"The Net" (1998) TV series 1998-1999

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Directors:

Jim Charleston
Oscar L. Costo

Writers:

Larry Barber (writer)
Paul Barber (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

19 July 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Thriller

Plot:

Based on the 1995 Sandra Bullock movie, this 1998 television series stars Melrose Place's Brooke Langton in the role of Angela Bennett...

Plot Keywords:

Computer | Based On Film | Internet

Cast

Brooke Langton	...	Angela Bennett (22 episodes, 1998-1999)
Joseph Bottoms	...	Shawn Trelawney (19 episodes, 1998-1999)
Eric Szmanda	...	Jacob Resh / ... (13 episodes, 1998-1999)
Mackenzie Gray	...	Greg Hearney (11 episodes, 1998-1999)
Jim Byrnes	...	Mr. Olivier (9 episodes, 1998-1999)
Tim Curry	...	Sorcerer (9 episodes, 1998)

Runtime:

60 min (22 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Columbia TriStar Television

Movie Connections:

Follows The Net (1995)

A neat show, but it needs more energy and excitement.

This show has the potential to become the next "Nowhere Man," or rather, "Nowhere Woman". Brook Langhton plays Angela Bennett in this television version of the 1995 movie, "The Net," which starred Sandra Bullock. Angela comes off as very likable and friendly. And the concept of an erased identity is always interesting. However, there are some problems. The enemies, a group of computer terrorists, don't come off as sinister or dangerous enough. They always send the same agent after Angela, and each time, he proves himself most incompetent. There is never a feeling of urgency or fear for Angela. The stories need to become more serious and threatening, while maintaining the wry sense of humour. It has a good lead character and a great actress, and some surprising twists in its story. Hopefully, improvement will begin as the first season progresses. All in all, a neat show, but it needs more energy and excitement.