geordieshandy 0 Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 (edited) Last in the series tonight, been a cracking programme with a brilliant sound track to boot. Didn't think much of the ending but needed to be left open for the second series (next year apparently). Anyone caught much of this? Edited February 27, 2006 by geordieshandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22731 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 It's been a really good series but I was fairly gutted with the ending. They should have finished it off and made it a good single series rather than drag it on for what will inevitably be a poorer second series. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I'm a bit peeved I never watched this, my own stupid fault really. I missed the first one and all the reviews the next day said it was crap, so I decided not to bother. I was brainwashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47801 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Aye, I've been watching it every week, although I've got the last two still to watch on Sky +. It has been quality though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar 0 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Saw the final episode last week Only seen another one of them, but yeah it looked pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I never saw a second of it but I think it's safe to say, Quantum Leap TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22731 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I never saw a second of it but I think it's safe to say, Quantum Leap TBH 101662[/snapback] Not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 I never saw a second of it but I think it's safe to say, Quantum Leap TBH 101662[/snapback] Not at all, no Ziggy in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I never saw a second of it but I think it's safe to say, Quantum Leap TBH 101662[/snapback] Not at all, no Ziggy in sight. 101670[/snapback] That's a bit like saying Freinds isn't a Seinfeld clone because Kramer isn't in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22731 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I never saw a second of it but I think it's safe to say, Quantum Leap TBH 101662[/snapback] Not at all, no Ziggy in sight. 101670[/snapback] That's a bit like saying Freinds isn't a Seinfeld clone because Kramer isn't in it. 101674[/snapback] Are you suggesting Friends is a Seinfeld clone? Anyway, in LoM the character has gone back in a timewarp, although there is a strong suggestion he is stck in a lucid dream (being in a coma in reality). However, he is always himself, and doesn't move around time, so it is a bit different really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I never saw a second of it but I think it's safe to say, Quantum Leap TBH 101662[/snapback] Not at all, no Ziggy in sight. 101670[/snapback] That's a bit like saying Freinds isn't a Seinfeld clone because Kramer isn't in it. 101674[/snapback] Are you suggesting Friends is a Seinfeld clone? Anyway, in LoM the character has gone back in a timewarp, although there is a strong suggestion he is stck in a lucid dream (being in a coma in reality). However, he is always himself, and doesn't move around time, so it is a bit different really. 101680[/snapback] I'm not suggesting, I'm stating the fact. I never watched Quantum Leap either like, it was just Doctor Who repackaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Seinfeld is funny too though, that's another difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22731 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Seinfeld is funny too though, that's another difference. 101684[/snapback] But it's also set in New York, so it's the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Seinfeld is funny too though, that's another difference. 101684[/snapback] But it's also set in New York, so it's the same. 101685[/snapback] Are you suggesting Seinfeld didn't revolutionise the American sitcom and that the majority of sitcoms haven't used its formula (or lack of formula) ever since? That all sitcoms were previously based on a conceit, such as a bar, a taxi rank, a military hospital or a family and that Seinfeld changed that, so sitcoms could be about nothing, which Freinds took wholesale and repackaged with better looking, more appealing, less funny actors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22731 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Seinfeld is funny too though, that's another difference. 101684[/snapback] But it's also set in New York, so it's the same. 101685[/snapback] Are you suggesting Seinfeld didn't revolutionise the American sitcom and that the majority of sitcoms haven't used its formula (or lack of formula) ever since? That all sitcoms were previously based on a conceit, such as a bar, a taxi rank, a military hospital or a family and that Seinfeld changed that, so sitcoms could be about nothing, which Freinds took wholesale and repackaged with better looking, more appealing, less funny actors? 101688[/snapback] Well you've got a point but in no way would I call Friends a clone. I haven't really given it much thought but I suppose Seinfeld did focus on the dynamic of a group of friends, but was it really the first to do this? Plus it did have at least two set locations which accounted for the majority of takes - Jerry's flat or the cafe (again similar to Friends Monica's flat and central perk). However, I can't help thinking the fact that Seinfeld was funny sets it apart from Friends. For me, this was because the humour was different. Friends was situational and tired, whereas Seinfeld was sureal and inspired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Kramer is in Friends, though he's called Joey, it's var nigh the same character. My comment about Ziggy was intended to be tongue in cheek. I can see the connection you are trying to make between Life on Mars and Quantum Leap (the time travel thing) but the appeal of the two shows is completely different. Different genres to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Seinfeld is funny too though, that's another difference. 101684[/snapback] But it's also set in New York, so it's the same. 101685[/snapback] Are you suggesting Seinfeld didn't revolutionise the American sitcom and that the majority of sitcoms haven't used its formula (or lack of formula) ever since? That all sitcoms were previously based on a conceit, such as a bar, a taxi rank, a military hospital or a family and that Seinfeld changed that, so sitcoms could be about nothing, which Freinds took wholesale and repackaged with better looking, more appealing, less funny actors? 101688[/snapback] Well you've got a point but in no way would I call Friends a clone. I haven't really given it much thought but I suppose Seinfeld did focus on the dynamic of a group of friends, but was it really the first to do this? Plus it did have at least two set locations which accounted for the majority of takes - Jerry's flat or the cafe (again similar to Friends Monica's flat and central perk). However, I can't help thinking the fact that Seinfeld was funny sets it apart from Friends. For me, this was because the humour was different. Friends was situational and tired, whereas Seinfeld was sureal and inspired. 101704[/snapback] Happy Days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Kramer is in Friends, though he's called Joey, it's var nigh the same character. My comment about Ziggy was intended to be tongue in cheek. I can see the connection you are trying to make between Life on Mars and Quantum Leap (the time travel thing) but the appeal of the two shows is completely different. Different genres to be honest. 101707[/snapback] Just wanted to congratulate you on the use of the phrase "var nigh". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22731 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Seinfeld is funny too though, that's another difference. 101684[/snapback] But it's also set in New York, so it's the same. 101685[/snapback] Are you suggesting Seinfeld didn't revolutionise the American sitcom and that the majority of sitcoms haven't used its formula (or lack of formula) ever since? That all sitcoms were previously based on a conceit, such as a bar, a taxi rank, a military hospital or a family and that Seinfeld changed that, so sitcoms could be about nothing, which Freinds took wholesale and repackaged with better looking, more appealing, less funny actors? 101688[/snapback] Well you've got a point but in no way would I call Friends a clone. I haven't really given it much thought but I suppose Seinfeld did focus on the dynamic of a group of friends, but was it really the first to do this? Plus it did have at least two set locations which accounted for the majority of takes - Jerry's flat or the cafe (again similar to Friends Monica's flat and central perk). However, I can't help thinking the fact that Seinfeld was funny sets it apart from Friends. For me, this was because the humour was different. Friends was situational and tired, whereas Seinfeld was sureal and inspired. 101704[/snapback] Happy Days 101709[/snapback] That's what I was thinking of tbh. And also, the Fonz = Joey = Kramer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47801 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Life on Mars is basically just a clever way of remaking a 70s police show. If anything it's a copy of that genre, it's nowt like Quantum Leap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22731 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Life on Mars is basically just a clever way of remaking a 70s police show. If anything it's a copy of that genre, it's nowt like Quantum Leap. 101717[/snapback] Well, you could describe it as a parody of the Sweeney, I suppose. Bit more to it than that though, or so I was hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Life on Mars is basically just a clever way of remaking a 70s police show. If anything it's a copy of that genre, it's nowt like Quantum Leap. 101717[/snapback] Probably, but then I'm rash. vvvvvvvvvvv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22731 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Does anyone think Life on Mars was a bit like Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47801 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Does anyone think Life on Mars was a bit like Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure? 101741[/snapback] More like Doctor Who tbh. With Glenister in the Billie Piper role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 95 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 well i thought it was a load of shite tbh with ridiculous parodies of seventies coppers and some god awful acting. Quantum Leap was miles better tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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