Wayward Pines

[umbrella39]

Yeah, pretty good series. Shit way to end it. I'm an nurse now! The ark sprung a leak! Ho hum.

 

[drbrock]

Ending was good IMHO. Thought the bomb could have been handled better. In the books it was handled completely different.

I felt the 1st Gen did not have enough time to convince me that they could take over the whole town from the adults who are heavily armed (some trained). Unless in their schooling they were being taught military tactics.

The abbies must be unstoppable. With the amount of weapons they had they should have been able to repel the abbies for a decent amount of time.

I think season 2 is coming. ***SPOILERS***Maybe end season two the way they ended the books with them figuring out they cant beat the abbies and putting themselves to sleep for 70k years hoping the abbies would change or become extinct. Then season 3 would have new enemies to face. Will be interesting to see the son can free the adults in cryo.

 

[Elixer]

I think season 2 is coming. ***SPOILERS***Maybe end season two the way they ended the books with them figuring out they cant beat the abbies and putting themselves to sleep for 70k years hoping the abbies would change or become extinct. Then season 3 would have new enemies to face. Will be interesting to see the son can free the adults in cryo.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/wayward-pines-season-finale-postmortem-810596 (also contains spoilers)

Doesn't look like there will be a season 2.

 

[Charmonium]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/wayward-pines-season-finale-postmortem-810596 (also contains spoilers)

Doesn't look like there will be a season 2.

Well the rating for the season seem to have been pretty good. They managed to stay above 1M in the 18-49 demo which probably isn't bad for a cable network. They seemed to average > 3.5M in total viewers. That ain't nothin'.

They probably had to get rid of Dillon's character because they couldn't insure a contract with him for a second season, so that was to be expected. Everybody who's left is B or C-list so they can probably get a better deal with them if they pretend to be uncertain about a second season.

My guess is that we'll see a season 2. Summer is a tough time for tv and to get those kinds of ratings, you need something that appeals to the general audience. I don't see Fox walking away from this easily.

Just look at a show like Justified. The final season barely did half of what WP did. So even if you have a drop off in viewers for season 2, it's still going to be worth producing. It will really depend on how good of a story they can come up with.

 

[Kelvrick]

Just finished the season over the weekend, so I'm bringing this thread back!

They could have avoided the whole 'you cant tell the old people because they cant accept it' thing by simply recruiting volunteers and not just grabbing people without their consent. I'm curious how the town was able to stay intact for 2000 years so that they would have some place to wake up to without being overrun. Or even the facility that stores people. And, if they fought those things off to build the town, I dont see why they are afraid of them. Just wipe them out like any other unwanted predator!

I think they covered that pretty quickly when Pilcher was talking to the school teacher in modern times and she commented about how he didn't have enough volunteers.

The town itself is one of those "suspension of disbelief" parts for me. They either prebuilt it and repaired any damage or merely just built it when they came out. I would also think they were running lower on volunteers since there was a finite supply of those and every loss to an abbie or those exploration teams was a hit against that pool.

I liked the series overall. I guess for TV to come up with a good story that can actually get wrapped up, they better steal from a book. That, and going in knowing it would only be a 10 part mini series prevented it from having strange plot lines that would never tie up or dragging on like Lost, Fringe, How I met your Mother, etc, etc.

 

[Kelvrick]

Ending was good IMHO. Thought the bomb could have been handled better. In the books it was handled completely different.

I felt the 1st Gen did not have enough time to convince me that they could take over the whole town from the adults who are heavily armed (some trained). Unless in their schooling they were being taught military tactics.

The abbies must be unstoppable. With the amount of weapons they had they should have been able to repel the abbies for a decent amount of time.

I think season 2 is coming. ***SPOILERS***Maybe end season two the way they ended the books with them figuring out they cant beat the abbies and putting themselves to sleep for 70k years hoping the abbies would change or become extinct. Then season 3 would have new enemies to face. Will be interesting to see the son can free the adults in cryo.

I feel like the 1st gen had enough screen time to show they would be committed enough. And the townsfolk had plenty of screen time to show that they were sheeple and would probably be easily overcome. I actually didn't see many of the actual armed guards in the mountain and saw plenty of weapons in the Ark room the 1st gen went into.

I see an easy plan for them to come out, pretend to integrate, then take out the few actual trained guards and force all other adults back into Cryo.

 

[Childs]

I think they covered that pretty quickly when Pilcher was talking to the school teacher in modern times and she commented about how he didn't have enough volunteers.

I dont remember what episode we were at when I posted that, but I think seeing the school teacher in the past was after that. And although some people couldnt handle the truth, they were quick to believe Matt Dillion towards then end after the townspeople saw the video logs. Just have to tell people what they are really up against. The 'terrorists' for example could have employed as security. A lot of people doing mundane jobs could have utilized to making the town suited for outside threats.

And if they couldnt adjust just put them back into suspended animation and thaw out more recruits.

But really, the problem was the dude who was in control. He really went off the deep end. He wanted to save humanity, but he didnt believe in it at the same time. I still think if you tell people what they are really up against most will adapt to do what needs to be done.

The town itself is one of those "suspension of disbelief" parts for me. They either prebuilt it and repaired any damage or merely just built it when they came out. I would also think they were running lower on volunteers since there was a finite supply of those and every loss to an abbie or those exploration teams was a hit against that pool.

I'm sure the site was based on a real town, and they repaired it after they woke up. When we saw Boise, it was pretty much in ruin after how ever long they slept, and those had concrete and steel structures. They must have built the wall after they woke up.

It could be that their man power was significantly diminished when they sent out exploration teams, but in a way that doesnt make sense to me. If they can build that wall they can repel the natives. A squad of armed explorers should be able to hold their own against them. Its not like they are super strong or intelligent, just really aggressive. And they had at least one helicopter and a bunch of vehicles, you would think they would have the foresight to pack some UAVs. There could be some other unexplained reason why the exploration teams failed, like a sickness that the natives have built immunities to that the old humans couldnt handle or something. But they have enough tech packed away that they should have been able to handle whatever it was.

But overall, the show was fine. Definitely a lot better than I thought it was going to be after the first few episodes. Instead of The Prisoner we got something more like Omega Man and Time Machine. A season 2 could be interesting, but they wrapped things up well enough that it doesnt really need it.

 

[Kelvrick]

But really, the problem was the dude who was in control. He really went off the deep end. He wanted to save humanity, but he didnt believe in it at the same time. I still think if you tell people what they are really up against most will adapt to do what needs to be done.

I think the first town caving in on itself probably threw him off the deep end.

It could be that their man power was significantly diminished when they sent out exploration teams, but in a way that doesnt make sense to me. If they can build that wall they can repel the natives. A squad of armed explorers should be able to hold their own against them. Its not like they are super strong or intelligent, just really aggressive. And they had at least one helicopter and a bunch of vehicles, you would think they would have the foresight to pack some UAVs. There could be some other unexplained reason why the exploration teams failed, like a sickness that the natives have built immunities to that the old humans couldnt handle or something. But they have enough tech packed away that they should have been able to handle whatever it was.

But overall, the show was fine. Definitely a lot better than I thought it was going to be after the first few episodes. Instead of The Prisoner we got something more like Omega Man and Time Machine. A season 2 could be interesting, but they wrapped things up well enough that it doesnt really need it.

I figure the first "explorer" groups probably weren't super armed expedition forces, but maybe a few soldier types and a few random explorer/scientist types of maybe like 10 people? I would think those are pretty easily overrun by the abbies at night and constantly standing guard wears you out. After they figured that the abbies were "easily predictable," the number of volunteers had drawn pretty low.

If they do another season, I hope they just do a reboot or jump to a different point in the story line. Or at least replace the son, I can't handle him as a main character. I'll take it any day though if the alternative is more big brother or that ilk.

 

[Childs]

I figure the first "explorer" groups probably weren't super armed expedition forces, but maybe a few soldier types and a few random explorer/scientist types of maybe like 10 people? I would think those are pretty easily overrun by the abbies at night and constantly standing guard wears you out. After they figured that the abbies were "easily predictable," the number of volunteers had drawn pretty low.

I dont quite remember, but didnt they send groups all around the country? After the first couple of cities they probably knew what was going on. You could probably have a good TV series just following one of these groups. Anyways, it wouldnt make sense sending out the groups to cities after cities for no reason till they eventually die off. Unless they were drawn out or searching for something specific.

If they do another season, I hope they just do a reboot or jump to a different point in the story line. Or at least replace the son, I can't handle him as a main character. I'll take it any day though if the alternative is more big brother or that ilk.

Yeah, theres no need to pick up immediately where they left off. Maybe at least skip ahead 5-10 years so they could pick a new lead. And they could always bring back Carla Gugino. Maybe give those abbies some kind of societal structure, other species of humans, or find another group of original humans. Theres a lot they could do with another season.

 

[Elixer]

Huh, well... it is renewed.

FOX has renewed the Wayward Pines TV show for a second season. Before the summer season one finale, FOX billed that episode as a series finale. This led fans to consider the show cancelled, but hope for season two kept bubbling up.

As early as July, Showrunner Chad Hodge and Executive Producer M. Night Shymalan refused to rule out a second season of Wayward Pines. Matt Dillon and Toby Jones’ characters are off the canvas by the end of the first season finale, so the season two cast remains a bit of a mystery.

and..

The Wayward Pines second season renewal comes as less of a surprise to fans who track ratings. During its first season run, the series was FOX’s second-best summer performer. For season one, Wayward Pines averaged a 1.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic, with a total audience of 3.82 million viewers.

The Wayward Pines season one finale earned a 1.2 in the 18-49 demo, and brought in an audience of 3.91 million viewers. That finale episode was the second highest rated broadcast network prime time offering on July 23, 2015.

 

[umbrella39]

Huh, well... it is renewed.


and..

Tits...

 

[BrokenVisage]

Wow it got renewed huh? I wasn't hopeful, they implied it was a one-and-done deal. As hard to believe as some of it was I liked it so, yippie?

 

[Childs]

Hopefully it wont center around Matt Dillon's son.

 

[Elixer]

Um... what the heck did I just watch?
This is more or less, the same story as before, except, it is the flip side of how season 1 played out.
They are adding some "horror" elements as well, but, this isn't anything special, they are still the Abbies.

If this is all they got, they should have let this show die after season one.

 

[Dulanic]

Um... what the heck did I just watch?
This is more or less, the same story as before, except, it is the flip side of how season 1 played out.
They are adding some "horror" elements as well, but, this isn't anything special, they are still the Abbies.

If this is all they got, they should have let this show die after season one.

I'm watching the first episode and going isn't this the same thing just different people? Plot line is so odd.....

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[Elixer]

I knew this shouldn't have been renewed.
This is about as bad as it can get, bad actors, bad story, bad effects, and all around dumb in how they are doing things.

Spoiler

So the kid from last season is now on the outside with the Abbies, manages to survive for awhile, until this episode where they show him being bitten/eaten. (But, of course, next episode, he will be fine...) and the town.. ahh, who am I kidding.
Ugh.
No.
Make it stop.
Pull the plug.
End it already.

 

[Printer Bandit]

I would have liked to have seen these Abbies on The Walking Dead.

That show is a snoozefest.

 

[BrokenVisage]

I knew this shouldn't have been renewed.
This is about as bad as it can get, bad actors, bad story, bad effects, and all around dumb in how they are doing things.

Spoiler

So the kid from last season is now on the outside with the Abbies, manages to survive for awhile, until this episode where they show him being bitten/eaten. (But, of course, next episode, he will be fine...) and the town.. ahh, who am I kidding.
Ugh.
No.
Make it stop.
Pull the plug.
End it already.

Pretty much agreed, but I still watch. Wouldn't be surprised if you're right about what happens next either lol.

 

[Elixer]

Pretty much agreed, but I still watch. Wouldn't be surprised if you're right about what happens next either lol.

Begrudgingly, thing is, there is nothing else on in the same time period to complain about... and I don't like watching reruns. Grumble.

BTW, anyone care to explain how this "town" is getting their ammo...and fuel...and...

 

[Charmonium]

I knew this shouldn't have been renewed.
This is about as bad as it can get, bad actors, bad story, bad effects, and all around dumb in how they are doing things.

Spoiler

So the kid from last season is now on the outside with the Abbies, manages to survive for awhile, until this episode where they show him being bitten/eaten. (But, of course, next episode, he will be fine...) and the town.. ahh, who am I kidding.
Ugh.
No.
Make it stop.
Pull the plug.
End it already.

Yup. Show is getting on my last nerve. They can freeze people but they can't freeze food. They can't grow anything inside the compound so they have to go outside. They keep denying the obvious that the abbies can plan and communicate. The list goes on.

I can overlook some of the problems for the sake of the story but when you see these sorts of things at every turn it gets annoying. I'd almost rather they set the story up the way they want it with no explanation rather than the bullshit they are giving us.

 

[13Gigatons]

Begrudgingly, thing is, there is nothing else on in the same time period to complain about... and I don't like watching reruns. Grumble.

BTW, anyone care to explain how this "town" is getting their ammo...and fuel...and...

Ammo could be made. The fuel would be a more difficult problem. They would need to refine oil.

The food should grow everywhere, not well or perfect but enough to stay alive. They have trees everywhere so some crops would grow there.

The second season is difficult to watch but it's better then Containment on the CW.

 

[Elixer]

Yeah, Containment is another dog.
I am thinking that "limited series" meant they already knew it sucked, and they already paid for everything, so they threw it out there to try and get back some $$$.

I stopped watching Wayward Pines, couldn't take it anymore.

 

[Elixer]

Apparently the season is over now. Anyone care to say how did it end this time around?
I also just read that this series might get picked up for a 3rd run.

When we made the first season of Wayward Pines, the truth is I don’t think any of us fathomed that we would be doing a season 2. We had all the episodes wrapped up and in the can the year before the show premiered, and it was truly intended to be an event series… If we’re lucky enough to have a third season, I think it’s possible for characters to return and to have new ones as well.”

 

[Charmonium]

Apparently the season is over now. Anyone care to say how did it end this time around?
I also just read that this series might get picked up for a 3rd run.

It ended with most of the town going back into stasis - or whatever you want to call their suspended state. But there was some problem with about half of the pods so a lot of people were left as abbie snacks. I don't think they actually showed the abbies over running the town but I could be wrong about that.

Most of the last episode was whinging about who was going to be left behind. Oh and it turns out that Jason was Kerry's (?) son. He finds out. They fight and she kills him. But that was the next to last episode.

 

[BrokenVisage]

Ok someone bumped this thread so I guess I gotta comment. Yes, the finale sucked, the season as a whole pretty much as well. Any interest in the story I had from the first season vanished, but I still watched it through. I swear though, I was waiting for a final scene of the abbies NOT overrunning the town but actually worshipping/praising the town from the outside instead of invading, so that everyone went to sleep for nothing. There was no Shammalammadingdong twist, I was expecting something.