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Chuck

Started by Seanchai, September 24, 2007, 10:56:31 PM

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Seanchai

September 24, 2007, 10:56:31 PM
Hey, I liked it! I wasn't expecting to, but I thought it was humorous, had decent action and a decent plot. Especially for a first episode. Plus, the lady agent is hot!

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stu2000

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September 24, 2007, 11:01:32 PM
It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Kind of a Lone Gunman vibe. I'm curious to see if they can keep the humor interesting for twenty shows.
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September 24, 2007, 11:16:15 PM
Quote from: SeanchaiHey, I liked it! I wasn't expecting to, but I thought it was humorous, had decent action and a decent plot. Especially for a first episode. Plus, the lady agent is hot!

I watched it on a TiVo preview along with Journeyman, The Bionic Woman, and The Big Bang Theory.  I thought Chuck was good, though didn't like the whole idea of agents from different agencies wanting to kill each other.  I plan to keep on watching it.  

I also liked Journeyman quite a bit.  It's a well-worn idea (e.g., Quantum Leap) but has some nifty twists.  I also plan on keep watching that, which means that I think NBC has a pretty killer 3 hours on Monday.

Big Bang Theory was cute and they actually must have a science consultant because their science jokes actually weren't stupid.  But given that it's up against Chuck, I expect Chuck to win and Big Bang Theory to be a bust in the ratings.

Bionic Woman was better than I expected, but it was hard to tell exactly how the show is going to play out once it gets going.

Still waiting for Reaper, Pushing Daisies (which looks interesting in the commercial), and New Amsterdam.  Moonlight could be interesting but I don't give it a chance at 9PM on Fridays against Sci Fi's lineup.

How's that for not being contrarian?
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shewolf

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September 28, 2007, 02:54:37 PM
Chuck has Jayne. As if *I*need any other reason to watch :D

But I did like it...

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Werekoala

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September 29, 2007, 06:27:49 PM
Just watched this myself (thank god for DVRs). I really liked it! The writers are obviously geeks, so Chuck and his buddies ring true.

Seeing Jayne in a Buy Lots shirt was a hoot. :haw:
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shewolf

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October 01, 2007, 11:06:15 PM
Heh...Chuck is starting to get into his role as spy guy...

"It's a game..a scary game..." :D

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Seanchai

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October 02, 2007, 11:04:12 AM
There's something about that little hot dog necklace that made the whole outfit 10 times hotter.

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John Morrow

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October 02, 2007, 03:24:44 PM
Quote from: SeanchaiThere's something about that little hot dog necklace that made the whole outfit 10 times hotter.

She was wearing a necklace?
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Seanchai

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October 02, 2007, 05:43:43 PM
Quote from: John MorrowShe was wearing a necklace?

Well, let's just say I don't know what color her eyes are...

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shewolf

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October 02, 2007, 09:10:15 PM
She has eyes?!

Wait...does Adam Baldwin even have a head?

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October 27, 2007, 11:54:56 PM
Resurrecting this thread to say that I think Chuck has done an excellent job of putting the entire hour to good use.  I think I'm starting to look more forward to Chuck than Heroes, though at least some of that has to do with the lack of focus Heroes has had so far this season.  I'm enjoying Journeyman quite a bit, too.
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Seanchai

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October 28, 2007, 12:46:59 PM
Quote from: John MorrowResurrecting this thread to say that I think Chuck has done an excellent job of putting the entire hour to good use.  I think I'm starting to look more forward to Chuck than Heroes, though at least some of that has to do with the lack of focus Heroes has had so far this season.  I'm enjoying Journeyman quite a bit, too.

I'm enjoying it and do think Heroes has been a mixed bag so far, but the last few episodes have left me a little meh.

I've been enjoying Journeyman as well, but I fear both it and Chuck are still in danger of being canceled.

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John Morrow

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October 31, 2007, 11:50:06 PM
Quote from: SeanchaiI'm enjoying it and do think Heroes has been a mixed bag so far, but the last few episodes have left me a little meh.

Yeah, but at least it seems to be building toward something interesting now.

Quote from: SeanchaiI've been enjoying Journeyman as well, but I fear both it and Chuck are still in danger of being canceled.

From what little I've been reading, Chuck is in better shape than Journeyman, though this article suggests good news for both of them and this article suggests some good news for Chuck.  This article suggests a pessimistic scenario, though.
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Seanchai

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November 01, 2007, 12:22:58 PM
Quote from: John MorrowYeah, but at least it seems to be building toward something interesting now.

Yeah, using the same device that delivered the plot last year. I'm hoping for some fresh stuff.

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Seanchai

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November 06, 2007, 11:54:03 AM
Wow, a good Chuck and a good Heroes last night.

I guess that means Bryce did just what the government was going to do: Took advantage of Chuck's natural abilities. I wonder what else Project Omaha was up to...

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