Eli Stone - "Waiting For That Day" - 04/13/08
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Brilliant episode. I truly think each episode has gotten progressively better. Hopefully ABC picks it up for a second season, but I'm not too optimistic about that.
#6
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Ratings have been so-so for it, and tonight is to see if it would follow DH next year. I'd say chances are very good for a pickup, considering ABC most likley be dumping October Road (Grr) and Men and In Tree's.
#7
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Crap, I had no idea it was on tonight. I hope my DVR caught it. I have it set for all first run episodes but seems to be hit or miss. I have to double check all of my "regulars" every week.
I'm at work now and can't check
I'm at work now and can't check
#8
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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD
Ratings have been so-so for it, and tonight is to see if it would follow DH next year. I'd say chances are very good for a pickup, considering ABC most likley be dumping October Road (Grr) and Men and In Tree's.
Frankly, Eli is doubtful to get renewed IMO considering it gets 6-7M viewers coming out of Lost. I doubt the numbers will be any better after DH.
#9
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Originally Posted by DJariya
Hmmm, what about Brothers & Sisters, which currently owns the Sunday at 10pm slot? Eli's numbers would have to be outstanding for it to win this slot and have Brothers and Sisters relocated.
Frankly, Eli is doubtful to get renewed IMO considering it gets 6-7M viewers coming out of Lost. I doubt the numbers will be any better after DH.
Frankly, Eli is doubtful to get renewed IMO considering it gets 6-7M viewers coming out of Lost. I doubt the numbers will be any better after DH.
Last edited by rfduncan; 04-14-08 at 10:36 AM.
#10
That sunday 10pm spot following DH on ABC, has proven to be a great launching point for shows targetting a specific audience. It might be a better move to put B&S after GA and leave ES after DH. I am confident this is just an experiment to see if the slot can boost ES ratings.
#11
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Good episode. The trouble with this show is that it started out gimmicky, didn't improve significantly quickly enough, and now is a really good show that lost viewers. That happens to shows I like.
However, I generally don't like "parallel universe" shows. Reminds me of The Lost World where CNN is reporting dinosaurs going back to an island. I don't remember that ever happening in this universe, and I don't remember the Golden Gate Bridge falling apart either.
But aside from that, I really enjoy it and hope we get to keep it rather than watch more crap where people open boxes or some such junk.
However, I generally don't like "parallel universe" shows. Reminds me of The Lost World where CNN is reporting dinosaurs going back to an island. I don't remember that ever happening in this universe, and I don't remember the Golden Gate Bridge falling apart either.
But aside from that, I really enjoy it and hope we get to keep it rather than watch more crap where people open boxes or some such junk.
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Originally Posted by kvrdave
However, I generally don't like "parallel universe" shows. Reminds me of The Lost World where CNN is reporting dinosaurs going back to an island. I don't remember that ever happening in this universe, and I don't remember the Golden Gate Bridge falling apart either.
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This episode made me realize that i'll miss this show after this Thursday.
#16
Originally Posted by kvrdave
Good episode. The trouble with this show is that it started out gimmicky, didn't improve significantly quickly enough, and now is a really good show that lost viewers.
There is this underlying realization by the principle characters that Eli is a prophet. They may not know it yet, but they feel it. Jordan's speech implied it. I think this is a great undercurrent and gives Eli's gift more legitimacy than the acupuncturist provides.
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Originally Posted by Ayre
There is this underlying realization by the principle characters that Eli is a prophet. They may not know it yet, but they feel it. Jordan's speech implied it. I think this is a great undercurrent and gives Eli's gift more legitimacy than the acupuncturist provides.
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Originally Posted by Ayre
I don't think the gimmick was the prophet angle, but musical number and the flailing comedy. Much better as a serious drama.
Originally Posted by Ayre
There is this underlying realization by the principle characters that Eli is a prophet. They may not know it yet, but they feel it. Jordan's speech implied it. I think this is a great undercurrent and gives Eli's gift more legitimacy than the acupuncturist provides.
What I liked about Jordan's speech is it had nothing to do with believing Eli's visions, because he didn't go to Golden Gate Park. He believed in what Eli was accomplishing for the firm, independent of whether he was a prophet or not. I liked that.
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#20
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Originally Posted by Ayre
I don't think the gimmick was the prophet angle, but musical number and the flailing comedy. Much better as a serious drama. Very good episode.
I guess it wouldn't shock me if this got renewed. But it is hard to imagine that Journeyman won't be back but this will. I want Eli back, but Journeyman was a favorite of mine. It also improved too slowly, though. Especially with the allure of people opening boxes on tv. Idiocracy is closer than we think.
#22
Originally Posted by kvrdave
I want Eli back, but Journeyman was a favorite of mine. It also improved too slowly, though.
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I liked it when it started but didn't love it...now it's easily one of my favourite shows...it just WORKS. The characters are great, the actors are great and the writing is top notch. If ABC doesn't give this a second season, I'll be PISSED. It did OK in the ratings on Sunday night...
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I slowly went from half-paying attention as I was surfing DVD Talk and other sites after LOST to closing the laptop and giving it my undivided attention..