Comments on: Review: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season One

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Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:09:45 +0000

[...] Screen Rant: “Although the series does not equal the greatness of T1 and T2, it does expand on the characters, adding new twists, as well as some key references to the films. All in all it’s enough to satisfy fans old and new alike.” [...]

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Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:54:57 +0000

By: 790

790 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:04:59 +0000

I don’t know Logan that’s kinda pushing it.
what did the head use for power? Technically once the head is severed, the Endo would die. The Endo has a nuclear battery in its chest the head is the Processor.
Also how would the headless Endo see ?

In T2 Connor knew the Terminator would take heavy damage so he somehow installed alternate power source,and even then it was located in the chasis.

The whole thing with Cromartie and the portable time displacment unit really ruined the integrity of the tv show, after that it just became mindless fun.

Reese made it pretty clear that once they blew the Time Displacement device there was no way anyone could come thru. (T1)

By: Logan Waters

Logan Waters — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:35:59 +0000

Cromartie didn’t “make it” through the portal… his skeletal head revived in the rubble onsite, years later, then summoned the rest of the body, also on the site of the wrecked bank.

No big deal, but the writers didn’t get this wrong.

By: entertainmenttodayandbeyond

entertainmenttodayandbeyond — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:48:57 +0000

This show is much better than I ever thought it could be and I really wound up liking it! I really think they can built on season one. Hopefully viewership can exceed 10 mil Eyeballs a week so FOX keeps it on the air!

By: k8ie

k8ie — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:12:40 +0000

I wasn’t a fan of Summer Glau’s performance at the beginning of the series – too “River Tam becomes a Terminator” – but I was won over by the end of nine episodes by her subtle, wry performance. Despite her lack of affect, she managed to imbue Cameron with a distinct personality that was endearing and chilling by turns.

For Andy above – the showrunner didn’t give any interviews during the strike but he later went on record to say that Cromartie’s head was supposed to have skin on it that’s burning away as it comes through time but apparently FOX veto’d the flaming skull – apparently burning skin violates standards & practices.

By: 790

790 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:18:39 +0000

Thanks for this dvd review Niall….I didn’t know this had come out yet,,,

Summer Glau (IMO) is the best thing about this show. She has the same deadpan look that Kristannia Loken pulled off in T3,,,.
(Btw the dvd box cover art is horibble), also why’s Sarah Connors hair black? , that continues to disract me to this day. ;-(
Overall the actors are ok, the kid that plays John is real good as is Reese’s older brother (the 90210 actor).
I had alot of problems with the time portal.
They really cheapend the Time Travel aspect of the franchise. Cromarte’s survival and subsequent body transplant really damaged the integrity of the show for me.
The CGI of the Endo is really sub par when you look at the films.

The story did improve, and I think with a better setup in the Pilot 2 parter, the series would have had more integrity and respect for the franchise. The way this film intefers with the events of T3,(IMO) is a real slap in the face to the fans of the Johnathan Mostow film.
Anyway,,, the show did have a great cliffhanger and I’ll be tuning in for season 2. Overall the show provided a fun ride on a monday night during a writers strike,,, however I don’t think I will end up purchasing the dvds. Its one of those shows that I really don’t need to rewatch.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:16:08 +0000

You definitely should check it out, Vic. I found it quite enjoyable.

The only think that I caught that kind of annoyed me was the way Cromartie made it through the time portal.

*****SPOILER*****

I thought that anything that wasn’t flesh couldn’t make it through the portal. That’s why the people and Terminators always ended up popping in nekkid and couldn’t bring future weapons with them. Yeah, the HEAD of Cromartie just HAPPENS to make it through the portal? Yeah, I know, a minor gripe, but a gripe nonetheless!!

All in all, I enjoy the show and I look forward to how they expand the story in season 2 to meld in with T4.

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:04 +0000

I may have to drop season one into my Netflix queue and check it out before season two begins.

Vic

By: Panda

Panda — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:45:06 +0000

I only watched the first 3 or so episodes, but I am totally opposite about the actors. I found Summer Glau to be the only strong actor, perfectly fitting her character.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:09:17 +0000

I am a fan of the show.
I look forward to its second season .

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:39:40 +0000

To be honest I don’t like T1, T2, or T3 but I really enjoyed the series I thought the TV show was really good and I also think the new movie looks great as well.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:10:40 +0000

I Agree. I was really surprised by this show and found the cast and story to be very good. I’m also incredibly happy that the show ignores the 3rd film (I think Salvation also ignores T3).