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31 out of 40 people found the following comment useful :-
Another FBI agent who's not just a pretty face., 23 August 2006
Author: Vedek from Albuquerque, New Mexico
"Vanished" falls under a new sub-genre of action/suspense fare created by "24" and "Prison Break." No new ground here, but worth a look, if you're into serialized stories rather than seven-year-soap-operas. I have seen only the season premier, so the data are definitely not in on this one. The premier episode of any TV series is usually a shake-down cruise; you get to know the premise, the actors, the style. Gale Harold, as the star FBI senior agent, is setting the action-hero style and tone of "Vanished" and if they'll just let him run with the character, this could become the best offbeat FBI-in-action since "Bones" or "Numbers". Check out "Vanished" and see if you don't come away curious to see where it all leads.
37 out of 54 people found the following comment useful :-
Great show loved every second of it, 23 August 2006
Author: t_telisa from United States
I truly enjoyed this show. It was so exciting and thrilling. I think Gale Harlod is magnificent. I thought the plot was captivating and I am definitely hooked. All the characters were well thought out and the mysteries kept coming all throughout the very first episode it just gives us so much more to look forward to for the future episodes.I am glad to see Gale back on a t.v. series. I hope this t.v. show is not canceled. I think it will be received well from the general audience. I will watch every episode this season!!! I am a big fan of mostly all the leading characters such as Gale, the lady from E.R. and Rebecca Gayheart. I liked the new faces I saw as well and can't wait to see where this series leads, hopefully to many more seasons.
22 out of 27 people found the following comment useful :-
It was really good, 22 August 2006
Author: amacmillen
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Wow. Tough crowd here. I think y'all need to lay off the caffeine or lower the blood pressure, or something.
Now I don't see why the show was so bashed around here, I saw the pilot last night and I was hooked. Even from the pilot episode it was clear that this show is a sort of hybrid of CSI, 24, and Without a Trace, with bits of The Da Vinci Code mixed in for good measure. The basic premise is this: at a political gathering for a Georgia senator, Jeffrey Collins, his wife, Sara, mysteriously disappears. The FBI is called in, and soon it's clear that nothing is how it seems - the disappeared woman might not even be the person she says she was.
This is the type of show that if you miss an episode...you're out. You've totally lost the stream of events, and it's nearly impossible to pick the whole thing back up. And that can be both a blessing and a curse - while it's sure to keep viewers coming back for more, anyone who misses out will just stop watching the show.
So a quick breakdown of the pros and cons of this show: PROS 1) Great directing for the pilot episode. Mimi Leder brings chops to this project, and her background in movie director really helps develop this one out over the course of an hour. 2) Good headlining cast. Gale Harold wasn't exactly what I had in mind for the lead FBI investigator, but he fills the role fairly well. Ming-Na is hilarious and likable at the same time as the petite secondary on the case. The rest of the cast, lead and supporting, also bring a sort of depth to their roles, that make you feel as if they're hiding something (or at least not half-assing the job). 3) The pilot hinted at a larger force or story at work, above the issue of Sara Collins disappearing. This seems like the kind of mystery that will have to be slowly teased out over the whole season, giving us a reason to keep watching. 4) Really, really great cinematography. The folks at FOX have found a way to make their transitions original, their high tension scenes actually tense, and making things move along at a fast clip.
CONS 1) As I mentioned before, if you miss an episode, you're out. Plus, this show is only signed on for 13 episodes, before 24 comes in and takes over. 2) Even in the pilot, it feels like there's a lot to be keeping up with. So many questions. Who was Sara talking to on the phone? Why did she meet Jeffrey's ex-wife? Why is Max in secret contact with his mother? Why did that dead woman turn up holding a prayer card of St. Nathan? And why did the "concierge" die so fast? (In case you haven't noticed, there are about 15 different story lines here. It's like watching a very extended version of 'Syriana.') 3) The premise feels a bit tired. I mean, there have been a lot of cop/forensic/justice/whatever shows coming out over the past few years, the media is saturated with them. It's America's new obsession. FOX will have to do some clever innovating to set this one apart from the pack.
But even with all that said, 'Vanished' is definitely worth an hour of your time on a weeknight. If you DID miss the pilot, you're in luck. Just google 'Vanished,' it'll take you to the FOX website for the show, and you can stream the pilot episode straight to your computer. Give it a shot!
17 out of 21 people found the following comment useful :-
I am hooked!, 23 August 2006
Author: kendrav from United States
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I just came out of a meeting and everyone is talking about this. A few of us saw the show last night. I loved it! The lead character is great. Where has he been? The show is definitely interesting too. New concept, new city. They left several ways this can go and I can't wait to find out what happens. Also, I like the troubled and complex characters too. Life isn't perfect, people aren't perfect and I don't like shows that make things appear to be that way. What is up with the ten year old body being found? Did they kidnap just like ten years ago or is this something new? Man, this show is GOOD! I am not crazy about it being on Monday nights, but I will have to deal.
13 out of 18 people found the following comment useful :-
A promising start!!!, 23 August 2006
Author: nokia6111
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The premiere of Vanished had me hooked from the get go!!! It is stylishly filmed with beautiful location shots of Atlanta, and the atmosphere catches your attention from the first frame.
Everyone seems to have a skeleton in the closet and the guy who has been assigned to do the digging is FBI Agent Graham Kelton. Gale Harold is mesmerizing in the role. He takes a successful leap from sexy, brooding Brian Kinney (on Queer as Folk) to serious, straight-laced Graham Kelton. The guy is uber-intelligent, he knows his job, and he's damn good at it. He's also snarky, confident and distrustful of everyone around him, which makes sense considering he seems to have been betrayed by his superiors in the past. The scene where the young boy gets blown up.... the look on Kelton's face is haunting and makes you feel for the character. Harold does good work!
The guy who plays the senator is also good in the role. Judy Nash isn't very likable but then that is how it's supposed to be, I guess. Ming-Na fills the role of Graham's partner quite well. I didn't much care for the senator's daughter and her boyfriend... but the son is all right.
You can feel so much brewing under the surface. I can't wait for next week!
8 out of 9 people found the following comment useful :-
such promise at the beginning; but went downhill fast, 19 January 2007
Author: sapsecboy from United States
this show started off with such promise. the first half of the episodes were interesting and captivating. there was the kidnapping. then there was the back story of the main character relating to the death of the child of the last kidnapping that he handled. then there was the secret society ala da vinci code. it was interesting to watch and follow. then they go and kill off the lead character. it all went to hell in a hand basket after that. the last show sucked too. probably because it was slapped together at the last minute when the show got canceled. how disappointing. there were so many interesting plot lines but such poor execution.
9 out of 13 people found the following comment useful :-
Loving it., 25 October 2006
Author: swimmer_gina11 from Canada
I really and truly love this show. It's a great mystery, crime, and thriller television program. The plot is so gripping, and every episode I always think, "Why NOW? Why did they HAVE to end it NOW?". Really annoying, but it makes the show that much more interesting to have a good cliff-hanger.
I like how it combines elements of crime shows like CSI with all the detective work, and the FBI. There's a lot of drama as well. Each episode, more history is revealed about the main characters to keep you guessing who's the culprit, who's innocent, and who's an accomplice. I honestly have no idea how anyone is involved with the case. And I'm an avid watcher. That's good though.
I definitely recommend it, though it might be hard to understand if you've missed the first seven episodes.
7 out of 10 people found the following comment useful :-
A great series that makes you want more and more..., 22 October 2006
Author: serguei0677 from Portugal
Hi. This is the kind of series that catch your attention from the beginning. some unknown cast, others not, but good argument and solid history. first of all it starts with the disappearing of the senator's "actual wife". then a mystery lies beneath senator's family. is son maintains contact with his biological mother that's separated from his father (the senator). the senator's daughter as a "strange" relationship with a boy, but as long as you go deep in the history, the more answers you will find for your questions, but doubts will appear. each episode is full of mystery, action, suspense, and in some way we can predict what's going to happen, but not how its going to happen. This series is a must see.
3 out of 3 people found the following comment useful :-
Another Half-Cooked Series, 27 August 2007
Author: poopface-18 from United States
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This is one of those frustrating series that ends without resolving anything. There are no answers to ANY of the main questions on which the series is based.
Why do people do what they do? What is motivating them? What do they want to achieve, and do they even know what they want themselves? I'm not referring to the series. I'm talking about whoever wrote and made this rubbish.
We seem to meet the same elements in every "thriller" series these days; but unlikeable characters, sinister secret organizations, mysterious men in big cars chasing people around and killing them, and nearly every character with a hidden agenda, does not a story make.
This could have been a great story but for some reason the opportunity was wasted.
At the end of the final episode the woman is still on the run, and we never find out why she was kidnapped in the first place. If that isn't reason enough to avoid this series, you've obviously got too much time on your hands.
Ming-Na looks cool & sexy, though.
2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful :-
great start but ended badly, 24 December 2006
Author: brucev13 from Netherlands
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At first I thought the story was exciting and thrilling! Ending each episode with a cliffhanger was a great concept! But how many twists can you put in a story with relative few characters! For example I really didn't care much for senator Collin's children! The plot concerning them slowed the main story and in my opinion damaged the series! There were too many "so called" secrets that it was getting ridiculous! But in all fairness there were a lot of ideas which were great,but didn't develop so well! What happened to the "big conspiracy theory" spoiler: The main character getting killed was genius! I have not seen this done before! But how could they end the show like this! Only loose ends,no closure and not even a good cliffhanger! I thought they would continue the show! But now I found out that this show is over! Very disappointing! What is the point of watching a show like this when the story doesn't get the chance to be told and finished! Very frustrating!
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