Splinter

This is the first episode of the first season of 12 Monkeys, one of the newest Scy-fy shows. Seeing the movie, I was wondering what to expect in a television remake. If the pilot is any indication, well we might have ourselves a worthy remake. The plot itself may be confusing at times, but I certainly liked the script. As for the acting, it's actually decent. Aaron Stanford plays James Cole differently than Bruce Willis did, but I think it's a good change. Amanda Schell does a fine job as the virologist and I think there is more to her character than what meets the eye.

In this episode, "Pilot," there was a plague that ravaged the Earth destroying most of humanity. In 2043, James Cole is sent back in time to stop the plague from ever happening. But James must recruit the help of a virologist named Cassandra Railly and they must find a Leland Frost if they have any chance.

Overall, this was a fun introduction to the series and I am eager to see how this season plays out and the differences that exist between this adaptation and the film. Not a perfect episode, but I was very much entertained.

My Grade: A-