"Eureka" Games People Play (TV Episode 2007) Poster

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(2007)

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10/10
Eureka Just Keeps Getting Better
drhoet7 August 2007
"Games People Play" has great acting chemistry, plot twists that are enjoyable (though not hard to figure out), and has the wonderful Eureka style combination of humor and drama. The addition of Olivia d'Abo to the cast as Carter's wife adds an element that complicates the story line in a way that will have fascinating ramifications in future episodes. The attitude shown by the people of Eureka towards their sheriff in crisis in "Games People Play" is a revealing look into the Eureka community (though a little heavy handed}.

Season 2 of Eureka has improved over Season 1 by deepening character relationships and producing dialog that flows even more smoothly from ironic to emotion filled to laugh out loud funny. Production values such as sets and special effects are as good as anything on television. At the same time, the spirit of the series has been maintained. I think it can be safely said that the writers, producers, and actors are dedicated to tuning and enriching the elements of the show that have made it special from its first episode.

I'm already crossing my fingers that Eureka will be picked up for Season 3. People already watching, tell your friends how great it is to visit Eureka - let's keep a good thing going.
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10/10
Just About Perfect
GunnersMate17 May 2018
A crisis that only Jack is capable of solving; An in-depth examination of the people of Eureka and how they interact with their Sheriff; and an exploration of the father-daughter relationship. All meld beautifully in this episode. The crisis unfolds at a crisp pace with plenty of suspense and emotional pull. Season-arc storylines are relevant but not front and center, which is just right. This really is a perfect episode and an example of how the best sci-fi is elevated above the gadgets and techno-speak and is all about the human experience. Beautiful.
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4/10
Familiar Story
Schwicty1 April 2020
I can't believe that no one has commented that this is a complete rip off of Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Remember Me". I'm not a fan of the Beverly Crusher episodes😬
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