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THE CLOCK IS TICKING FOR HANK AS HE CONTINUES TO SEARCH FOR HIS WIFE, WHILE HE ALSO IS STUNNED BY HIS OWN LIFE-CHANGING DISCOVERY, ON ABC'S "ZERO HOUR"

"Face" -- An explosive start to Hank's search for his wife, Laila, brings him and "Beck" to a near-death confrontation with White Vincent, who slips away in the Canadian Tundra. Now faced with more questions than answers - not just about his wife, but about his own existence - the search is on for the next clock. Determined to unlock the next clue in the hope that it will bring him closer to understanding his past and the woman he loves, Hank and Beck set course for India, where Hank is confronted with a bombshell discovery. Meanwhile, Rachel and Arron chase another path, which reveals the final journey of the mysterious Rose Commandant, on "Zero Hour," THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Zero Hour" stars Anthony Edwards as Hank Galliston, Carmen Ejogo as Rebecca "Beck" Riley, Scott Michael Foster as Arron Martin, Addison Timlin as Rachel Lewis with Jacinda Barrett as Laila Galliston and Michael Nyqvist as White Vincent.

Guest starring are Charles S. Dutton as Father Mickle, Samrat Chakrabarti as Father Satchet, Yolande Bavan as Sri Trailanga, Zach Grenier as Wayne Blanks and Nick Blaemire as Tim.

"Face" was written by Paul Scheuring and directed by Pierre Morel.

"Zero Hour" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's Selected HD Format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.


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Just stopping by for a quick appearance. This aired Thursday and doesn't look like anyone did a thread for it.

Noonan

I enjoyed the episode. It helps that watches/clocks/horology is one of my biggest hobbies. That being said, a watch from 1938 would not still glow like the one in the show. Back then they used Tritium on watches; its half life is only around 13 years.

E Unit

Like I said in the other thread, I am digging this premise, but the actors they chose are ruining the already implausible storyline.

Rob V

The premise is cool, but the open where White shoots the pilot and bitch slaps Anthony Edwards (who should be shitting himself and not demanding answers) was ridiculous -- as was the green screen effects. Also, the FBI agent is completely incompetent. As long as this is a stand-alone season, I'll stick with it. It's better than The River from last year -- but it's alot like it in many ways.

Noonan

Of all the actors, I think the kid from Californication (not Timlin) is doing the best job; which doesn't really bode well for the state of the show. Edwards doesn't seem to put much effort into his role.

Rob V

Why didn't Edward's wife jump out of the backseat of the car (in the middle of a busy district) while the second coming of the anti-christ was busy capping 70lb Indian women? Were the child locks on??

E Unit

Ha, I noticed that as well, but when they drove away, you could see others in the car. I'm guessing they were taking care of her.

Flatlander

Well I definitely thought it was much better than the pilot. Other than the opening scene in the submarine I thought the overall story is interesting. The acting is pretty bland but I thought the same on Fringe so still plan on sticking with this and seeing how they build the story with the 12 and the angel of death. The action parts just aren't hitting right now and I find myself more interested when they are discussing the clues.

PhantomStranger

It was definitely a better episode than the pilot. The casting was all wrong for this show, they tried to ape the Da Vinci Code's archetypes too closely. No one wants to follow Anthony Edwards as a lead actor anymore on a weekly basis.

Shannon Nutt

I skipped this because word is ABC isn't renewing the show (although I think they'll show all the ones produced). Was it significantly better than the pilot, or just a little better than mediocre?

Noonan

Slightly better, at most. I thought this was a single-season series; or were they hoping it would be a hit and turn it into a yearly show?

Rob V

I hope it's single season. I keep waiting for the next Lost and need to realize that it's just not going to happen on OTA stations.

Eric F

What I took from the episode:

Duh.

Rob V

Just one.

So the premise is you need to find all twelve clocks where clock one leads you to clock two and so on and so forth. Good thing White didn't stumble on clock #12 right from the get go.

If the last clock reveals the location of the ark of the covenant, I'm gonna be pissed.

Geofferson

I'm out. Not really feeling his show.

Xiroteus

This is one of those shows that feels like it could tell a really good story within a season, not everything needs to go on for years.