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The Philanthropist [US]

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    Mr E
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    Nice one... I've added to my watch list. First episode on NBC tonight.


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    JP Liz
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    James Purefoy will have me watching :D


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    quickbeam
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    Me too. Any news on when it's showing this part of the world?


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    Mr E
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    Months away, most likely (unless the buzz is absolutely massive).

    Took sky nearly 5 years to start House (one of the biggest shows on US Network TV)
    I know it was on Hallmark or some channel like that, but it doesn't count. :)


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    [Deleted User]
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    Been looking forward to this one for awhile. It's from Tom Fontana who gave us Oz. I could be mistaken but I'm fairly certain that the idea came from an article Fontana read about Bobby Sager.

    While I'm looking forward to this show I can't help but feel that we'll be lucky to get a full season. Filming on location across the world is going to make the show very expensive and unless it's a constant ratings winner it may not last very long.


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    TarfHead
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    Maybe I should have read the LA Times preview before kicking off this thread. They are way more downbeat about it.

    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/06/ready-for-the-philanthropist.html

    Metacritic scores aren't encouraging either

    http://www.metacritic.com/tv/shows/philanthropist

    Ah well :o


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    Richard Dower
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    Saw it, pilot looked expensive to make, it was kinda ok....but will be it a "who will i help" this week kinda show?, undecided.


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    J-blk
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    It was ok, but nothing stellar - can't see it surviving in the winter season if it was on then. It was a bit slow paced in places and I find the main character kind of unlikeable ("I'm no hero"... but well, actually I am, in his account of the whole story...). It's only scheduled for 8 episodes and given that it probably is very expensive to produce, it's really doubtful we'll see another season...


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    [Deleted User]
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    Just after watching the first episode and really enjoying it. It's very different from what I expect from Tom Fontana and while I don't see it lasting especially considering the budget I hope that it does. The upcoming release of Solomon Kane and the so far positive reviews could make Purefoy a big name leading people to give the show a chance.


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