Pilot
- Episode aired Jul 18, 2006
- TV-14
- 1h 25m
After a strange accident sidelines Eureka's sheriff, U.S. Marshal Jack Carter takes over the investigation into the mysterious phenomenon that led to the death of a resident.After a strange accident sidelines Eureka's sheriff, U.S. Marshal Jack Carter takes over the investigation into the mysterious phenomenon that led to the death of a resident.After a strange accident sidelines Eureka's sheriff, U.S. Marshal Jack Carter takes over the investigation into the mysterious phenomenon that led to the death of a resident.
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- Zoe Carter
- (as Jordan Hinson)
- Vincent
- (as Christopher Gauthier)
- Oppenheimer
- (as Benjamin Smith)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the last scene where Jack is shaving in the restroom of the sheriff's office, he is wearing the new badge shown in the series, not the one worn by Sheriff Cobb and Deputy Jo Lupo in the pilot. This scene was probably added after the series was picked up for the first year for continuity.
- GoofsWhen Taggert shoots Jack with the dart, you can see it between Jack's fingers before he moves his hand to his neck making it look like the dart is in his neck.
- Quotes
Zoe Carter: And what if you don't make it back? I'll be stuck in here like those guys in a plane who had to eat each other!
Marshal Jack Carter: You're right.
Zoe Carter: I know!
Marshal Jack Carter: Here. Here's some ketchup. Start at your feet, work your way up.
- ConnectionsReferences The Twilight Zone (1959)
One of its strongest asset is probably its characters. Colin Ferguson is excellent as Marshal Jack Carter and his cop next door look makes him even more likable. From his authentic behavior to the acting I can't imagine someone wouldn't appreciate him. Let's also not forget his rebellious daughter that could be annoying if her attitude wasn't perfectly balanced by her cool father's one. I even found their relationship quite inspiring. As for the other characters we have scientists, genius kids, gorgeous babes The panel is large and made the show universe even more twisted. Salli Richardson is Allison Blake, a Doctor and Agent. I found her first appearance quite charming because I had never seen her before. Moreover her character is smart and has a lot of charisma. The chemistry with Ferguson was also great so the romantic tension between them was very exciting. A new fictional duo was born ! There's also Deputy Jo, divinely played by Erica Cerra. She's definitely not your usual babe because beneath the beautiful veil she probably sees herself as the bride of Rambo, something like that. Both funny and bold you should instantly fall in love with her. Like if it wasn't enough Debrah Farentino portrays Beverly Barlowe, a mysterious and stunning psychotherapist. Full of secrets she's the character I found the most intriguing. As attractive as a black widow she's the spider you would follow in her lair without blinking. But she's not the only one who has secrets so I'll let you pick your favorite. Last but not least a crazy dog hunter reminded me of Christopher Lloyd as Doc in Back to the Future !
Living freaks would be lost without a proper environment to evolve. It's exactly the purpose of our little town Eureka. And they all lived happily ever after, or not. The show is science-fiction with a twist. Don't expect its story to change the world but it should definitely entertain and make you laugh out loud. Indeed it's really funny and I couldn't resist most of the jokes. Carter smoothed the immersion process considering he's as lost as us. It really felt like if we were part of his surreal adventure in some sort of alternative world where tradition peacefully lives with futuristic science. Such a contrast made the gadgets and other theories even more appealing. Add that it's tuned by one of the most catchy music theme and you get a show that is hard to resist. The visuals are also colorful and the sets well designed. As for the effects they're just awesome and should definitely appeal the geek in all of us. Quantic reactor ? Wicked machines ? Cowflake ? Eureka is so creative and refreshing that it's impossible to list all its ideas unless you have seen its pilot a hundred times. In fact it was like a standalone film and I think all pilots should be as long.
To sum things up if you haven't seen Eureka yet then you should definitely add its pilot to your watch list. Do we have a must see ? Yes we do !
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- Jun 19, 2010
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- Filming locations
- Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada(main street & most exteriors)
- Production companies
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- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
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