Kyle XY - series thread
07-05-06, 08:39 AM
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Wait...was the new ep on Monday? If so, I guess I'll have to wait for the HD feed Friday on ABC. 
07-06-06, 04:14 PM
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I thought this show looked so incredibly stupid when I saw ads for it at the movie theater....
I was visiting my parents this past weekend. On Friday night I decided to go take a nap while the rest of my family watched some horrible crap on tv. I could hear them laughing at Funniest Home Videos. When it was over, I came back downstairs and saw the repeat of the pilot episode of Kyle XY on ABC at 9pm. I don't know if it was because there was nothing else to watch or not, but I watched the whole thing and was actually a little impressed by the fact that an original show for the Family Channel held my interest. I watched the second episode on Monday night on its regular channel. I'll probably check out the rest of the eps for the summer as well. What a nice surpise actually having a scripted drama to watch over the summer that doesn't completely suck or isn't on HBO.
I was visiting my parents this past weekend. On Friday night I decided to go take a nap while the rest of my family watched some horrible crap on tv. I could hear them laughing at Funniest Home Videos. When it was over, I came back downstairs and saw the repeat of the pilot episode of Kyle XY on ABC at 9pm. I don't know if it was because there was nothing else to watch or not, but I watched the whole thing and was actually a little impressed by the fact that an original show for the Family Channel held my interest. I watched the second episode on Monday night on its regular channel. I'll probably check out the rest of the eps for the summer as well. What a nice surpise actually having a scripted drama to watch over the summer that doesn't completely suck or isn't on HBO.
07-12-06, 09:02 PM
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People still watching this? I just watched last Friday's ABC airing.
Still looking good to me. I liked the skeleton at the end there, gives us something a little more concrete to speculate about.
Still looking good to me. I liked the skeleton at the end there, gives us something a little more concrete to speculate about.
07-12-06, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by riley_dude
I like it. I hope they get more into the Mythology though and away from the sappy family stuff.
More HD!
07-21-06, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Goose
I was surprised that a show on ABC Family would tackle topics such as teenage sex, skinnydipping, drinking, and masturbation.
But now that I think about it, this is entirely a teen issues show, with a mystery backdrop...Kyle is a 'blank slate' so EVERYTHING has to be explained to him, which gives ABC Family the ability to teach lessons about alchahol, sex and love without the normally awkward scenes where a character who should know this stuff has it explained to them.
But it was still funny to turn to my wife and ask "Did he just bang her?!?!?" When Declan and the sister were coming out of the woods.
07-22-06, 04:08 PM
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Kyle kinda reminds me of Mork in the first couple of seasons with A lesson of the week.
I did read an article with the kid who plays Kyle and he says they get more into the secrets in the next few episode.
I did read an article with the kid who plays Kyle and he says they get more into the secrets in the next few episode.
07-22-06, 07:17 PM
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BTW...its funny, people talk about American TV being so uptight about sex but violence is OK, then we go posting here about how shocking some making out and offscreen sex is, and no one mentions Kryczeck breaking a mans neck 
07-23-06, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Ayre
I think what really surprised people is that is ABC Family. Which I have to agree with their stance. They show a lot more sex than violence and I agree with that.
07-24-06, 09:36 AM
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I have been watching this on ABC Fam, but was introduced to it on regular ol ABC.
Its pretty good so far. I understand why, but the least appealing part of the show is this tweenie drama part.
Its pretty good so far. I understand why, but the least appealing part of the show is this tweenie drama part.
07-25-06, 10:42 AM
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My wife and I have been watching it since the pilot and have enjoyed it. She hates when he narrates himself but it doesn't bother me.
I was shocked myself how far they push the envelope..it's cool though.
I could be wrong but I have a feeling this supposed "Bad Guy" following Kyle actually saved him.
Some company created him and this guy killed the guy in the woods to save him.
Could be wrong though because he was talking to someone.
We'll continue watching...it's set on my DVR to record every week.
Also glad to hear rating are good. I'm sick of getting into shows just to see them not even make it out of a first season!
I was shocked myself how far they push the envelope..it's cool though.
I could be wrong but I have a feeling this supposed "Bad Guy" following Kyle actually saved him.
Some company created him and this guy killed the guy in the woods to save him.
Could be wrong though because he was talking to someone.
We'll continue watching...it's set on my DVR to record every week.
Also glad to hear rating are good. I'm sick of getting into shows just to see them not even make it out of a first season!
07-25-06, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cisman
I could be wrong but I have a feeling this supposed "Bad Guy" following Kyle actually saved him.
I think Kyle has some bad circuitry though. That plain jane Amanda that he's in love with looks like she's about 11 years old.
07-26-06, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Goose
That's the feeling I get as well. He's trying to protect Kyle from The Evil Gub'mint.
I think Kyle has some bad circuitry though. That plain jane Amanda that he's in love with looks like she's about 11 years old.
I think Kyle has some bad circuitry though. That plain jane Amanda that he's in love with looks like she's about 11 years old.
Yeah and he really looks like a teenager as well. My guess is closer to 27.
07-26-06, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Gasspasser
Yeah and he really looks like a teenager as well. My guess is closer to 27.
