Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 9, “The Devil Will Drag You Under”
Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Directed by Matt Hastings
Airs Mondays at 8pm (Et) on SyFy
In the old-school world of genre television, most shows tended to find their way near the end of the first season. Even sci-fi classics like Stargate Sg-1 and Farscape had inconsistent opening years and really took off near the end of that 22-episode run. Today, many series operate with shorter groups of episodes that usually land around 13. They are better planned up front, but growing pains can still appear at the outset. Alphas’ opening year had only 10 episodes, but it did a solid job building the characters and creating their world. The second season has expanded the scope and improved on the solid foundation. It’s now reached that point where the character building is ready to pay off in the best way possible.
Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Directed by Matt Hastings
Airs Mondays at 8pm (Et) on SyFy
In the old-school world of genre television, most shows tended to find their way near the end of the first season. Even sci-fi classics like Stargate Sg-1 and Farscape had inconsistent opening years and really took off near the end of that 22-episode run. Today, many series operate with shorter groups of episodes that usually land around 13. They are better planned up front, but growing pains can still appear at the outset. Alphas’ opening year had only 10 episodes, but it did a solid job building the characters and creating their world. The second season has expanded the scope and improved on the solid foundation. It’s now reached that point where the character building is ready to pay off in the best way possible.
- 9/26/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 1, “Wake Up Call”
Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Directed by Matt Hastings
Airs Mondays at 10 pm (Et) on SyFy
When Alphas premiered last July, it drew comparisons to Heroes with its characters learning to cope with extraordinary abilities. While it lacked the grand ambitions of the fallen NBC series, it compensated with more heart and an excellent lead performance. Veteran character actor David Strathairn (Limbo, Good Night and Good Luck) brings a surprising weight to Dr. Lee Rosen that enhances the drama. The world-weary guy doesn’t have powers, but the neurologist/psychologist has worked for years to help these “Alphas” handle their skills. His team includes strong man Bill (Malik Yoba), ultimate sharp shooter Cameron (Warren Christie), mental influencer Nina (Laura Mennell), sense-heightener Rachel (Azita Ghanizada), and the autistic but hyperkinetic Gary (Ryan Cartwright). They’re an oddly matched team of heroes but work together...
Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Directed by Matt Hastings
Airs Mondays at 10 pm (Et) on SyFy
When Alphas premiered last July, it drew comparisons to Heroes with its characters learning to cope with extraordinary abilities. While it lacked the grand ambitions of the fallen NBC series, it compensated with more heart and an excellent lead performance. Veteran character actor David Strathairn (Limbo, Good Night and Good Luck) brings a surprising weight to Dr. Lee Rosen that enhances the drama. The world-weary guy doesn’t have powers, but the neurologist/psychologist has worked for years to help these “Alphas” handle their skills. His team includes strong man Bill (Malik Yoba), ultimate sharp shooter Cameron (Warren Christie), mental influencer Nina (Laura Mennell), sense-heightener Rachel (Azita Ghanizada), and the autistic but hyperkinetic Gary (Ryan Cartwright). They’re an oddly matched team of heroes but work together...
- 8/2/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
Alphas Review, Season 2, Episode 1, “Wake Up Call”
Airs Mondays at 10 pm (Et) on SyFy
When Alphas premiered last July, it drew comparisons to Heroes with its characters learning to cope with extraordinary abilities. While it lacked the grand ambitions of the fallen NBC series, it compensated with heart and an excellent lead performance. Veteran character actor David Straitharn (Limbo, Good Night and Good Luck) brings a surprising weight to Dr. Lee Rosen that enhances the drama. The world-weary guy doesn’t have super powers, but the neurologist/psychologist works to help these “Alphas” handle their skills. His team includes strong man Bill (Malik Yoba), ultimate sharp shooter Cameron (Warren Christie), mental influencer Nina (Laura Mennell), sense-heightener Rachel (Azita Ghanizada), and the autistic but hyperkinetic Gary (Ryan Cartwright). They’re an oddly matched team of heroes, but they work together to battle the forces of destruction.
The first season concluded with...
Airs Mondays at 10 pm (Et) on SyFy
When Alphas premiered last July, it drew comparisons to Heroes with its characters learning to cope with extraordinary abilities. While it lacked the grand ambitions of the fallen NBC series, it compensated with heart and an excellent lead performance. Veteran character actor David Straitharn (Limbo, Good Night and Good Luck) brings a surprising weight to Dr. Lee Rosen that enhances the drama. The world-weary guy doesn’t have super powers, but the neurologist/psychologist works to help these “Alphas” handle their skills. His team includes strong man Bill (Malik Yoba), ultimate sharp shooter Cameron (Warren Christie), mental influencer Nina (Laura Mennell), sense-heightener Rachel (Azita Ghanizada), and the autistic but hyperkinetic Gary (Ryan Cartwright). They’re an oddly matched team of heroes, but they work together to battle the forces of destruction.
The first season concluded with...
- 7/24/2012
- by Dan Heaton
- SoundOnSight
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