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Title: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on June 23, 2014, 11:36:19 am
The Last Ship – TNT (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i266/Chiprocks1/Star%20Ratings/HTL_04star.gif)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gZ6bpIjeLs

Funny, I put it in my calendar to check out The Last Ship when it arrived, which it did, last night on TNT, and up to about 15 minutes of the show, I wasn’t sure why I made a note.

After taking in the whole show, I know I remembered for good reason. Like Lost’s pilot show, The Last Ship premiere was a blast. It skirted a little on SyFy quality territory, but overall was a great production.  In the briefest of brief’s, The Last Ship is about 2 doctors are sent on a battle ship to the top of the world to find a cure of a deadly virus outbreak. Things quickly get out of hand and 80% of the world’s population is dead or dying. No working governments. The people on the ship due to their isolation missed getting infected.

There’s plenty of action. Some pretty decent characters and plenty of food for thought.

The on con… commercials. I was blown away… no seething with the amount of commercials they crammed into this hour. I suspect the show was only 35-40 minutes long.

I’ll be keeping an eye for ‘On-demand’. Crossing my fingers with regards to commercial-less and consistent quality program.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 23, 2014, 10:08:30 pm
Is this an on-going series? Never heard of it.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on June 24, 2014, 03:50:52 am
Yep, series. Just started.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 24, 2014, 04:56:47 am
I'll look for it OnDemand and check it out. Thanks for the heads up dude.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on June 24, 2014, 05:37:25 am
Ya might like it despite the Michael Bay association.  :P
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 24, 2014, 07:39:45 am
Phase Six
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I just got finished watching the Pilot episode and I'm already on board with the series (pun not intended). My biggest concern given that this is a Michael Bay production was that it was going to be a big, loud, dumb excuse to blow sh*t up. Sorry, but that's a reputation he has personally cultivated and crafted for himself. So any ridicule that comes his way is justified. Surprisingly, The Last Ship (based on just one episode) is none of the that. While watching this episode, one can't help but compare it to Last Resort (http://pennycan.createaforum.com/tv's-greatest-hits-and-misses/last-resort-(season-1-2012)/msg12354/#msg12354). Ironic that both have similar titles, take place entirely on a Battleship and basically have the same "plot" in a 'Us Vs. Them' scenario. That's where the similarities end because the objective is different. There is one thing that is definitely sure to happen in the future of the series that will have people saying it's even more like Last Resort is the eventual mutiny that is all but set up to happen and will most likely be perpetrated by Adam Baldwin's character. The show is also nice timing in Rhona Mitra as the "savior" of the show. Most recently got my Mitra fix in Nip/Tuck.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on June 24, 2014, 10:09:37 am
Mutiny.... Hey I was thinking the same thing.

Look babe... A mutiny is in the future of this show.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: renojim on June 27, 2014, 09:01:45 am
I caught this also. I enjoy the show it does have good promise. Mutiny, other survivors, other ships all great possible stories. I am a Baldwin fan also nice to see him in it.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 27, 2014, 09:13:50 am
Adam Baldwin RULES!! I've been following him since the day I saw this (http://pennycan.createaforum.com/dvd's-blu-rays/my-bodyguard-(1980)/msg11266/#msg11266).  ;D
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: renojim on June 27, 2014, 12:03:33 pm
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Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 27, 2014, 12:53:12 pm
lol
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on June 30, 2014, 10:54:33 am
Last nights’ episode… I was torn. In the back of my mind, I’m envisioning the writers saying, let’s throw in some Al-Qaeda bad guys, thus rolling my eyes. At the same time, I was just rather enjoying nailing them sonzabi tchezz.

A little sloppy writing. In one scene, they explain how the virus spreads. Simply and easily through the air. Yet the next scene, troops are going on land approaching the hot zone without masks on and really without much protection.

It was fun to see military actions taking place with defense cruiser and the dog and cat conflict with Al-Qaeda.

Bottom line I enjoyed the episode.

Bottom line: Part 2, I hate the commercials. Massive amounts of commercials… constantly. I already looked… there is no On-demand for the show. So I’m stuck watching it when it’s broadcast… with commercials.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 30, 2014, 06:39:41 pm
You're not looking hard enough. I'm watching this via OnDemand. Maybe it's different around the country, but I don't see why it should be,
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 30, 2014, 06:45:34 pm
Welcome To Gitmo
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I think I have a better spin on what the show is now. For me it's kind of Call of Duty meets Walking Dead. Sure, there aren't any zombies, but the threat is still very real and they have to watch their every move to avoid getting infected. On top of that, they are going to constantly run into their own roadblocks with factions that pose an immediate threat to them. The stand off was hella fun. With that said, I have to echo what Mac said in regards to the disease being air-born and yet half the squad goes in with any kind of protection. I'm wondering if it has to do with them being out in an open space since those that were wearing their mask were inside the infirmary, a closed space which would increase the chances of being infected. They need to do a better job in setting up the rules of the show so we don't constantly pick it apart.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: renojim on July 03, 2014, 07:34:04 am
I could have done without the Al-Qaeda also. The Russians and Al-Qaeda too much. However I really enjoy this show. The back and forth between the captain and the Baldwin character. The fuel and food -and fresh water- looks like an ongoing thing. The production looks good to me some of these shows can look bad Sci_fi channel originals got real bad for a while.  I know its only 2 episodes so we will see.

I am going to stick it out for a while, it helps that me and my daughter are watching Falling Skies after.

I am on Charter for my cable and its up on my OnDemand the next day.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on July 03, 2014, 07:42:21 am
Hey Jim, is Falling Skies worth picking up? I watched Season 1 when it originally aired, but I never stuck with the series after that. So, worth getting from the Library on DVD?
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: renojim on July 03, 2014, 12:31:34 pm
From the library I'd say yes. There is a bunch of stuff that I watch that is middle of the road that I will stick with but Falling Skies is a 7-8. I still look forward to watching. Go 1 season at a time. I've been looking for Arrow hope to do a marathon of it soon. I pulled season 1 at work the other day spent about 5 min reading the back.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on July 03, 2014, 02:01:10 pm
Arrow (http://pennycan.createaforum.com/tv/arrow-(season-1-2012)/msg10673/#msg10673) has been one of my favorite shows the past two season. By all means, go check it out!!
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on July 04, 2014, 07:38:23 am
I'm seeing the ads for Falling Skies. Haven't made the effort to devote time to it. It's what season?

Worth looking into?
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on July 07, 2014, 06:25:13 am
Dead Reckoning  :-\

Last night’s episode of The Last Ship is very much on the verge of already jumping the shark. I mean c’mon with the Russian Commander. I almost bust out laughing with “I’m going to take over the WORLD”. This is a 007 villain doggy paddling in Austin Power’s territory. I had a hard enough time swallowing the idea of the Al-Qaeda not blinking and continuing a war while most of the world is dead.

Now a Russian war ship with an equally goofy Commander, who by the way, we will see again, in some future episode. Most of the stuff in between this Russian/American conflict was OK, but I’m telling ya, these studio’s seem to be directing for the lowest common denominator. There’s a fine line between entertaining and becoming ridiculous.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on July 08, 2014, 02:40:04 pm
Dead Reckoning
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I agree 100% with Mac's assessment that the villain went too far into Bond territory with his proclamation. I'll get say that I think the writer(s) purposely used some of the Roger Moore-Era Bond flicks, intentional or not, when creating his Russian Antagonist. Overall, I thought the episode finished strong in spite of a slow opening and the ham-fisted dialogue between the two captains. I did however like the tactical bait and switch of fooling the Russian's into believing the US Ship was still in port. I thought it was done very well in creating a sense of urgency for the viewer.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on July 14, 2014, 06:50:24 am
We’ll Get There  :-\

Last night’s episode didn’t have conflict, but more of a survivor slant.

Gaaaaaaaaaaaawd, I just want to strangle TNT because of their bombardment of commercials during The Last Ship. I actually screamed at the TV it bugged me soooo much. Which is kind of related to a fairly boring episode last night. The combination of non-story and the overabundance of commercials definitely tested my patience. My wife loves the show and I do find something yet hooking me, but I am definitely on the fence about staying with it. The commercial onslaught is a huge negative.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: renojim on July 14, 2014, 06:31:07 pm
Liked the episode HOWEVER getting water from coors light??? Hello it is water

Blatant product placement also.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on July 18, 2014, 09:37:47 am
We’ll Get There
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I thought the episode was good, if not great. I like that we all put great emphasis on technology for everyday things and when the basic thing of fresh water is taken away from us, we fall to pieces. It's from this depth we have to come up with creative things to replace whatever is taken away from us. It was kind of a Macgyver moment in creating the sails and drowning the 'Cure' in the ocean to keep it cold enough. Probably why I like the episode. Sure, not much else happened in the form of a story, but it did enough to keep me engage with the show. They probably wanted to get the water from the alcohol from the beer because the last thing they need are a bunch of drunken sailors getting tattoos.  ;D

Sucks about the ads. Watching it OnDemand for this episode in particular wasn't too bad when it came to commercials.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on July 22, 2014, 06:50:39 pm
El Toro
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Best part of the entire episode was their little 'Rambo' infiltration of the camp. I would like to see more of this on the show and I think that's how each episode is being built. Doctor needs such and such at Location X. Navy heads to retrieve it. Meets hostiles. Takes them out. End of episode. I don't mind this, but I do hope that they don't drag it out forever before the Doc can start working on a cure (which won't work for whatever reason. Otherwise the series is done). Still waiting on the mutiny!!
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: renojim on July 26, 2014, 08:39:46 am
I agree with your post Chip but I would add having to drive -sail- past the infected people on the beach really added the human element to the whole thing.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on July 26, 2014, 08:53:35 am
I agree. It was a great way to not only remind the characters on the show, but to remind the viewers exactly what they are fighting for. It's easy to lose sight of the big picture if it's all about the missions without a face(s) attached to it.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on July 28, 2014, 07:04:46 am
I found last nights episode "Lockdown" an improvement over the last two episodes. It was solid drama. Focusing on the "what if" an infection on a boat. It got pretty intense and subplots of various individuals was very realistic. Great speech by the captain to summarize and set things right.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on July 28, 2014, 04:02:38 pm
Lockdown
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Easily the best episode yet and it didn't even require one gun to be fired either. I was pretty sure that this was going to finally kick the mutiny I have been waiting for. But as soon as the Captain brought everyone (almost everyone) into the lab to explain what they are doing to find the cure and what their mission is in order to see to it that they succeed, I knew those that were on the fence would in fact reenlist. Episode was perfect from start to finish. I'm still convinced that a mutiny is fast approaching. They may have stemmed the tide for now, but once the failure rate of the cure starts to mount, that's when the cracks are going to come fast and furious.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on August 06, 2014, 06:41:13 am
SOS
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Kind of a holding pattern episode once they extract the lone survivor from the boat who just happens to be immune to the virus and will become Patient X for the eventual cure. That is until she's killed or more likely traded to the Russians in exchange for the Captain. Speaking of Cappy, it was a nice twist at the end of the episode given how it was edited. Sure, we've all seen this type of bait and switch swerve before in other shows. But it still works as it sets up the next episode. Overall, this was a good episode to watch.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on August 06, 2014, 06:45:48 am
Yea, not a bad episode.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on August 15, 2014, 10:21:25 am
Two Sailors Walk Into a Bar...
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Man, the Captain looked like an Oompla Loompa!! Hey, at least the script supervisor is in fact paying attention to detail. If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate sitiuation of floating in the open sea under a bright sun, you too would look like an Oompa Loompa!!! As for the episode itself, I found it very good. Nice buildup to the extraction and rescuing everyone that needed rescuing. So, Team USA finally blows the Russian ship to hell, but does anyone reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally think that's the last we will be seeing of them? Of course not! They even set it up that there will be survivors, more specifically.....Patient Zero as he dons a sailor uniform and blends in with the rest of the soldiers.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on August 15, 2014, 10:25:15 am
The Last Ship Renewed for 2nd Season (http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/07/18/the-last-ship-major-crimes-falling-skies-renewed-by-tnt/284156/)

I was intending to post the news a couple weeks back but got sidetracked. Anyway, better late than never. Good news is that The Last Ship got picked up very early into Season 1 due to overwhelming positive word of mouth. This is what I like to hear. I didn't want to have to "think about the series being on the bubble" while watching this season play out. Now I can just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on August 15, 2014, 12:51:39 pm
Well that is a certainly good news. I understand about the waiting. HBO has been hesitant on announcing anything, until now, about The Leftovers. It will be renewed. I know lots of people would have bailed sooner than later if it did not get renewed.

Quote
Two Sailors Walk Into a Bar...

I got a little smirk when the XO told the joke.

"Good one Sir"
"Yea, I thought so"
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: renojim on August 18, 2014, 07:19:17 pm
Second season very good news. Really enjoy this show.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on August 19, 2014, 10:07:16 am
Trials
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I'm actually surprised that by the end of the episode they had in effect manufactured a cure for the virus that's wiping out the planet. I was convinced that the Trials would be a disaster and that half of the 6 would have been toast and the other half would have somehow been saved, if not cured outright. So, with the cure at hand, the focus will have to shift elsewhere for it's threat and my only guess would be whoever the 'Bad Guy' is, is going to want to keep the cure from getting out. I dunno, but the idea that it's going in a different direction has me excited for the show because now we will be in uncharted waters. *Rim Shot*.  ;D Great episode that had me on pins and needles the entire time.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on August 19, 2014, 01:04:07 pm
Yep, that was a slow, but churning, burning episode. I was thinking it was very appropriate. I could easily imagine the writers from another project get lazy and just blow through this critical process.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on August 26, 2014, 07:46:00 pm
No Place Like Home
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As soon as I saw that Alfre Woodard had joined the cast of The Last Ship, I knew exactly what this episode would be. I immediately knew that she was going to be portrayed as the "Good Guy" only to be revealed at the end that she is in fact not only the 'Bad Guy' but is in fact the one that is trying to keep the cure from getting out so that she can further her own "Government". How did I know all this? Easy. Just go watch Revolutions. I'm loving The Last Ship, but seeing a lot of this episode being cribbed from Revolutions leaves me worried for the series. I don't want it going down the same road and ending up with the same ending. I did enjoy the episode. It was good. But that doesn't take away my concerns for it right now. Also shocked to find out THIS was the Season Finale. What the f*ck! Is TNT so cheap that they can't even give us 13 episodes per season? WHAT THE F**CK!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on August 28, 2014, 01:21:03 pm
Dammit, did I hear we saw the last episode until the new season starts sometime in 2015?

WTF
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on August 28, 2014, 01:48:11 pm
Yup.

I only found out about it when the promo aired right before the final credits rolled.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: renojim on September 06, 2014, 07:24:55 pm
Little late to the party sorry guys been a little busy,

I liked the last episode. Cliffhangers everywhere. Most of the season was predictable, as was the finally, most of it any way. I am happy we will have a second season.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on February 16, 2015, 04:40:58 pm
So looking at my TeeVee App, I forgot all about The Last Ship. Went to TNT and they say, coming back this summer?

Seriously, WTF.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on February 16, 2015, 04:50:57 pm
It was a Summer series. I wasn't expecting it to come back sooner when it was announced that they had been given a Season 2 order. Already had this one earmarked for the following Summer.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on September 02, 2015, 06:35:05 am
The Last Ship (A million billion stars)  ;D

My television viewing has kinda changed this year. With regards to the The Last Ship, which comes on Sunday @ 8 PM CST, many times does not allow me to watch it at that time, so I have been block-binge watching. Like watching episodes 4-6 last night.

The Last Ship is consistently well written. The formula changes over the season and that makes for engaging viewing. Last night a couple of major characters lost their lives. It was kind of shocking. It’s not all fun and games on the ship. The mightiest ship in the world. Tragedy is real for everybody.

And this is one of the points I was making to my wife. I was relating how The Walking Dead involves losing major characters. ANYBODY is open to lose their life, which translates into the great unknown how stories move along. She still loves happy endings in everything she watches, so this kind of storytelling is not high on her priority list. She enjoys The Last Ship, but still has not bitten into The Walking Dead or the more accessible Fear The Walking Dead.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 05, 2015, 05:05:10 pm
The Last Ship (A million billion stars)  ;D

I couldn't agree with you more Mac. Season 1 was great, but Season 2 has been an exceptional ride because they changed up the narrative. As much as I liked the first season, I was concerned with how they could sustain the series "looking for a cure". But by having them facing off terrorist looking to claim the US as their own and using our own American citizens against the Navy was a great way to extend the series. Really bummed that they killed off Ravit. I really liked her character. Inbar Lavi was great in the role. Can't wait for the Season Finale tomorrow night.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Mac on June 12, 2016, 06:03:19 pm
Whoa... Season 3 starts now

Edit: No, TNT is has delayed the premiere of the new season due to the Orlando shooting. They seem to be showing the last couple episodes fro season two.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Neumatic on June 12, 2016, 06:47:08 pm
Yeah, the premiere apparently had a scene where a nightclub gets shot up.  Naturally, no one wanted to air that today.
Title: Re: The Last Ship - TNT
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 12, 2016, 07:47:14 pm
I've been waiting the past month for the premiere. Given the circumstances, it's understandable and can wait.