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[Zumanity]

Yay, it's being recapped! And Heathen's the recapper!

This day just gets better and better.

[Honey Dew]

sure does, Zumanity.

[Calliope]

Heathen! Yay! I adore Allison Mack's Chloe on Smallville so I'm curious what her clone will be like. Looks like she'll even get her own Pete clone, too.

[StephenTrendy]

I hadn't heard about this show until like, right now, but it looks interesting. I'll probably try it.

[Uzumaki]

Whaaaat? Allison Mack clone? Not the real one? This show was filmed near where I live, so does this mean I have a real chance to become a stalker?

[Demian]

Gaaah. Heathen's Hell just got a little bit deeper.

[paulvdb]

In my opinion Veronica Mars was one of the better new pilots, although I'm not sure if that says more about the quality of VM or the lack of quality of the other shows. Anyway, my other choices for shows I'll watch or give a chance are Desperate Housewives, Lost and Jack & Bobby. There are a few other shows that I'll give at least a few episodes to see how they'll turn out.

Edited by paulvdb, Sep 2, 2004 @ 3:12 AM.

[Mersera]

I'm interested to see how this show will come out. Personally I'm skeptical. I don't think it will last long but I've been wrong about other things.

[Genius]

Can someone fill me in on what's it about?

[Cathode Tube]

"Pushed to the edge of this multicultural, venomous little Peyton Place..."
I am excited about this show. Why does that make me feel dirty?

[Rimerr]

Basic premise from zap2it:

Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) used to be the popular girl with the cool friends and the jock boyfriend. A series of personal and family traumas have made her a sarcastic outcast. Now, instead of going to pep rallies, she helps her private investigator father (Enrico Colantoni) dig into the lives of the rich and famous in the messed up town of Neptune, Calif.

I like it and will probably keep watching it since it doesn't really conflict with any of my appointment viewings.

[tothemax]

I'll at least watch the pilot because, after watching the previews, I didn't say, "Good God, what is UPN thinking?"

[temp drone]

I've been intrigued by this show since seeing commercials for it starting about two months ago. I love sarcastic teenage girls with attitude, and it seems like this actress might be able to play the role well. Reminds me a little of Amber Tamblyn's Joan Gerardi...

[The Pez]

I read the plot on UPN.com...and it sounds somewhat interesting. Whoever said Alison Mack on page 1 is correct - I loved AM though. Let's see if UPN finally does something right.

Edit: I read another summary and it sounds a lot more interesting. Sarcastic girl - outcast - I love those type of characters.

Edited by The Pez, Sep 2, 2004 @ 3:28 PM.

[Fabrisse]

WooHoo. My sister is one of the assistant editors on the show, so I got to see the pilot last week. It looks like it's going to be a good show, if it lives up to the opening episode.

I can't wait to read the recaps and everyone's comments.

[TheAnnoyedOne]

I swear everyone is managing to see this one early but me ;p It's the only pilot I'm curious about for the Fall that hasn't really leaked.

I'm anxious to see it because I do want to see how it compares to Smallville's Chloe. Unfortunately, with the show premiering on Sept. 22, I'll have to tape it because I'll be otherwise occupied with Smallville, and likely busy all night...

[Actionmage]

I definitely am there for the pilot. I like PI series, smart girls as lead characters, and UPN (because someone needs to!)
Fabrisse, that is cool about your sister, and I'm a little jealous. :) Hope she has a long run with Veronica!

[TrueMyth]

I just watch the video preview over at UPN.com, and Kristin Bell struck me as a little bit high-talky. I really don't like that voice on most women. I think the only one that it has worked for me was Darla on Buffy/Angel. Kirstin looks a little bit like her, so maybe it'll work this time too. Or was my impression incorrect? That was the first time I've heard her voice.

Either way, I've got my tickets for at least the premiere episode.

[Brahmsian]

In case you didn't already know, this show got included in USA Today's list of "Best Bets" for the coming season. That doesn't guarantee that I'll tune in, but it does improve the chances. As does the fact that it will be coming on right after my favorite show, Gilmore Girls.

After posting the above I checked out TVGal's latest at www.zap2it.com. In it she says "Keep an eye out for: Veronica Mars. I think it could do for UPN what Buffy did for the WB back in 1997".

I don't always agree with TVGal, but if she seriously thinks it could be anywhere near as good as BTVS in it's prime... (is there an emoticon for "bug-eyed"?)

Edited by Brahmsian, Sep 4, 2004 @ 2:33 PM.

[curlyqlink]

I love sarcastic teenage girls with attitude, and it seems like this actress might be able to play the role well. Reminds me a little of Amber Tamblyn's Joan Gerardi...

...only without the relgious ickiness, one can hope.

TV needs more sarcastic outcasts. (I still miss the short-lived "MYOB".) And TV just wouldn't be TV if Enrico Coletani didn't have a series!

[The Pez]

Enrico Coletani is Elliot on Just Shoot Me, right?

I agree w/curlyglink - I love sarcastic outcasts. The only one on TV at the moment (w/new episodes) is George on Dead Like Me and/or Claire on SFU. There was Jaye on Wonderfalls, but that's canceled. Those are always fun characters to watch.

[Fabrisse]

Enrico Coletani is Elliot on Just Shoot Me, right?

Yep. And apparently tries to gnaw on scenery regularly. He was reasonably subdued in the pilot, so I hope that directors manage to put the kibosh on that tendency.