The Event (TV show)

[zoebartlett]

Did anyone check out the season premiere of The Event the other night? I really liked it! My husband didn't like it when they kept changing time on him ("three months earlier," etc.), but other than that, we had no complaints.

I got the impression that there wll be some sort of supernatural elements to the show, based on the ending. That's not something I'm usually fond of but I think I'll really like the show. I can't wait to watch it next week.

What did you think?

 

[CurlySue]

I enjoyed Monday's episode quite a bit. I already like some of the characters a lot - Sean and the President (can't remember the character's name, but boy oh boy do I like Blair Underwood). The concept of the secret facility that Laura Innes's character oversees is intriguing, and I loved the sci-fi twist at the end of the episode. It's too early to tell whether these plot lines end up being over the top/cheesey or truly thought-provoking. I'm hoping it's the latter. I was a huge LOST fan, so I am hoping that tmightThe Event be able to fill my LOST void.

 

[zoebartlett]

Blair Underwood's character is President Martinez, I think. Maybe I should have said "sci-fi" instead of supernatural earlier. Whichever it is, I hope it's not TOO over the top.

Neither my husband nor I have seen an episode of "Lost" and we wondered if "The Event" is NBC's equivalent to that show (although I know that show ended).

I really like Jason Ritter and the character he plays (Sean). One random question: Who is the little girl's mom? Is it Sean's girlfriend or her parents'?

 

[meresal]

This is definitely going to be exactly like Lost... you miss one episode and though pretty much no time passed, you've missed about 10 plot points. I actually got online this morning to find out if it was the same directors.

I only watched last night because I went to high school with one of the main characters. I'm not sure I'm sold on it yet. I'm not a huge fan of all the "time traveling". It's tough to follow.

 

[charbie]

It was really hard to follow with them going back and forth in time. But I figured it out, and quite enjoyed it. I'm interested in seeing more about the "secret lair" and will be following The Event at least for a bit until I make a final decision. I need a good Sunday night show

 

[luv2sparkle]

I missed the first 20 minutes or so and at first I had a hard time keeping up, but in the end I thought it was kinda fun.
I could live without the switching back and forth though. You really have to stay focused on the show. I am not usually that
focused. It may be one of those shows I record and watch later, so I can pause alot!

 

[zoebartlett]

Luv2sparkle -- That's what we plan on doing also. We DVR our favorite (or new) shows and watch them the next night or over the weekend.