anyone else seen the trailers for this new show starting on channel 5. Monday evening i think it starts.

Aye - it's a pretty good scoop for Five. It begins tonight on US Tv, so they will only be a matter of just under a week behind the US (on the negative side this means that the UK broadcast will suffer the season breaks around the 6th and 10th episodes as is the norm on US TV).

The series is based on a book, wherein everyone on the planet blacks out for a few minutes and see visions of their future (in the book it is 21 years if my memory serves me right).

For the TV series they have taken the clever route of making the visions 6 months in the future, which means that by the end of the first season the events forseen will have come to pass/been avoided. This (cleverly) means that if it gets cancelled (as too many shows do these days) it will still be a whole story by the end of it. if it doesn't, the writers have quite a few ideas where to go after season one.

I'm definitely going to be watching this one - been waiting for it since it was announced.

Aye - it's a pretty good scoop for Five. It begins tonight on US Tv, so they will only be a matter of just under a week behind the US (on the negative side this means that the UK broadcast will suffer the season breaks around the 6th and 10th episodes as is the norm on US TV).

The series is based on a book, wherein everyone on the planet blacks out for a few minutes and see visions of their future (in the book it is 21 years if my memory serves me right).

For the TV series they have taken the clever route of making the visions 6 months in the future, which means that by the end of the first season the events forseen will have come to pass/been avoided. This (cleverly) means that if it gets cancelled (as too many shows do these days) it will still be a whole story by the end of it. if it doesn't, the writers have quite a few ideas where to go after season one.

I'm definitely going to be watching this one - been waiting for it since it was announced.

same here... i really want a new show to get my teeth stuck into :)

I'm hoping this one does well... I've invested a fortune in it on HSX.com. ;-)

The marketing for it has been massive, so I expect it to be one of the few winners among the new series, but you really never know... it could be crap.

I'll be watching it, though, for sure. Although, I'll be cheating and watching it on American time.

I'll be watching it, though, for sure. Although, I'll be cheating and watching it on American time.

I won't ask how :) (and let it not be said that I watched the latest Heroes episode yesterday either hehe)

It is always a gamble each year as to which shows get cancelled and which stay. I tend to find that the shows I really like get canned early (My Own Worst Enemy was one of these last year), whilst the dross (Fringe) sticks around. Saying that, I was stunned that Dollhouse got a second series - a good show with potential, but the viewing figures were dreadful. Got to give credit to Fox Tv for giving it a second chance to win people over.

I won't ask how :) (and let it not be said that I watched the latest Heroes episode yesterday either hehe)


I justify my perhaps questionable access to American TV through my being an American living abroad - it's my right as an American citizen to be able to keep up with my TV shows! I'm sure that's in the U.S. Constitution somewhere...


It is always a gamble each year as to which shows get cancelled and which stay. I tend to find that the shows I really like get canned early (My Own Worst Enemy was one of these last year), whilst the dross (Fringe) sticks around.


Funny, I am also one of the seemingly few who was really enjoying My Own Worst Enemy. I count it among those series that were saddled with a lousy timeslot, and not given a real chance at gaining fans.

I also happen to think Fringe - which was hyped like crazy (coincidence? I think not) - is blah.


Saying that, I was stunned that Dollhouse got a second series - a good show with potential, but the viewing figures were dreadful. Got to give credit to Fox Tv for giving it a second chance to win people over.

Part of the reason I haven't started with Dollhouse is because it's Fox, and I was just sure it would go the way of Firefly (still very bitter about that one!), Arrested Development, The Tick, Futurama, and well... pretty much every Fox show I get into. Blast you, Fox! I can't win!

Oh, and in case you didn't know, Christian Slater is back in another new series - The Forgotten. Sounds like a rehash of Cold Case, to me. It's being touted as his "comeback" - as if My Own Worst Enemy never existed.

I justify my perhaps questionable access to American TV through my being an American living abroad - it's my right as an American citizen to be able to keep up with my TV shows! I'm sure that's in the U.S. Constitution somewhere...

Funny, I am also one of the seemingly few who was really enjoying My Own Worst Enemy. I count it among those series that were saddled with a lousy timeslot, and not given a real chance at gaining fans.

I also happen to think Fringe - which was hyped like crazy (coincidence? I think not) - is blah.

Part of the reason I haven't started with Dollhouse is because it's Fox, and I was just sure it would go the way of Firefly (still very bitter about that one!), Arrested Development, The Tick, Futurama, and well... pretty much every Fox show I get into. Blast you, Fox! I can't win!

I like you...you think like me :)

I gave Fringe 7 agonising episodes to woo me over before giving it up as badly acted, sub-standard X-Files drivel (heck, it made season 5 onwards of X-Files look good in comparison). Own Worst Enemy was a great show, and Slater was perfectly placed in the role. His shift between personalities was excellently done, and the show kept you on tetherhooks throughout.

Arrested Development...man, that show was genius! Here's keeping fingers crossed for the alleged movie that is planned for next year!

The Tick was genius - had me in stitches. Futurama returned for those DVDs but lacked something. however, it has been green-lit for a proper new series...so YAY!

Fox seem to be operating differently these days. Perhaps the years of backlash from Firefly fans etc made them sit up and pay attention to the reruns and DVD releases a bit more. Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles was given a second season by them too, which came as a pleasant surpirse. I have a lot more respect for them these days (although still anticipate Dollhouse being canned at the end of season 2...but at least Joss had his second chance.)

Oh, and in case you didn't know, Christian Slater is back in another new series - The Forgotten. Sounds like a rehash of Cold Case, to me. It's being touted as his "comeback" - as if My Own Worst Enemy never existed.

Yeah, saw the ad for that. Will check it out just because it is Slater. Hope it isn't as schmaltzy as Cold Case is :/

Another show I anticipate is "V". I loved the mini-series (1983...man that was ages ago), and still think it stands up well today. When I saw the extended trailer for the new version I was won over straight away. Faithful enough, but more relevant to today's issues....and a great cast too.

but at least Joss had his second chance.

:o Joss Whedon has had far too many chances, and he makes the same show every time anyway. Keep on cancellin' fox.

:o Joss Whedon has had far too many chances, and he makes the same show every time anyway. Keep on cancellin' fox.

Heathen! Blasphemer! Out with you, demon!

I have only one thing to say to you:
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!

Actually, I kind of agree. The Whedons' works, for the most part, do feel very "samey" at times. The only things I've truly enjoyed were Firefly and Dr. Horrible.

I like you...you think like me :)

I gave Fringe 7 agonising episodes to woo me over before giving it up as badly acted, sub-standard X-Files drivel (heck, it made season 5 onwards of X-Files look good in comparison). Own Worst Enemy was a great show, and Slater was perfectly placed in the role. His shift between personalities was excellently done, and the show kept you on tetherhooks throughout.

Arrested Development...man, that show was genius! Here's keeping fingers crossed for the alleged movie that is planned for next year!

The Tick was genius - had me in stitches. Futurama returned for those DVDs but lacked something. however, it has been green-lit for a proper new series...so YAY!

Fox seem to be operating differently these days. Perhaps the years of backlash from Firefly fans etc made them sit up and pay attention to the reruns and DVD releases a bit more. Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles was given a second season by them too, which came as a pleasant surpirse. I have a lot more respect for them these days (although still anticipate Dollhouse being canned at the end of season 2...but at least Joss had his second chance.)

It appears we do think alike... I was also thinking Fox is probably a bit more wary because of the Firefly (and T:SCC) backlash, too, especially knowing they have a shared audience with Dollhouse. Geeks and nerds can be very scary, I'm sure. ;-)

I'm right with you on the "sub-standard X-Files" description of Fringe, as well. Spot on.

Heathen! Blasphemer! Out with you, demon!

I have only one thing to say to you:
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!

Actually, I kind of agree. The Whedons' works, for the most part, do feel very "samey" at times. The only things I've truly enjoyed were Firefly and Dr. Horrible.

badass young hot female character... check
every single character doing the same inane backtalk all the time and all being exactly the same... check
fake pseudo sci-fi world...
lesbians or at least sexual tension between female characters... check

it's like a 13 year old boys fantasy!

infact it is a 13 year old boy's fantasy, Joss Whedon is bassically a 13 year old boy trapped in a man's body, I don't understand how he gets away with what he does!

I've not seen Dollhouse by the way and have no idea what it's about.

Can someone who has tell me whether the checklist fits?

infact it is a 13 year old boy's fantasy, Joss Whedon is bassically a 13 year old boy trapped in a man's body, I don't understand how he gets away with what he does!

Easy: his audience is made up primarily of other 13 year old boys trapped in men's bodies, and 13 year old boys trapped in womens' bodies. ;)

Well, the numbers are in from the states, and it looks like FlashForward pretty much cleaned house among the new series.

I watched it with my family in America, and we really enjoyed it. I'll be watching when it airs over here, for sure.

I'm right with you on the "sub-standard X-Files" description of Fringe, as well. Spot on.

It does come across as that, especially early on in the first season, but once the overarching plot came in towards the end it became quite good. It doesn't take itself quite so seriously as the X-Files did and hopefully the plot is actually going somewhere.

Well I have just watched 1st episode and have to say I rather enjoyed it.

Well I have just watched 1st episode and have to say I rather enjoyed it.

I thought it was fantastic! I haven't been as excited about a TV program for a long long time, and the little bit with the CCTV at the end blew me away!

I can definitely see how and why they're selling it as a Lost replacement; it's definitely got a lot of the same elements and appeal.

Anyone else notice the "RedPanda" logo show up several times in the background? My husband didn't see them.

it was good... :)

Repeated of Fiver tonight ... so I might give this nonsense a go.

I can definitely see how and why they're selling it as a Lost replacement; it's definitely got a lot of the same elements and appeal.

Hopefully with the added element of a plot. ;)

I thought it was fairly interesting. Did a double-take when Seth McFarlane appeared. :hihi:

I can definitely see how and why they're selling it as a Lost replacement; it's definitely got a lot of the same elements and appeal.

Anyone else notice the "RedPanda" logo show up several times in the background? My husband didn't see them.


nope didn't see any redpanda logo. Is it relating to lost? On another forum someone mentioned there was an oceanic poster or something shown as well.

I wasn't sure i was gonna like it at first especially as the start was VERY similar to the start of Lost. I then really got into it and am looking forward to next weeks episode.

I don't think the RedPanda logo is relating to Lost (I lost interest in Lost during the 3rd season), but it definitely made me think of DHARMA.

More American rubbish. Why can't Channel Five make some proper British shows instead of importing trash?

I really enjoyed it, i thought the CCTV bit at the end was agood idea and did leaveit on a knifedge.

One thing though i wish five would copy sky 1 and show a few of the first epiodes back to back that way you get more into it and (in my opinion) are more likely to keep watching- i know i would have watched episode 2 if they had played it straight after.

Awful acting and even worse production values. But an interesting storyline and well written if you can see past those things. Not sure I can!

Awful acting and even worse production values. But an interesting storyline and well written if you can see past those things. Not sure I can!

I'll give you the acting - I thought it was fine, but it's subjective, really, and I've been watching True Blood - but production values?

Granted, I did chuckle at the backgrounds in the windows during the L.A.-London phonecall, but overall, I thought the effects were well done and there were some nice shots.

Just watched the interview on ABC channel. They have 7 seasons planned and apparently know how it will all end. I haven't watched it yet but might give it a go.

Just watched the interview on ABC channel. They have 7 seasons planned and apparently know how it will all end.

I can just about believe that but as if they've got seven series worth of stories planned out!

They might know how they plan to end it but that doesn't mean there won't be several seasons of filler in the middle like lost.

nope didn't see any redpanda logo. Is it relating to lost? On another forum someone mentioned there was an oceanic poster or something shown as well.

I wasn't sure i was gonna like it at first especially as the start was VERY similar to the start of Lost. I then really got into it and am looking forward to next weeks episode.

Yeah, I was wondering if there is some connection with Lost (either the producers or writers) as I saw in the background a poster advertising the Oceanic Airline.....?

I also spotted the Red Panda logo everywhere so thats going to have a lot to do with it I think.

All in all I enjoyed the first episode, altough some of the leaps of deduction made by the characters did seem a little far fetched.

By the way... seeing has people on here are in the know, been watching on Sky 3 a Quantum Leap style programme called Journeyman, anyone know anything about this?

I watched it and thought it was really good - but now, has anyone got any ideas what caused the blackouts? Lets start the theories nice and early!

i watched it and thought it was ok but it can take me a while too get into a story. i liked the cctv at the end and i will be watching it again :D

I watched it and thought it was really good - but now, has anyone got any ideas what caused the blackouts? Lets start the theories nice and early!

its clearly something to do with the men who are wearing those weird masks. I bet its someone in the Dharma iniative in an alien ship who flicked a switch somewhere.

It was ok, didnt grab me but I also didn't dislike it. As for people wanting to keep upto date with the American shows and when they are out to get (how ever you can) use www.next-episode.net you can book mark all your shows so you know when they are on etc.

Hopefully with the added element of a plot. ;)

I thought it was fairly interesting. Did a double-take when Seth McFarlane appeared. :hihi:

HAHA! Yes, lets hope there's a plot. I thought it was interesting too. They didn't give you too much so it was confusing, they gave you just enough to keep you interested. I liked the way it ended too. :)

By the way... seeing has people on here are in the know, been watching on Sky 3 a Quantum Leap style programme called Journeyman, anyone know anything about this?

Aye - it was a short lived show 2 years back. One which started a bit average, but got really interesting pretty quickly. It was about that time that it was cancelled.

Typical, I've got quite into it, but yet another show which could have got very good cancelled without given a real chance!

It is always a gamble each year as to which shows get cancelled and which stay. I tend to find that the shows I really like get canned early (My Own Worst Enemy was one of these last year), whilst the dross (Fringe) sticks around. Saying that, I was stunned that Dollhouse got a second series - a good show with potential, but the viewing figures were dreadful.

Poor Joss Whedon, he's so underrated / overrated (delete as applicable).

But, Beaker, you didn't like Fringe? Why ever not? Who wouldn't love Walter?

Awful acting and even worse production values. But an interesting storyline and well written if you can see past those things. Not sure I can!

Come on maaaan, don't be so anal! I really enjoyed it, though I'm trying not to get too excited about it after my traumatic experience with Lost... I wasted do much time on that series before I eventually got fed up of watching hour after hour of 'scary' phantoms chasing the noddy survivors around the island.

what do we all think

the aliens have done it!

what do we all think

No idea what's going on but judging by the first 2 episodes it could become quite compelling viewing, Mind you I said that about Lost and I haven't missed an episode yet :o

Recording that this is my 1000th post. I was hoping it would be something more profound ;)

I've been following it. The second episode was a bit disappointing for me, but we'll see.

There was a rather glaring continuity error I couldn't help but chuckle at, regarding the friendship bracelet; did anyone else notice its reappearing act?

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Another "Whats this all about?" series for us all to get engrossed in only for it to be moved to Sky tv in a couple of years.

Not even bothering with these type of prog's any more.

Caught the second episode lastnight and quite enjoyed it but can't find any links to the first one. Can some one post or pm me one should they still have it up on line. Thanks in advance. :) .

I went off Lost after about 4 episodes.
FlashForward seems really good. OK, OK, its only been 2 episodes up to now, but I do get bored really easily and Im looking forward to No3, so it's got my attention!!! :)

Wow - Nazis, Kaballah and dead crows, all in one episode! I'm still really enjoying this and I can't wait for the next one! I need to know why he saw his daughter alive? Why the finance of that cop saw him at their wedding, but he has been told he's going to be murdered and didn't see anything? How many more people were involved in the Flashforward - as there are now two people who were awake! The plot thickens....

If the chinese copper gets murdered........(as he was told in that "mysterious" phone call), who was his wife walking down the beach to marry in her flashforward?? hmmmmmmm, cant have been the copper, cos he didn't see anything in his flashforward.
If it WAS him, he must have had to see it! OOOOH OOOH!!! Unless....he doesnt get murdered...it all goes to pot, but ends up blinded!!!!!

I'm loving this programme!!!!!!!!! <3 <3

She didn't actually see him up close. She just assumes that it was him that she was walking toward. I wondered if it was actually his funeral that she was seeing. Great tv show! Can't wait for next one.

Cant wait to see!

I know the cause :shocked:


There I was reading a scientific article in one of the Sunday papers today.....the book the show is based on is mentioned and the cause of the blackout given.


Cheers to the journalist for spoiling my Monday nights :rant:

I won't spoil it for you though even though it has been spoilt for me :cry:

can i watch this online pple

You can watch online at Five's website:

http://demand.five.tv/Series.aspx?seriesBaseName=FlashForward

I know the cause :shocked:


There I was reading a scientific article in one of the Sunday papers today.....the book the show is based on is mentioned and the cause of the blackout given.


Cheers to the journalist for spoiling my Monday nights :rant:

I won't spoil it for you though even though it has been spoilt for me :cry:

OHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!:o:o

You must have the willpower of a monk to not tell!!!

But THANKYOU for not!!!! :D

:o That autistic childs parent is responsible? How? What? Flamin hell I can't keep up!

:o That autistic childs parent is responsible? How? What? Flamin hell I can't keep up!

And 'Charlie'!! Good to see him back on our screens!

I was totally thrown by that bit too - how is the parent responsible!!? How does he end up with the doctor??!!

And 'Charlie'!! Good to see him back on our screens!

I was totally thrown by that bit too - how is the parent responsible!!? How does he end up with the doctor??!!

was the bloke at the end 'simon' the guy off lost from manchester?

:o That autistic childs parent is responsible? How? What? Flamin hell I can't keep up!

Cheers Tess :rolleyes:.....I haven't watched it yet as BOY wont let me, he wants to watch all his Stargates on sky plus instead ! Grrrr.......

can we put a NO SPOILER rule in this thread for people who may have missed or recorded it thank you

This could be another heroes/lost. Starts out good then loses the plot.

I have an annoying problem with it. It's that they put a name to the event and it was common usage almost instantly.

Whats your "flashforward"?

I thought Lost was ridiculous. This I like though. On the theories....I'm thinking something similar to a Hadron Collider type thingymajig - or someone coming back from the same time in the future as the fast forward projected.

Or maybe the Gremlins have been messing with someone's TV remote?

I've only caught the first episode, so far, and it certainly looks intriguing.

"Lost" and "Nip-tuck" were shows that didn't grab me at all. Neither did "Desperate Housewives", but I think this one could definitely be my new "appointment television" thing, now that ER is no more.

This could be another heroes/lost. Starts out good then loses the plot.

I have an annoying problem with it. It's that they put a name to the event and it was common usage almost instantly.

Whats your "flashforward"?

That peeved me a little, too. As well, all the times Agent Benford essentially says "but I gotta put it on the board, 'cause it was on the board in my FlashForward!" Umm.... yeah... because you whined and put it there just now...

Cant believe I missed this weeks episode to watch that load of ****e, Murderland with Robbie Coltrane! Yaaaaaaaaaaawn!

I thought Id catch up last night, but missed it then, too!!!!!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!

And 'Charlie'!! Good to see him back on our screens!

Yeah but as soon I saw him then all sense of evil disappeared. if they're gonna have lost actors on it they should have got the guy that plays Ben, truly evil :)

guess who else will be starring in flashforward .................... charlie who was in lost :lol:

i didn't watch last mondays episode and i doubt that i will be watching any more.

I know the cause :shocked:


There I was reading a scientific article in one of the Sunday papers today.....the book the show is based on is mentioned and the cause of the blackout given.


Cheers to the journalist for spoiling my Monday nights :rant:

I won't spoil it for you though even though it has been spoilt for me :cry:

Me too! I was furious!

i'm sure i read somewhere that the cause of the blackout in the book WON'T be the same as in the TV show

Really enjoyed the last episode. Just been online to see when next series starts and ABC have cancelled it apparently. Grrr ! :rant:

can we put a NO SPOILER rule in this thread for people who may have missed or recorded it thank you

Or just indicate there may be spoilers in the thread title and allow a little freedom of speech.

Really enjoyed the last episode. Just been online to see when next series starts and ABC have cancelled it apparently. Grrr ! :rant:

Im really dissapointed in them not doing another series, i think they ended it where there should be another 1, all the flashforwards were too quick to make out who,s was who,s :mad:

I've heard rumours that ABC have given the producers permission to make another 2 episodes to wrap everything up. Not sure if this is true or not though.