NBC's "Revolution" Thread

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

Other than Game of Thrones, this is the only show I watch.

I figured I'd start a thread for fans (if they're any) of the show.


Have at it.

[The Evil Genius]

Other than Game of Thrones, this is the only show I watch.

I figured I'd start a thread for fans (if they're any) of the show.


Have at it.

This show would be a lot better if...Charlie was called Katniss.

And..semi spoiler below...

Is Nate (the dude following Charlie) the black Captain's son?

[RVAbrendan]

I think the show is getting better. My girlfriend has a hard time watching it due to the acting.

Stoked to learn more about the blackout

[redskinss]

I've been watching the show but I told my wife I really like the plot (cause I like apocolypse type shows and movies) but the acting stinks and the writing is even worse. It feels like an 80's show in the way it is cheesily produced and it is painfully predictable. Every time something happens I saw it coming.

It is so full of cliches too. Ya got your computer geek smart guy your attractive female who can also kick Ass, then you got your superhero ninja warrior, plus there's the evil arch nemesis. It's got my attention just enough to watch but doesn't hold a candle to the walking dead, game of thrones or sons of anarchy.

[LadySkinsFan]

I'm watching, I like these kinds of shows. I record it and watch w/out commercials. I wouldn't watch otherwise.

[redskinss]

I'm watching, I like these kinds of shows. I record it and watch w/out commercials. I wouldn't watch otherwise.

I do the same thing. I don't watch anything with commercials anymore.
I've been saying for a while now that I honestly believe that the people who pay for advertisements know this and aren't going to put up with it forever.

I was watching something off of on demand a month ago and you couldn't fast forward through the commercials, I will not be the least bit surprised if they make it so you can't fast forward through commercials on anything.
I have a feeling there trying to figure out a way to do it with as little backlash as possible.

[Warhead36]

The kids, Charlie and Danny, are terrible actors. The Charlie girl pretty much has the same facial expression in every shot. The Nate guy isn't much better either. But the adults are all pretty solid. Giancarlo Esposito, who plays Captain Neville, is a beast.

Reg. the plot, it is kind of silly. I'm honestly more interested in the whole post apocalyptic world after the blackout then what caused the blackout itself. I do think they're moving things a bit too fast though. Charlie's mother being alive was revealed too early, and Maggie's death would have been more impactful if it was done later after more character development.

The show is alright though. I don't love it but I don't think it's awful. It's got some weak spots for sure, but at least it's something unique on TV as opposed to another boring ass procedural. From what I've read the ratings have been pretty solid so far too, but if I had to guess based on recent history it'll end up being 1 and done like The Event, FlashForward, Terra Nova etc.

[SnyderShrugged]

I love the concept of the show, and hate that they seemingly tried to piggyback too much on Hunger Games.

To me, they missed the boat entirely by skipping ahead 15 years from the "event". I wanted to see more depth in their respective survival stories leading up to their status quo.

Its much closer to a book called "Dies the Fire" than Hunger Games to me.


Other than that, its been one that is safe to watch with my kids here and there when I can get Boxee to work ok.

[RVAbrendan]

The kids, Charlie and Danny, are terrible actors. The Charlie girl pretty much has the same facial expression in every shot. The Nate guy isn't much better either. But the adults are all pretty solid. Giancarlo Esposito, who plays Captain Neville, is a beast.

Reg. the plot, it is kind of silly. I'm honestly more interested in the whole post apocalyptic world after the blackout then what caused the blackout itself. I do think they're moving things a bit too fast though. Charlie's mother being alive was revealed too early, and Maggie's death would have been more impactful if it was done later after more character development.

The show is alright though. I don't love it but I don't think it's awful. It's got some weak spots for sure, but at least it's something unique on TV as opposed to another boring ass procedural. From what I've read the ratings have been pretty solid so far too, but if I had to guess based on recent history it'll end up being 1 and done like The Event, FlashForward, Terra Nova etc.

I was really hoping another network would pick up Terra Nova. It was just starting to get interesting, then bam.

Same with the Event.

[elkabong82]

I think the show is getting better. My girlfriend has a hard time watching it due to the acting.

Stoked to learn more about the blackout

Yeah I didn't like the acting starting out, though the story is good. The uncle has started doing better, but the lead actress is typically sub par. If it wasn't for the good job they do on the story I would have given up on the show early. Now at least most of the actors have become tolerable, though the lead actress always seems to have a very annoying and out of place look on her face.

[StillUnknown]

The kids, Charlie and Danny, are terrible actors. The Charlie girl pretty much has the same facial expression in every shot. The Nate guy isn't much better either. But the adults are all pretty solid. Giancarlo Esposito, who plays Captain Neville, is a beast.

The show is alright though. I don't love it but I don't think it's awful. It's got some weak spots for sure, but at least it's something unique on TV as opposed to another boring ass procedural. From what I've read the ratings have been pretty solid so far too, but if I had to guess based on recent history it'll end up being 1 and done like The Event, FlashForward, Terra Nova etc.

This is kinda how I feel as well. The acting is pretty bad, especially the lady who plays Charlie.

[Skins_R_Beast]

This show isn't bad. I was really looking forward to it after hearing the premise. The way they are doing the character build up is very close to the way they did Heroes in Season 1. I loved that season of Heroes, so that is really what is keeping me interested in this show. The acting and story are actually very low quality right now. I agree with the sentiments of a few others here, I wish they hadn't jumped so far ahead in time from the blackout.

[youngchew]

Been watching so far, I enjoy it.

Just funny how I'm so spoiled by shows like Walking Dead and Boardwalk empire, they have so much more freedom with language, violence and gore. Forgot how weaksauce network action shows are. With all the sword choppin' in this show, there's no blood or severed body parts.

the main character daughter chick has the most beautiful eyes....sweet mary she's hot. so was the british chick.

[Monte51Coleman]

To me, they missed the boat entirely by skipping ahead 15 years from the "event". I wanted to see more depth in their respective survival stories leading up to their status quo.

I completely agree. I do watch, and kind of enjoy, but would love to see the story begin with the blackout and follow the events from that point on.

[Da'uud]

I like it, but then again I miss Lost so much I'll take anything