More Fall TV

Jul 30 2010 05:54 PM ET

'The Event': NBC exec says it won't be a repeat of 'FlashForward'

by
Tags: News

NBC execs today attempted to shoot down any skepticism over whether NBC’s new drama The Event will leave viewers more confused than satisfied. Read the full post.

Comments (52 total) Add your comment
Page: 1 2
  • Jasonhomey
    Fri 07/30/10 11:21 PM

    There is definitely a void with Lost gone. 24 was another of my favorites, but it wasn’t like last season held my interest like it used to. I am hoping this show can bring it, because right now, the only show I will be looking forward to every week is Fringe. There is not a lot of intelligent shows on tv anymore.

    Reply
    • Mike
      Fri 07/30/10 11:38 PM

      Try Doctor Who. It’s more accessible than you think and really addictive. Even my sci-fi hating girlfriend watches it. (Somehow. I don’t question it.)

      Reply
  • Mike
    Fri 07/30/10 11:36 PM

    Wait, so they’re not marketing it as a sci-fi show, so sci-fi fans won’t tune in. And a lot of the people who do tune in will be turned off by the sci-fi twist at the end, since they aren’t sci-fi fans. This might backfire.

    Oh, and also, structuring a show around one single mystery will also backfire.

    Especially if the ratings are bad and we never get to find out what the Event actually is.

    Reply
    • Jason
      Sat 07/31/10 11:09 AM

      I can’t understand the stigma against sci-fi. Like eight of the ten biggest movies of all time are sci-fi in some way. Sure, there are people who lack imagination who’ll shy away because it’s sci-fi, but really, the majority of people embrace the genre. Look at Avatar, Inception, and Transformers just for three recent examples.

      Reply
      • Tarc
        Sat 07/31/10 12:09 PM

        Considering that 94% of Americans are scientifically illiterate, it’s little surprise that sci-fi has a harder time on TV. I constantly hear the ridiculous, pathetic whining that ‘math is hard’ and ‘science is boring’. Math isn’t hard (until you get to the college level), and science isn’t boring (though learning the terminology to really talk about science is kinda dull). Biology is very common sense. But so many lazy, stupid people…. ugh.

  • Sherrie
    Sat 07/31/10 5:29 AM

    Well the lesson *I* learned from the cancellation of FlashForward is that a network SciFi show had better not be too smart or require viewers to actually think and pay attention, or it’s headed for an early death (see also Fox’s Dollhouse and Terminator:The Sarah Connor Chronicles).
    If on the other hand a show is formulaic and has that cookie cutter network look, like “V”, it gets picked up.
    Not very promising for SciFi fans.

    Reply
  • Big Ref
    Sat 07/31/10 11:25 AM

    Sounds like a promising candidate for my new DVR regime. I’ll record the show and if the Nitwit Broadcasting Company decides to renew it, I’ll start to watch.

    Reply
  • Lucy Braless
    Tue 08/03/10 10:01 PM

    Great show and BestChristianDatingSite was great

    Reply
  • TheEventTVShow
    Wed 08/04/10 12:03 PM

    The Event is looking to be an excellent show, not to be missed!
    Check out…

    TheEventTVShow.com

    Reply
  • j
    Tue 08/17/10 9:36 PM

    this show is about the government disclosing the reality that aliens are living among us and have been for decades some are well known influencial public figures some are being held against their wishes and experimented on and exploited for their knowledge of extraterestrial technology….Please don’t think that this stuff isn’t really going on…Disclosure will be happening in the not so distant future…What are you going to do? Can you imagine? People are going to freakout.I know I will be sitting back thinking finally the big lie is exposed we arent idiots.

    Reply
  • Joe Johnson
    Sun 08/29/10 4:05 PM

    Given how NBC lied about Persons Unknown can we really trust them? look at how the 4400 ended also, not good signs, good ideas with a mystery build up but no execution afterwards and there will not be an ending to this series

    Reply
  • Eric
    Wed 09/01/10 9:59 PM

    For some reason the previews and hype for this show annoy me to no end. The characters standing there talking to the camera just make me hate them more and more. I’m sure this show will be interesting, but man I’ve never been so turned off by previews before.

    Reply
  • Lane
    Mon 09/06/10 11:58 PM

    Why should we give any new show a chance? The networks don’t. Even if it’s a great show I’ll get invested in Oct and Nov and then not see it again until Mar when it loses all of it’s steam. If it makes it to a second season, I’ll Hulu it next summer and then start watching next fall.

    Reply
  • klenker
    Tue 09/21/10 2:45 AM

    Well, I’m certainly not going to entertain another show that fails to satisfy or is abruptly cancelled.

    If after a fruitful run of seasons and a satisfactory ending, I will seek to obtain a copy. I wish I had done that with lost, I could have saved all that wasted time hoping it would explain the things it alluded to, and not simply fob off a rubbish ending with a box of tisues.

    Reply
  • my
    Fri 10/08/10 12:46 AM

    actually I bet trhey wish it was Flashforward which debut with much better ratings. The EVENT is already slipping

    Reply
  • Rick Celis
    Tue 11/30/10 5:38 PM

    The show should stay canceled.

    Reply
  • Marie
    Tue 05/17/11 3:49 PM

    Love The Event, Chuck and The Cape really getting into these shows. Don’t cancel.

    Reply
Page: 1 2
Add your comment
The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject - or we may delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk (*) indicates a required field.

When you click on the "Post Comment" button above to submit your comments, you are indicating your acceptance of and are agreeing to the Terms of Service. You can also read our Privacy Policy.

Advertisement
See full list
Add to GCal
  1. Tuesday, May 1
    1. The Biggest Loser NBC, 8-9PM
  2. Friday, May 4
    1. In Plain Sight USA, 10-11PM
  3. Sunday, May 6
    1. The Amazing Race CBS, 8-10PM
    2. GCB NBC, 10-11PM
  4. Monday, May 7
    1. Two Broke Girls CBS, 8-9PM
    2. Castle ABC, 10-11PM
  5. Tuesday, May 8
    1. Last Man Standing ABC, 8-8:30PM
    2. The Voice NBC, 8-10PM
    3. New Girl FOX, 9-9:31PM
    4. Unforgettable CBS, 10-11PM
  6. Wednesday, May 9
    1. CSI CBS, 10-11PM
  7. Thursday, May 10
    1. The Big Bang Theory CBS, 8-8:31PM
    2. The Vampire Diaries The CW, 8-9PM
    3. The Office NBC, 9-9:30PM
    4. The Secret Circle The CW, 9-10PM
    5. Parks and Recreation NBC, 9:30-10PM
  8. Friday, May 11
    1. The Finder FOX, 8-9PM
    2. Undercover Boss CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Fringe FOX, 9-10PM
    4. CSI: NY CBS, 9-10PM
    5. Blue Bloods CBS, 10-11PM
  9. Sunday, May 13
    1. Once Upon A Time ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Survivor: One World CBS, 8-10PM
    3. Desperate Housewives ABC, 9-11PM, SERIES FINALE
    4. American Dad FOX, 9:30-10PM
  10. Monday, May 14
    1. Bones FOX, 8-9PM
    2. How I Met Your Mother CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Gossip Girl The CW, 8-9PM
    4. Two and a Half Men CBS, 9-9:30PM
    5. Hart of Dixie The CW, 9-10PM
    6. Mike & Molly CBS, 9:30-10PM
    7. Hawaii Five-0 CBS, 10-11PM
    8. Smash NBC, 10-11PM
  11. Tuesday, May 15
    1. 90210 The CW, 8-9PM
    2. Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
    3. NCIS CBS, 8-9PM
    4. NCIS: Los Angeles CBS, 9-11PM
    5. Fashion Star NBC, 10-11PM
    6. Private Practice ABC, 10-11PM
  12. Wednesday, May 16
    1. Suburgatory ABC, 8:30-9PM
    2. Criminal Minds CBS, 9-11PM
  13. Thursday, May 17
    1. Missing ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Community NBC, 8-8:30PM, 9-10PM
    3. 30 Rock NBC, 8:30-9PM
    4. Rules of Engagement CBS, 8:30-9PM
    5. Awake NBC, 9-11PM
    6. Grey's Anatomy ABC, 9-10PM
    7. Person of Interest CBS, 9-10PM
    8. The Mentalist CBS, 10-11PM
    9. Scandal ABC, 10-11PM
  14. Friday, May 18
    1. Nikita The CW, 8-9PM
    2. Shark Tank ABC, 8-9PM
    3. Who Do You Think You Are NBC, 8-9PM
    4. Grimm NBC, 9-10PM
    5. Supernatural The CW, 9-10PM
  15. Saturday, May 19
    1. Saturday Night Live NBC, 11:29PM-1AM
  16. Sunday, May 20
    1. America's Funniest Home Videos ABC, 7-8PM
    2. The Cleveland Show FOX, 7:30-8PM
    3. Harry's Law NBC, 8-9PM
    4. The Simpsons FOX, 8-8:30PM
    5. Bob's Burgers FOX, 8:30-9PM
    6. Celebrity Apprentice NBC, 9-11PM
    7. Family Guy FOX, 9-10PM
  17. Monday, May 21
    1. Dancing With the Stars (Performance) ABC, 8-9PM
    2. House FOX, 8-10PM, SERIES FINALE
  18. Tuesday, May 22
    1. American Idol (Performance) FOX, 8-9PM
    2. Dancing With the Stars (Results) ABC, 9-11PM
    3. Glee FOX, 9-10PM
  19. Wednesday, May 23
    1. The Middle ABC, 8-8:30PM
    2. American Idol (Results) FOX, 8-10:07PM
    3. Modern Family ABC, 9-9:30PM
    4. Don't Trust the B— ABC, 9:30-10PM
    5. Revenge ABC, 10-11PM
    6. Law & Order: SVU NBC, 10-11PM
  20. Thursday, May 24
    1. Awake NBC, 10-11PM
  21. Tuesday, May 29
    1. Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
    2. The L.A. Complex The CW, 9-10PM
  22. Wednesday, May 30
    1. America's Next Top Model: British Invasion The CW, 9-10PM
*Times are Eastern Daylight and subject to change

TV Recaps

Powered by WordPress.com VIP