...Surface?

[Mr. Edward Hyde]

Did anyone else see the premeire of this show on NBC tonight? :confused:

[TheCorpulent1]

I saw half of it because I was watching Arrested Development during its first half. The creature looked kinda... odd. Lake Bell is even hotter on this show than she was on Boston Legal, though. :up:

[Jspider13]

I was looking forward to this tonight. It met my expectations. It was pretty good. My Mondays just got more interesting. Surface, then Prison Break.

And yes, Lake Bell is hot.

[BT18]

It got pretty awful reviews. I avoided it.

[GoldGoblin]

It seemed like all the good shows were all on at the 8:00 time and nothing was on at the 9:00 time,they should switch some of these shows to 9:00 instead of competing with other shows at the 8:00 time.

But yeah this show did look good from what I saw.

[roach]

i liked it

[Morg]

saw part of it, looked interesting

[The Lizard]

It was OK, but the underwater scenes were the only interesting parts, as all the character setup was strictly run-of-the-mill stuff.

It could go either way at this point, but so far it looks like a ripoff of The Abyss.

[Ronny Shade]

saw it. was awesome.

[jaydawg]

As Conan said "NBC's new season begins and ends tomorrow." This piece of **** only re-enforces that theory. Has anyone seen the commercial? The mother and scientist. God, makes it sound like some high school play.

[deathshead2]

I tried so hard to like this so but it was really crappy.

[deathshead2]

I tried so hard to like this show but it was really crappy.

[CASHMERE]

The trailer which they made look like a movie was really good, but the show was o.k. I hate the lead chick she's seems weak.

[The Geek Vault]

whats the creature look like?

[The Lizard]

I liked the little baby dragon-looking thing in the second episode.

That opening scene where a huge creature responds to the lighthouse foghorn was taken right out of the classic Ray Bradbury short story The Foghorn, upon which the 1950's monster movie The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms was loosely based.

[Mr. Edward Hyde]

I'm liking this show. And exactly what short is that Liz?

[Abaddon]

I saw the second ep.Seemed interesting.

[Wilhelm-Scream]

it were BO- RING. :down

[The Lizard]

Hmmmm...there have been an awful lot of scenes with teenage girls wearing bikinis in this show.


I still like the monsters in Surface, but the human characters really aren't grabbing me. It's basically Close Encounters of the Third Kind meets The Abyss, but with sea-dragons instead of aliens.

Apparently the Sci-Fi Channel is showing a "marathon" of the first few episodes this week so people can get caught up.

[Eklypze]

i like this show so far i was thinkin bout making a thread for it before i just saw this but i actually like it since ima big sci fi buff i just find it very interesting how the things can survive in magma and **** pretty damn kool

[dpm07]

I'm really into diving, and marine stuff like that, so I like the TV show a lot. It's interesting to see how the species is unfolding. Is the creature Terra-based or was it left behind? Is it intelligent?

[Eklypze]

i think the creature will end up being probably the most intelligent mammal

[dpm07]

i think the creature will end up being probably the most intelligent mammal

That's possible. I'm wondering if they will illustrate that this creature could have been responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs.

[The Lizard]

i think the creature will end up being probably the most intelligent mammal

I was wondering about that declaration that the creatures are mammals - how did they come to that conclusion? I seem to remember the marine biologist lady saying that the placement of the tail fin determined that it was a mammal, but aside from that they sure look like reptiles to me.

Plus, in the last episode when she opened that book and pointed out the picture of the "prehistoric eel", that was a drawing of a pleisiosaur, which was a reptile, not an eel.

[Lord Blackbolt]

red herring probably.

How about when that crazy guy mentioned the underwater city. And the fact the brother is getting messages from the so called dead brother.

I'm really liking this show....and yes...Lake Bell is super hot. And there's a load of almost naked teenage girls. :) I'm liking the plots actually. I'm all about sea monster stories

[zanos]

This is slowly turning out to be a pretty good show thru 4 episodes. Certainly much better than Invasion and Threshold. Both those shows put me to sleep.

[Eklypze]

this is actually the only new of this season that ive got into i just find this stuff really interesting and when i heard that guy say that about the aquatic city i was like WTF?! but that stuff sounds pretty crazy

[Morg]

Hmmmm...there have been an awful lot of scenes with teenage girls wearing bikinis in this show.



so? :D

Love that part when Nimmy ate the girl's dog :D Hungry bugger

One thing that was bugging me, what killed that one creature they found on the beach?

[Eklypze]

man i knew that girl was messing with him that was so damn harsh but the ***** got what was coming to her i knew her dog was going to get ate as soon as i saw her with it i loved that i about pissed myself from laughin

[green]

Caught the episodes on Sci-Fi channel, now Im hooked. Im totally digging it.

[Eklypze]

i really love this show i hope it doesnt get cancelled because its really good

[Lord Blackbolt]

I'm grown to like it as well

[bored]

haven't seen it. anyone got screen grabs of what these 'monsters' look like?

[roach]

a slight version of AmericanGodzilla

[The Guardian]

I LOVE THE SHOW, I CAN'T WAIT FOR TONIGHT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS. THE EPI LAST WEEK WAS COOL, MAN THAT CHICK WAS CUTE, BUT MAN SHE HAD IT COMING, POOR DOG.:( :p :D

[Lord Blackbolt]

She was pretty top heavy for a HS chick....

[roach]

the boy with the little creature is annoying me

[The Lizard]

Surface is pretty straightforward and doesn't really have that much of a 'mystery puzzle' element (except for where the creatures come from of course), but so far I'm OK with that.

At this point, Invasion seems like a slow-moving smalltown version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Threshhold seems like a silly military-action-show version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. I'm actually finding myself liking Surface the best of these three "alien mystery" series (and no, not just because of all the bikinis!)

The monster CGI in Surface is OK for television, but maybe if the show catches on there will be some more extensive FX scenes.

[roach]

not that I am complaining or anything but is the sister always in a bikini???? Doesnt she have some other clothing???

[Morg]

not that I am complaining or anything but is the sister always in a bikini???? Doesnt she have some other clothing???


They live near the water, my cousin was always wearing a bikini in summers since she loves to swim and sunbath

[The Lizard]

They live near the water, my cousin was always wearing a bikini in summers since she loves to swim and sunbath

*trying not to make a perverted cousin joke*

[Morg]

*smacks Lizard for thinking it* she was only 10 at that time :p

[The Lizard]

OK -- glad to see there are limits. :D

I've been looking for Surface screencaps to see some good shots of the adult monsters, but so far all I've been able to find are pics like these... :D

http://www.leighton-meester.com/gallery/albums/tv/surface/caps/1x04/normal_018.jpg
http://www.leighton-meester.com/gallery/albums/tv/surface/caps/1x02/normal_031.jpg

[Morg]

<<<<not complaining, nice pics ;)

[roach]

arrrrgggghhhhh
No new Surface tonite

[AllThingsComic]

actually i'm glad you mentioned it, I thought I missed it. I like this show alot

[green]

The opening sequence was jaw dropping...Im loving this show.

[roach]

anyone catch tonites episode.....it was awesome

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Surface ?

Why not just name the show

Girls In Bikinis :p

Would pull in more ratings

[Phoney Bone]

This show really sucks...But I support it because it's filmed entirely where I live and gives people here jobs........That and One Tree Hill.........A friend from middle school is the Young Dude's stand-in for the show.

[Obsidian]

I really enjoy it. Originally I thought it would suck, but as the plot progresses, it's quite good.

[green]

Still digging this show, I thought Miles' story line was going to get lame once Nimrod was gone but the aquarium addition was great and it's about time his sister stepped up and helped him out. Cant wait to see what's down the hole next week.

[Dr Doom]

WHAT'S DOWN THE HOLE?
HOW WILL THEY GET OUT?
ARE THE EGGS GOING TO HATCH?
:eek:

[The Lizard]

So I stopped watching Invasion after five episodes and I only watched one episode of Threshold before deciding I didn't like it, so that makes Surface my official winner of the "new alien species" TV shows this season.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Surface is doing pretty good in the ratings, coming in at around 37th for the week. I'm still liking the creature design, but I hope the big critters do something interesting soon instead of leaving all the action to the little baby ones.

[roach]

did anyone else like it when the little critters messed up Miles????
He irritates me to no end

[AllThingsComic]

I gotta say, he is one annoyng little bastard.

[The Lizard]

Kind of a filler episode last night with the exception of Miles and Nimrod recreating E.T.

It was sad to see Nimrod get shot and killed, but I wonder if he's really dead.

[AllThingsComic]

Thought the same thing on both those thoughts Lizard.

[Dr Doom]

Dammit, I Missed Last Monday's Episode So I Have No Idea What Was In The Hole, How The Reached The Surface, Or What Bit Miles.

I Thought When The Guy Was Examining Nim's Body And The Camera Oulled Away, He Was Going To Get Shocked.

[AllThingsComic]

The whole was a sort of breeding ground for the new species. They turned on the lights and the species swam toward them and the current knocked them right side up allowing them to inflate the raft attached to the roof. Miles thought Nim would show up to a specific location where power lines entered the water. He thought he saw him in the water, so he ran in there, but instead was bitten by a bunch of new baby species. I also was expecting some sort of movement out of the little guy, my wife actually cried, what a softy. Hope that filled you in?

[Eklypze]

man i gotta lil fxcked up last nite and passed out so i issed surface raw and the tna impact repeat so i was so damn pissed off what all happened last nite i heard about nimrod getting **** but how did the other 2 get rescued out in the middle of the ocean and were there any real developments story wise??

[Ratcrawler]

They floated into a bunch of floating "lizard" eggs in the water and discovered that if you squish'e 'em, a glowing green liquid comes out. This attracted a rescue chopper over.

Also, I realized that savannah was played by Jane's hot younger sister from '03's short lived Tarzan series. Nice to see she's getting work.

R.I.P. Nimrod. :(

[Obsidian]

I missed last week's episode, so I'm downloading it right now. Hopefully I can watch it before the new episode premieres tonight. The only character that truly annoys me is Miles' friend. He's just an annoying character altogether. I really can't stand him.

[Dr Doom]

WAS LAST WEEK'S A NEW EPISODE?

SO SAYS DOOM!!!

-DOOM :doom:

[Spaceballs]

This Show is at Episode 42 right ?

[Dr Doom]

12 ACTUALLY

SO SAYS DOOM!!!

-DOOM :doom:

[Obsidian]

WAS LAST WEEK'S A NEW EPISODE?

SO SAYS DOOM!!!

-DOOM :doom:

yes it was

[Lord Blackbolt]

They replay the episodes on SciFi channel a hour before the new episodes.... Anyone see the previews for the new episode....Miles is turning into the creature...WTF!!!

[Dr Doom]

I'M RECORDING EPISODE 11 ON SCI FI RIGHT NOW


SO SAYS DOOM!!!

-DOOM :doom:

[green]

Im really bummed there ar eonly 4 episodes left...

[Lord Blackbolt]

Is it picked up for a second season? I hope so

[roach]

Monday's episode was pretty cool..I like what they are doing with the boy and he is starting to be less annoying.

[Dr Doom]

I DON'T SEE A DRAWBACK TO WHAT IS HAPPENING TO HIM. WELL, EXCEPT FOR THE STICKY HANDS BUT I HAVE THOSE ANYWAY.

SO SAYS DOOM!!!

-DOOM :doom:

[The Lizard]

I missed last week's episode, so I'm downloading it right now. Hopefully I can watch it before the new episode premieres tonight. The only character that truly annoys me is Miles' friend. He's just an annoying character altogether. I really can't stand him.

I missed last week's episode too -- I thought the January 9 episode was the first new one.

I'm sure I'll catch it in reruns, but I'm kind of curious how Nimrod healed himself and what the news report about the creatures was like.

I'm also a little suspicious of Miles' new girlfriend....

[Mr. Edward Hyde]

I totally forgot I started this thread! I watch this show every week and I really hope we get a second season. This is one of only 3 TV shows I watch (The other two being The Office, and Lost [occasionally SNL]).

[Morg]

Intersting those creatures all all created by scientists and I thought they were a new lifeform not known

[AllThingsComic]

hey Morg, I don't wanna spoil anything, how do we do the black cover up line?

[The Lizard]

hey Morg, I don't wanna spoil anything, how do we do the black cover up line?

Type at the begining and at the end of your spoiler section.

[AllThingsComic]

Thanks alot Lizard.

[The Lizard]

So what was up with that "2 final episodes" business last night?

Has Surface been cancelled?

If so, I hope the show goes out with a bang and has the big creatures attack all at once.

[AllThingsComic]

I was wondering the same myself Lizard, the promos looked good, the sound the larger ones made was pretty cool. I hope it's not cancelled?

[The Lizard]

Well, I just went and looked around the NBC site boards, and apparently the fate of Surface is up in the air right now. The next two eps will end this season, then the show will be up for review to see if it will be renewed or not for 2006-2007. Supposedly there will be some storyline "closure" at the end of this season in case the show gets cancelled, so at least there's consideration being shown to the audience in that respect.

Surface isn't the best show on TV of course, and the characterizations are still kind of weak in comparison with shows like Lost. However, the Jurassic Park-meets-The Abyss storyline is a lot of fun, and I found Surface much more entertaining than the other new "alien species" shows that premiered this season.

As a fan of giant monster stuff, I think I'll send NBC an email just to let them know that I'd like the show to stay on the air, for whatever it's worth. http://www.nbc.com/Surface/

[AllThingsComic]

Thanks for the info Lizard, I truly hope they bring it back. I do appreciate them not leaving us out there hanging, but I also think there's so much storyline opportunity with Miles and his transformation. I'll also send a letter, hey everylast one could help.

[Obsidian]

This episode was pretty good with the mob of people going after Miles. Can't wait for the season finale!:up:

[zanos]

Well, I just went and looked around the NBC site boards, and apparently the fate of Surface is up in the air right now. The next two eps will end this season, then the show will be up for review to see if it will be renewed or not for 2006-2007. Supposedly there will be some storyline "closure" at the end of this season in case the show gets cancelled, so at least there's consideration being shown to the audience in that respect.

Surface isn't the best show on TV of course, and the characterizations are still kind of weak in comparison with shows like Lost. However, the Jurassic Park-meets-The Abyss storyline is a lot of fun, and I found Surface much more entertaining than the other new "alien species" shows that premiered this season.


That's because LOST is more character driven. Surface is more about the plot. I like the show but even if they bring it back I kind of wonder where they're going to take it. You can't keep on telling the same monster story season after season. The show was almost set up in a way to only last one season (22 eps or more). I hope it isn't cancelled. Tv is a barren wasteland as it is.

[dpm07]

That's because LOST is more character driven. Surface is more about the plot. I like the show but even if they bring it back I kind of wonder where they're going to take it. You can't keep on telling the same monster story season after season. The show was almost set up in a way to only last one season (22 eps or more). I hope it isn't cancelled. Tv is a barren wasteland as it is.

Good points, and so very true.

[AllThingsComic]

Does anyone think it could turn into some type of V scenario, where mankind is basically fighting for it's existence? I'm just trying to think of ways they could extend the series, or will Miles become some sort of leader of the species and use it for good? I don't know, but what i do know is i like this show.

[The Lizard]

Things do seem to be moving quickly now that the season is ending next week. The revelation that the original Kessler might still be alive at age 110 was not unexpected, but I'm wondering where they're going with the claim that the sea-dragons were bred and released on purpose.

I was thinking that the giant creatures were going to attack, so I'm hoping that the tsunami isn't the only thing that will be crashing into the coastal cities next episode.

[Lord Blackbolt]

Also...that whole....noah's arc thing? I think there's a lot of things they can do for a season season. There's other types of monsters out there....as evidenced by previous episodes. Creatures we haven't even seen yet. Also...I think there's more to this government thing than we're told.

Also the fate of that guys brother. And...those rumors of a underwater city from other epsiodes. I hope it gets renewed though. It's the only decent show in that timeslot on Mondays...IMO

[green]

What's with the flower thing...and how does it relate to the creatures?
What happened to Jackson?

:confused: :confused:

I dont want this show to end.:(

Also I think Myles is going to be the one to stop the creatures from attacking.



Any show that can revive Martha Plimptons career has my blessing.:D

[Obsidian]

http://tvshowssurface.blogspot.com/

Seems that NBC is really optimistic about the show!

[The Lizard]

http://tvshowssurface.blogspot.com/

Seems that NBC is really optimistic about the show!

We'll just have to wait and see.

It would be nice to see Miles finally meet up with Laura and/or Rich in the season finale tonight.

[Eklypze]

now that finale kicked ass..Lake Bell is so damn hot shes like the new Gillian Anderson

[Mr. Edward Hyde]

Wow! What an awesome episode. We need a second season! :(

[Obsidian]

We definitely do!:mad:

[The Guardian]

THAT WAS A SWEET FINALY, I LOVE THIS SHOW, I REALLY HOPE THEY BRING IT BACK!:up: :)

[The Lizard]

That was pretty cool, even thought the monster action was limited.

Someone give this show some serious bugdet funds and a 2006-07 renewal, please!

[zanos]

The finale was great.

[Phoney Bone]

Lol all the people who live in the REAL Wilmington (I do) now think it's the funniest thing to go around "Ahhh we got hit by a tsunami!!!". Yeah, we're so cool.

[The Lizard]

Zap2It has an article about the finale-- http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271%7C99871%7C1%7C,00.html

And once again, here's the email to let NBC know if you want Surface to come back next season: surface@nbcuni.com

[Lord Blackbolt]

I hope if they don't bring it back as a series again....I hope they at least bring it back as a mini-series. Cause....damn...so many questions left unanswered. So many possiblities now..lol

[oregondude]

Was I the only one who thought the finale was sort of a mess????

Otherwise it has been a fun show and enjoyable each week.

[32CAGE]

Was I the only one who thought the finale was sort of a mess????

Otherwise it has been a fun show and enjoyable each week.

I enjoyed it. It'll be a damn shame if the series is not renewed.

[Eklypze]

yeah anyone know anything about that? ive been wandering about it myself

[AllThingsComic]

Thanks Morg, I knew there was a thread already, just couldn't find it. It will be a shame if this show doesn't return, I was curious if the kid had any link with the BIG guys? I know the little ones attacked him earlier, but that was before he started "changing". I really hope it comes back.

[roach]

anyone know if it's comiing back

[Morg]

Nope, heard nothing yet. Pity I liked the show

[Nebins]

I watched a few episodes and then forgot about it. The ones I did see seemed interesting though

[Eklypze]

Surface freakin rocked and that finale was awesome if it doesnt come back for a 2nd season i will be really disappointed

[AllThingsComic]

Our only hope if NBC doesn't pick it back up is if the Sci-Fi channel does?

[Eklypze]

i have a good feeling they may pick it up for at least one more season there was alot of buzz about the show when it was on and it was really a great show

[Triligors]

Really hope it comes back. It was like watching part of a Spielburg movie every episode. It really had that epic and family friendly feel to it. Great show.

[Morg]

Just read in Starlog mag(346) that's it's unlikely NBC will pick it up :( :mad:

[Eklypze]

Just read in Starlog mag(346) that's it's unlikely NBC will pick it up :( :mad:

damn that sux ass i was really looking forward to a second season but i figured we wouldnt get one ive been seeing stuff all over tv guide channel talkin about the fall shows coming back and Surface was never mentioned but they didnt say it wasnt coming back either it just wasnt mentioned either way i was really looking forward to more Lake Bell in bikinis too

[pspring5]

hopefully some other network picks it up maybe fx or scifi

[Lord Blackbolt]

They should at least give us a mini series to close up the loose ends

[AllThingsComic]

They should at least give us a mini series to close up the loose ends

Agreed!! Did the "monsters" take over the world? Did the kid have any bond with the big monsters in order to control them? Did the beasts cause any type of global change? Alot of question need to be answered still.

[CinnamonBriar]

Yeah, it was canceled. And it's a shame. I hope sci-fi will pick it up and give us some answers.

[Eklypze]

im actually really surprised they cancelled this because when it was on there was a pretty big buzz about the show i remember seeing all kinds of stuff on tv guide channel interviewing the stars of the show all the time i mean i figured it would get cancelled cuz they always seem to cancel great shows like this but its still surprising cuz of how good the show was actually doing