Thread: What did you think of "The Event"?

One of the shows that's been on my radar for a few months is NBC's "The Event". I loved the first episode, but WAY too much reminded me of ABC's failed show last year, FlashForward. Did anyone else get this vibe? It did pretty decent in the ratings, but will this new show survive the shark infested waters of TV?

I agree it reminded me way too much of FlashForward (and I enjoyed FlashForward overall), and I almost quit watching it 30 minutes in. I really do not like it when TV/movies flashback so many times.

It looks like it has potential, but since it is on NBC, they have a huge track record of pulling shows just because ratings are not as high as they would like when hardly giving them a chance.

They did put a lot of advertising into this so I am guessing if it does not do as well they expected, will not be around for long.

With shows like these maybe better to wait until end of season to make sure it stays on and then watch it all at once.

they need to give pilot 1.30h so it won't be so many jumping in time, but it might be good series, i hope

I thought it was average. The promo said the 5 minutes will have you hooked. To me, the last 5 mins was the worst of the show. There is so much new fall season pilots, it's going to be hard to keep up.

I laked the pilot, but is too early to judge the series...

yeah I think it still to early to tell. The first ep was a little hard to follow with the flashback/ flashforwards.

None of the characters stand out, which is worrisome for two episode. However, the storyline does have me intrigued enough to give it a few episodes.

it sorta reminded me of Lost, except not as interesting

I didn't even bother to watch episode 2

I think it might be good, seen the first two episodes and I think it got better with the second even though I was quite trapped with the first.

Looking forward to give it a chance. I miss having a really nice series to follow since all my other favourites like lost, heroes, 24 and prison break ended.