US: The Crossing (2018)

Malevolence · 4 Apr 2018 at 05:06

A large group of refugees fleeing a brutal war arrive in a small Oregon coastal community. There's just one slight catch...

Seen the first episode and it definitely has promise. Plus it has Natalie Martinez, and I'd happily watch her in anything.

Rroff · 4 Apr 2018 at 05:08

Yeah just got done watching the pilot - writing is a bit hit and miss but if you are wanting more of that kind of show like Travellers, etc. seems like it might hit the spot. Definitely has promise though I figured out who was who before the reveals - it kind of telegraphs it a bit too much (though hopefully that is due to it being the pilot episode and trying to sell the show/set the scene).

EDIT: 1-2 key scenes aside the trailer is basically the whole first episode condensed LOL.

Malevolence · 4 Apr 2018 at 05:14

Yeah, the whole

face hidden in shadow on the bridge

slightly gave that away, but like you I put that down to it being the pilot more than anything else.

Rroff · 4 Apr 2018 at 05:19

I knew he was from the first lot the moment of first seeing him in the car - after watching Travellers it was a bit too obvious - also instantly figured out the Apex connection with the women when she was in the cafe and the sound started going funny as the first reveal of her abilities

Hopefully once its past the pilot it will settle down a bit on that aspect.

izzop · 5 Apr 2018 at 03:28

Watched it this evening and it wasn't too bad, certainly has promise.

englishpremier · 21 May 2018 at 19:56

Been watching this. The premise has potential but it seem poorly executed. It reminds me of the US version of the Returned, that just lacked the eeriness, and substance of the French version.

Rroff · 21 May 2018 at 19:58

Yeah it isn't so bad I've stopped watching it but it has a rather dreary pace that isn't really used for effect. I only watched last weeks episode yesterday.

Locky · 21 May 2018 at 20:26

This show has been cancelled I think.

Rroff · 21 May 2018 at 20:31

Yeah no second season.

EDIT: It is probably effectively cancelled but I believe it is more they've deferred the decision to renew it but might look at it again in a year or so.

mid_gen · 8 Aug 2018 at 21:50

Put the pilot on, not having particularly high expectations...

A lot better than I expected. Writing is a bit naff at times, but the performances are a cut above the usual dross we get served up with scifi series these days.

englishpremier · 8 Aug 2018 at 22:49

It's poor overall when compared to good high quality shows. Ending it was the right decision IMO.

The Event (2010-2011) was better and that only lasted a season

mid_gen · 9 Aug 2018 at 15:02

Meh, second episode was pretty poop, all become a bit predictable.

The cast can do better...