US: Primeval: New World (2012)

SexyGreyFox · 30 Oct 2012 at 22:07

A North American spin-off of the hit U.K. television series, PRIMEVAL: NEW WORLD follows a specialized team of animal experts and scientists that investigates the appearance of temporal anomalies and battles both prehistoric and futuristic creatures.

I love the UK version so have this waiting to watch after World Without End 104 (yes I've only just started it).

SexyGreyFox · 30 Oct 2012 at 23:05

The good news is that it isn't a remake of Primeval but it is now happening in America because somebody makes a guest appearance.

Colbaker · 4 Nov 2012 at 21:27

It seems to be a carry on from the UK version but in the US, not a remake which is good.

Judgeneo · 4 Nov 2012 at 21:34

When does this air in the UK, and can I get it on freeview? I quite like the UK primeval

anything I don't mind · 6 Nov 2012 at 14:34

I watched the first episode, it was alight but I don't know about some of the characters, not as good as the original, but we all could have guessed that. Connor Temple appearance is like 2 mins. Ill still watch it and hope it gets better.

Ceryndrion · 7 Nov 2012 at 17:23

problem with the way they've done the crossover, is that they've got to spend most of the first season, establishing the story.. again.. would have made more sense for connor to do more than basically say "forget what you saw.. it will end badly", he should have hung around to mentor them etc..

Of course, I'm sure they'll pull something out.. but it still feels flacid

Infidelus · 7 Nov 2012 at 18:32

I've seen the first two episodes, and all I can say is ... meh. It's a bit .... poo at the moment. Don't know what it is, but it's just not rocking my boat at all.

SexyGreyFox · 7 Nov 2012 at 21:09

I know what you mean Infidelus.
The characters in the UK one would have made the monster in the second one seem more scary.
The other thing is, is this happening all over the world or has it just shifted from an area of England to an area in Canada now?

Kainz · 11 Nov 2012 at 18:02

The second eps is really good but the characters aren't sadly. I'm a huge fan of the UK version so I'll carry on watching. With regards to the anomolies, I think they're still occuring around the globe as there are global arc teams iirc.

JBod · 11 Nov 2012 at 19:18

I never got on with the UK version, mainly because it has a retard (attempting to act) from S Club 7 in it. A US complete remake would have made me very happy because the premise is interesting.

anything I don't mind · 8 Jan 2013 at 01:06

Don't know if any of you have been watching this? It is watchable but the story is lacking big time, if you watch the original this new series just seems lame. So far I would rate it 4/10 with the original being a 7/10.

Ceryndrion · 8 Jan 2013 at 10:53

You are entitled to your opinion. Personally, I think it is good enough to warrant further watching, and I'd rather be quietly hopeful, than grind it under my boot before it gets a chance, until we reach a point where the only things made for tv are cheap reality shows that nobody gives a damn about but the networks wont spend the money on developing a show just incase it isn't instantly a mega-hit.

Infidelus · 8 Jan 2013 at 11:29

I watched the first 1/2 dozen episodes before finally giving it the boot. It's just dull. I didn't care about any of the characters, and I kept hoping whatever came through the anomoly would eat the team.

If it New World survives past one series I'd be very surprised.

SexyGreyFox · 20 Feb 2013 at 16:14

Latest 113 has got Connor in from the UK version.

PR. · 22 Feb 2013 at 10:14

Rumour is there's not going to be a second season.

Bit annoying really, there was glimmers of greatness in there but as has been said the characters were a bit dull and some of the episodes just seemed to be killing time.