Happy October! It's one of my favorite months of the year. The temperature starts to cool down, people start making bonfires outside (and it smells awesome) and Halloween is just around the corner! So, this month, for me at least, is filled with lots of scary and thrilling entertainment, like scary movies and crazy TV shows. While I can't say enough about The Walking Dead, which premieres on AMC on Halloween night, there is another show on right now that has the right blend of intense action, compelling storytelling and characters, and AWESOME cliffhangers. That show is The Event.
For those of you missing 24 or Lost, this show seems to be a great blend of both. It's certainly not as cinematic an experience as watching Lost, but its mystery making abilities are right there with it (and with this show, it seems like answers WILL be given!). While it's definitely a blend of both shows, it definitely has a stronger 24 feel. The narrative jumps from location to location, just like 24, and each episode moves at the same speed as 24, with a sense of urgency of getting to the solution. The acting is pretty good, too. Jason Ritter plays the lead who is completely wrapped up in the mystery that surrounds the detainees and he plays the part pretty perfectly. Laura Innes from E.R. channels her old character Dr. Weaver just a little bit, as the character has become an interestingly cold character, who still remains compelling, as she fights to protect her people, the other "detainees".
Now is the time to catch up. The show is only three episodes deep and so you can quickly can right on track with it. The Event airs on Mondays on NBC at 9pm.
I said good day, sir!
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