Monday, September 28th, 2009
FLASH FORWARD - via TV and ARG.
Tonight sees the UK premiere of Flash Forward, a new serial sci-fi that sees the whole world get a vision of what lies six months ahead. It’s being billed as ‘from the network that brought you LOST’ but what it doesn’t say is that it’s created by David S Goyer (writer of the Blade Trilogy and co-writer on Batman Begins) and Brannon Braga (who a lot of people blame for making the later Star Trek series so…good?)
The hokey concept for Flash Forward is grand enough, but, as always, this will rely on the show’s writing and characterisation to make this a lasting hit with crossover appeal. But, also as always, there’s some funky online accompanying material in the shape of the The Mosaic Collective
This is the actual project featured within the show that tries to piece together a global big picture from every one in the world’s perspective. However the show turns out, I think this is a great site that really expands the world of the show for any audience who really want to immerse themselves in it. I hope this is a trend that continues in drama shows.
But what are your thoughts for the show itself? Next big thing? Or more of the same? As you all know, I am a big fan of LOST - but this doesn’t mean I want every show to be an ongoing tease of a mystery that I always worry will get cancelled before we get close to getting answers. There’s probably a reason my other favourite show these days is House.
But, then maybe the fact that Flash Forward’s leading man Joseph Fiennes doesn’t seem to have aged at all since Shakespeare in Love indicates this new show will be a timeless classic! What are your thoughts?
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