From the creator of Alias...

t-raider26 · 17-05-10, 20:04

...Comes a new tv show called Undercovers, due to air this fall on NBC.

Trailer:
http://www.nbc.com/undercovers/video...ailer/1228329/

Not much has been said about the plot. Only that it's about a couple, who get called back into the world of espionage 5 years after their retirement. What do you guys think? Do you think it will be successful? Will it be half as good as Alias was?

robm_2007 · 17-05-10, 20:10

i do like that they are being unconventional and using 2 black main cast members.

i love Alias and SB and JG, but im guessing that it wont be as successful, but i dont really know much about this show yet; but i will be sure to watch it on TV, cuz i likes me some secret agent television and movies.

Cochrane · 17-05-10, 20:21

Most importantly, I know that "sucking up" guy from somewhere, but I have no idea where. Can any of you help me out?

So, Mr. and Mrs. Smith (or if you want, True Lies), the TV show. I’m not quite sure what to think of that. From the trailer, it seems a bit more serious than I’d expect, but I’d have to watch at least the pilot to truly form an opinion. So far, though, there is nothing actually compelling me to do so.

robm_2007 · 17-05-10, 20:27

^ Boris Kodjoe?

heres the shows imdb page

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568769/

t-raider26 · 17-05-10, 20:33

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Originally Posted by robm_2007

^ Boris Kodjoe?

heres the shows imdb page

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568769/

Wrong person, he means the guy sucking up in the trailer.

His name is Ben Schwartz, the only thing he's in that's remotely recognisable is Parks and Recreation, everything else he's in are minor roles on even minor-er tv shows

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2355635/

And as for the tv show, I'd have to see the pilot too. Alias had such an amazing pilot that drew you in instantly, so that's kind of what I'm hoping for. And it kinda sucks. Because it's a similar concept, and the same writer/director of Alias, it's forever going to be compared to Alias. Let's just hope that some one from the Alias cast (perhaps Jennifer Garner???) will make a cameo

Cochrane · 17-05-10, 21:00

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Originally Posted by t-raider26

Wrong person, he means the guy sucking up in the trailer.

His name is Ben Schwartz, the only thing he's in that's remotely recognisable is Parks and Recreation, everything else he's in are minor roles on even minor-er tv shows

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2355635/

And as for the tv show, I'd have to see the pilot too. Alias had such an amazing pilot that drew you in instantly, so that's kind of what I'm hoping for. And it kinda sucks. Because it's a similar concept, and the same writer/director of Alias, it's forever going to be compared to Alias. Let's just hope that some one from the Alias cast (perhaps Jennifer Garner???) will make a cameo

Ah, that’s him, and after some Googling I found out that he is in some of the CollegeHumor videos, that’s where I know him from. Thank you!

I never watched Alias. I do like Fringe and love Lost (though I got into Lost way too late, I’ve only finished the third season on DVD now), and I do have two free video downloads from the iTunes store, maybe I ought to look at an episode or two…

IceColdLaraCroft · 17-05-10, 21:14

It won't last. It's a tv version of Mr & Mrs Smith. The "spy" shows never last on tv.

Didn't he also "create" Cloverfield? Alias was good but then it became so drawn out you stopped caring about the bloody "secrets"

t-raider26 · 18-05-10, 01:17

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Originally Posted by Cochrane

Ah, that’s him, and after some Googling I found out that he is in some of the CollegeHumor videos, that’s where I know him from. Thank you!

I never watched Alias. I do like Fringe and love Lost (though I got into Lost way too late, I’ve only finished the third season on DVD now), and I do have two free video downloads from the iTunes store, maybe I ought to look at an episode or two…

If you do though, be sure it's the first episode. All of JJ Abrams' shows are kind of known for being impossible to catch onto halfway through.

Catracoth · 18-05-10, 01:25

I don't know why J.J Abrams couldn't just keep Alias running for another four seasons. Everyone knows it was the best show to ever air on ABC, let alone the entire television network

. I think I'll give this show a miss - it'll probably be far too much like Alias for my own tastes, but then again, so will USA Network's Covert Affairs, premièring in July.

Meh, we'll see.

IceColdLaraCroft · 18-05-10, 01:33

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Originally Posted by Catracoth

I don't know why J.J Abrams couldn't just keep Alias running for another four seasons. Everyone knows it was the best show to ever air on ABC, let alone the entire television network

. I think I'll give this show a miss - it'll probably be far too much like Alias for my own tastes, but then again, so will USA Network's Covert Affairs, premièring in July.

Meh, we'll see.

*makes you sing "round and round the mulberry bush the monkey chased the weasel*

17-05-10, 20:04	#1
t-raider26 Professor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coney Island Posts: 3,687	From the creator of Alias... ...Comes a new tv show called Undercovers, due to air this fall on NBC. Trailer: http://www.nbc.com/undercovers/video...ailer/1228329/ Not much has been said about the plot. Only that it's about a couple, who get called back into the world of espionage 5 years after their retirement. What do you guys think? Do you think it will be successful? Will it be half as good as Alias was? __________________ They say there's a motel dance, let's get goin'

17-05-10, 20:10	#2
robm_2007 Tomb Raider Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fhloston Paradise Posts: 21,540	i do like that they are being unconventional and using 2 black main cast members. i love Alias and SB and JG, but im guessing that it wont be as successful, but i dont really know much about this show yet; but i will be sure to watch it on TV, cuz i likes me some secret agent television and movies. __________________ Senno ecto gammat!

17-05-10, 20:21	#3
Cochrane Tomb Raider Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In Germany Gender: I'm male Classification: Evil Posts: 12,048	Most importantly, I know that "sucking up" guy from somewhere, but I have no idea where. Can any of you help me out? So, Mr. and Mrs. Smith (or if you want, True Lies), the TV show. I’m not quite sure what to think of that. From the trailer, it seems a bit more serious than I’d expect, but I’d have to watch at least the pilot to truly form an opinion. So far, though, there is nothing actually compelling me to do so. __________________ Güter auf die Bahn!

17-05-10, 20:27	#4
robm_2007 Tomb Raider Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fhloston Paradise Posts: 21,540	^ Boris Kodjoe? heres the shows imdb page http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568769/ __________________ Senno ecto gammat!

17-05-10, 21:14	#7
IceColdLaraCroft Tomb Raider Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11,104	It won't last. It's a tv version of Mr & Mrs Smith. The "spy" shows never last on tv. Didn't he also "create" Cloverfield? Alias was good but then it became so drawn out you stopped caring about the bloody "secrets"

18-05-10, 01:25	#9
Catracoth Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: преисподняя Posts: 18,792	I don't know why J.J Abrams couldn't just keep Alias running for another four seasons. Everyone knows it was the best show to ever air on ABC, let alone the entire television network . I think I'll give this show a miss - it'll probably be far too much like Alias for my own tastes, but then again, so will USA Network's Covert Affairs, premièring in July. Meh, we'll see.