Anyone watching Revolution?

Interesting concept for a show. Like the fact that its based around Chicago. I like it so far, but I can't see it lasting more than a season.

What's interesting is that last nights episode referenced two towns closest to me, Lowell, IN and Grant Park, IL. Two country towns that otherwise wouldn't be heard of. I laughed when I heard them talk about them.

However, also being from Chicago, there are few inaccuracies that I have seen. But, it's all for entertainment.

My wife wanted to see it so we watched it together. I found it semi-watchable but found myself yelling at the TV a number of times because everything about the premise defies both logic and the laws of physics.

Haven't had a chance to see it yet, but my wife put them in the DVR que so hopefully I will get a chance soon. I have to wonder though is there any vehicles being used in the show? I would hope so as even without power one could figure out a way to get fuel pumped out of the many ground tanks so that you could at least drive around.

Is it supposed to be about a new American Revolution or a Revolution in some industry?

Dumb.

Jericho was better.

I have not seen it but the previews they showed weren't done very well (they were very strangely done).

My question. So the power is out. What exactly destroyed the milliions and millions of rounds of ammunition that's laying around this country (and the guns of course)?

They all seem to be using bows and swords, which are much harder to find then guns and bullets.

aircooled wrote: I have not seen it but the previews they showed weren't done very well (they were very strangely done). My question. So the power is out. What exactly destroyed the milliions and millions of rounds of ammunition that's laying around this country (and the guns of course)? They all seem to be using bows and swords, which are much harder to find then guns and bullets.

best i can figure, physics as it pertains to (i guess) combustion and heat energy has ceased to obey the laws of, well, physics. as a scientist it is so stupid i can't even bring myself to watch it just to point out how stupid the whole idea is.

That's whats dumb about it.

I absolutely hate how in the process of 15 years suddenly everyone can wield a sword and bow like the greatest of generations 200 years ago.

Revolution is also wayyyy too clean. Everyone's hair is shiny, they've all been showering way too often.

Anyone else catch the crossbow bolt knocking a guy completely off his feet?

The basic idea for the show COULD be good but so far I think it has been poorly executed and I only saw the first episode online (no TV). Jericho was a MUCH better show.

I'm a stickler for detail and so far that's what's driving me nuts. I really wish they did more research when they did the location scouting. I'll post a pic up in a bit and show you why. It has now pissed me off.

For the question about Ammo and such, I think there was a big rebellion, possible civil war and the new government made owning any form of fire arm punishable by death.

As for vehicles and such, part of the show is that absolutely anything that ran on any form of electrical current no longer operates. It still makes me question Solar, wind, steam, and hydro energy, but I don't think they want to get into detail with that.

There are obvious flaws, I honestly wonder how many more detail flaws I can take.

How about diesel's? They don't require much if any electricity.

Read the plot summary, already don't like the ridiculous concept.

Strizzo wrote: best i can figure, physics as it pertains to (i guess) combustion and heat energy has ceased to obey the laws of, well, physics. as a scientist it is so stupid i can't even bring myself to watch it just to point out how stupid the whole idea is.

So, we're all eating raw meat as well as taking cold showers?

Who's forging the cutlery?

NBC said: Our entire way of life depends on electricity. So what would happen if it just stopped working? Well, one day, like a switch turned off, the world is suddenly thrust back into the dark ages. Planes fall from the sky, hospitals shut down, and communication is impossible. And without any modern technology, who can tell us why? Now, 15 years later, life is back to what it once was long before the industrial revolution: families living in quiet cul-de-sacs, and when the sun goes down lanterns and candles are lit. Life is slower and sweeter. Or is it? On the fringes of small farming communities, danger lurks. And a young woman's life is dramatically changed when a local militia arrives and kills her father, who mysteriously - and unbeknownst to her - had something to do with the blackout. This brutal encounter sets her and two unlikely companions off on a daring coming-of-age journey to find answers about the past in the hopes of reclaiming the future. Written by NBC Publicity

seriously, this is so dumb i have to wonder if the person who came up with the idea even finished high school.

Duke wrote:

Strizzo wrote: best i can figure, physics as it pertains to (i guess) combustion and heat energy has ceased to obey the laws of, well, physics. as a scientist it is so stupid i can't even bring myself to watch it just to point out how stupid the whole idea is.

So, we're all eating raw meat as well as taking cold showers? Who's forging the cutlery?

apparently its just electricity that has quit physics, and it was caused by humans (potential flounder bait here, but i'll resist)

Thinking I'm pretty much done with this as well. I've watched the first two episodes. Much like "The Event", I've already concluded that any explanation they offer for the blackout (and why it supposedly persists for years) is going to be stupid and implausible, so I doubt I'll watch it next week.

kazoospec wrote: Thinking I'm pretty much done with this as well. I've watched the first two episodes. Much like "The Event", I've already concluded that any explanation they offer for the blackout (and why it supposedly persists for years) is going to be stupid and implausible, so I doubt I'll watch it next week.

I'm glad I realized this about Lost early on. Imagine how much time I could have wasted only to see "They were dead the whole time" or alternatively, "The island is maaaagic!"

I've been watching it. Yeah things seems pretty crazy, but as a fan of traditional archery I'm glad to see so many bows on TV. Too bad most of them look like current mass produced (or are crossbows). Not to say current bows won't work after that much time, I have a recurve from 1968 that still works good as new and that's nowhere near a record, but if guns are outlawed and people rely on archery for food, would nobody be whipping them up the old fasioned way? I know i'd ramp it up from one every couple months as a hobby to non stop production.

The show is pretty unreal, but so are most of the shows I watch. I don't need reality. I have reality in my own life, and it would be far too boring for a TV show. It's the same reason I play certain video games. I want to play the alien killing game and not the sims because If i wanted to use the toilet or take a shower, I would just walk to the bathroom.

I read the plot summary, heard that the producers would figure out the physics "Later" and decided to skip it.

I started watching the first episode...then gave up. since it's from the same folk(s) that brought us LOST, I'm guessing all the "back stories" will EVENTUALLY get filled in. Meanwhile, I just thought the whole idea / premise was kind of lame.

I also didn't care for the parents of the "heroine" getting the short straw (dying off) before the 1st episode ends. I got the feeling that perhaps someone (perhaps the network?) was trying to meld "The Hunger Games" with the whole life-is-turned-upside-down of LOST...thingee.

So, sorry, but you lost me NBC.

In reply to integraguy:

Apparently you didn't watch the second episode then.

my wifes fav is that the girl is dressed the same as the girl from the movie version of the hunger games...

I easily suspend disbelief so I am enjoying it for what it is, a "what if" scenario.

logdog wrote: I easily suspend disbelief so I am enjoying it for what it is, a "what if" scenario.

This. If you watched the second episode Mr. Google starts to ponder the fact that every electronic device went down simultaneously and how unpossible that would be without human interference.

Some of the plot is thin and some of the scenarios are too. But, JJ Abrams hasn't really done good since Lost, just look at Alcatraz.

integraguy wrote: I started watching the first episode...then gave up. since it's from the same folk(s) that brought us LOST, I'm guessing all the "back stories" will EVENTUALLY get filled in. Meanwhile, I just thought the whole idea / premise was kind of lame. I also didn't care for the parents of the "heroine" getting the short straw (dying off) before the 1st episode ends. I got the feeling that perhaps someone (perhaps the network?) was trying to meld "The Hunger Games" with the whole life-is-turned-upside-down of LOST...thingee. So, sorry, but you lost me NBC.

Oh it's a J.J. Abrams show? If so I will skip it, as I was drawn in by Lost after the first season, and stuck with it 'til the end. It sucked so hard you can't imagine!! I guess I won't be watching it after all.