Chuck Season One Discussion

DeToxRox · 09-24-2007, 07:22 PM

I love this show so far. Just awesome. The humor is right up my ally and the action sequences are incredibly well done.

+ 1 point for the Astro Diapers.

saldana · 09-24-2007, 07:56 PM

i am liking it so far...the journey ring tone was great

saldana · 09-24-2007, 07:58 PM

dola, i think the whole concept of the NSA and CIA having shoot to kill orders regarding each others agents is a bit off, but barring that, an enjoyable way to spend an hour.

CamEdwards · 09-24-2007, 08:09 PM

I saw this pilot a few weeks ago, and if the other episodes are close to the pilot's blend of humor and action I believe I have found my new favorite tv show.

DeToxRox · 09-24-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

I saw this pilot a few weeks ago, and if the other episodes are close to the pilot's blend of humor and action I believe I have found my new favorite tv show.

Ditto. Seems like a show most people on FOFC would like.

korme · 09-24-2007, 09:06 PM

I didn't watch this and instead opted for Big Bang Theory as new tv show to watch simply because the chick is smoking hot and one of the guys was in Garden State... it's a little too smart to pull off humor, and I am on the fence. The sharp, not so cozy, fence.

Flasch186 · 09-24-2007, 09:34 PM

BTW Zach Levi was one of my best friends in L.A. but we havnt talked in a long time. HE is a truly nice guy, straight edge w/ very little edge (and I mean it in a good way), kind to everyone, awkward like Chuck (in a good way), and just fun to be around. I dont think I could consider him a friend, more of an acquaintance now since we havnt talked in so long but I'm rooting for him and thought the show was great. He is truly deserving of this and I know he'll be great.

bbor · 09-24-2007, 10:40 PM

I enjoyed this show...i hope it sticks around...which i hear it won;t be

Flasch186 · 09-24-2007, 10:41 PM

how can you "hear" it wont be? It just came out on Monday night before Heroes!! I am skeptical that any decision or thoughts on that have even begun to occur at NBC. Whether or not it lasts or doesnt isnt what Im stating just the fact that the question has arisen at all, at this point, I am.

bbor · 09-24-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

how can you "hear" it wont be? It just came out on Monday night before Heroes!! I am skeptical that any decision or thoughts on that have even begun to occur at NBC. Whether or not it lasts or doesnt isnt what Im stating just the fact that the question has arisen at all, at this point, I am.

Just from what i have been reading in the rags.Most "critics" have panned this show.It's too bad,as i said i enjoyed it.

Coop · 09-24-2007, 11:34 PM

I wonder what reviews you are reading because all of the ones I've read have been postive. Btw, great pilot

ISiddiqui · 09-24-2007, 11:53 PM

I really liked it. Especially how silly it is. I think it'll be a great one. I saw the no commerical pilot on On Demand a few nights ago and watched the pilot again tonight and I still really liked it

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Schmidty · 09-25-2007, 12:07 AM

I thought it was great.

Crapshoot · 09-25-2007, 12:08 AM

Are you guys serious? Any show that pertains to be about a geek, and he has a Mac?

Crapshoot · 09-25-2007, 12:10 AM

Dola,
it seems to be one of those "OH MY GAWD HE;s A DORK" kinda shows - first show in, we've hit the hawt chick secret agent, the bad ass secret agent, yada yada. Adam Baldwin's Firefly stint has earned him major points in my book, but this show looks like it could be awful.

Schmidty · 09-25-2007, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Dola,
it seems to be one of those "OH MY GAWD HE;s A DORK" kinda shows - first show in, we've hit the hawt chick secret agent, the bad ass secret agent, yada yada. Adam Baldwin's Firefly stint has earned him major points in my book, but this show looks like it could be awful.

Every party has a pooper, and that pooper is you.

Crapshoot · 09-25-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Every party has a pooper, and that pooper is you.

Isn't the old fart your usual role?

Look, I really wanted to like the show, but those little things annoyed me. I'll probably give it another week or so to see if the show does something (ie, what's the tagline week to week? Is it CSI v 2.0, or more of a season-long drama).

Honolulu_Blue · 09-25-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Adam Baldwin's Firefly stint has earned him major points in my book, but this show looks like it could be awful.

This is why I am giving the show a shot. Sadly, he is not Jayne and all I want is to see him be Jayne.

ISiddiqui · 09-25-2007, 04:24 PM

Eh... I still like the show

. I think the storyline is great. I like the main character (though he doesn't particularly look like a nerd... and giving him console blisters doesn't work... though Morgan does). It seems silly ("not an accountant" line... which kicked ass) and fun.

Toddzilla · 09-25-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bbor

Just from what i have been reading in the rags.Most "critics" have panned this show.It's too bad,as i said i enjoyed it.

Yep, because it's critics that keep shows on the air. Arrested Development for example...uh, oops.

GrantDawg · 09-25-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Yep, because it's critics that keep shows on the air. Arrested Development for example...uh, oops.

Critics kept it on for two years longer than the network wanted to. But critics "panning" a show means nothing if it gets ratings. This is a fun show. I'm definitely rooting for it.

Crapshoot · 09-25-2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Yep, because it's critics that keep shows on the air. Arrested Development for example...uh, oops.

You seriously think Chuck is better than Arrested Development? Seriously? AD was possibly the greatest TV sitcom - ever.

Schmidty · 09-25-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

AD was possibly the greatest TV sitcom - ever.

Man. Not to pick on you, but......ever? Although I despised the show, I can totally see why people liked it so much. But to say it was one of the best shows ever seems kind of silly. But that's just my opinion against yours.

ISiddiqui · 09-25-2007, 11:29 PM

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Man. Not to pick on you, but......ever?

Well... he's right.

Ok, I may say Seinfeld is #1 most of the time, but Arrested Development is not far behind at all, and on some days, it's my #1.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-25-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

You seriously think Chuck is better than Arrested Development? Seriously? AD was possibly the greatest TV sitcom - ever.

I can't speak for T-Zilla, but I don't think he was implying that all. I think he was just using AD as an example of a show that was loved by critics, but was cancelled due to lack of viewership. I don't think he made any claim about quality either way.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-25-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Eh... I still like the show

. I think the storyline is great. I like the main character (though he doesn't particularly look like a nerd... and giving him console blisters doesn't work... though Morgan does). It seems silly ("not an accountant" line... which kicked ass) and fun.

Chuck looks way too much like Jimmy Fallon for my tastes. It's eerie and I don't like it.

Noop · 09-26-2007, 06:43 AM

Looks interesting but i am not sure if I will continue watching.

Toddzilla · 09-26-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I can't speak for T-Zilla, but I don't think he was implying that all. I think he was just using AD as an example of a show that was loved by critics, but was cancelled due to lack of viewership. I don't think he made any claim about quality either way.

Well put - those were my intentions exactly.

larrymcg421 · 09-26-2007, 08:42 AM

I'm kinda confused about the argument here. Chuck is getting good reviews overall and has some of the most positive advance press of any new show this season. There are some negative reviews, but that's gonna happen with anything. If anything, it will be the critics who help save the show if the ratings tank.

I thought the show was pretty great and hope it sticks around for a while. It has a great offbeat sense of humor with fun action scenes and promising characters. A nice change of pace from boiring procedurals. I'd also recommend CW's Reaper to anyone that liked this. It has many of the same qualities.

larrymcg421 · 09-26-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Toddzilla

Yep, because it's critics that keep shows on the air. Arrested Development for example...uh, oops.

Very bad example. The critics did in fact help keep Arrested Development on the air. The ratings were dismal from the beginning and it stayed on the air for three years. It would not have done so without the amazing critical reception it got.

Last season, Friday Night Lights was 95th and 30 Rock was 102nd in the Nielsen ratings. You don't think the critics helped keep those shows on the air?

ISiddiqui · 09-26-2007, 09:01 AM

Yep, there was even that joke that 30 Rock got the Arrested Development Emmy Award. Ie, ratings struggling comedies which get the Emmy for Best Comedy in order to help keep it on the air.

DeToxRox · 10-01-2007, 10:07 PM

Good second episode. I love the action sequences in the show. They're so well done and I didn't expect that coming into this. Hope it keeps going.

samifan24 · 10-01-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Good second episode. I love the action sequences in the show. They're so well done and I didn't expect that coming into this. Hope it keeps going.

Funny, I really enjoyed the pilot but felt that the second episode lost some steam. It just didn't seem as funny to me.

Bearcat729 · 10-01-2007, 10:58 PM

I noticed a Lost reference in there when the doctor is examining Chuck. I like the show so far.

ISiddiqui · 10-01-2007, 11:02 PM

It wasn't as funny, but then again, it was more character development than a "solve problem" plot.

Toddzilla · 10-02-2007, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat729

I noticed a Lost reference in there when the doctor is examining Chuck. I like the show so far.

That was funny stuff. Both my wife and I heard it, we looked at each other and laughed.

I agree that this episode was a bit "off" compared to the pilot, but it's only the second show and they're still laying the backstory foundation.

However, the NSA guy is WAY BEYOND ANNOYING. He's probably the worst character in any of the new shows. Argh.

ISiddiqui · 10-02-2007, 07:51 AM

Really?! I really like Adam Baldwin's character, John Casey (ie, the NSA guy). He's amusing as the straight laced NSA killer.

Flasch186 · 10-02-2007, 08:04 AM

me too.

DanGarion · 10-02-2007, 10:06 AM

I just feel they need to felsh the show out a bit more and get some things set, I know it's still early in the show but some of the stuff is a little too goofy still.

Mr. Wednesday · 10-02-2007, 01:53 PM

I think the show is aiming for goofy. It's part of the charm.

There's nothing that jumps out at me so far that I'd want to change.

DanGarion · 10-02-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wednesday

I think the show is aiming for goofy. It's part of the charm.

There's nothing that jumps out at me so far that I'd want to change.

But this isn't Get Smart.

Raiders Army · 10-02-2007, 07:35 PM

It's a good show. Much better than Studio 60. The chick reminds me of Christine Taylor a lot.

Anyhow, it wasn't a bad episode last night. Could've been better, could've been a lot worse. I hope this show keeps getting eyeballs, but with Prison Break and MNF, it's tough. I try to watch all three, but MNF has been losing it lately for me.

Crapshoot · 11-29-2007, 12:59 AM

Mea Culpa. The show amuses me enough that I try and catch it now, and though the cheese factor is through the roof, its amusing enough.

sachmo71 · 11-29-2007, 06:24 AM

I'm really enjoying Chuck, and so I apologize in advance for the inevitable cancellation.

gi · 11-29-2007, 06:53 AM

This is my wife's and I favorite new show. The only can't miss for us. Anyone know how they are doing rating wise?

Racer · 01-21-2008, 07:57 PM

Two new episodes of Chuck this Thursday at 8 pm EST and 10 pm EST.

gi · 01-21-2008, 08:10 PM

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Two new episodes of Chuck this Thursday at 8 pm EST and 10 pm EST.

Interesting, serving up the last offerings for fans or just airing the remaining shows they have finished and waiting out the writers strike?

CamEdwards · 01-21-2008, 08:57 PM

It's already been picked up for a full season, but you have to show the last two episodes at some point.

gi · 01-21-2008, 09:03 PM

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It's already been picked up for a full season, but you have to show the last two episodes at some point.

Excellent to hear that. I didn't think that showing them one after another would be the best way to go if you are going to continue the program. Surprised we don't get one a week. I also thought I heard of shows that were going to be continued, sacked because of the writers strike. Hence my question concerning Chuck.

Racer · 01-21-2008, 09:31 PM

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Excellent to hear that. I didn't think that showing them one after another would be the best way to go if you are going to continue the program. Surprised we don't get one a week. I also thought I heard of shows that were going to be continued, sacked because of the writers strike. Hence my question concerning Chuck.

Maybe they are trying to boost the ratings for the Celebrity Apprentice. It's interesting that they are showing one before that show and one after it.

09-24-2007, 08:09 PM	#4
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	I saw this pilot a few weeks ago, and if the other episodes are close to the pilot's blend of humor and action I believe I have found my new favorite tv show. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

09-24-2007, 09:34 PM	#7
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	BTW Zach Levi was one of my best friends in L.A. but we havnt talked in a long time. HE is a truly nice guy, straight edge w/ very little edge (and I mean it in a good way), kind to everyone, awkward like Chuck (in a good way), and just fun to be around. I dont think I could consider him a friend, more of an acquaintance now since we havnt talked in so long but I'm rooting for him and thought the show was great. He is truly deserving of this and I know he'll be great. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL Last edited by Flasch186 : 09-24-2007 at 09:47 PM.

09-24-2007, 10:40 PM	#8
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	I enjoyed this show...i hope it sticks around...which i hear it won;t be __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

09-24-2007, 10:41 PM	#9
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	how can you "hear" it wont be? It just came out on Monday night before Heroes!! I am skeptical that any decision or thoughts on that have even begun to occur at NBC. Whether or not it lasts or doesnt isnt what Im stating just the fact that the question has arisen at all, at this point, I am. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL Last edited by Flasch186 : 09-24-2007 at 10:42 PM.

09-24-2007, 11:34 PM	#11
Coop High School JV Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ	I wonder what reviews you are reading because all of the ones I've read have been postive. Btw, great pilot __________________ eNFL-Carolina Panthers Xbox Live- Coop421

09-24-2007, 07:56 PM	#2
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	i am liking it so far...the journey ring tone was great

09-24-2007, 07:58 PM	#3
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	dola, i think the whole concept of the NSA and CIA having shoot to kill orders regarding each others agents is a bit off, but barring that, an enjoyable way to spend an hour.

09-24-2007, 09:06 PM	#6
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	I didn't watch this and instead opted for Big Bang Theory as new tv show to watch simply because the chick is smoking hot and one of the guys was in Garden State... it's a little too smart to pull off humor, and I am on the fence. The sharp, not so cozy, fence.

09-24-2007, 11:53 PM	#12
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I really liked it. Especially how silly it is. I think it'll be a great one. I saw the no commerical pilot on On Demand a few nights ago and watched the pilot again tonight and I still really liked it . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

09-25-2007, 12:07 AM	#13
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I thought it was great.

09-25-2007, 12:08 AM	#14
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Are you guys serious? Any show that pertains to be about a geek, and he has a Mac? Last edited by Crapshoot : 09-25-2007 at 12:10 AM.

09-25-2007, 12:10 AM	#15
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Dola, it seems to be one of those "OH MY GAWD HE;s A DORK" kinda shows - first show in, we've hit the hawt chick secret agent, the bad ass secret agent, yada yada. Adam Baldwin's Firefly stint has earned him major points in my book, but this show looks like it could be awful.

09-25-2007, 04:24 PM	#19
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Eh... I still like the show . I think the storyline is great. I like the main character (though he doesn't particularly look like a nerd... and giving him console blisters doesn't work... though Morgan does). It seems silly ("not an accountant" line... which kicked ass) and fun. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

09-26-2007, 06:43 AM	#27
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	Looks interesting but i am not sure if I will continue watching. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

09-26-2007, 08:42 AM	#29
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	I'm kinda confused about the argument here. Chuck is getting good reviews overall and has some of the most positive advance press of any new show this season. There are some negative reviews, but that's gonna happen with anything. If anything, it will be the critics who help save the show if the ratings tank. I thought the show was pretty great and hope it sticks around for a while. It has a great offbeat sense of humor with fun action scenes and promising characters. A nice change of pace from boiring procedurals. I'd also recommend CW's Reaper to anyone that liked this. It has many of the same qualities. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

09-26-2007, 09:01 AM	#31
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Yep, there was even that joke that 30 Rock got the Arrested Development Emmy Award. Ie, ratings struggling comedies which get the Emmy for Best Comedy in order to help keep it on the air. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

10-01-2007, 10:07 PM	#32
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Good second episode. I love the action sequences in the show. They're so well done and I didn't expect that coming into this. Hope it keeps going.

10-01-2007, 10:58 PM	#34
Bearcat729 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	I noticed a Lost reference in there when the doctor is examining Chuck. I like the show so far. __________________ Bearcat729 on XBox Live and PSN

10-01-2007, 11:02 PM	#35
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	It wasn't as funny, but then again, it was more character development than a "solve problem" plot. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

10-02-2007, 07:51 AM	#37
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Really?! I really like Adam Baldwin's character, John Casey (ie, the NSA guy). He's amusing as the straight laced NSA killer. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

10-02-2007, 08:04 AM	#38
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	me too. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

10-02-2007, 10:06 AM	#39
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	I just feel they need to felsh the show out a bit more and get some things set, I know it's still early in the show but some of the stuff is a little too goofy still. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

10-02-2007, 01:53 PM	#40
Mr. Wednesday Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Bend, IN	I think the show is aiming for goofy. It's part of the charm. There's nothing that jumps out at me so far that I'd want to change. __________________ Hattrick - Brays Bayou FC (70854) / USA III.4 Hockey Arena - Houston Aeros / USA II.1 Thanks to my FOFC Hattrick supporters - Blackout, Brillig, kingfc22, RPI-fan, Rich1033, antbacker, One_to7, ur_land, KevinNU7, and TonyR (PM me if you support me and I've missed you)

10-02-2007, 07:35 PM	#42
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	It's a good show. Much better than Studio 60. The chick reminds me of Christine Taylor a lot. Anyhow, it wasn't a bad episode last night. Could've been better, could've been a lot worse. I hope this show keeps getting eyeballs, but with Prison Break and MNF, it's tough. I try to watch all three, but MNF has been losing it lately for me.

11-29-2007, 12:59 AM	#43
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Mea Culpa. The show amuses me enough that I try and catch it now, and though the cheese factor is through the roof, its amusing enough.

11-29-2007, 06:24 AM	#44
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I'm really enjoying Chuck, and so I apologize in advance for the inevitable cancellation.

11-29-2007, 06:53 AM	#45
gi College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Berkley, MI	This is my wife's and I favorite new show. The only can't miss for us. Anyone know how they are doing rating wise?

01-21-2008, 07:57 PM	#46
Racer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana	Two new episodes of Chuck this Thursday at 8 pm EST and 10 pm EST.

01-21-2008, 08:57 PM	#48
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	It's already been picked up for a full season, but you have to show the last two episodes at some point. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

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