Alias 02/09/05
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Is JJ Abrams colluding with Jennifer Garner to get the show canceled, hence out of her contract?
BTW...Welcome me to Alias threads!!!!...I just caught up with Seasons 1-3 on DVD and ep 1-4 on DVR...so my first ever 'LIVE' Alias episode was...
...this piece of crap!
BTW...Welcome me to Alias threads!!!!...I just caught up with Seasons 1-3 on DVD and ep 1-4 on DVR...so my first ever 'LIVE' Alias episode was...
...this piece of crap!
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I suppose had Alias aired in a normal fashion (season beginning in the Fall) this might have been the Halloween episode. Maybe that was the original intent?? (still no excuse... but maybe an explanation.)
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Ehhh, not such a great episode. Again this didn't really further the characters aside from Sydney's feelings toward Jack and Vaughn through her halucinations.
On the other hand, the exchange between Dixon and Sloane in the end was excellent. One of the most satisfying scenes of the show so far. Otherwise a boring and pretty pointless episode. Hopefully they get to something good soon. Alot of people complain about the endless Rombaldi stuff, but I personally would welcome it back. Theres more story to tell there.
On the other hand, the exchange between Dixon and Sloane in the end was excellent. One of the most satisfying scenes of the show so far. Otherwise a boring and pretty pointless episode. Hopefully they get to something good soon. Alot of people complain about the endless Rombaldi stuff, but I personally would welcome it back. Theres more story to tell there.
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Maybe at the end of the Dixon/Sloane exchange, Dixon could have said
"...and killing my wife sucked too!"
"...and killing my wife sucked too!"
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It wasn't easy to watch alias after a great Lost episode.
Still, I liked this week's episode. It certainly was better than that "married couple/terrorist" training camp episode. Smart of Jack to take the bullets out.
Still, I liked this week's episode. It certainly was better than that "married couple/terrorist" training camp episode. Smart of Jack to take the bullets out.
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I didnt like this episode either. And next weeks preview was pretty crappy.
In general, I dont mind the stand alone episodes, but I would still like it to advance the overall plot in some way, even if its small.
In general, I dont mind the stand alone episodes, but I would still like it to advance the overall plot in some way, even if its small.
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Other than the Dixon going off on Sloane at the end this was a poor episode. Some of the scenes where she was hallucinating were unintentionally hilarious
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I passed out 2/3 into this episode. Had to watch my ReplayTV recording of it to find out how it ended up, and wasn't all that impressed, except for the Dixon/Sloane showdown.
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Originally Posted by Ranger
It wasn't easy to watch alias after a great Lost episode.
Still, I liked this week's episode. It certainly was better than that "married couple/terrorist" training camp episode. Smart of Jack to take the bullets out.
Still, I liked this week's episode. It certainly was better than that "married couple/terrorist" training camp episode. Smart of Jack to take the bullets out.
I have 3 words.....JUMP THE SHARK!
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People complained about Season 3 a lot so I expected it to be bad, but I bought the DVD set and didn't think it was bad at all. Not great, but pretty good.
So I finally caught up in Season 4 to watching the HD broadcasts via DVR and expected it to get even better. But this season just seems to meander all over the place without much direction. It's still okay, but nothing special anymore. I think they need some significant overhauls to the characters and storylines. For one thing, I'd much rather see a stronger week-to-week advancing plotline than this "adventure of the week" approach.
So I finally caught up in Season 4 to watching the HD broadcasts via DVR and expected it to get even better. But this season just seems to meander all over the place without much direction. It's still okay, but nothing special anymore. I think they need some significant overhauls to the characters and storylines. For one thing, I'd much rather see a stronger week-to-week advancing plotline than this "adventure of the week" approach.
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I liked Dixon's little talk w/ Sloane at the end. Good stuff.
I was so excited to see Julie Ann Emery during the intro, and then...boom.
Weiss was funny in the girls' apartment when Nadia wanted to ask him to stay, but didn't - and he called her on it.
I was so excited to see Julie Ann Emery during the intro, and then...boom.
Weiss was funny in the girls' apartment when Nadia wanted to ask him to stay, but didn't - and he called her on it.
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Originally Posted by B.A.
I was so excited to see Julie Ann Emery during the intro, and then...boom.
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I thought this actually was one of the better ones of the season but i am tired of just having stand alone episodes i want the story arcs. i am bummed that he basically just reset the series. so far this season isnt as good as the others. but i am one who thought season 3 was better then ever one is trying to say it "bad"
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The Dixon / Sloane exchange was so worth it but the rest of the episode was rather blah.
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Originally Posted by maingon
I thought this actually was one of the better ones of the season but i am tired of just having stand alone episodes i want the story arcs.
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Originally Posted by lisadoris
The Dixon / Sloane exchange was so worth it but the rest of the episode was rather blah.
Boring/pointless episode overall. And this season seems to be about random missions with no overall purpose or story arc. I still watch, and occasionally get a kick out of something. But this show 'jumped the shark' in the first few minutes of Season 3... and I doubt it'll recover. Makes me sad because those first two seasons were pretty incredible.
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Originally Posted by bboisvert
Eh, the whole thing was bland to me. The Dixon/Sloane stuff doesn't make much sense. If Dixon is suspicious of Sloane, why tell him? Why not keep an eye on him in private, while outwardly being the loyal solider?
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Originally Posted by Geofferson
That's my biggest gripe thus far as well. This show seems too procedural this season. I understand that that formula will most likely yield higher ratings, but the quality suffers.
Totally agree - my girlfriend and I were discussing it afterwards and we both concluded that it's becoming way too CSI-ish without the sunglasses at the end.