shows really struggle in today's market v the superhero/sci fi ones. Human Target, the Player never got a chance. Training day even before Paxton's death was in trouble.
And shows like Strike back and Banshee should have been worldwide mega hits instead of cult classics
There is a thought that male-led action shows don't do as well in the ratings with today's Millennials. I'm not sure that is the case but I've seen it suggested before. Which is why we keep getting more and more action concepts on TV with young female leads being the action star.
03-27-17, 01:07 AM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Clive Standen, Bryan in the TV show, is also Irish playing an American.
It also doesn't really tie into the movies because this version of Bryan is supposed to be in his late 20's and early 30's. Well before the grizzled veteran that Neeson played.
I also noticed they made a change when the casting was originally announced. Michael Irby, who plays Scott, was originally cast as the young version of Bryan's buddy Sam from the movies. But they changed the character.
04-17-17, 03:54 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Gave up on this show after a few minutes of the April 10th episode. At the core of this show, it's just your average cop procedural (case of the week). Only thing that's different is the use of one "Taken" movie character (so far).
I already watch three other cop procedurals (Blindspot, Blacklist, Hawaii 5-0), so I didn't feel like adding another one to the list. And Blacklist and 5-0 aren't even that good haha
This show isn't bad at all. I just lost interest. I think the moment that did it for me was when the villain on this episode was a weapons dealer. Been there, seen that on a lot of tv shows.
I already watch three other cop procedurals (Blindspot, Blacklist, Hawaii 5-0), so I didn't feel like adding another one to the list. And Blacklist and 5-0 aren't even that good haha
This show isn't bad at all. I just lost interest. I think the moment that did it for me was when the villain on this episode was a weapons dealer. Been there, seen that on a lot of tv shows.
04-18-17, 10:12 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Taken has been better than this season of The Blacklist. I know that is damning with faint praise but the show knows what it is and executes on that premise.
04-20-17, 08:45 AM
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It also doesn't really tie into the movies because this version of Bryan is supposed to be in his late 20's and early 30's. Well before the grizzled veteran that Neeson played.
I also noticed they made a change when the casting was originally announced. Michael Irby, who plays Scott, was originally cast as the young version of Bryan's buddy Sam from the movies. But they changed the character.
04-21-17, 10:31 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
I didn't get the end of the last episode. I get that she faked her death, but how did Bryan know where to find her?
04-22-17, 06:35 AM
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I quite like the fact that the episodes are for the most part stand alone
Also helps having support case including the Unit guy and Smash from FNL who are coo
about this latest ep, i am sure they had some back channel communication method
Also helps having support case including the Unit guy and Smash from FNL who are coo
about this latest ep, i am sure they had some back channel communication method
04-22-17, 06:36 AM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
so guys, is this show gonna get cancelled or what ?
It would be typical just when i get into a new show, it gets cancelled
It would be typical just when i get into a new show, it gets cancelled
04-22-17, 10:21 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
It's likely on the bubble and depends on NBC's schedule next year. The people that watch like it, but ratings haven't been gangbusters.
05-01-17, 07:55 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Tonight is the season finale
No word yet if this will come back for a 2nd season.
"TAKEN"
"I SURRENDER" ORIGINAL
05/01/2017 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : SEASON FINALE - As the FBI threatens to remove Christina (Jennifer Beals) from command, Bryan (Clive Standen) and John (Gaius Charles) lead a rogue mission to stop Mejia's associates before they cross the border. With no allies to assist them, the ODNI risks losing their jobs, their lives, and those closest to them. Also starring Brooklyn Sudano, (Asha), Monique Gabriela Curnen (Becca Vlasik), Michael Irby (Scott), Jose Pablo Cantillo (Dave), James Landry Hebert (Rem), Simu Liu (Faaron) and Jennifer Marsala (Riley). Guest starring Romano Ozari (Carlos Mejia), Matthew Bennett (Gary Martello), Layla Alizada (Elena) and Amanda Warren (Marie Salt). TV-14 L, V
"I SURRENDER" ORIGINAL
05/01/2017 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : SEASON FINALE - As the FBI threatens to remove Christina (Jennifer Beals) from command, Bryan (Clive Standen) and John (Gaius Charles) lead a rogue mission to stop Mejia's associates before they cross the border. With no allies to assist them, the ODNI risks losing their jobs, their lives, and those closest to them. Also starring Brooklyn Sudano, (Asha), Monique Gabriela Curnen (Becca Vlasik), Michael Irby (Scott), Jose Pablo Cantillo (Dave), James Landry Hebert (Rem), Simu Liu (Faaron) and Jennifer Marsala (Riley). Guest starring Romano Ozari (Carlos Mejia), Matthew Bennett (Gary Martello), Layla Alizada (Elena) and Amanda Warren (Marie Salt). TV-14 L, V
No word yet if this will come back for a 2nd season.
05-01-17, 08:42 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
I hope it comes back. It isn't great but it is entertaining.
05-09-17, 04:23 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Renewed for 16 episodes 2nd Season: http://tvline.com/2017/05/09/taken-s...episode-count/
05-09-17, 04:56 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
That's cool news.
I see in the story the showrunner is leaving. Hopefully they will make the 2nd season with more action like a 24.
http://deadline.com/2017/05/taken-re...ts-1202087883/
Deadline says they are going to try to tweak it and make it more like The Blacklist and Blindspot.
I see in the story the showrunner is leaving. Hopefully they will make the 2nd season with more action like a 24.
http://deadline.com/2017/05/taken-re...ts-1202087883/
Deadline says they are going to try to tweak it and make it more like The Blacklist and Blindspot.
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05-09-17, 05:31 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Awesome news on renewal. Terrible news that they try to tweak the show to be Blacklist or Blindspot. Let it be its own show.
05-10-17, 02:36 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
I actually quit watching because I thought it was inevitably canceled. Taken is a solid show but a change in showrunner doesn't augur future greatness. NBC already has too many Blacklist clones.
05-29-17, 05:49 AM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
just finished the last episode and really enjoyed the first season
Has real potential
action is cool. Just need to tweak the characters and make the plots a bit more intense
Has real potential
action is cool. Just need to tweak the characters and make the plots a bit more intense
06-06-17, 03:23 AM
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http://deadline.com/2017/06/taken-gr...bc-1202093992/
Greg Plageman, the former EP and co-showrunner of Person of Interest, was hired as the new showrunner.
That's actually a really good hire. He and Jonathan Nolan were great overseeing that show.
Greg Plageman, the former EP and co-showrunner of Person of Interest, was hired as the new showrunner.
That's actually a really good hire. He and Jonathan Nolan were great overseeing that show.
06-16-17, 11:50 PM
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Re: Taken (NBC) -- based on the film -- Season 1 Thread -- 2/27/17
Just got back into town on Wednesday and was catching up on several shows that I was behind on.
Finished season 1 today off Hulu. I had about 3 episodes to finish.
Overall, I'd give it a B or B-. Some good action, but ultimately most of the stories were kind of forgettable. The season did end on a cliffhanger of sorts with Bryan being shot after killing Mejia and then being held captive somewhere in Mexico. I was disappointed with how things ended with Mejia. I think he ended up being a pretty weak and forgettable villain. This was the guy who murdered his sister and he just ended up being a standard cookie cutter Mexican villain.
I also didn't care for the actress who played Bryan's love interest. Standen really didn't have any chemistry with her, so that angle didn't really work for me. I hope they scrap her and maybe try introducing Lenore.
I'm in for season 2 in the Fall. Hopefully since the new showrunner worked on an awesome show like Person of Interest, he can bring in more action-oriented plots and maybe tie in this more to the movies.
Finished season 1 today off Hulu. I had about 3 episodes to finish.
Overall, I'd give it a B or B-. Some good action, but ultimately most of the stories were kind of forgettable. The season did end on a cliffhanger of sorts with Bryan being shot after killing Mejia and then being held captive somewhere in Mexico. I was disappointed with how things ended with Mejia. I think he ended up being a pretty weak and forgettable villain. This was the guy who murdered his sister and he just ended up being a standard cookie cutter Mexican villain.
I also didn't care for the actress who played Bryan's love interest. Standen really didn't have any chemistry with her, so that angle didn't really work for me. I hope they scrap her and maybe try introducing Lenore.
I'm in for season 2 in the Fall. Hopefully since the new showrunner worked on an awesome show like Person of Interest, he can bring in more action-oriented plots and maybe tie in this more to the movies.