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Title: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 30, 2016, 06:21:58 AM
Anyone else watched this yet? I've been watching it as it first aired in Canada, but it's now all on Netflix for you US folk, so I thought I'd make a thread for it.

It's a scifi show about a group of travelers whose consciousness is sent back in time into the bodies of people who were about to die anyway, and these travelers have a secret mission to change the future because apparently it's pretty crap. They don't even have bacon. Yeah, it's that crap. They're also trying to continue the lives of the people they took over to maintain their cover.

It's a slow burn show that doesn't make everything obvious, but the last couple of episodes get pretty crazy. I can't wait to see what will happen next season if it continues.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: King Postwhore on December 30, 2016, 06:32:07 AM
Dammit.  No.  I don't have Netflix.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 30, 2016, 06:35:17 AM
Looks like the only way to legally watch it outside of Canada is on Netflix. Sorry, king. :(
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: King Postwhore on December 30, 2016, 06:37:38 AM
Sometimes you just can't pay for every medium.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 30, 2016, 06:45:23 AM
I don't pay for ANY medium! :lol
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: King Postwhore on December 30, 2016, 07:08:15 AM
 :lol

I'm finally building a new computer.  Talked about motherboards and grapic cards and all that fun stuff with my buddy.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 30, 2016, 09:57:26 AM
Sounds interesting....I shall check it out. Thanks for the heads up  :tup
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: abydos on December 30, 2016, 06:39:34 PM
Love the show, hope it continues.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: hefdaddy42 on January 04, 2017, 12:53:42 PM
I haven't bothered with it, partially because it looks kind of cheap, partially because I'm not that big a fan of Eric McCormack.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on January 04, 2017, 09:19:29 PM
I haven't bothered with it, partially because it looks kind of cheap, partially because I'm not that big a fan of Eric McCormack.

I don't think it looks cheap, but it's not a glossy expensive American show, and doesn't use effects. It just looks like a show, typically Canadian production really.
I was also put off by Eric McCormack, but I don't mind him at all in this. I quickly forgot what else I'd known him from, luckily.
I don't know what you'd think of the show, but if you have time, it would be worth checking out the first episode. :tup
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: abydos on January 04, 2017, 11:29:40 PM
I don't mind Eric McCormack, in fact I liked him in Perception, even though the show wasn't amazing but it was good enough to follow at least. He's doing a much better job here, though.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: hefdaddy42 on January 05, 2017, 07:28:19 AM
I haven't bothered with it, partially because it looks kind of cheap, partially because I'm not that big a fan of Eric McCormack.

I don't think it looks cheap, but it's not a glossy expensive American show, and doesn't use effects. It just looks like a show, typically Canadian production really.
I was also put off by Eric McCormack, but I don't mind him at all in this. I quickly forgot what else I'd known him from, luckily.
I don't know what you'd think of the show, but if you have time, it would be worth checking out the first episode. :tup
I may give it a shot.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: King Postwhore on January 05, 2017, 02:32:28 PM
Blob has a Canadian Sci-Fi fetish.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on January 05, 2017, 11:18:03 PM
It's true. I cannot deny it.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 29, 2017, 11:23:10 PM
Anyone else watched this yet? I've been watching it as it first aired in Canada, but it's now all on Netflix for you US folk, so I thought I'd make a thread for it.

It's a scifi show about a group of travelers whose consciousness is sent back in time into the bodies of people who were about to die anyway, and these travelers have a secret mission to change the future because apparently it's pretty crap. They don't even have bacon. Yeah, it's that crap. They're also trying to continue the lives of the people they took over to maintain their cover.

It's a slow burn show that doesn't make everything obvious, but the last couple of episodes get pretty crazy. I can't wait to see what will happen next season if it continues.

Done went and got hooked on this now. Three episodes in and I can tell I won't stop watching it until there are no more episodes to watch. Really cool idea.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 29, 2017, 11:39:06 PM
And their are quite a few former actors from Continuum on this show.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on July 30, 2017, 12:09:25 AM
It's the usual Canadian/Vancouver crowd, you'll see them pop up in most of their genre shows. A lot of Stargate crossover too. Amanda Tapping will show up in an episode of S2 (having already directed an episode as is obligatory for any self respecting Canadian scifi show :lol ). I'm just glad they got a second season.
If you're hooked after 3 episodes, you should love the rest too. As I said earlier in the thread, it builds up towards the end as it fills in more of the story.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 30, 2017, 08:59:30 AM
It's the usual Canadian/Vancouver crowd, you'll see them pop up in most of their genre shows. A lot of Stargate crossover too. Amanda Tapping will show up in an episode of S2 (having already directed an episode as is obligatory for any self respecting Canadian scifi show :lol ). I'm just glad they got a second season.
If you're hooked after 3 episodes, you should love the rest too. As I said earlier in the thread, it builds up towards the end as it fills in more of the story.

I really like that group of Canadian Sci Fi acting talent and as soon as I read your post that familiar feeling I thought I felt became obvious that this show was filmed in that same vein as Continumm and Stargate.

I finished (4) episodes last night. I'm always leery of time travel shows. They are very hard to 'get right' with Continuum and 12 Monkeys being the only two I can think of that have done it well without completely painting themselves into a corner. This series seems as if they understand that and are taking measures to not let it get away from them.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: soupytwist on July 31, 2017, 05:18:08 AM
I watched this a few months ago.  It was OK, but like someone said above there was a cheap feeling to the production.  I also felt it hit it's peak episode midway though, then kind off fell off hard till the final episode.   I like some of the characters, and the concept is decent - but overall it felt rather pedestrian.  I'd give a second series ago, but would want it to hit the ground running.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on July 31, 2017, 07:12:47 AM
I don't feel the cheap vibe at all. The show certainly doesn't have a massive budget but it doesn't feel cheap to me.

I've dug the story thus far.....I'm (8) episodes in.....and think there is a ton of potential moving forward.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: Chino on July 31, 2017, 10:51:36 AM
Dammit.  No.  I don't have Netflix.

You should rectify this situation immediately.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: soupytwist on August 01, 2017, 01:17:55 AM
I don't feel the cheap vibe at all. The show certainly doesn't have a massive budget but it doesn't feel cheap to me.

I've dug the story thus far.....I'm (8) episodes in.....and think there is a ton of potential moving forward.

Without wishing to go into spoiler territory.  The episode in which the reason for them being in the past is revolved midway though the show felt like the show had nowhere near the budget required to pull of such a big event.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 01, 2017, 07:19:19 AM
I don't feel the cheap vibe at all. The show certainly doesn't have a massive budget but it doesn't feel cheap to me.

I've dug the story thus far.....I'm (8) episodes in.....and think there is a ton of potential moving forward.

Without wishing to go into spoiler territory.  The episode in which the reason for them being in the past is revolved midway though the show felt like the show had nowhere near the budget required to pull of such a big event.

Are you speaking of the Laser that was shot at Helios to deflect it? Sure that could have been glamoured and beefed up a tad but it didn't kill the idea or episode. I get that the budget for this show isn't what some others are....maybe season 2 will be different....but it hasn't detracted from the story I don't think.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: Nekov on August 04, 2017, 05:46:07 AM
I watched the first 4 episodes last night. It's an interesting concept but it's only an OK for now.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 07, 2017, 07:44:57 AM
finished the first season last night. I liked it a lot. I can understand where some would be put off by the 'inferior' production value and feel....in the face of other large scale shows it can feel 'cheesy' but I thought the storytelling was good, concept is neat and the final episode left enough doubt and question for the next season to keep me curious.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on August 10, 2017, 06:38:06 AM
I lost track about 1/2 way thru the season when it was airing live (back in Jan/Feb).  Thankfully, it's on Netflix now, so I can get caught back up.  Was really enjoying it.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: abydos on November 13, 2017, 02:33:08 PM
So this show is back and I do enjoy the second season so far, although it's a bit weaker but it has all the building blocks of a good build-up for the end of the season I believe.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on November 13, 2017, 02:37:27 PM
So this show is back and I do enjoy the second season so far, although it's a bit weaker but it has all the building blocks of a good build-up for the end of the season I believe.

Cool...didn't know it was back. I'll have to look it up. I'm assuming it's not on Netflix yet.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on November 13, 2017, 03:16:17 PM
I still have the S1 finale to watch.  It's been running here on Showcase for a few weeks already.  One of the other major Canadian Networks picked up S1 in the spring/summer this year, so I'm hoping they'll do the same in '18 and I can catch it then.  If not, Netflix over the summer again.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on November 13, 2017, 09:53:20 PM
I've been keeping up with it, and have really liked this season so far. The first episode guest starred Amanda Tapping, which is always good, and I like how it has built on S1.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 19, 2017, 07:52:54 AM
Great ending to the season. I hope it gets renewed, because I want to see how they deal with this clusterfuck, both globally and personally. That dude screwed them over good.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 19, 2017, 07:57:02 AM
I still have to wait for it to hit Netflix. Looking forward to it though....
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 19, 2017, 08:18:55 AM
This season expands things quite a bit more.
I actually thought last week was the season finale because it was two episodes, and I thought that was a big enough finale, but then it turns out that wasn't even the end of the season, there was another double episode this week.
Looks like Netflix gets it December 26 (you may have already known).
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 19, 2017, 08:30:08 AM
Looks like Netflix gets it December 26 (you may have already known).

Nope....didn't know that so I appreciate the heads up. Lots of late nights coming up. Peaky Blinders this Friday, Black Mirror the 29th and now this on the 26th. gonna be one tired dude    :lol
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 19, 2017, 08:32:12 AM
Yeah, I'm psyched for Black Mirror! Took them long enough to announce the damn date on that one. :lol
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 19, 2017, 09:08:11 AM
Yeah, I'm psyched for Black Mirror! Took them long enough to announce the damn date on that one. :lol

No kidding. And I'm fairly confident I'll watch all (6) episodes within two days.....heck, if I can get started on them at 8:00 or 9:00 at night I may just do them all in one night  :lol   I'm just hoping they hold up to the previous seasons, there's always the risk when something gets that popular and is highly regarded it could fall short but NETFLIX has a pretty good track record.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 19, 2017, 09:13:37 AM
I'll smash that shit in under a day EASY. :blob:
I trust Charlie Brooker to deliver more great episodes. I'm especially intrigued by the Star Trek parody, because it's completely new for Black Mirror, and I can't wait to see what direction they'll go with that.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 19, 2017, 09:39:09 AM
I'll smash that shit in under a day EASY. :blob:
I trust Charlie Brooker to deliver more great episodes. I'm especially intrigued by the Star Trek parody, because it's completely new for Black Mirror, and I can't wait to see what direction they'll go with that.

My brother and I are curious about that one as well.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on December 19, 2017, 08:11:53 PM
Guess I'll wait for Netflix then. I downloaded the first 5 episodes  of season 2 a while back, but just haven't had the time to get to them. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: soupytwist on December 20, 2017, 02:20:56 AM
I'll smash that shit in under a day EASY. :blob:
I trust Charlie Brooker to deliver more great episodes. I'm especially intrigued by the Star Trek parody, because it's completely new for Black Mirror, and I can't wait to see what direction they'll go with that.

It'll be the reverse of a standard Star Trek Holodeck episode (where the crew go somewhere boring...).  So the staff of a Jazz Bar use a Holosuit to become the crew of the federation flag ship   ;D

I'm sure it will be something along the lines of VR - I do wonder if it could end up being like the Red Dwarf episode 'Back to Reality'.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 27, 2017, 10:22:28 AM
Binged the first (7) episodes last night......will probably hammer out the last (5) tonight. I'm really digging this season a lot.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 27, 2017, 10:31:56 AM
Glad you're enjoying it. :tup Those last episodes are even better imo, so you should enjoy the rest.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on December 27, 2017, 10:36:40 AM
Goddamn... Netflix Canada doesn't seem to have it yet.  :zeltar:
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 27, 2017, 10:37:35 AM
I love how a lot of the actors are from prior sci fi shows like Continuum, Stargate etc. It's like they have their own little sci fi actor club  :lol
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 27, 2017, 10:48:15 AM
I love how a lot of the actors are from prior sci fi shows like Continuum, Stargate etc. It's like they have their own little sci fi actor club  :lol

Yeah, I love spotting the same actors in these shows. :D It's not just the genre shows either, but basically anything filmed in Vancouver (including big scifi movies)
Half the reason I'll become aware of a show and check it out is because someone from a previous scifi show is in it. And you're not even allowed to have a Canadian scifi show without Amanda Tapping directing something. She directed 4 episodes this season. :hat
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 28, 2017, 12:10:23 AM
Finished it up. Wow, what an ending to a season! I’m perplexed at how they’re going to move the show along. It’s gonna be crazy.



Spoilers:

Ok Blob I need some help piecing together what happened at the end there. Did Vincent somehow end up in the Therapist (Amanda Tapling?) and, then a traveler entered the old Vince? I’m confused as to what went down there.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 28, 2017, 04:02:00 AM
Finished it up. Wow, what an ending to a season! I’m perplexed at how they’re going to move the show along. It’s gonna be crazy.



Spoilers:

Ok Blob I need some help piecing together what happened at the end there. Did Vincent somehow end up in the Therapist (Amanda Tapling?) and, then a traveler entered the old Vince? I’m confused as to what went down there.

Yeah, that's what happened. He had the crazy dude build that machine, so he could transfer his consciousness into the therapist, leaving his body as an empty braindead shell for the director to find and think he was dealt with, then he gets to continue hiding in a new body.
So I guess he has no reason to bother anyone again now that he can quietly live out his life without fear of being exposed to the director, although I'd like to see the character return some day.

So now the only major threat is just every single organization in the entire world. :lol I hope the show gets renewed, because I'm also very curious to see what they'll do from here.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 28, 2017, 09:16:37 AM
Finished it up. Wow, what an ending to a season! I’m perplexed at how they’re going to move the show along. It’s gonna be crazy.



Spoilers:

Ok Blob I need some help piecing together what happened at the end there. Did Vincent somehow end up in the Therapist (Amanda Tapling?) and, then a traveler entered the old Vince? I’m confused as to what went down there.

Yeah, that's what happened. He had the crazy dude build that machine, so he could transfer his consciousness into the therapist, leaving his body as an empty braindead shell for the director to find and think he was dealt with, then he gets to continue hiding in a new body.
So I guess he has no reason to bother anyone again now that he can quietly live out his life without fear of being exposed to the director, although I'd like to see the character return some day.

So now the only major threat is just every single organization in the entire world. :lol I hope the show gets renewed, because I'm also very curious to see what they'll do from here.

I hope it’s renewed as well. It’s a cool show.

You’d think the traveler who inhabited Vince would find the machine and they’d figure it out? And, I’m curious as to the fate of Simon?

Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 28, 2017, 10:31:35 AM
Simon would be a loose end, so I'd think he'd have been killed right after, probably by the machine which he promised he'd use to fix him, then destroy the machine.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: abydos on December 28, 2017, 11:45:33 AM
I wasn't a big fan of the finale but overall it was a very good season. I'm looking forward to S3 but I fear they might not renew it as it also felt a little bit like a series finale, as if they told them they aren't gonna make a new season so they did the best they could with the plotlines (Vincent and the travelers got a Director msg to stay away of each other few episodes back, why was the end so focused on that?)
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 20, 2018, 01:46:59 PM
Renewed for a Third Season....Exclusively on NETFLIX   :metal     I really like this show and am glad to see it gets at least one more season. And I am totally stumped and curious as to how they're gonna move forward.


https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/travelers-renewed-season-3-netflix-1202728264/
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: Shooters1221 on March 21, 2018, 05:25:19 AM
Renewed for a Third Season....Exclusively on NETFLIX   :metal     I really like this show and am glad to see it gets at least one more season. And I am totally stumped and curious as to how they're gonna move forward.


https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/travelers-renewed-season-3-netflix-1202728264/

I'm PUMPED! I thought this was done with the way season 2 ended. Can't wait! :tup
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on March 21, 2018, 05:28:49 AM
It'd be great if Netflix Canada added this to their inventory.  I watched Season 1 last year as it unfolded on the network that carries it up here, but missed it scheduling it on the DVR for Season 2.  I'd been patiently awaiting it to be added to Netflix when the season ended, but it still ain't there.   >:(
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 21, 2018, 05:46:57 AM
That sucks, jingle. I guess because of the TV deal there, you get it later for Netflix. It was on US Netflix 4 months ago iirc. I'm pleasantly surprised and excited that it got renewed for another season. I posted about it in the chat thread about a week ago when I found out, but forgot to post it here though.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on March 21, 2018, 06:16:10 AM
That sucks, jingle. I guess because of the TV deal there, you get it later for Netflix. It was on US Netflix 4 months ago iirc. I'm pleasantly surprised and excited that it got renewed for another season. I posted about it in the chat thread about a week ago when I found out, but forgot to post it here though.

Yeah, it totally does suck since it's a CANADIAN FUCKING PRODUCTION!!!
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 21, 2018, 06:23:28 AM
To be fair, you did get the first two seasons long before the rest of the world got it on Netflix, but it sucks that if you missed that, you have to wait so long afterwards to view it online. At least S3 should be a simultaneous release.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 21, 2018, 07:02:11 AM
That sucks, jingle. I guess because of the TV deal there, you get it later for Netflix. It was on US Netflix 4 months ago iirc. I'm pleasantly surprised and excited that it got renewed for another season. I posted about it in the chat thread about a week ago when I found out, but forgot to post it here though.

Didn’t see that post. I’m still trying to remember to drop in the chat threads.  :lol
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on March 21, 2018, 07:11:33 AM
That sucks, jingle. I guess because of the TV deal there, you get it later for Netflix. It was on US Netflix 4 months ago iirc. I'm pleasantly surprised and excited that it got renewed for another season. I posted about it in the chat thread about a week ago when I found out, but forgot to post it here though.

Didn’t see that post. I’m still trying to remember to drop in the chat threads.  :lol

You really must! It's about the only place I even post these days. :biggrin:
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 04, 2018, 10:27:32 PM
Umm.... wow. Out of nowhere Season 3 on December 14th.

https://youtu.be/xyEijpJ9YL0
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 04, 2018, 11:25:46 PM
Aw yeah, can't wait!
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: Shooters1221 on December 05, 2018, 12:25:40 AM
Umm.... wow. Out of nowhere Season 3 on December 14th.

https://youtu.be/xyEijpJ9YL0

That wasn't too long of a wait as I refreshed on your post above from 3/20/18. I should have the whole season completed by the end of the 14th or 15th at the latest! :tup
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 05, 2018, 06:33:59 AM
That’s what I thought. Very quick turn around. When I noticed the trailer I thought for sure it’d say something like ‘Summer of 19’ or something.

I’ll take it though. Hopefully Season 3 can hold it’s own against the first two because they were really good.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: sylvan on December 05, 2018, 08:11:13 AM
Awww snap! :metal
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: a51502112 on December 07, 2018, 12:07:57 PM
Just started this series, I like it.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 07, 2018, 12:44:45 PM
Just started this series, I like it.

It's really well done. The story is in constant evolution and stays interesting....the characters are cool and get time to develop....it's just a good show. One of the better 'time travel' type shows that I've watched. there's a fine line when it comes to messing around with any type of time travel in a show and it generally catches up to a show and ruins it. Not this one. Can't wait to see season three....
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on December 07, 2018, 03:08:54 PM
I just watched Eric McCormack's Build series interview on YouTube last night where the main topic was Travelers. He hints that this new season is going to mess us up.

I don't see how I won't start Season 3 next Friday after work. I knocked out the first 2 seasons in a few days. These Canadians really know how to do good Sci-Fi.

https://youtu.be/m4l5ZFhUB-I
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 07, 2018, 06:37:48 PM
I just watched Eric McCormack's Build series interview on YouTube last night where the main topic was Travelers. He hints that this new season is going to mess us up.

I don't see how I won't start Season 3 next Friday after work. I knocked out the first 2 seasons in a few days. These Canadians really know how to do good Sci-Fi.

Yeah...I recall knocking out those first two seasons pretty quick also. It’s just a good show.

You’re right about the time travel shows because Continuum was awesome also. I felt like they and we the fans got ripped off with the hastened shortened last season but at least they allowed them the chance to wrap it up
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: BlobVanDam on December 08, 2018, 09:56:48 AM
These Canadians really know how to do good Sci-Fi.

I don't even bother with new scifi shows unless they're from Canada or the UK. Americans can't do scifi for shit, sorry. :lol

Continuum and Travelers being two recent favourites, especially Continuum. :tup
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 14, 2018, 07:46:59 PM
Through the first four episodes already. Hasn’t skipped a beat.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on December 14, 2018, 08:26:22 PM
Just starting episode 3. Man, I really hate Jeff. I mean, really. The Director just needs to zap him already.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 14, 2018, 08:47:19 PM
Just starting episode 3. Man, I really hate Jeff. I mean, really. The Director just needs to zap him already.

 :lol
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on December 14, 2018, 10:17:58 PM
Just starting episode 3. Man, I really hate Jeff. I mean, really. The Director just needs to zap him already.

 :lol

Awesome. Ask, and you shall receive. Finishing up episode 4 now. Pretty funny.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 14, 2018, 11:38:15 PM
Just starting episode 3. Man, I really hate Jeff. I mean, really. The Director just needs to zap him already.

 :lol

Awesome. Ask, and you shall receive. Finishing up episode 4 now. Pretty funny.

That’s why I was chuckling. I was at that point as well and then BOOM.....that’s that. Stopped after (4) Episodes tonight. Had a hockey game to play and just got back. Will have to get at it tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on December 15, 2018, 04:43:30 AM
Just starting episode 3. Man, I really hate Jeff. I mean, really. The Director just needs to zap him already.

Netflix Canada just released S2 and S3 a couple of days ago.  With 2 1/2 weeks off coming up after Monday, binge watching will be in the cards.  I got to finish Sense8 first, then on to these 22 episodes.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 15, 2018, 09:16:37 AM
Just starting episode 3. Man, I really hate Jeff. I mean, really. The Director just needs to zap him already.

Netflix Canada just released S2 and S3 a couple of days ago.  With 2 1/2 weeks off coming up after Monday, binge watching will be in the cards.  I got to finish Sense8 first, then on to these 22 episodes.

I dug Sense8 also.  Was bummed they cancelled it. Coo story and concept.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 16, 2018, 01:07:23 AM
DONE!!!  :metal   All I can say is that I really like this show and it didn’t disappoint
 Loved the way they wrapped up the season as well....definitely lends itself to subsequent seasons....I can’t imagine NETFLIX not giving it at least one more. Will be interested to hear what others think
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on December 17, 2018, 10:38:45 PM
Just finished episode 9. Holy crap. That was an intense, heavy, sad episode. I'll finish up in the next day or two. Don't want to stop now but I have to go to downtown Chicago tomorrow for a work lunch with the bosses. Got to get some sleep.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: Shooters1221 on December 19, 2018, 09:16:17 PM
Finished up this morning. What a great season!! It became a little emotional for me too. They really had me guessing how this would go after last season. Great job on how this season unfolded. Hoping the show continues. Love the writing and acting. :tup
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 19, 2018, 09:41:45 PM
Finished up this morning. What a great season!! It became a little emotional for me too. They really had me guessing how this would go after last season. Great job on how this season unfolded. Hoping the show continues. Love the writing and acting. :tup

The final five minutes of the last episode was super emotional.

I can’t imagine that they won’t do at least one more season. It’s such a well done show.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on December 19, 2018, 11:04:25 PM
Just finished as well. Wow, that was intense. They weren't kidding about messing us up. Those last 2 episodes, whew.

I would love for them to continue, but if it were to end, I think I'm okay with how they left it. Especially with 001 never having messed up Marcy.

I know Eric McCormack said in his Build interview that he hopes to keep doing this show for a few more years, but it's all up to Netflix.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 20, 2018, 06:37:33 AM
I would love for them to continue, but if it were to end, I think I'm okay with how they left it. Especially with 001 never having messed up Marcy.

The Marcy/David interaction and revelation in that ‘fixed’ timeline was awesome. They did wrap it up in such a satisfying way that if they choose to end the series it is nice and tidy. But, I can’t imagine they wouldn’t throw another season or two at it. Doesn’t looks to be a very expensive show to to produce....I think it’s pretty popular also. I’d just be curious if the same cast outside of Eric McOrmick is utilized?

I’m curious though....even with Grant slipping that HELIOS information to the scientist....how are they going to divert that asteroid? Or, is that just up to us to assume they find a way with presumably 17 years to figure it out?

Also, I totally forgot the significance of Grant looking out the office window after emailing the Director that the Traveler program failed. What happened originally?

Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on December 20, 2018, 07:47:18 AM
And now I gotta back out for a while... I just watched S2 opener this morning (and the introduction of 001).  At least now I know The Director doesn't catch up with him.

I should be back in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on December 20, 2018, 08:19:44 AM
I would love for them to continue, but if it were to end, I think I'm okay with how they left it. Especially with 001 never having messed up Marcy.

Also, I totally forgot the significance of Grant looking out the office window after emailing the Director that the Traveler program failed. What happened originally?

It's 9/11. He's waiting for the first plane.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 20, 2018, 09:01:06 AM
I would love for them to continue, but if it were to end, I think I'm okay with how they left it. Especially with 001 never having messed up Marcy.

Also, I totally forgot the significance of Grant looking out the office window after emailing the Director that the Traveler program failed. What happened originally?

It's 9/11. He's waiting for the first plane.

Ahhh.....that's right.  :tup 
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: sylvan on December 24, 2018, 06:43:15 PM
I LOVED this season. This show has consistently gotten better. I really loved the last 3 episodes, and the setup for how the next chapter would unfold is super intriguing. I'm already going back to do all 3 seasons again.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: lonestar on January 10, 2019, 02:25:22 PM
Just finished after binging the last season. Excellent all around, and felt that they closed it up nicely whether they decide to do a S4 or not.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on January 10, 2019, 02:30:07 PM
Just finished after binging the last season. Excellent all around, and felt that they closed it up nicely whether they decide to do a S4 or not.

One of the few times a show found a perfect balance of it being a great way to end the series OR a having an open slate to continue on.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: ProfessorPeart on February 01, 2019, 10:08:54 PM
Netflix cancelled Travelers. Sucks, but at least it got a somewhat proper type ending.

https://deadline.com/2019/02/travelers-canceled-after-three-seasons-netflix-1202547788/
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: sylvan on February 02, 2019, 06:37:58 AM
Netflix cancelled Travelers. Sucks, but at least it got a somewhat proper type ending.

https://deadline.com/2019/02/travelers-canceled-after-three-seasons-netflix-1202547788/

Man, that's terrible to hear. I fucking LOVE this show and was really excited to see how they moved forward. Lame!
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 02, 2019, 07:24:08 AM
Netflix cancelled Travelers. Sucks, but at least it got a somewhat proper type ending.

https://deadline.com/2019/02/travelers-canceled-after-three-seasons-netflix-1202547788/

Man, that's terrible to hear. I fucking LOVE this show and was really excited to see how they moved forward. Lame!

BOOOOO  :tdwn       That sucks! Another awesome show bites the dust. I’m starting to develop a bit of an attitude towards NETFLIX
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: Shooters1221 on February 04, 2019, 08:14:14 AM
Netflix cancelled Travelers. Sucks, but at least it got a somewhat proper type ending.

https://deadline.com/2019/02/travelers-canceled-after-three-seasons-netflix-1202547788/

Man, that's terrible to hear. I fucking LOVE this show and was really excited to see how they moved forward. Lame!

BOOOOO  :tdwn       That sucks! Another awesome show bites the dust. I’m starting to develop a bit of an attitude towards NETFLIX
Aww, man. Grrr... Loved this show!
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on June 24, 2019, 12:00:59 PM
Just finished S3, and came back to find this since I bailed on it so as to not get spoiled.

Gary's last few posts said exactly what I was thinking.  Perfect balance of wrapping things up, but leaving the door open.  And yeah... I'm bummed Netflix tossed it aside.  Makes it hard to get invested in anything until you know there's a full series to see it thru.  I'm leary of getting roped into other series I've seen ya'll suggest - OA, Umbrella Accademy come to mind.

Oh well, I'll fire up Colony S3 now, as I'm sure that's been cancelled!
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 24, 2019, 03:11:02 PM
Still bummed they cancelled it. It was a cool show.

I’d be leery of ‘The OA’ as well. I dig the first season a lot but S2 was a bit more ‘out there’ and tough to fully get in board with. I’ll watch a S3 if they get it but I can certainly see them pulling the plug on it.

Umbrella Academy is ‘ok’ in my eyes. Nothing special by any means. Easily predictable and run of the mill effects.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 27, 2019, 08:05:12 AM
Oh well, I'll fire up Colony S3 now, as I'm sure that's been cancelled!

You are CORRECT! Was curious as to when S4 was airing so a quick Google search told me it was cancelled last July  :angry:   I really dug that show and I thought S3 was pretty good and set up what could have been a cool S4
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on June 27, 2019, 09:07:24 AM
Oh well, I'll fire up Colony S3 now, as I'm sure that's been cancelled!

You are CORRECT! Was curious as to when S4 was airing so a quick Google search told me it was cancelled last July  :angry:   I really dug that show and I thought S3 was pretty good and set up what could have been a cool S4

(https://media.tenor.com/images/0c616ebbc7867736e12dad62409e1115/tenor.gif)

Fucking Netflix. I'm honestly beginning to believe they are buying up series just to cancel them.  I get that they make more money on their own original content, but c'mon.  Now I don't even want to watch S3 knowing I'm just gonna be kicked in the nuts after that time investment.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 27, 2019, 10:11:35 AM
Oh well, I'll fire up Colony S3 now, as I'm sure that's been cancelled!

You are CORRECT! Was curious as to when S4 was airing so a quick Google search told me it was cancelled last July  :angry:   I really dug that show and I thought S3 was pretty good and set up what could have been a cool S4

(https://media.tenor.com/images/0c616ebbc7867736e12dad62409e1115/tenor.gif)

Fucking Netflix. I'm honestly beginning to believe they are buying up series just to cancel them.  I get that they make more money on their own original content, but c'mon.  Now I don't even want to watch S3 knowing I'm just gonna be kicked in the nuts after that time investment.

Well....The Colony is a USA Network show. It was USA that cancelled it. Maybe Netflix could save it but it's been almost a year since it was cancelled so I think they'd have announced that by now.
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: jingle.boy on June 27, 2019, 11:31:44 AM
Ah!  I assumed that (like Travelers), Netflix saved S3.  No broadcast network aired Colony up here last year, so when I saw it on Netflix, I assumed that S3 was a "Netflix Original".
Title: Re: Travelers (TV / Netflix)
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 27, 2019, 11:37:17 AM
Ah!  I assumed that (like Travelers), Netflix saved S3.  No broadcast network aired Colony up here last year, so when I saw it on Netflix, I assumed that S3 was a "Netflix Original".

Nope. It was all USA. Like I said, S3 was cool and I liked how they set up S4 and was looking forward to it.

I think this is a perfect example of a good not great show suffering from the fact that there is just SO much good/great content available now that it's real tough to compete for viewership.