Pilot
- Episode aired Jun 24, 2013
- TV-14
- 45m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
2.8K
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In Chester's Mill, Maine, a strange occurrence locks the town in under an invisible dome-like surface.In Chester's Mill, Maine, a strange occurrence locks the town in under an invisible dome-like surface.In Chester's Mill, Maine, a strange occurrence locks the town in under an invisible dome-like surface.
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- TriviaAlthough there is no actual FM radio station with the call sign WYBS, during the 1970s there was a pirate station in Hartford, Connecticut, operating as WYBS at 88.9 MHz. The fictional WYBS in the show transmits at 89.3 FM.
- GoofsWhen the dome lands, it slices a cow in half, which slumps to the ground, sliding on the dome's surface. It leaves no blood behind on the dome's surface, yet when Dale (Mike Vogel) touches it with his blood-covered hand, it leaves a bloody handprint behind. The cow should have left behind blood as well.
- Quotes
Dodee Weaver: We're the only thing on air right now - AM, FM, anywhere.
Phil Bushey: Yeah, the blackout, I know.
Dodee Weaver: No, even if that were statewide, every station our size has its own generator, so why is the whole dial still static?
Phil Bushey: I don't know. But our ratings are gonna be amazing.
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I've been waiting all summer to see this season premiere, and I have to say, I was pretty pleased with what I saw!
Under The Dome takes place in Chester's Mill, Maine. A small middle America town, is shoveled into the spotlight of the country, when a dome-like surface engulfs the town, enclosing all residents from leaving, and all visitors from entering.
I began reading the book awhile ago, and I got about 3 to 4 character chapters in. I got far enough to know what characters to keep an eye out for, and to know the events in the books that may or may not show up in the show.
Now the episode itself; it's pretty solid! The acting came out actually a bit weak, and I thought it would be a bit more powerful in the TV spots I saw. But, then again, it is a TV mini-series.
A thing that I really enjoyed was how they organized such a convoluted book of events, into a linear narrative. In the book, it cuts from Point A in time to Point B, back to A. But, the series organizes it in a way that you can follow simply.
The concept is from Stephen King, based on his material, most of his adaptations can cut it real close to the edge, and some can give you a good dish. Where does this fall; well, I find it a bit too early to declare. But on the strength the episode offered, I would say that this show will grow strong.
In the end, I would have to say, Under The Dome is easily;
An 8.5 Film roll out of 10 Film Rolls.
Under The Dome takes place in Chester's Mill, Maine. A small middle America town, is shoveled into the spotlight of the country, when a dome-like surface engulfs the town, enclosing all residents from leaving, and all visitors from entering.
I began reading the book awhile ago, and I got about 3 to 4 character chapters in. I got far enough to know what characters to keep an eye out for, and to know the events in the books that may or may not show up in the show.
Now the episode itself; it's pretty solid! The acting came out actually a bit weak, and I thought it would be a bit more powerful in the TV spots I saw. But, then again, it is a TV mini-series.
A thing that I really enjoyed was how they organized such a convoluted book of events, into a linear narrative. In the book, it cuts from Point A in time to Point B, back to A. But, the series organizes it in a way that you can follow simply.
The concept is from Stephen King, based on his material, most of his adaptations can cut it real close to the edge, and some can give you a good dish. Where does this fall; well, I find it a bit too early to declare. But on the strength the episode offered, I would say that this show will grow strong.
In the end, I would have to say, Under The Dome is easily;
An 8.5 Film roll out of 10 Film Rolls.
- Atomic_Peace
- Jun 24, 2013
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- Season One Promo
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- Burgaw, North Carolina, USA(Courthouse Square)
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