Lost Girl [** Spoilers **]

Richard Dower

This is rather old news, but i hear this 13 ep. show is supposed to be broadcast this fall:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/world/news/e3ia59bfc00cf09b10b2998b1e12ec4eddd

The article also details other Canadian tv projects/pilots in the works.

Richard Dower

Dug a bit more info on this upcoming Canadian series: http://www.hollywoodnorthreport.com/article.php?Article=7903

Richard Dower

Episode 1 is now out!

http://lostgirlseries.com/

http://www.tvrage.com/shows/id-26401

Richard Dower

Anyone watch this?...it was ok, kinda like Nightwatch...very low budget, Charmed level of CGI, Emmanuelle Vaugier guest starred...i swear that girl is in everything!!

It was ok, it gave me enough to at least watch it next week to see how it goes, had some very cheesy dialogue...."it's like the 4th of July in my mouth"....what?
She's a sultry succubus, not stunning but not exactly ugly, then we have The Fae...light and dark sides, each faction having it's own weirdos and powers.

Feel kinda pulp graphic novel, one that sold about 10 issues.

RolandIRL

yeah, watched it just there. kinda confusing but i doubt they'd tell us everything in the pilot. it's not bad, kinda quirky. Bo isn't too bad looking, well not for a succubus at least got me latched on to see how it develops. something new to pick up anyway.

Emmanuelle Vaugier...i knew i recognised her. remember her in smallville back when it was still good, and Being Erica as well for some episodes.

Richard Dower

Record ratings for the cable channel: http://www.spoilertv.com/2010/09/lost-girl-breaks-ratings-records-for.html

DS thread: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1351352

^ agree with alot of the opinions, it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be.

Richard Dower

Anyone gonna watch episode 2 tonight?

RolandIRL

yeah i'm going to be watching it tomorrow, and see if it's worth continuing on with.

Richard Dower

I'll watch episode 2 later :-)

RolandIRL

just finished watching it. it's not bad. at least it's not driven by special effects. means it will concentrate more on the story.
gonna keep on watching it. i can see the finale already shaping up to be about Bo's parents probably

Richard Dower

Ep. 2 wasn't bad, again...it gave me enough to watch the third episoe tonight. I must try get Basquille and Mr. E to watch this and see what they think.

Ep. 2 had more banter and humour, which wasn't a bad thing. But the main story was kinda dull, Anna Silk is a sexy succubus seductress!

Richard Dower

Thoughts on episode 3?

RolandIRL

turning out to be a bit episodic, but it's still interesting. gonna keep it up anyway. what did you think of it?

Richard Dower

Ep. 3 was OK, they are injecting more humour and banter into the scripts...not a bad thing. Got some ratings numbers for ep. 3:

The third episode of new Canadian supernatural drama Lost Girl was found by 185,000 at 7 and another 144,000 at 8:40 p.m. on Showcase.


I'm taking this show one ep. at a time, as of now it deserves one more episodes viewing. I hear people saying it's got a Wheadon-esque vibe....not sure about that?

Richard Dower

No new episode this Sunday, week hiatus...returns October 17th. I've been snooping the net and this show is starting to garner more attention in forums and blogs, it's very cultish right now and under the radar but it is slowly building momentum.

Ep. 4 was pretty good as well, a stronger central story and some nice sexy succubi scenes, threesome anyone? :-)

Kenzi is growing on me week to week, stunning eyes!....little firecracker!, she's become alot more fun and is the comic relief, the show itself has kinda loosened up and the actors more settled into characters now.

While it is ultra low budget this in turn forces the writing to make up for things, sometimes they hit and sometimes not, but overall it has kept my interest and if i can say...yeah i'll watch next week then it;s given me enough, which this show has.

To anyone thinking of givig it a shot, if you're a fan of genre/culty shows it might entertain you.

Richard Dower

Woot!...new episode tonight people!

RolandIRL

oh goodie

wonder why it took time off

Richard Dower

^ last Sunday was a Canadian holiday, ergo Showcase did a marathon of the first four eps.

Richard Dower

Excellent episode!!...best of the season thus far, had a good central story + back story on Bo and her parents. The dialogue on this show is pretty good, whitty dialogue and great banter between Kenzi and Bo.

Liking this show more and more. ...LOVED Cassie! "what up homies"....she was right outta Tarrantino's Kill Bill.

Richard Dower

Ep. 6 tonight, at this stage i think it's fair to say i'll watch the entire run, i've been enjoying at alot...a true underdog show if ever there was one. I'm fairly confident it'll get picked up for a second season.

RolandIRL

just caught on the last 3 episodes. forget they were on my hard drive

i just loved the oracle. she was so ditzy and just didn't imagine her to being a fae. almost like a piss-take of the creatures, acted like a human would

looking forward to tonight's episode hope it gets picked up for a second season. really deserves it and as i said in the other thread, it does have some really funny moments.

RolandIRL

episode 6 was very good. this is getting to be one of the shows i most look forward to every week. thought they didn't really explain the basilisk or whatever very clearly, and just seemed like it was there and then gone. would have preferred to have a bit more impact.

what did you think, richard?

Richard Dower

I thought ep. 6 was vey solid, loved the Kenzi/Dyson scenes, and that blonde Fae doctor is SOO hot!, her and Bo are gonna get it on eventually!...it's been a very consistent and enjoyable show, i must try hip Basquille and Mr. E to this show, i'll be watching ep. 7 later on tonight.

Mr E

I watched the first one over the weekend, Rich... quite liked it actually.
It doesn't hurt that Anna Silk is gorgeous either .... I'll be watching more.

Anyone else think Dyson is the spitting image of Chris Martin from Coldplay?

Richard Dower

^ it gets stronger as it goes along, from ep. 3/4 onwards the interplay and screen chemistry of Bo/Kenzi really kicks in, along with the banter and whitty dialogue. I think the actors found there groove and bonded. Kensia Solo/Kenzi...her eyes are just stunning, they just pop out....i could lose myself in her eyes!

RolandIRL

Mr E wrote: »

Anyone else think Dyson is the spitting image of Chris Martin from Coldplay?

I thought the exact same thing. except for the voice though, but it's still really weird.

i'll watch episode 6 when i go home later. got a good few things to watch along with the Walking Dead:D

Richard Dower

So i finally caught up last night, watched ep. 7/8 in one go...both excellent episodes with again great dialogue and banter from Bo and Kenzi. I adore Kenzi!!!....she is the comic relief and she's just brilliant. They write her lines soo clever and whitty, i LOL many times in ep. 7 with her "cleansing" the house, using her East Eourpean accent, the outfit....she was funny as hell!

The whole spider story was good, ep. 8 - HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!....i've NEVER seen such sexually explicit scenes on tv like this!, remember this is not premium but basic cable, i know Canada gets away with more then the US, but it's normally added cuss words like "sh*t" or a bit of flesh.

But the opening scene of ep. 8 was as close to full nudity/HBO i've ever seen!, totally nude, arse, male + female, boobs on display...not side boob...everything but the nipple, they really pushed the boat out!

Ep. 8 was cracking, Bo got a fantastic weapon and it looked class, as did she suited and booted like Blade :-)

Vex was a very good character, he was 100% channeling Jonny Deep and Pirates Of The Caribean, the writing on this show has gotten better each ep. - they use the limited budget well, they use CGI only when the scene requires it, they have such a large array of Fae characters to choose from, and the acting is pretty damn good!

It's a well rounded underground show, it's grown to become one of my faves...in fact, after ep. 8 i have decided to upgrade Lost Girl to HD 720p!! :-)

RolandIRL

i didn't really like Kensi at the start of the season, but she's really funny now.
"I'm saving the world from robot hookers. you're welcome"
this show is really gaining strength each episode. can't wait for the next episode

Richard Dower

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Renewed for a second season!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.spoilertv.com/2010/11/lost-girl-renewed-for-2nd-season.html

Thanks to the amazing outpouring of support that Lost Girl has yielded from fans across Canada -- which has translated into record-breaking ratings -- Showcase is proud to announce that the series has been renewed for a second season. Since the program debuted, it has consistently drawn over 700,000 viewers weekly, making it the number one scripted drama series across all Canadian specialty channels.

Season one of Lost Girl introduced viewers to Bo (Anna Silk: Being Erica, Billable Hours), a girl who learns she is a succubus, a creature from the world of Fae who live among humans. Bo refuses to choose an allegiance to either the Dark or Light Fae clans and her independence proves problematic for both sides, threatening to topple an age-old system. She embarks on a personal mission to unlock the secrets of her origin.

Season two will challenge Bo’s resolve to stay free and force her to question her own morals and beliefs. While Bo grows stronger and learns more about who she really is, relationships will be tested and passions will ignite, but answers will not come easily. Through it all, Bo will remain true to herself and loyal to those she trusts as she continues to forge a path of her own in a dangerous world. Ksenia Solo (Life Unexpected, Renegadepress.com) will return as Bo’s human confidante Kenzi, and Kris Holden-Reid (Ben Hur, The Bridge, The Tudors) returns as homicide detective Dyson.

Lost Girl was developed by Prodigy Pictures, in association with Shaw Media and Showcase.

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RolandIRL

:D

score!
you've made my day, richard. thanks for the news

Richard Dower

whiteman19 wrote: »

:D

score!
you've made my day, richard. thanks for the news

I literally did a fist pump when i read the news!

http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/tv/2010/11/12/16108761.html

Enough TV viewers have found Lost Girl that a second season has been ordered.

It was announced on Friday that the Canadian supernatural series, which airs on Showcase, has been picked up for season No. 2.

Production on the second season will begin this spring and air on Showcase in the fall of 2011. Lost Girl stars Anna Silk as Bo, a succubus from the world of Fae who is living among humans. Ksenia Solo plays Kenzi, Bo’s human confidante.

Showcase calls Lost Girl its “No. 1 series”, as it attracts more than 700,000 viewers weekly.

“We are so proud of this homegrown hit and it’s a thrill to renew it for what is sure to be a spellbinding second season,” said Christine Shipton, Shaw Media senior VP, in a statement.

RolandIRL

well i could see it coming since the ratings were great, but it's still nice to see it confirmed

Richard Dower

whiteman19 wrote: »

well i could see it coming since the ratings were great, but it's still nice to see it confirmed

I also think international sales played a part, i'm sure it'll be on in the UK pretty soon, Sky or cable.

RolandIRL

hope it doesn't go the way of Being Erica and get relegated to the late night slot, though that doesn't affect me watching it, but it might play a part in if it gets renewed again

Richard Dower

whiteman19 wrote: »

hope it doesn't go the way of Being Erica and get relegated to the late night slot, though that doesn't affect me watching it, but it might play a part in if it gets renewed again

Dunno if E4 would pick it up, maybe FX or something...thanks to the mods for editing the thread title

Richard Dower

Another solid ep. this week...looks glorious in HD :-)
More mythloogy in this ep. - so Trick/the bar keep dude is in fact the blood king, i also STRONGLY suspect he is in fact Bo's father!

It may be that a dark and light Fae "bonded" and had Bo!

Richard Dower

Ep. 10 was another solid ep. - kenzi once again cracked me up!, she gets some brilliant and whitty dialogue, + Bo gets to hang with another hot female succubus + learns some new skillz,

Ep. 11 looks like a cracker as well, with the return of Emmanuelle Vaugier:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhFiWlnGCp8

Fun fact, ep. 8 was the original pilot!....it also happened to be the best and action packed ep. + the most dark.

Richard Dower

I'll be watching ep. 11 later on and report, for now a preview of ep. 12 :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0iIBkT2uiI

Richard Dower

Woah!...Lost Girl has made it into the top ten most pirated list!!!...i think this proves how popular the show is outside of a cable channel in Canada :-)

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/thr-esq/piracy-hot-list-despicable-dr-54730

Here's a list of the top ten pirated TV shows on the ****** ***:

1. Chuck
2. Gossip Girl
3. The Event
4. Dexter
5. 90210
6. Lie to Me
7. The Walking Dead
8. Boardwalk Empire
9. Lost Girl
10. True Blood

Richard Dower

New interview with Dyson/Kris Holden...he states series 2 will be a more serialised show and not so standalone episode-ish, i personally like this idea....they need to get more into the mythology of the show:

http://www.suite101.com/content/kris-holden-ried-talks-about-lost-girl-and-its-faentastic-world-a314407#ixzz172chYTas%3Cbr%20/%3E

Ep. 11 was pretty good, Vex is a great character...he's like totally channeling Jack Sparrow with his look and accent. Emmanuelle Vaugier put in a nice apperance, she looked super hot!....hope we see more of her in series 2.

Not much humour and witty dialogue in this ep. - was kinda get down business with Dyson being framed for murder. Two more to go and a long wait for next September :-(

Richard Dower

Ep. 12 was kinda average overall...few good Kenzi lines, but i think the end made up for it. This Saskia/Eva chick is SUPER HOT sexy succubus!....she's in the season finale next week.

The promo hints that maybe she is

Bo's sister?

Very enjoyable series overall, a surprise to me and many others how good it is considering it's on an almost invisible Canadian cable station wherby 500,000 viewers is considered a big hit, i must ask mods to add spoiler tags once the season is over.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S_TPtRtiOw

Mr E

Why wait?

RolandIRL

What a brilliant finale. Just loads of action. i'll wait until you've watched it, richard before posting my thoughts. may need to watch it once more myself

Richard Dower

^ Whiteman *cheers* for not spoiling it!...i have it, but not seen it yet. I usually stock up on a few shows and watch them in batches, hopefulyy it'll answer some questions + be a cracker!

RolandIRL

richard, you watch Life Unexpected, don't you?

did you notice this? spotted it on another forum and was surprised. two very different shows i must say

Richard Dower

^ that's actually weird because i'd been watching LUX and when Lost Girl started i didn't even KNOW it was Ksenia was in both!...for one thing Kensia is TOTALLY different on LUX, not only in apperance but her character/presence etc.

It took me a few ep. of LG to see the connection she's soo different. Stunning looking girl though.....she's also in Black Swan.

Richard Dower

Some details on upcoming season 2:

From an interview with Michelle Lovretta:

"In Season 2, with the world sufficiently established, we'll finally get more into the back stories of all our favourite characters, including how Lauren came to be with The Ash, which is quite complicated. Last year Lauren did a lot of protecting Bo; In season two Bo might be called upon to return the favour and do the saving. It remains to be seen whether Bo and Lauren will patch things up romantically, but Lauren is a strong character and I can't see her accepting second place for long if Bo is still pining for Dyson. So, either Bo will be "all in," or there will be tension and some decisions for all three to make in next season. And I personally wouldn't rule out new love interests for any of them."

^ for anyone who hasen't seen LG....please do give it a shot, it's better than you might think!

Richard Dower

Dunno how this will effect the show: Sad news, Writer / Execute Producer Peter Mohan (Blood Ties) who wrote episode 2 (Where There's a Will, There's a Fae) and episode 11 (Faetal Justice) has left Lost Girl. He announced it on his twitter citing his commitment to Showcase's upcoming XIII as the reason for his departure.

Richard Dower

Bo/Anna Silk interview (new): http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/features/article_1620741.php/EXCLUSIVE-Anna-Silk-discusses-her-inner-Lost-Girl

Interviewer comment: M&C: I’ve just loved the relationships on the show and the way it’s played out, and interspersed with the action. It’s a nice balanced show. In fact I’m going to have a lot of Joss Whedon fans baying for my blood here, but I think its a better show than Buffy.

^ woah!..lol!, don't let Wheadon fans see that mate!!

DeWitt

So finally checked out the pilot; thanks Whiteman and it really wasn't as cheesy as the promos I watched made it out to be. I can't say I'm too fond of Bo though, but I'm sure she'll grow on me.

Richard Dower

^ the Lost Girl "world" takes time to get used to, by ep. 3 Bo and Kenzi's chemistry kicks in + the dialogue improves, in many ways LG is as close to premium cable content as you can get. It has swearing and adult dialogue + nudity and sex scenes.....scenes that go beyond basic cable but not full on nudity/sex like premium.

There is the great love triangle of Bo/Dyson and female doctor Lauren....so even there it's not a conventional 3some, ahem....i mean triangle. Like i said LG is not to everyone's taste, budgetwise is very cheap, CGI/production values are barebone at best.

But it's the characters, mythos and chemistry of the leads that sells it + a real whit for clever and funny dialogue, the fact that the girls are all super hot always helps....and for the ladies you have wolfie Dyson :-)