DJariya

Synopsis for Beat the Devil:



Episode 11 of 22

And yes, this was renewed for a 3rd season. Shawn Ryan left the show after completing production to work on his new show Ride-Along.

There is no air date yet, but the episode called "Pied Piper" will feature a mini-The Shield cast reunion with:
Benito Martinez
Catherine Dent
Kenny Johnson
David Marciano
David Rees Snell
Cathy Cahlin Ryan

I know this show is By-the Numbers formulaic as they come and there isn't alot to talk about, but Roth is so good in it. I liked the 1st 10 episodes of this alot. Looking forward to the remaining 12 for the summer.

rfduncan

I really think FOX would be served best by leaving this show to air in the "gaps" when no network is showing new programming. It's nothing special, but I still enjoy it when there's nothing else new on.

Geofferson

I too am looking forward to its return. Nothing groundbreaking about it, but entertaining nonetheless.

DJariya

There going to be 3 months of new episodes (12 eps) and then the show will probably take a 2-3 week break and then season 3 will premiere. I think they would have been better off making season 3 midseason. But at least fans won't forget about the show.

Blu Man

Looking forward to it.

boredsilly

Yeah, this show feels like it should be ran on the same schedule as USA shows. Still, I enjoy it for what it is.

DVDMagic

crap - forgot this was on last night. Guess I'm gonna have to go and hunt it down and watch it online.

I'm another who thinks this show is somewhat formulaic, but it is still very entertaining. I really enjoyed the first episodes in the first half of the season, particularly the one with Lennie James in, as well as he one set in Afghanistan and the one right before it took a break.

+1 for thinking Tim Roth is awesome in this show and glad it got picked up fr a 3rd season

silentbob007

Last night's ep ... I think we always knew that Logan Echols was a psyhopath ....

Blu Man

I liked it. It felt like a short and dumbed down version of Dexter sometimes, which I didn't mind. I think the whole "psychopath" thing really needs more time to grow then just the 45 minutes. The episode seemed very rushed. Next weeks look ok, but I hope this "Cal gets kidnapped" thing doesn't be come regular...

DJariya

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hdtv00

Tim Roth is awesome in this show and glad it got picked up for a 3rd season

DJariya

It was an entertaining episode. Had some good guest stars....Jason Dohring, Howard Hesseman and Glenn Morshower from 24.

I have to agree that it felt very rushed. Dohring was good playing the psychopath, but I didn't believe for one second that he had some kind of sexual relationship with that Professor. Didn't see or feel any connection between them. I think they had a missed opportunity with his character meeting Torres in that Coffee shop and him asking her out. Instead he just says..."I know your boss" and that ended that whole scene. This could have been either a 90 minute episode or a 2 parter. It was wrapped up way too nicely. But, overall I was entertained and it's good to have this back.

DJariya

Tonight's episode:

React to Contact:



The Special Guest Star is Enver Gjokaj, who some of you probably remember from Dollhouse.

Also, if you watched The Unit, Max Martini (Mack) and Michael Irby (Betty Blue) guest star.

Snowmaker

I've now got the last 3 episodes sitting on my DVR after forgetting about the first one June 7th. I'm debating whether to watch them or just give up on the show.

Blu Man

The latest episode was pretty good. I liked how Lightman wasn't in some kind of peril again like the first two episodes.

DJariya

Are you debating because your afraid of being lost? The show is 100% procedural. All the plots are standalone. I say just watch it. If your bored, it will keep you entertained.

Snowmaker

No, I'm debating because I do not know the fate of the show. Has it been renewed?

DJariya

Yes, it was renewed in the up fronts. I guess you were assuming FOX was burning these off?

Season 3 starts in September right after Season 2 ends.

DJariya

New episode

"Teacher and Pupils"



Melissa George, who was in an episode a few weeks ago, guest stars as the same character again.

Michael Beach (Third Watch) also guest stars

DVDMagic

Another solid episode which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Personally, with me being British I find Lightman's one liners and attitude towards absolutely anyone, whether they work for him or against him or even with him, particularly entertaining and I think adds to his character in some way.

His attitude and the way he spoke to the financial guys in the "meeting" had me laughing, but not at the joke, but the way he handled the situation.

I'm glad that the show got renewed for a 3rd season, although it's a shame that it won't start til later in the season, but I'd rather get a straight run instead of having episodes strewn all over the place because of the World Series.

rfduncan

My prediction is that it'll run through January until the standard new post-break programming returns. At which point FOX will pull it until summer like it did this past year.

Geofferson

That is a likely scenario. FOX will air 6-8 episodes and then air the remaining ones 6 months later (I think season 3 was only a 13 episode order).

Anyway, I continue to enjoy this show -- looking forward to 'The Shield' episode.

DJariya

It premieres November 10th, which is after the World Series. With 13 episodes, it should run at least 4-5 episodes before the normal Holiday break.

However, According to FOX's initial midseason schedule,

http://www.fox.com/programming/fox11.php

Raising Hope/30 minute Idol results show and Glee will take over Wednesday's and Lie to Me is nowhere to be found.

DVDMagic

Maybe they are going to see what kind of figures it pulls in during the opening 4 or 5 episodes before the holiday break? Although more than likely it might get moved to a 10pm slot on either Monday or Wednesdays.

Anyway, another decent episode on Monday night I thought. I honestly think this is one of the more consistent shows currently airing and hope that it carries over into the next season to prevent it from any possibilities of cancellation.

rfduncan

The DC DMV scene made me laugh. Our driving test is basically driving around a city block. It is NOT a sweet brick building out in a pastoral setting at ALL.