Scorpion - New TV Show on CBS
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 by Island Dog | Discussion: Movies & TV & Books
We were watching the season premiere of the The Big Bang Theory and I saw the promos for a new show Scorpion, which would come on after. It didn't look too bad so I decided to watch and see if it was any good.
I liked the overall concept. I mean, a group of genius hackers -- what's not to like?
http://www.cbs.com/shows/scorpion/
Yes, the first mission was a bit "over the top", but it's a TV show so what else do you expect. I'm also not too sure about the casting they did for the roles, but the main character seemed a better fit at the end of the show.
I did enjoy it though, and I'll watch a few more to see how it goes. Did anyone else watch it?
You can view the first episode here.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/scorpion/video/4E8C999E-ACC8-C0DB-217F-9963DF5BEF08/scorpion-pilot/
Reply #2 Tuesday, September 23, 2014 9:36 AM
Recorded it, but haven't watched it yet. Looking forward to giving it a try.
Reply #4 Tuesday, September 23, 2014 11:38 AM
Starts here this coming sunday....
...will give it a go...
Reply #5 Tuesday, September 23, 2014 1:35 PM
Different twist then many of the shows. I'm going to watch it again for sure. (if I remember)
Now we have a nice looking girl added in. Always need one of those.
Reply #7 Wednesday, September 24, 2014 3:48 PM
The interaction with the kid was the only good part, I think. The conversations with the crew were just poorly written, and how ridiculous was the last scene? Also, because it's an american show, I predict the beautiful but struggling single mother will develop into the main character's love interest in 3...2...1...
13/10 GOTY
-IGN
Reply #8 Wednesday, September 24, 2014 8:30 PM
I usually give a new program 20 minutes to catch my attention. This show got me in 5. I love mindless entertainment, especially with what is going on in our world.
Anyone seen "Madam Secretary"? NOT BAD!
Reply #10 Sunday, September 28, 2014 6:00 AM
The interaction with the kid was the only good part, I think. The conversations with the crew were just poorly written, and how ridiculous was the last scene?
yeah...
promising idea... but the writing was sooo corny was laughable... and the delivery.... well...
Reply #11 Sunday, September 28, 2014 9:02 AM
The main character probably has a greater IQ than the sum total of the show's targeted audience.
Mindless drivel.
Dead giveaway? ....6.30 PM timeslot on a Sunday.
And to think I paused season 6 of SOA ......
Reply #12 Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:02 PM
^^^ Agreed Jafo. Although it was SUITS not SOA that was paused over here!
Oh and since it was mentioned in this thread, two shows (while not in exactly the same vein as 'Madame Secretary') whose production value, writing and acting I find far superior would of course be House of Cards, and the quirky but also superbly written/acted (imo) Covert Affairs.
Reply #14 Wednesday, October 1, 2014 10:19 AM
The premise of each episode is just ludicrous to almost be sci fi. It's almost like a light Fringe. Strangely, I find myself anticipating the next episode...
Reply #15 Wednesday, October 1, 2014 10:44 AM
I enjoyed the second episode. They are making a stretch in the missions, but it's just been fun to watch for me.
Reply #16 Monday, October 6, 2014 8:22 AM
The show, so far, is rather mediocre, even trite at times. Seeing the X-files alumni actor playing a spy stuck handling /babysitting / the scorpions adds to my not really suspending disbelief as I watch. Weird, because, in-spite of all this, I am looking forward to the next episode. Scorpions is tapping something, just not sure what. keep the cameras roiling.
Reply #17 Tuesday, October 7, 2014 12:43 PM
The episode last night was one of my favorites so far. Had a good mix of action, teamwork, and investigation.
Reply #18 Tuesday, October 7, 2014 1:53 PM
My wife and I saw it for the first time last night, largely due to nothing else being on and we had already gone through most of our DVRed stuff.
I made the comment early that I love overacting as if it were a "B movie". It grew on us though and we enjoyed it by the time it was over. I especially liked the parallel thinking involved, even if it was rather grade school type stuff.
I think we might watch it again if the opposing reruns of Big Bang Theory don't look good.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, September 23, 2014 9:19 AM
I liked the show, somewhat different from the norm.