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[kgambit]

 

 

Have been watching Strike Back over the last week or so and halfway through Season 3 at the moment. Awesome show.

 

Interestingly, this series started at Season 2 in the U.S. and is referred to as Season 1 in America. Mainly because Cinemax didn't have the rights to the original Season 1 at the time. And Season 1 will be titled Strike Back: Origins when it eventually airs in the U.S.

 

I'd suggest starting at the original Season 1 (as per imdb) because the start of Season 2 has a huge spoiler for the main character from Season 1.

 

Season 1 is available in the US on Blue-Ray.  It's called Chris Ryan's Strike Back.  The current pricing is ridiculous (48$ on Amazon).  Although the discs are supposed to be all region compatable, they are 1080i/50 which won't play on all players.   

 

 

Interesting. Because according to this article, Cinemax is to air original UK 'Strike Back' season as 'Strike Back: Origins'. So the first season is on DVD under Chris Ryan's Strike Back but will be called Stike Back: Origins on TV in the U.S.

 

 

 

 

Great.  So after it airs on Cinemax people in the US will be able to buy a region 1 DVD version and possibly a Blu-ray version that will really play on all players.  I'm in.    

 

LOL @ Prince Broody McBroodypants

[Amentep]

I dropped my ice cream spoon after Skye ran across the lawn in a red, wet dress. zomfg

 

So who is the new villian? A gravity-based bad guy bent on getting revenge on Coulsen, looks like. And Coulsen is definitely not himself. He is dead, and there's a robot, or hologram, or something in his place. 

 

Edit: er, I see my Marvel knowledge is a failing grade

Yeah the villain is known as, Graviton, in Marvel U (so we get our first super-villain origin, potentially).

 

In the marvel comics universe, they have things called Life Model Decoys, its possible they'll introduce it here (but I think its lame in the comics, so...). Another going theory is they copied Phil's brainwave pattern and put it in an android (ala the Vision in comics).

[ManifestedISO]

Ah, thank you. All of this Marvel backstory makes me appreciate how entertaining AoS is, even for those of us without the lore. The only scenario I couldn't stomach would be if Coulsen's death was faked. What would be groovy, is if they reveal the truth in Thor: The Dark World.  

[PK htiw klaw eriF]

Ah, thank you. All of this Marvel backstory makes me appreciate how entertaining AoS is, even for those of us without the lore. The only scenario I couldn't stomach would be if Coulsen's death was faked. What would be groovy, is if they reveal the truth in Thor: The Dark World.

I would say they wouldn't go for a faked death thing. LMD, clone, or resurrection is the most likely.

 

I would really like to see Taskmaster show up in an episode or two.

[Gfted1]

Tried to watch the third episode of AoS and lost interest when the hacker went to the party. Remotely interesting that the pilot references Coulson's death, which is somewhat explained here.

 

AHS Coven: Some awesome and some stupid.

I thought it was pretty strange that the girl whos power it is to screw you to death ( ) had no problem committing a random murder over something that didn't even effect her, all for a person shes known for one day. The human voodoo doll was a pretty cool spin.

 

[Raithe]

Tried to watch the third episode of AoS and lost interest when the hacker went to the party. Remotely interesting that the pilot references Coulson's death, which is somewhat explained here.

 

 

 

Eh, I wouldn't say that really explains it. Besides, does that mean you missed the bit where Coulson is trying to figure out how come he doesn't seem to have some muscle memory he used to have? That tends to suggest things like clone or LMD more then purely a faked death...

[Blarghagh]

I would really like to see Taskmaster show up in an episode or two.

 

I approve of this idea. That character would fit completely. Hell, if you take the Agent X series Taskmaster costume (a hoody and a custom hockey mask) it's super easy to do too.

[Gromnir]

 

Tried to watch the third episode of AoS and lost interest when the hacker went to the party. Remotely interesting that the pilot references Coulson's death, which is somewhat explained here.

 

 

 

Eh, I wouldn't say that really explains it. Besides, does that mean you missed the bit where Coulson is trying to figure out how come he doesn't seem to have some muscle memory he used to have? That tends to suggest things like clone or LMD more then purely a faked death...

 

as a plot device, clones suck almost as much as amnesia and time travel.  well, not all clone tv episodes is bad.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYmWRNZ_0ys

 

HA! Good Fun!

[kgambit]

From the Producer of the Walking Dead -

 

Mob City (starting Dec 4, 2013 on TNT)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW-WF313Ljo

Edited October 10, 2013 by kgambit

[Amentep]

IIRC cloning in the Marvel Universe isn't a good way to go - most clones are inherently unstable and degenerate physically (IIRC).  I'm assuming they'd keep that in the Marvel Movie-Verse

 

Androids/Robots - LMD, Golden Age Human Torch, Tara, LMD, M1-The Killer Robot, Machine Man, Death's Head, MODOK, Arnim Zola, Vision, Jocasta all fairly reliable and probably the way to go.  Or cyborgs like Deathlok.

Edited October 10, 2013 by Amentep

[ShadySands]

Can they all bleed and mimic injuries and bruising?

 

My knowledge is really lacking about this stuff

[Amentep]

Can they all bleed and mimic injuries and bruising?

 

My knowledge is really lacking about this stuff

 

Some of them can.  IIRC Human Torch (and his derivatives, like Tara) could.

[ShadySands]

thanks

[rjshae]

Watched The Tomorrow People on the CW last night; it had pretty decent effects and a young hottie cast. The background story seemed like a variant of Jumper, with a plot twist or two.

Edited October 10, 2013 by rjshae

[PK htiw klaw eriF]

IIRC cloning in the Marvel Universe isn't a good way to go - most clones are inherently unstable and degenerate physically (IIRC).  I'm assuming they'd keep that in the Marvel Movie-Verse

IIRC, it depends on the tech and process used for cloning. High Evolutionary had been able to do it well, while Jackal(arguably one of the more prolific makers of clones) would usually produce subjects that were unstable, like Kaine.

[Raithe]

Watched The Tomorrow People on the CW last night; it had pretty decent effects and a young hottie cast. The background story seemed like a variant of Jumper, with a plot twist or two.

 

Well it's based on an old 70's British sci-fi show that ran for about 6 years, so I'm curious to see how it'll shape up with a modern American turn.

[ManifestedISO]

Am I thick, or is the name Jaime Moriarty a new character reveal on Elementary. Is it just Irene's real name? I'm slightly confused, but it's good that Holmes feels like a real character. The pat on the shoulder after Watson lifts the watch was neat, and the subtext dialogue between them really shows a bond. Her line at the end and then Jonny's pensive look before he reads the letter ... good stuff.  

Edited October 11, 2013 by ManifestedISO

[Walsingham]

From the Producer of the Walking Dead -

 

Mob City (starting Dec 4, 2013 on TNT)

 

It's about ****ing time. I'm sick to death of the Godfather bull****. We need more sleazy paranoid halfwit mobsters  on TV.

[LadyCrimson]

The Agents of Shield pilot may have been some silly fun, but the 2nd episode that I watched was less so. I was mostly bored, actually.

[Oerwinde]

The Agents of Shield pilot may have been some silly fun, but the 2nd episode that I watched was less so. I was mostly bored, actually.

 

It was necessary though. Pilot just had a bunch of random people put together. 2nd episode was about them becoming a team, and while it wasn't executed all that well, the 3rd episode they felt less like random people thrust together.

[LadyCrimson]

I think my main problem is that Coulson and that Asian actress (Ming-Na Wen) are the only chrs. I like/don't annoy me.

...I didn't like Fringe or NCIS either, which AoS sorta brings to mind for some reason.

 

 

Edit: Also, Big Bang theory. I still love this show. Yea, I know, it has a terrible laugh track, but I don't care. Watching Amy and Howard do a car/sing dance to Neil Diamond while driving would make me LOL regardless.

[Hiro Protagonist]

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. Enjoyed the first episode and looks like a great show, much like the original series.

[aluminiumtrioxid]

Vikings! It's basically Game of Thrones with all the unnecessary sex scenes cut out and added METAL. Awesome.

[Oerwinde]

I think my main problem is that Coulson and that Asian actress (Ming-Na Wen) are the only chrs. I like/don't annoy me.

...I didn't like Fringe or NCIS either, which AoS sorta brings to mind for some reason.

 

 

Edit: Also, Big Bang theory. I still love this show. Yea, I know, it has a terrible laugh track, but I don't care. Watching Amy and Howard do a car/sing dance to Neil Diamond while driving would make me LOL regardless.

I don't get the problem with laugh tracks. I find comedies without them feel uncomfortable. Only ones I've been able to enjoy were Better off Ted and Outsourced.

[Oerwinde]

Just found out Copper didn't get renewed for a 3rd season. Disappointing because while season 2 started off weak and the dynamic of last season was screwed up due to Corky finding his wife, and his partner being tossed in jail, its halfway through the season now and he kicked his wife out and his partner got reinstated so I was hoping it would pick up again.