to be quite honest, I don't really give a damn about other peoples review because in the end it is mine or your personal opinion that counts ( if that makes sense.) now with all that said I would like to say: THAT ENDING WAS EPIC!!! those new aliens look, I don't know... more human? either way I cant wait for the new episodes to air on sky again!!!! I cant believe I didn't start watching this series when it first came out. I am well gutted. with that said I suggest anyone that hasn't watched it to start watching it asap. it becomes very addictive and also a unbelievable very (and I mean VERY!)) good T.V series to watch. so what are you waiting for? check when its on and set you T.V box to reminder!
5 Reviews
Worthy finale built on a rock solid foundation so fragilized by a few slothful and sluggish ideas
igoatabase22 August 2012
Warning: Spoilers
Ready for the finale ? Season 2 had its ups and downs but overall it had been good so far. That's why I didn't worry at all about this last episode because the show, contrary to the 2nd Mass, clearly knows where it's heading. However it desperately needs warfare and military consultants because watching the Captain talking to Tom on the enemy field was absurd. Stop under estimating the audience intelligence and find more realistic and TV-friendly ways to represent such actions ! What about some simple eye contacts and meaningful hand signs ?
Extraordinary ! It's the first word that popped up in my little big head because somehow the magicians behind the show found a way to push the immersion barrier even further. A group of CG Skitters in the base ? Nice ! One six legged creature interacting with objects in a room while walking then talking through Ben ? Wow ! Skitters running on cylindrical walls and jumping aggressively like giant spiders ? How exciting ! The sets and ambiance were also top notch. I mean the weapon room was well designed and full of sci-fi candies like glowing cocoons, metallic tiles and a strange orange lighting.
Double combo ! When the previous installment was weak in the action department this one focused more on it. However it still managed to deliver an eclectic story. That's probably why it felt longer than forty minutes and in equilibrium even if a few shortcuts tainted the picture. The most annoying one was the teleportation from the base to the cave. I also found the ending way too rushed.
Eye of the Skitter ! Mind gamers have already solved my little puzzle but seriously I almost cried when Red Eye died. He's definitely a character model for other shows because he blurred the lines between the protagonists and antagonists. The efforts made to develop relationships also paid off during the torture scene. I wish I had been Hal when Karen French bugged his mouth but Maggie's reaction seemed believable. Still I'm disappointed that she didn't get the same treatment as Tom and the Captain. Nothing would have made me happier than watching her suffer ! A joke that leads us to Anne's pregnancy. It was inevitable and I almost mentioned it in one of my critics. But what could have been a cliché was deeply empathic as I sincerely care for her and Lourdes, specially after what happened to Jamil. Can you believe that they're still referring to him when he died two episodes ago ? How respectful ! Last but not least Tom will make a great father, what a lucky guy, and his reply to the nurse's question proved again that the series has moral values. Reproduction, so love, is the key when it comes to survival !
Yak ! The writers laziness just makes me sick at times. Matt left all alone with a harnessed girl in Death March. Tom's suspicious return in Shall We Gather at the River. And so on That's why I couldn't believe that they made the stupid decision, sorry folks, of letting Hal lying in a bed unconscious. Of course he had been bugged ! The scene before the mirror was spooky and I can't wait for him to plot against his own people but such bad decisions are unacceptable. I mean season 3 has to be obliterated from these cons. I have no doubt that the talented individuals behind the show will keep learning from their mistakes and improving but I worry that the attention to details will never meet my expectations. Come on guys, you can do it !
Epic cliffhanger ? My opinion is mixed because in the one hand the new race looks exciting but in the other hand their arrival was questionable and the alien's face wasn't neutral. Don't get me wrong I always enjoy apocalyptic situations specially when stormy dark clouds are featured. The scene reminded me of WarCraft III : Reign of Chaos's opening cinematic, when a violent fight between an orc and a human is interrupted by a rain of mysterious fireballs, and the film Starship Troopers, when the infantry is sent on planets infested by bugs. However the dumb way they all gathered to check out what was going on was painful to watch. That's the 2nd Mass ? A group of survivors supposed to save the world ? I almost wish that the creatures are enemies that will wipe them all out in a single shot. Strike ? We'll see !
Note : This review was first posted on Kritikenstein, my weblog.
Extraordinary ! It's the first word that popped up in my little big head because somehow the magicians behind the show found a way to push the immersion barrier even further. A group of CG Skitters in the base ? Nice ! One six legged creature interacting with objects in a room while walking then talking through Ben ? Wow ! Skitters running on cylindrical walls and jumping aggressively like giant spiders ? How exciting ! The sets and ambiance were also top notch. I mean the weapon room was well designed and full of sci-fi candies like glowing cocoons, metallic tiles and a strange orange lighting.
Double combo ! When the previous installment was weak in the action department this one focused more on it. However it still managed to deliver an eclectic story. That's probably why it felt longer than forty minutes and in equilibrium even if a few shortcuts tainted the picture. The most annoying one was the teleportation from the base to the cave. I also found the ending way too rushed.
Eye of the Skitter ! Mind gamers have already solved my little puzzle but seriously I almost cried when Red Eye died. He's definitely a character model for other shows because he blurred the lines between the protagonists and antagonists. The efforts made to develop relationships also paid off during the torture scene. I wish I had been Hal when Karen French bugged his mouth but Maggie's reaction seemed believable. Still I'm disappointed that she didn't get the same treatment as Tom and the Captain. Nothing would have made me happier than watching her suffer ! A joke that leads us to Anne's pregnancy. It was inevitable and I almost mentioned it in one of my critics. But what could have been a cliché was deeply empathic as I sincerely care for her and Lourdes, specially after what happened to Jamil. Can you believe that they're still referring to him when he died two episodes ago ? How respectful ! Last but not least Tom will make a great father, what a lucky guy, and his reply to the nurse's question proved again that the series has moral values. Reproduction, so love, is the key when it comes to survival !
Yak ! The writers laziness just makes me sick at times. Matt left all alone with a harnessed girl in Death March. Tom's suspicious return in Shall We Gather at the River. And so on That's why I couldn't believe that they made the stupid decision, sorry folks, of letting Hal lying in a bed unconscious. Of course he had been bugged ! The scene before the mirror was spooky and I can't wait for him to plot against his own people but such bad decisions are unacceptable. I mean season 3 has to be obliterated from these cons. I have no doubt that the talented individuals behind the show will keep learning from their mistakes and improving but I worry that the attention to details will never meet my expectations. Come on guys, you can do it !
Epic cliffhanger ? My opinion is mixed because in the one hand the new race looks exciting but in the other hand their arrival was questionable and the alien's face wasn't neutral. Don't get me wrong I always enjoy apocalyptic situations specially when stormy dark clouds are featured. The scene reminded me of WarCraft III : Reign of Chaos's opening cinematic, when a violent fight between an orc and a human is interrupted by a rain of mysterious fireballs, and the film Starship Troopers, when the infantry is sent on planets infested by bugs. However the dumb way they all gathered to check out what was going on was painful to watch. That's the 2nd Mass ? A group of survivors supposed to save the world ? I almost wish that the creatures are enemies that will wipe them all out in a single shot. Strike ? We'll see !
Note : This review was first posted on Kritikenstein, my weblog.
The Alliance
claudio_carvalho8 February 2022
There is a breach in the compound and Ben, Red Eye and the rebel Skitters come inside and the 2nd Mass protect them. Ben and Red Eye have a meeting Tom, Captain Weaver, General Bressler, Sgt. Clemmons and Colonel Porter. Red Eye says that the 2nd Mass missed the chance to kill the Overlord and that he is building a powerful weapon. They propose to join forces to destroy the weapon, but Bressler refuses. However he allows the 2nd Mass to go with them but betrays the group and order Clemmons to kill the Skitters. Lourdes finds that Anne is pregnant but she does not tell Tom to go with him in the mission. When the 2nd Mass meets the rebels, several of them are murdered but they go despite the orders of Bressler. However they are surprised by someone in the underground.
"A More Perfect Union" is the last episode of the Second Season of "Falling Skies" and one of the best so far. The plot is full of action with the battle of humans and Skitters. What Karen did to the team is a mystery but the spacecraft of the last scene is a promising beginning of the next Season. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): "A More Perfect Union"
"A More Perfect Union" is the last episode of the Second Season of "Falling Skies" and one of the best so far. The plot is full of action with the battle of humans and Skitters. What Karen did to the team is a mystery but the spacecraft of the last scene is a promising beginning of the next Season. My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): "A More Perfect Union"
Season Two
zkonedog4 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
What continues to amaze me about "Falling Skies" is how much story and character development can be accomplished in just 10 episodes per season. Whereas the "old format" of TV shows was to produce 20-25 episodes per season, the "new format" is to only see about 10-13...but completely cut out the "filler"! In the case of "Falling Skies", the creators of this show have made pacing an art form. In "just" the 10 episodes included in this set, it seems like an entire season (or more!) has transpired.
For a basic plot summary (minor spoilers ahead), when Season One of "Falling Skies" signed off, Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) had boarded an alien spacecraft with a "fish-head". His experiences (and, most importantly, repercussions of those experiences) comprise a large portion of this season. Another main plot point: General Weaver (Will Patton) learns of a potential alien resistance in Charleston. Should he lead the 2nd Mass there, or is it just a fantasy? Also this season, Ben Mason (Connor Jessup) takes on a much larger role, as his history with being harnessed makes him an important cog in a potential alien revolution from within.
Basically, this second season of "Falling Skies" is just as good as the first, if not maybe a bit better (although they are both five-star efforts). The action is still vibrant, the plots move along at a brisk pace, and the characters continue to develop even though they are "household names" now. I will be starting Season Three as soon as I have the opportunity!
For a basic plot summary (minor spoilers ahead), when Season One of "Falling Skies" signed off, Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) had boarded an alien spacecraft with a "fish-head". His experiences (and, most importantly, repercussions of those experiences) comprise a large portion of this season. Another main plot point: General Weaver (Will Patton) learns of a potential alien resistance in Charleston. Should he lead the 2nd Mass there, or is it just a fantasy? Also this season, Ben Mason (Connor Jessup) takes on a much larger role, as his history with being harnessed makes him an important cog in a potential alien revolution from within.
Basically, this second season of "Falling Skies" is just as good as the first, if not maybe a bit better (although they are both five-star efforts). The action is still vibrant, the plots move along at a brisk pace, and the characters continue to develop even though they are "household names" now. I will be starting Season Three as soon as I have the opportunity!
Second intermezzo
nemesis-8822 September 2020
This show is an incredible crap. Even if it's intended for children, it doesn't cut the mustard. I cannot imagine any child is stupid enough to associate him/herself with any of the characters. But what I REALLY don't understand is WHY it is SO fast-paced. In a matter of 40 minutes of screen time we had: an attempt to establish a dictatorship in the USA, a successful military coup against the dictator, a successful insurrection against the military coup, peaceful surrender of the military coup and reinstating of the "civil government" (incarnated by John Locke from "Lost", so you can be sure it is a VERY confusing and utterly unnecessary role). On the alien side we had a "super weapon" intended to "destroy all life on Earth" that was created and destroyed within SEVEN MINUTES on screen. It's like a chatty kid who is trying to gobble his lunch and tell about his day at the same time. Were they worried the show would be canceled before they can tell this stupid story? Honestly, I still don't get it how they managed to last for five seasons. The brilliant alien show "Colony" with truly magnificent Josh Holloway gets canceled, but this pestilence gets FIVE SEASONS!? Damn, that Shindler List worked great for him!
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