Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
<img src="http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/7889/outsourcedcast.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>By <a target="_new" href="http://profile.imageshack.us/user/djariya">djariya</a> at 2010-09-09
Synopsis: Spoiler:
This could either be a humongous disaster or a sleeper hit. It sucks that this is taking away Parks and Recreation's timeslot. I have to try this out of curiosity. Hope it doesn't rely too heavily on Indian stereotypes. |
Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Judging by the promos it's actually more about white American stereotypes
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
I actually found the movie to be funny, so Ill give this a chance tonight.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 10387708)
Hope it doesn't rely too heavily on Indian stereotypes.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Originally Posted by Drav3n
(Post 10387758)
I actually found the movie to be funny, so Ill give this a chance tonight.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 10387708)
It sucks that this is taking away Parks and Recreation's timeslot.
I'll watch this, but I think it's going to be pretty bad. |
Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
It makes sense though as The Office is their highest rated comedy program. 30 Rock is, imo, still the best of the pack though Community is quickly climbing the ranks. Hopefully this will be good, but it seems very much 1 joke played a thousand times.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
If we're going by last season, I'd rate them as:
Parks And Recreation > Community > The Office > _________ > 30 Rock I've given the show a chance over and over again and just cannot stand it. |
Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Can't please everyone, it's niche, a little too quirky and draws a moderate/small audience for a reason. But then again, I've never been able to stand Two and a Half Men and thats still one of the most popular shows on TV.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
i honestly think this showed will be pulled after tonight. they have P&R all set to go correct?
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Originally Posted by scott1598
(Post 10388077)
i honestly think this showed will be pulled after tonight. they have P&R all set to go correct?
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
The Office lead in seems like a natural fit to another show that is 'work' related.
I think a lot of people can relate to Indian call centers, but the proof will be in the pudding - The charachters have to be likable, the cast has to work well together and ultimately we will see once the ratings come out tomorrow morning if the they were able to hold on to the Office audience. If not P&R will be back. |
Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Originally Posted by CPA-ESQ.
(Post 10387900)
I too liked the movie. But I hope the first couple of episodes are just not re-treads of the jokes in the movie.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Parks & Rec was better than any of the other Thurs. night shows last year.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Originally Posted by cdollaz
(Post 10388848)
Parks & Rec was better than any of the other Thurs. night shows last year.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
I recall when NBC's The Office was on the cusp of airing and everyone here was already deeming it a failure. Then what happens? I'm predicting a similar outcome with this program.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Originally Posted by HE Pennypacker
(Post 10389138)
I recall when NBC's The Office was on the cusp of airing and everyone here was already deeming it a failure. Then what happens? I'm predicting a similar outcome with this program.
1.) The show relies solely on American and Indian stereotypes and other cheap sitcom cliches and is BAD. or 2.) The show examines the workplace in a manner similar to The Office but without the documentary angle and simultaneously explores cultural differences and is GOOD. I'm willing to bet in less than 20 minutes we see the former, not the latter, television show premiere. |
Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Originally Posted by kstublen
(Post 10389149)
The way I see it, this show can go one of two ways:
1.) The show relies solely on American and Indian stereotypes and other cheap sitcom cliches and is BAD. or 2.) The show examines the workplace in a manner similar to The Office but without the documentary angle and simultaneously explores cultural differences and is GOOD. I'm willing to bet in less than 20 minutes we see the former, not the latter, television show premiere. |
Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
I'll skip it and wait for Parks and Rec.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Good God, this is dreadful.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Originally Posted by HE Pennypacker
(Post 10389138)
I recall when NBC's The Office was on the cusp of airing and everyone here was already deeming it a failure. Then what happens? I'm predicting a similar outcome with this program.
Originally Posted by HE Pennypacker
(Post 10389158)
The pilot will likely be a case of the former, but in the long run? No way they can sustain even half a season based only on stereotypes. I'm thinking it will be a case of the latter come a few eppies in, the question is, will people stick around that long.
Originally Posted by HE Pennypacker
(Post 10389260)
Good God, this is dreadful.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Okay, so let's see...
We got jokes about cows, Indian food, bodily functions, Indian names, Sikhs, Muslims, Indians not dating, accents, mispronunciations, and the caste system. And there's still 10 minutes left! The only part I've found legitimately funny/clever so far was when the guy said "K as in Krishna, P as in Punjabi, and R as in Ramayana." |
Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
The dude dancing to that Chickpeas song was quite amusing. Still, slim pickens as yet with the laughs.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Hmm...I found the cast quite appealing, and I got some good laughs. I'll watch more episodes of this.
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Re: Outsourced -- New Series -- "Pilot" -- 09/23/10
Garbage show from onset to conclusion. I will give it two to three more eppies before I drop it for good. All the amusing portions were found in the previews and ads leading up to the full pilot.
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