113 reviews
- msmonicatan
- Jan 27, 2011
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Found it somewhat amusing how someone here was annoyed by the president of the the show being a Cuban refugee (and hence could not be an the president of the US of A in real life). Aliens apparently OK, but not a stretch that big from reality! :D
As a big sci-fi fan, I found the two first episodes far better than most alien related stuff I've seen. Feels like I've watched an entirely different show than the ones complaining of poor acting. Compared to the recent remake of V, I've found the actors of The Event far less plastic than they usually are in shows like this. There's something very likable about the male lead (Jason Ritter), and I'm happy the part didn't go to one of those "sharp blue eyes and a strong jaw"-characters. Neither has his TV-girlfriend (Sarah Roemer) done any lip pouting so far, and she feels -at least to me and as little as I've seen her so far - like an actual person.
Neither can I fully understand the complaints about "all this has been done before". What hasn't? Every single show on earth can be - and rightly so - compared to another. In the end all shows are about one or several conflicts. In that sense The Event really reminds me a lot of The Bold and the Beautiful (there's also a lot of conspiracies going on in that show).
If we - the viewers - dismiss a show after only two episodes, how can we at the same time complain about a network canceling a show we do like, and whine about how they should have "given it more time to grow"? At least I'm looking forward to how this one will turn out. As classic as the set up is, I did find the first two episodes refreshing from all the lighter sci-fi stuff with witty one-liners. For now I'll give it 8 out of 10, cause I do want to see in which direction this show will go.
As a big sci-fi fan, I found the two first episodes far better than most alien related stuff I've seen. Feels like I've watched an entirely different show than the ones complaining of poor acting. Compared to the recent remake of V, I've found the actors of The Event far less plastic than they usually are in shows like this. There's something very likable about the male lead (Jason Ritter), and I'm happy the part didn't go to one of those "sharp blue eyes and a strong jaw"-characters. Neither has his TV-girlfriend (Sarah Roemer) done any lip pouting so far, and she feels -at least to me and as little as I've seen her so far - like an actual person.
Neither can I fully understand the complaints about "all this has been done before". What hasn't? Every single show on earth can be - and rightly so - compared to another. In the end all shows are about one or several conflicts. In that sense The Event really reminds me a lot of The Bold and the Beautiful (there's also a lot of conspiracies going on in that show).
If we - the viewers - dismiss a show after only two episodes, how can we at the same time complain about a network canceling a show we do like, and whine about how they should have "given it more time to grow"? At least I'm looking forward to how this one will turn out. As classic as the set up is, I did find the first two episodes refreshing from all the lighter sci-fi stuff with witty one-liners. For now I'll give it 8 out of 10, cause I do want to see in which direction this show will go.
- HeliKopteri
- Sep 28, 2010
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This show has been one of the best Sci-Fi series to come out for years, I enjoyed Lost but occasionally got "Lost" with it, The Event is not hard to follow, something happened during each episode leaving a cliffhanger and you wanting for the next. I can understand why NBC has cancelled another season due to a plummet in viewing figures, but I cannot understand their thinking, the pilot and subsequent episodes faired really well with great viewing figures, they decide to allow the show to have a 3 month break, without warning the show restarts at a later time in the schedule and on a different night (In the UK it went from 10pm on a Friday to 11.55pm on a Monday), I would not have noticed this, only did due to the fact I had it on series record on satellite TV so was able to resume my viewing, many people I think will have been unaware of this or unable to do this, I just don't think the viewing figures dropped due to it being a bad show, I think bad decisions by NBC and lack of advertising. It was truly an entertaining show, especially the last 7 or 8 episodes of the series when it all kicked off, its like an emotional roller coaster at the beginning you can sympathise with the Aliens and dislike the humans especially the president and his decisions but all that changes, I don't want to go into it too much but I think its a series that anyone could enjoy given a chance. There are the odd annoyances, there are a few plot holes and a few minor irritations i.e. the character Sophia, her acting at time was a bit wooden and emotionless, but I suppose you get people like that in real life, I know some myself. Anyway give it a chance and I am sure you will end up thinking like I do, hope they back another series, don't want to be left in another forever limbo with the fantastic cliffhanger of the final show of the series !
- dannyjcarr
- Jun 6, 2011
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I was too busy at the time of premier to get into the program, but I DVR'd all the episodes for a later date. A couple of weeks ago I watched the first 7 episodes all at once, and have stayed up to date since. I am absolutely addicted to this show now, and will be heartbroken for the 3-month hiatus, and if it is subsequently canceled altogether.
I am taken aback by all the haters and pseudo-intellectuals nit-picking this program to death. There is absolutely nothing so onerously out of joint with this show as to draw that level of ire. And some of us prefer a show that requires our attention instead of our minds drifting to the bills or what we're going to make for dinner tomorrow night. I turn my phone off (anyone old enough to remember turning the house phone ringer off for some mini-series everyone wanted to watch?). I swear, there is a generation that simply refuses to be satisfied with anything. If it is infused with reality, the creators lack imagination. If it is imaginative, it has reality boundaries because their "sophisticated" willful suspension of disbelief must be bought off first. It's a cliquish farce.
Make up your own mind.
I am taken aback by all the haters and pseudo-intellectuals nit-picking this program to death. There is absolutely nothing so onerously out of joint with this show as to draw that level of ire. And some of us prefer a show that requires our attention instead of our minds drifting to the bills or what we're going to make for dinner tomorrow night. I turn my phone off (anyone old enough to remember turning the house phone ringer off for some mini-series everyone wanted to watch?). I swear, there is a generation that simply refuses to be satisfied with anything. If it is infused with reality, the creators lack imagination. If it is imaginative, it has reality boundaries because their "sophisticated" willful suspension of disbelief must be bought off first. It's a cliquish farce.
Make up your own mind.
This show may be far from perfect, but it has a few good merits that are clouded by both the viewers, and the way the show has been erroneously compared to "Lost" and "24". To start with, after the pilot, the story began to run it's path into a twisted pretzel of unexplained events and occurrences that are slowly turning out with explanations. Sure, the flashing back and forth may do more harm than good at first, but maybe, it could lead to something better. I was against that tactic, until I stopped griping myself, and just eased up. Once you do this, the show is quite fun.
What the show has me at now, is the human interest. The story lines that show the difference between Simon and Sophia (good detainees) as opposed to Thomas (bad detainee)are really interesting. You have the former acting more like humans for the sake of all people, detained or civilian, and the conflict lays in the fascistic way that character Thomas is hell bent on freeing his people at any cost. There are layers of drama therein, and if people stop whining about all the negative aspects they see in this show, they might actually like it. You still don't know who you can trust so early on, and that's a good thing. Its meant to keep the viewers wondering.
Now for the cast. I say as much that Blair Underwood has been given a pretty crappy character in the president. He seems to make a bunch of pompous decisions, and doesn't really know what he's doing. Zeljko Ivanek needs a little more to do. His character is strong, but under utilized at this point. (7 episodes in) Laura Innes and Ian Anthony Dale carry the show tremendously as two of the "detainees" who care about the human condition, and the ways of the world they are living in. They're probably the best characters on the show. Jason Ritter and Sarah Roemer have a nice storyline that has it's own merits of suspense, but no real human interest. If they were removed from the show, it would be no big deal. The main interest lays in the governmental aspects. I will say, however, that Heather McComb as Agent Collier steals the show whenever on screen. I hope she sticks around.
Anyway, my point is that is really has enjoyable qualities and a few merits, and if some of the people would just stop complaining and just watch the show with a more opened mind unbiased or clouded by judgment, they might enjoy it. I do.
What the show has me at now, is the human interest. The story lines that show the difference between Simon and Sophia (good detainees) as opposed to Thomas (bad detainee)are really interesting. You have the former acting more like humans for the sake of all people, detained or civilian, and the conflict lays in the fascistic way that character Thomas is hell bent on freeing his people at any cost. There are layers of drama therein, and if people stop whining about all the negative aspects they see in this show, they might actually like it. You still don't know who you can trust so early on, and that's a good thing. Its meant to keep the viewers wondering.
Now for the cast. I say as much that Blair Underwood has been given a pretty crappy character in the president. He seems to make a bunch of pompous decisions, and doesn't really know what he's doing. Zeljko Ivanek needs a little more to do. His character is strong, but under utilized at this point. (7 episodes in) Laura Innes and Ian Anthony Dale carry the show tremendously as two of the "detainees" who care about the human condition, and the ways of the world they are living in. They're probably the best characters on the show. Jason Ritter and Sarah Roemer have a nice storyline that has it's own merits of suspense, but no real human interest. If they were removed from the show, it would be no big deal. The main interest lays in the governmental aspects. I will say, however, that Heather McComb as Agent Collier steals the show whenever on screen. I hope she sticks around.
Anyway, my point is that is really has enjoyable qualities and a few merits, and if some of the people would just stop complaining and just watch the show with a more opened mind unbiased or clouded by judgment, they might enjoy it. I do.
Everytime I find a show that keeps me interested, it's cancelled. What gives? The Event has action, intrigue, conspiracies, and now it's gone. And we'll never learn what The Event actually was. Boo!
- JoeyBagOfDonuts
- Sep 27, 2020
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The first time, I was amazed for 42 minutes or so, while watching the pilot. No more big brother - but a series that has: -a good cast -good directing -great production -intriguing plot (as it seems) -makes you think (yes, that thing that people do sometimes) -makes you wonder (the thing that makes life a bit more interesting)
Then, I was curious and went on IMDb. And was amazed yet again, for about 10 minutes, while reading the reviews. Out of 14, 13 "reviewers" gave it "2 stars"... People complain that they "couldn't follow up"... You know, sometimes it may worth your while, to actually PAY ATTENTION to what you're doing/watching.
If you liked "Flash Forward", and got disappointed when it was canceled (surely, due to the kind of feedback I just witnessed), you will definitely love this. If they manage to keep up with the anticipation left by the pilot, if they manage not to drain it like they did with "Lost", it has the potential of becoming one of the best series of late.
Cheers, and don't let the facts confuse you.
Then, I was curious and went on IMDb. And was amazed yet again, for about 10 minutes, while reading the reviews. Out of 14, 13 "reviewers" gave it "2 stars"... People complain that they "couldn't follow up"... You know, sometimes it may worth your while, to actually PAY ATTENTION to what you're doing/watching.
If you liked "Flash Forward", and got disappointed when it was canceled (surely, due to the kind of feedback I just witnessed), you will definitely love this. If they manage to keep up with the anticipation left by the pilot, if they manage not to drain it like they did with "Lost", it has the potential of becoming one of the best series of late.
Cheers, and don't let the facts confuse you.
Yes, the storyline is a bit confusing and hard to catch, but I'm pretty sure the first episode was meant to be like that and the other episodes will bring some light into this all series.
And for me it was interesting to watch it, made me use my imagination and made me think what could happen next, because you really cant expect what happens next.
I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to watch at least 3-4 episodes before making the final opinion about this series.
I'm hoping myself that my expectations don't fail me, tho they might. We'll see soon enough.
And for me it was interesting to watch it, made me use my imagination and made me think what could happen next, because you really cant expect what happens next.
I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to watch at least 3-4 episodes before making the final opinion about this series.
I'm hoping myself that my expectations don't fail me, tho they might. We'll see soon enough.
- mike_brunton
- Oct 16, 2010
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This is a fantastic show. Excellent cast, spearheaded by the amazing Blair Underwood who plays the African-American President. I'm not too keen on the Sophia character, who seems to have the same facial expression and voice mannerism, regardless of the situation at hand. But the rest of the cast is superb, particularly the President's White House team - they seem to have the gravity and charisma to easily pull off a successful "The West Wing" remake.
The show advertised itself as a "what if '24' and 'Lost' had a baby" TV offspring, and I am definitely getting that vibe. The constant pacing of action and suspense remind me of "24", but with more depth and realism, so it's not as cheesy and convoluted (oh don't get offended, I'm a huge "24" fan but I'll readily admit that "24" had a level of cheesiness and hokiness that was good for unintentional laughs). And the aura of mystery and plot development is reminiscent of "Lost." Admittedly, "Lost" had the more interesting character development, but "The Event" seems to have a stronger, more robust plot that certainly knows where it's headed, which makes me feel as if the writers for "The Event" already have a strong ending in plan many seasons in advance - you brave, disappointed "Lost" fans who hanged on until the series finale know EXACTLY what I'm talking about! There were some painfully sad moments that were very compelling. For example, Agent Lee, who seemingly never ages as a result of his extraterrestrial genes, ran into an elderly woman who was his girlfriend of apparently same age many decades ago, and had to pretend to not recognize his long-lost love for the Greater Good. Those were beautifully done, heart-wrenching scenes.
So far, I have been thoroughly satisfied with this show. Every episode has been great. I can see how someone who joins in midway might get confused and lose interest (of course - this IS a serialized drama!) - so I HIGHLY recommend starting from the first episode and watch at least three episodes. You WILL be hooked, guaranteed.
If this show gets canceled, I'll be hugely disappointed - it would really really say something about us as TV viewers if we allowed disappointing garbage like "Heroes" and "V" to run on for more than a season but allow a high-caliber show like "The Event" with excellent production value and strong plot to go off air. Watch it! You will love it, that is my promise.
Edit: I caught the season finale yesterday - I was THOROUGHLY satisfied with it. It was indeed a wild ride. Without giving anything away, I will just say what I saw in the last few seconds give me hope that we are in for a VERY exciting and compelling second season - that is, if the show's still on the air. Come on, NBC execs, don't let us down!
The show advertised itself as a "what if '24' and 'Lost' had a baby" TV offspring, and I am definitely getting that vibe. The constant pacing of action and suspense remind me of "24", but with more depth and realism, so it's not as cheesy and convoluted (oh don't get offended, I'm a huge "24" fan but I'll readily admit that "24" had a level of cheesiness and hokiness that was good for unintentional laughs). And the aura of mystery and plot development is reminiscent of "Lost." Admittedly, "Lost" had the more interesting character development, but "The Event" seems to have a stronger, more robust plot that certainly knows where it's headed, which makes me feel as if the writers for "The Event" already have a strong ending in plan many seasons in advance - you brave, disappointed "Lost" fans who hanged on until the series finale know EXACTLY what I'm talking about! There were some painfully sad moments that were very compelling. For example, Agent Lee, who seemingly never ages as a result of his extraterrestrial genes, ran into an elderly woman who was his girlfriend of apparently same age many decades ago, and had to pretend to not recognize his long-lost love for the Greater Good. Those were beautifully done, heart-wrenching scenes.
So far, I have been thoroughly satisfied with this show. Every episode has been great. I can see how someone who joins in midway might get confused and lose interest (of course - this IS a serialized drama!) - so I HIGHLY recommend starting from the first episode and watch at least three episodes. You WILL be hooked, guaranteed.
If this show gets canceled, I'll be hugely disappointed - it would really really say something about us as TV viewers if we allowed disappointing garbage like "Heroes" and "V" to run on for more than a season but allow a high-caliber show like "The Event" with excellent production value and strong plot to go off air. Watch it! You will love it, that is my promise.
Edit: I caught the season finale yesterday - I was THOROUGHLY satisfied with it. It was indeed a wild ride. Without giving anything away, I will just say what I saw in the last few seconds give me hope that we are in for a VERY exciting and compelling second season - that is, if the show's still on the air. Come on, NBC execs, don't let us down!
- jasonrobertbiggs
- May 22, 2011
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This is a fun series to watch as it builds up with each episode. You cannot be sure who are the good guys or bad guys and which ones to kibitz.
The basic story is aliens with only 1% DNA difference crash-lands in the artic and are rounded up and kept prisoners for 66 years. Well, maybe some got away.
The Event- The Complete Series. There is very little potty mouth. No gratuitous sex. Even car chases and shoot-em-up scenes are not that graphic. Again, it is people vs. People.
The only drawback is after watching 5 DVDs the program abruptly stops.
The book series is humongous so I am not sure I will get closer by reading. But I will try.
The basic story is aliens with only 1% DNA difference crash-lands in the artic and are rounded up and kept prisoners for 66 years. Well, maybe some got away.
The Event- The Complete Series. There is very little potty mouth. No gratuitous sex. Even car chases and shoot-em-up scenes are not that graphic. Again, it is people vs. People.
The only drawback is after watching 5 DVDs the program abruptly stops.
The book series is humongous so I am not sure I will get closer by reading. But I will try.
- Bernie4444
- Mar 1, 2024
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- malaidoskop
- Jun 25, 2011
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This is definitely the best show since prison break. I have to admit that the first few episodes of the event were no where near as how good and extremely intriguing and exciting it has become up to the 20th episode!! As a result of the first few episodes not being good enough for some, there has been a dramatic fall in the number of viewers. BUT if all of the viewers carried on watching until now, i am very sure they would find it very difficult to ignore. What has made it better in the second half of the season is that the plot has changed, there are so many twists, its almost the perfect show to watch. Its nothing like I've seen before in terms of the ET stuff, etc! i cant wait for the last 2 episodes. I thought that there would never ever be a show as good as prison break, ever!! This show is definitely the one. I really, really want a season 2!!!
I was intrigued by the 4 minute extended trailer, and so I eagerly tuned in for the premiere. Unfortunately, it was very underwhelming. I didn't learn anything new from the 43 minute premiere that I hadn't already learnt from the 4 minute trailer. I actually found the premiere to be boring and unnecessarily drawn out.
Also, none of the characters really seemed all that interesting, except for maybe Mike and the lady from ER, but those aren't the main characters, so that's not a good sign.
I don't mind non-linear story telling, but, there didn't seem like all that much of a reason for the tactic here - it felt contrived. Also, this may seem like a minor point to some, but the way the "flashback" subtitles changed sizes really distracted me a lot. What's wrong with normal subtitles?
Anyways, I think I will give it one more episode to suck me in, but if the second episode is as underwhelming as the first, then I won't be tuning in.
Also, none of the characters really seemed all that interesting, except for maybe Mike and the lady from ER, but those aren't the main characters, so that's not a good sign.
I don't mind non-linear story telling, but, there didn't seem like all that much of a reason for the tactic here - it felt contrived. Also, this may seem like a minor point to some, but the way the "flashback" subtitles changed sizes really distracted me a lot. What's wrong with normal subtitles?
Anyways, I think I will give it one more episode to suck me in, but if the second episode is as underwhelming as the first, then I won't be tuning in.
- spiralbelt
- Sep 21, 2010
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Or unlucky as it seems. Because even though it got to make a whole season (there are a lot of projects out there that get canned way before that), it also could've gone a lot longer (that's just a guess of course, but there is always material to continue a story, be it with some of the remaining cast or entirely new people, depending on the outcome of the show you're watching).
While the show has some regulars and it stretches logic thin from time to time, there are many factors that make this worth your time. Taylor Cole would be one of them and the character she is playing. Even though her motives and character are getting simpler by the minute, the overall drama does compensate for that. Jason Ritter who might remind you a lot of his father, plays the main role and has to switch gears from time to time. The science fiction part with the "not enough time" part of every episode spice up the drama.
Morality wise this tries to be gray and as open as possible, but sometimes misses out on that by miles. There are quite a lot of inconsistencies surrounding a lot of things and reveals that don't make sense. But if you stick with it, it will/might give you what you were looking for. Don't know if this ever continues (imdb still has it as "open"), but whatever the case, you could watch it as it is and still be entertained
While the show has some regulars and it stretches logic thin from time to time, there are many factors that make this worth your time. Taylor Cole would be one of them and the character she is playing. Even though her motives and character are getting simpler by the minute, the overall drama does compensate for that. Jason Ritter who might remind you a lot of his father, plays the main role and has to switch gears from time to time. The science fiction part with the "not enough time" part of every episode spice up the drama.
Morality wise this tries to be gray and as open as possible, but sometimes misses out on that by miles. There are quite a lot of inconsistencies surrounding a lot of things and reveals that don't make sense. But if you stick with it, it will/might give you what you were looking for. Don't know if this ever continues (imdb still has it as "open"), but whatever the case, you could watch it as it is and still be entertained
A different and great scenario! Why they do not produce more movies like this, different than the "emo trash" ..vampire stories and scraps like this, which are only pointed for the teens. After "24", "Flash forward" there is a lack of good TV serials. Great actors work, the scenario sway the minds. I suggest the producers to look more in the ratings in the other countries, because they are also a "market" :-) I think NBC has made the right decision to give a credit to the crew filming the serial,so please give them another for filming next season. All Europe is with you:-)) We want more, We want more, we want more!!! Personally I want to see what will happened if the aliens make it to Earth! Just my opinion! The conspiracy is like a narcotic for the audience.
- hristo_betafest
- May 17, 2011
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For those who've seen many of the other hit shows (I hate to mention it but Lost being one of them...)will be getting a fresh new concept in that this show is as contemporary as things can get...I myself am very intrigued in the way the underlying plot ties into real-world conspiracy and extraterrestrial questions. From the Pilot to every episode released each week the suspense and edge-of-your-seat tension continues to have you glued to the television set waiting for more to be answered. The continuity of the plot is masterful in what I can only describe is something like Christopher Nolan's movie Inception or how the movie Vantage Point cleverly sequenced each cut to finally reveal the truth. The flashbacks and snippets of each character are revealed more and more through brief yet significant cuts. The cast and acting is superb in my opinion. For those who go in wanting to see a more "Lost" like plot should stray away as this is a totally different genre. Too many viewers complain that the cuts are confusing and that they don't reveal enough but this show wouldn't be as original and intriguing if every flashback gave you 100% of what each character was about. Each flashback lasts about a minute or so and does just enough to provide you with another small piece of what The Event is all about without being so info-packed to confuse even the most close-minded viewers. Whats the point of watching the show if the creator gave you the beginning, middle, and end all at once? Don't just take my word for it, go and watch it yourself and see how each episode takes you on a thrill-ride that you wish will never end. I give The Event a 10 out of 10 so far...the best Sci-Fi/Conspiracy Theory show out today
- cambodimerican24
- Oct 22, 2010
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Its unfortunate that this series was canceled after its second year. The story was portrayed by some talented actors (Jason Ritter did a phenomenal job) and the story line had much potential to become as big a hit as "Lost", in my opinion. However, I think the story line fell short due to the underdevelopment of sub story lines and important characters.
The viewer craved to know what was it exactly that set Sleepers apart from their human counterparts. Other than advanced knowledge in the physical sciences and immunity to certain diseases, we never really learned of their true alien nature. Aside from a few more decades of accumulated knowledge, and slower aging (not that big deal a deal to me), what were their 'special' abilities? What could they do that humans could never do? To me, the Sleepers as a whole were actually quite a boring lot. The back history surrounding the discovery of the ancient scroll as it related to the planetary exodus of the ancient Sleeper earth civilization was explained away too quickly, simply and lacked important detail. It could have been revealed (even to the main character himself) that the Sean character was from a long ancestral line of guardian angels or the James Dempsey character was some long lost Uncle.
With respect to character development, the Sophia character lacked depth and 'flipped sides' too easily and me as a viewer, couldn't buy it - not enough dramatic acting here. One who is a life long peace activist doesn't become a warmonger overnight; the death of her son (too easily manipulated by his evil girlfriend - too cliché). Also to me, it makes no sense that an intelligent and 'advanced' race would follow a flip flop leader so blindly (too hive like, too cliché). Wouldn't they instead consist of independent thinkers and doers? Also, an 'advanced' humanoid species would never relocate their entire planet into another solar system - doing so would threaten the stability of the system itself causing planets, including Earth, to spin out of orbit and become uninhabitable, thereby disturbing the stability of the entire Universe. More research into astrophysics, etc., needed to have been done by the producers and story writers in order to build the series upon a framework of a level of believable fact. Lastly, I would have loved to see the Leila character develop into an independent, intelligent and strong young woman - she never really came into 'her own'. Just as the toughened Vicki character softened over time, the Leila character could have developed into an empowered young woman in her own right instead of remaining boyfriend dependent and immature for her age (too cliché).
With respect to the presidential characters, I thought that they were well casted. To me, they were well developed and believable.
Bottom line, a series worth watching, but if a motion picture of The Event is to be made, the producers and writers need to thoroughly do their homework in order for the story to be a super smart one and with characters who grow and develop into those an audience can believe.
The viewer craved to know what was it exactly that set Sleepers apart from their human counterparts. Other than advanced knowledge in the physical sciences and immunity to certain diseases, we never really learned of their true alien nature. Aside from a few more decades of accumulated knowledge, and slower aging (not that big deal a deal to me), what were their 'special' abilities? What could they do that humans could never do? To me, the Sleepers as a whole were actually quite a boring lot. The back history surrounding the discovery of the ancient scroll as it related to the planetary exodus of the ancient Sleeper earth civilization was explained away too quickly, simply and lacked important detail. It could have been revealed (even to the main character himself) that the Sean character was from a long ancestral line of guardian angels or the James Dempsey character was some long lost Uncle.
With respect to character development, the Sophia character lacked depth and 'flipped sides' too easily and me as a viewer, couldn't buy it - not enough dramatic acting here. One who is a life long peace activist doesn't become a warmonger overnight; the death of her son (too easily manipulated by his evil girlfriend - too cliché). Also to me, it makes no sense that an intelligent and 'advanced' race would follow a flip flop leader so blindly (too hive like, too cliché). Wouldn't they instead consist of independent thinkers and doers? Also, an 'advanced' humanoid species would never relocate their entire planet into another solar system - doing so would threaten the stability of the system itself causing planets, including Earth, to spin out of orbit and become uninhabitable, thereby disturbing the stability of the entire Universe. More research into astrophysics, etc., needed to have been done by the producers and story writers in order to build the series upon a framework of a level of believable fact. Lastly, I would have loved to see the Leila character develop into an independent, intelligent and strong young woman - she never really came into 'her own'. Just as the toughened Vicki character softened over time, the Leila character could have developed into an empowered young woman in her own right instead of remaining boyfriend dependent and immature for her age (too cliché).
With respect to the presidential characters, I thought that they were well casted. To me, they were well developed and believable.
Bottom line, a series worth watching, but if a motion picture of The Event is to be made, the producers and writers need to thoroughly do their homework in order for the story to be a super smart one and with characters who grow and develop into those an audience can believe.
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