Flashforward

Mr Jones · 15 Nov 2009 at 11:30

What I understand with Simon's description of that Cat theory is:
Assuming the flash forward is what that person sees with the hands open, and another person MAY see a different outcome of what's on the hand, then the future is NOT set on stone.

Basically, if one knows that the cat will eat the poison fish, the removal of the fish leading up to the closed hand could prevent the cat from eating it, and thus dying.

IMO, and I stressed IMO, I find this show got a few loop holes to cover (and I'm expecting something special to to that) but if they're basing around that theory, then perhaps some people managed to see a different outcome of the cat's fate and depending on who's you believe, will lead up to that?

You get what I mean?

Edit: Had to catch up all the episodes as I've been so busy these days I completely missed it, so sat down and watched it all in 1 go. Also noticed about half the minor or dead cast from Lost are in it...

Amadeus · 15 Nov 2009 at 20:33

Mr. Anderson said:
Just knowing the future makes it different. Also the suicide is not the first example, the main guy threw the bracelet his daughters made into the fire.

I started watching Lost last Friday and I'm almost on to season 3, it is loads better than Flashforward, although it might just be that I am power watching it!

Your in for a continued mega-treat then, Lost from there gets better and better, and its good that next Jan is the start of the final season when everything (maybe) will be answered and fall into place. As for Lost being ' daft' lol, it is a Science fiction programme and Flashforward isn't particularly meant to be for realism is it...what made me laugh the most was the number of burning buildings after the flash

Gypo · 30 Nov 2009 at 12:15

Although i initially loved the first 2/3 episodes im now getting a bit bored of the story line!

MidnightLamp · 30 Nov 2009 at 13:03

apparently flashforward has been cancelled? anyone else heard that, was thinking of starting to watch it until i heard.

MeatLoaf · 30 Nov 2009 at 13:05

No idea, its a 26 part run as far as i know and the last epsidode airs on the day of the flashforward

BFCTom · 30 Nov 2009 at 13:05

I thought it was scheduled for 24 episodes, with tonights being number 10. Not heard anything about it being cancelled though.

MidnightLamp · 30 Nov 2009 at 13:20

ah heard it on the radio, but looks like it will be given the full first season then 2nd might be axed

Vonhelmet · 30 Nov 2009 at 13:28

Has this been axed yet?

EddScott · 30 Nov 2009 at 13:45

Makes you wonder when people will just stop watching these programs altogether.

Whats the point if theres no ending. BSG got an ending and it makes the whole series complete.

Life on Mars USA is actually really good. Not as good as the UK version but still a very good series and ABC cancelled it halfway through filming.

Sarah Conner Chronicles - it went off the rails quite badly but recovered well but gets cancelled.

Dollhouse is just cobblers and gets 2 or 3 series - ???

Vonhelmet · 30 Nov 2009 at 13:55

EddScott said:
Whats the point if theres no ending. BSG got an ending and it makes the whole series complete.

I thought it was based on a book, so there should have been an ending, surely?

The Wire benefited hugely from the fact that they ended it while it was still brilliant.

EddScott said:
Sarah Conner Chronicles - it went off the rails quite badly but recovered well but gets cancelled.

Need to watch season 2 of that...

EddScott said:
Dollhouse is just cobblers and gets 2 or 3 series - ???

While Firefly gets cancelled. RAAAAAGEEE.

sunama · 30 Nov 2009 at 14:50

EddScott said:
Sarah Conner Chronicles - it went off the rails quite badly but recovered well but gets cancelled.

vonhelmet said:
Need to watch season 2 of that...

If you only watch 1 episode of season2, make it episode 11: Self Made Man. For me, that was the best episode of both seasons. That episode is almost completely unrelated to the rest of the show and is great viewing as a standalone episode.

vonhelmet said:
While Firefly gets cancelled. RAAAAAGEEE.

I think if they started to make more episodes of Firefly, it would actually pull in higher numbers as it seems to have developed a cult following. I think it was a travesty for it to be pulled after a single season.

sunama · 30 Nov 2009 at 14:52

vonhelmet said:
Has this been axed yet?

If it is getting 9M viewers in the USA, there is no reason for it to be cancelled.

What's the show like anyway? Is it any good? Better than Heroes? Better than Lost?

I havent seen any episodes as I'm waiting for people to give their opinions.

Mr Jones · 30 Nov 2009 at 16:38

IMO: Flashforwards is better than Heroes after Season 1 but not quite as good since LOST Season 5 (which is beginning to answer them stupid questions since Season 1!!!!)

Tonight is the 'mid season finale' and then the rest should return soon AFAIK. I might be wrong.

Josh P · 30 Nov 2009 at 16:41

Mr Jones said:
Tonight is the 'mid season finale' and then the rest should return soon AFAIK. I might be wrong.

I've heard this too. Can't wait!

nands · 30 Nov 2009 at 17:02

Doesn't look like it is on next week, I assume that it is so closely linked to the US broadcast that they are going to have one of their mid-season breaks. Wonder when it will be back?

Just Checked Channel 5 listings and there is a film on at 9pm next Monday.

Shamikebab · 30 Nov 2009 at 18:27

I gave up after 6 episodes of this, got stupid. Might start again if it ends up any good.

Mark1989 · 30 Nov 2009 at 19:11

Tried to like it but gave up after episode four, and from what im told its not really gotten any better

PermaBanned · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:03

Yeah, it's not as good as people have been making it out to be. 5 should never have sold House.

whitecrook · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:07

Superewza said:
Yeah, it's not as good as people have been making it out to be. 5 should never have sold House.

As far as I'm aware the only people making it out to be good are Channel 5?

PermaBanned · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:11

A few of my friends are transfixed, i'd assume that they aren't the only ones. Still, 5 only have this and the Gadget Show. They're in trouble aren't they?