Dallas [TNT - US] Spoilers

Avox · 30-06-2012 12:07am

Must say I'm absolutely loving this series!

I'm too young to have seen the original, but my mother always talks about it so I decided I'd pick this up! The storyline is definitely one of the most solid out of the summer line-up of TV shows in America. Love all the back-stabbing and conniving that's going on.

JR is definitely my favourite character (for the moment anyway..

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Biggins · 30-06-2012 12:45pm

Avox wrote: »

Must say I'm absolutely loving this series!

I'm too young to have seen the original, but my mother always talks about it so I decided I'd pick this up! The storyline is definitely one of the most solid out of the summer line-up of TV shows in America. Love all the back-stabbing and conniving that's going on.

JR is definitely my favourite character (for the moment anyway.. )

There has been many contenders over the years but I don't think there will ever be a character that people have loved to hate, as much as they did previously, for JR.

So far in the new series, he's mild.
In the old series, boy, he was ten times as deadly! LOL :pac:

_Kaiser_ · 30-06-2012 1:22pm

Biggins wrote: »

There has been many contenders over the years but I don't think there will ever be a character that people have loved to hate, as much as they did previously, for JR.

So far in the new series, he's mild.
In the old series, boy, he was ten times as deadly! LOL :pac:

Give him a break - sure he was catatonic only a few weeks ago

Besides, setting John Ross up for a big fall with Marta is going to be nasty I think!

Avox · 30-06-2012 3:36pm

Biggins wrote: »

There has been many contenders over the years but I don't think there will ever be a character that people have loved to hate, as much as they did previously, for JR.

So far in the new series, he's mild.
In the old series, boy, he was ten times as deadly! LOL :pac:

I just think his eyebrows are gas! Half of them aren't even attached to his face, it just adds to the evil effect

py2006 · 04-07-2012 10:25pm

Haha.

I loved the original series and it looks like they have hit the nail on the head here and given fans what they want. It is great to see some of the original cast back in there. Bobby seems to be the focus here more so than JR and plays the role quite well. Patrick Duffy is a good actor.

I look forward to the plot twists and cliff hangers especially the end of season cliff hangers the original series was so famous for.

Any Dallas fans out there?

Mr E · 04-07-2012 10:32pm

Dallas threads merged. Yeah there are some fans here alright.

py2006 · 04-07-2012 10:37pm

Mr E wrote: »

Dallas threads merged. Yeah there are some fans here alright.

Sorry didn't spot this thread!

Jim_Kiy · 04-07-2012 10:39pm

Oh yeah.defiantly want to see that ..where can I watch it?

lindtee · 05-07-2012 5:07pm

I'm loving the new Dallas too. Looking forward to watching the latest episode later.

_Kaiser_ · 05-07-2012 8:20pm

lindtee wrote: »

I'm loving the new Dallas too. Looking forward to watching the latest episode later.

Sticking it on now... back in 44 mins :P

(10 mins in) JR is well and truly back! I love his voicemail message too

Another great episode though I'm a little concerned about that helicopter ride

McSween · 06-07-2012 1:39am

it has got better including and since episode 3. very pleased with it in fact.

the ex husband of anne's in episode 4 was also in the original series. he was jr's bully in the mental institution

_Kaiser_ · 06-07-2012 12:13pm

McSween wrote: »

it has got better including and since episode 3. very pleased with it in fact.

the ex husband of anne's in episode 4 was also in the original series. he was jr's bully in the mental institution

He was also Skinner in the X-Files and Col Caldwell in Stargate Atlantis

(takes nerd hat off)

Richard Dower · 26-07-2012 9:41pm

Mr E wrote: »

Larry Hagman's eyebrows are epic.

--> http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/07/25/dallas-larry-hagman-eyebrows/

py2006 · 27-07-2012 10:43am

Is it just me or is Sue Ellen's mouth really weird?

squonk · 27-07-2012 1:54pm

py2006 wrote: »

Is it just me or is Sue Ellen's mouth really weird?

She kind of reminded me of Helena Bonham-Carter in Tim Burton's Planet Of the Apes in the latest episode!

I looked her up and realised she's 70+, my god, you wouldn't believe it!

TwoShedsJackson · 27-07-2012 4:12pm

Last three episodes up to number 8 haven't been up to much, mainly due to almost total absence of JR...

squonk · 27-07-2012 4:31pm

TwoShedsJackson wrote: »

Last three episodes up to number 8 haven't been up to much, mainly due to almost total absence of JR...

Yeah, unless they really get Christopher and John Ross firmly established, the series could die a death if anything happens Larry Hagman in the meantime. He's 80+ too so you'd have to think he might like to take it easier after a while rather than have constant involvement with a show and the demands that places on actors. Maybe that's the point of JR's soujourne away at the moment. Full involvement for half the season and cameos for the rest?

py2006 · 27-07-2012 5:53pm

TwoShedsJackson wrote: »

Last three episodes up to number 8 haven't been up to much, mainly due to almost total absence of JR...

Yea, I was thinking that. But apart from his absence they haven't been the same standard although still very watchable.

Larry Hagman is not a well man so he would be limited appearance wise.

Lockedout · 29-07-2012 3:18pm

I was a fan of the original (who wasnt in the bleak Irish 80s) but isnt Larry Hagman about 80? I recall seeing re -runs a few years back and didnt think the series was as good as recollected. I suppose TV has moved on. When you look at the re-runs you realise it was quite corny. I think even Larry H admitted to Pat Kenny that the dialogue was full of what Eastern seaboard Americans think Southerners talk like.

I wouldn't have high hopes for a re-boot.

py2006 · 29-07-2012 4:16pm

Lockedout wrote: »

I wouldn't have high hopes for a re-boot.

Well I believe it has been commissioned for a second season that isn't doing too bad.

py2006 · 03-08-2012 11:54am

So who do you think will be the first character to be killed off? We are almost at the final episode of season 1. So expect a typical Dallas season finale cliff hanger!

Of the new characters, I am not liking Elena. I don't think the actress is great to be honest so if any character is to meet a sudden end I think it may be her.

Mr E · 03-08-2012 12:01pm

Given Larry's age, I wouldn't be surprised with a "Who shot JR" redux.

lindtee · 03-08-2012 9:23pm

py2006 wrote: »

So who do you think will be the first character to be killed off? We are almost at the final episode of season 1. So expect a typical Dallas season finale cliff hanger!

Of the new characters, I am not liking Elena. I don't think the actress is great to be honest so if any character is to meet a sudden end I think it may be her.

Didn't realise that it was nearing the end:( Ten shows is a very short run, was hoping it would be 22. Its as corny as hell but I am loving it:o Its so bad its good. Pure escapism. So many cliffhangers in the lastest episode:eek: I am not liking Elena or Rebecca so wouldn't miss either.

JP Liz V1 · 04-08-2012 10:03pm

Mr E wrote: »

Given Larry's age, I wouldn't be surprised with a "Who shot JR" redux.

Oh no anyone but JR please

TV3 are showing a 15 minute preview on Monday night :rolleyes:

_Kaiser_ · 05-08-2012 7:29pm

lindtee wrote: »

So many cliffhangers in the latest episode :eek

That was some episode! :eek: (just caught up now)

I have to say I've loved this so it's great to hear its been green-lit for a second season. Agree that without much JR in the last few episodes it's been missing something but its still very watchable. I like how they've stuck with the premise from the original show - that no matter what else has happened between them, when the chips are down the Ewings pull together (John Ross / Bobby).

It really wouldn't work without the senior (no pun intended) cast though I think.. it'd be just another bland remake of the style we've seen lots of in recent years, so fingers crossed they'll all be in it for a while yet (wouldn't surprise me if 2 finales were written, one if they weren't renewed and the one we'll get to see next week)

Lockedout · 06-08-2012 4:58pm

TV3 9am this evening . I will keep an open mind but Dallas was a template for so many other shows (Falcon Crest Etc) that I hardly think this will rock TV-its a concept done to death but for pure nostalgia will be good to see Bobby and JR. Was curious that they dont use the character of Bobby's natural son with Jenna Wade? The one Ray Krebbs adopted? Of course the fact that Ray once dated Lucy (incest?!) is airbrushed away but sure Bobby and the Shower etc

Someone compared Michael Noonan coming back into Finance to Pam and Booby shower scene-great one because both date from the same era! The shock of it-thinking baldy was gone and Presto he is back talking about bullions like he was never gone!

Dublinfan · 07-08-2012 6:46pm

hmmm good on tv3 showing a preview of the season the night before i watch the finale..:D

Lockedout · 08-08-2012 8:01pm

When is TV3 showing the actual series?

_Kaiser_ · 09-08-2012 8:41pm

That was some finalé!!

py2006 · 09-08-2012 8:42pm

Omg :eek:

She is actually Miss

Barnes !!

_Kaiser_ · 09-08-2012 8:45pm

py2006 wrote: »

Omg :eek:

She is actually Miss
Barnes !!

Didn't see that coming either!

Loved Annie's little performance too - hehe sucker!

Nice touch too with the new home of Ewing Energies

I'll be back for season 2 anyway

Dublinfan · 09-08-2012 9:08pm

im torn whether to hate john ross or christopher although john ross is the ruthless one Christopher willingly slept with his cousins ex fiance less then a day after they broke up

Richard Dower · 09-08-2012 9:32pm

TNT will premiere Season 2 of Dallas in January 2013.

door · 10-08-2012 7:20pm

The cliffhanger was sort of poor. If you see "Dallas: JR Returns" the 1996 reunion movie you will see that Christopher and Rebecca began dating then. So it really doesn't make much sense.

Dublinfan · 10-08-2012 7:53pm

door wrote: »

The cliffhanger was sort of poor. If you see "Dallas: JR Returns" the 1996 reunion movie you will see that Christopher and Rebecca began dating then. So it really doesn't make much sense.

the makers said its a continuation of the original series there not counting the tv movies

JP Liz V1 · 10-08-2012 9:48pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Rebecca could be Cliff Barnes daughter so that would make her Christopher's cousin *yikes*

:cool:

McLoughlin · 10-08-2012 11:48pm

The TV Movies are not canon. Rebecca and Christopher are not cousins by blood. Christopher is Sue Ellens sisters Kristin and J. R's son and was adopted by Bobby and Pamela.

_Kaiser_ · 11-08-2012 12:05am

McLoughlin wrote: »

The TV Movies are not canon. Rebecca and Christopher are not cousins by blood. Christopher is Sue Ellens sisters Kristin and J. R's son and was adopted by Bobby and Pamela.

Actually... he's not even JR's. As far as I remember, Kristen's brother tried to blackmail JR by claiming the baby was his (but wasn't) but when JR didn't give in, Bobby bought the baby (Christopher) and took him as his own.

(I watch too much telly

)

door · 11-08-2012 9:21am

Dublinfan wrote: »

the makers said its a continuation of the original series there not counting the tv movies

I see. Well that's a bit of a cop out now. Not very happy with that I must say.

moy83 · 18-08-2012 9:34pm

Does anyone think bobby is the spat of Seanie Fitz ?

Lockedout · 19-08-2012 10:22am

door wrote: »

I see. Well that's a bit of a cop out now. Not very happy with that I must say.

This is from the folks who brought you bobby in the shower! And Ray krebbs used to date Lucy in the series so dont be surprised. Still have heard no start date for TV3

jupiterjack · 20-08-2012 12:40am

has been advertised a lot on TV3 saying it starting soon but no date, hope i dont miss first episode.

Oscar Bravo · 20-08-2012 12:47am

The "old" Dallas is been shown Weeknights on CBS Drama/Sky 149 since last year....its on @ 11pm Monday-Friday.Currently at Season 9 which from watching nearly all the episodes is not a patch on the early episodes.

McSween · 29-08-2012 9:38pm

Dallas programme at 10 tonight on channel 5. series will be shown on 5 september on tv3

door · 31-08-2012 9:19pm

Lockedout wrote: »

This is from the folks who brought you bobby in the shower! And Ray krebbs used to date Lucy in the series so dont be surprised. Still have heard no start date for TV3

I see we have another dream on our hands then?

JP Liz V1 · 03-09-2012 6:47pm

Lockedout wrote: »

This is from the folks who brought you bobby in the shower! And Ray krebbs used to date Lucy in the series so dont be surprised. Still have heard no start date for TV3

Starts at 10pm tonight on TV3 (as if anyone dont know yet by the amount of bloody promos TV3 are airing for it :rolleyes:)

py2006 · 03-09-2012 6:49pm

For those of you who haven't seen it yet, it take about 3 episodes for it to start to take shape!

McSween · 03-09-2012 8:38pm

py2006 wrote: »

For those of you who haven't seen it yet, it take about 3 episodes for it to start to take shape!

Agreed, episode 3 is a marked improvement. But improves again as it goes on

jupiterjack · 03-09-2012 9:06pm

only wish now they would bring back falcon crest..

_Kaiser_ · 03-09-2012 10:30pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Starts at 10pm tonight on TV3 (as if anyone dont know yet by the amount of bloody promos TV3 are airing for it :rolleyes:)

Well it was/is a cultural icon and will probably draw in huge viewers for them so who can blame them

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