Anyone watching Eli Stone?

Serenity · Jan 31, 2008

And enjoying the hell out of it like I am? I left it on because it was after Lost, but it's catching my attention in a big way. Great cast, great combination of humor/seriousness.

I'll be tuning in for this one next week.

Rolling Thunder · Jan 31, 2008

Uh...I bailed before the first five minutes was done.

Toothpaste · Jan 31, 2008

Some of it was funny, but once it got sincere with the kid with the autism and everything . . . just couldn't do it. But it was only the first episode. I'll give it another shot next week.

Serenity · Jan 31, 2008

Rllgthunder said:
Uh...I bailed before the first five minutes was done.

Hardly a chance... :wag:

ChaosTitan · Jan 31, 2008

I've been waiting for Jonny Lee Miller to do something else noteworthy since I saw him in Mindhunters. Yum. And Loretta Devine always makes me giggle.

It's not an award winner, but it was funny and different. I'll keep tuning in.

kristie911 · Jan 31, 2008

It was so-so. I watched it but I probably won't be tuning in again.

Cranky · Jan 31, 2008

I didn't bother. I watched the teasers for it, and the premise wasn't my cuppa. Add to that this episode's topic, and I was out...

Rolling Thunder · Feb 1, 2008

It's in a tough spot after LOST: like finishing a high tension scene where the protag is hanging by a thread and the next chapter is about bunnies.

The Sherpa's up front, immediately followed by back story, was a hook that didn't work for me.

NikeeGoddess · Feb 1, 2008

it's some (still growing) weird trend where supernatural powers tell someone what to do: monk, medium, the dead zone, some show where the guy travels back to his past, etc...

Claudia Gray · Feb 1, 2008

I liked it but didn't love it.

The Good: Fabulous cast, some very funny dialogue, a slightly different take on the surreal trend.

The Bad: Legal wrangling that was incredibly stupid, a very contrived plot.

I'll keep watching, because Greg Berlanti's shows tend to be good and with a cast like this, it has an excellent chance. I hope that the plotting gets substantially smarter, though.

plaidearthworm · Feb 1, 2008

Out of 240 channels, that is the one channel I can't receive. Hopefully, there will be eps available online, because the last time I watched Miller, he was in Hackers. Still love that movie.

maestrowork · Feb 4, 2008

I caught the pilot on Tivo. Yes, it's rather contrived but I liked it. I think it has a nice blend of cheese, wit, and heart. And I love the Chinese acupuncturist -- it's so refreshing to see a good Asian character on TV, especially one that breaks stereotypes. At first, I was saying "oh, no, not another Chinese healer with thick accent" so I think the switch near the end was a really nice touch. Gave me a big laugh.

Acupuncturist: That really blows, bro.

plaidearthworm · Feb 7, 2008

It's cheesy? Now I have to see it!

Claudia Gray · Feb 8, 2008

IMHO, the second episode was MUCH better than the first. Tighter, funnier, better relationships between the characters, and a hilarious musical number for Victor Garber. I am definitely staying on board to see how this develops.

Serenity · Feb 8, 2008

maestrowork said:
And I love the Chinese acupuncturist -- it's so refreshing to see a good Asian character on TV, especially one that breaks stereotypes. At first, I was saying "oh, no, not another Chinese healer with thick accent" so I think the switch near the end was a really nice touch. Gave me a big laugh.

Acupuncturist: That really blows, bro.

He's quickly becomming my favorite character. I loved last night after he's talking to his customer with his 'accent' and Eli interupts, he comes out and tells Eli, "Dude. You can't do that!"

And even though I was one of like four people who enjoyed last weeks ep :tongue

, I enjoyed last nights even more. And I agree about Victor's number. Classic! He had to have had so much fun doing that.

maestrowork · Feb 8, 2008

Few people know Victor Garber was a Broadway musical star before he became a TV/movie star. I'm happy they're letting him show off his chops.

Anyone watching Eli Stone?

Serenity

NCIS...

Rolling Thunder

Toothpaste

THE RECKLESS RESCUE is out now!

Serenity

NCIS...

ChaosTitan

Around

kristie911

Happy to be here

Cranky

Rolling Thunder

NikeeGoddess

Claudia Gray

plaidearthworm

Rock and Squiggle

maestrowork

Fear the Death Ray

plaidearthworm

Rock and Squiggle

Claudia Gray

Serenity

NCIS...

maestrowork

Fear the Death Ray