This shows reminds me a bit of Heroes, but even more it
reminds me of Syfy's Alphas. A teenager has some strange
things happen to him, but he founds out that he is part of
an evolved race of beings with special powers. Also, someone
is hunting them. It's not as good as Alphas, but also not as
dark and drab as Alphas could be. It's definitely more
colorful and cool, and it has more action.
The show is based on a successful British show that ran
from 1973-1979. It was revived again and ran 1992-1995. I
haven't seen those shows, so I can't tell you if they are
the same or not, but from what I've read on Wikipedia, they
are very similar.
I'm not sure if I like the lead actor or not, Robbie
Amell, who plays Stephen. I don't think he's the best actor.
Looks-wise, he reminds me a bit of Colin Egglesfield
("Rizzoli & Isles" and "The Client List"), but he's not as
handsome as Colin. He kind of grows on you a bit as the show
goes along. I really like the other actors on the show,
especially Peyton List,
who plays Cara. You may recognize her from "Mad Men" or "FlashForward",
among many other things. She is very well known as Lucy from
As the World Turns. Aaron Yoo plays another young guy,
Russell; and Luke Mitchell plays John. The bad guy in
charge of hunting them down, Jedediah, is played gleefully
by Mark Pellegrino, who has played baddies for quite a whole
on shows like "Revolution", "Being Human" and
"Supernatural". It's good to see both Peyton List and Mark
Pellegrino getting well-deserved starring roles. There
is a great surprise about Jedediah during the pilot that
makes you go, "Oh, shit!"
I enjoyed the story a lot and I can't wait to see more! I
love any superhero type of show, anyway, but this one is
done well.
Video Clips:
http://youtu.be/iz_XNnBJUkM
http://youtu.be/8TDKDqoklEI
http://youtu.be/SsjejXi5mGg
http://youtu.be/JwXVsRUi53k
Aaron Yoo Interview - Aaron Yoo discusses Russell's love
of no-finger discounts in this interview! The Tomorrow
People premieres Wednesday, Oct. 9!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX-9SSKG9Ts
Boogeyman Preview
Ultra's boogeyman has come to play. Don't miss the series
premiere of The Tomorrow People Wednesday, Oct. 9!
Clip
Strange Things Preview
What is happening to Stephen Jameson? Don't miss the series
premiere of The Tomorrow People Wednesday, Oct. 9!
Clip
UPDATE: The CW sent me the third and fourth episodes, and
the show keeps getting better!! I still really enjoy it. I
hope you do, too.
We see how Steven gets the other Tomorrow People to stop
running and get more involved. He has to walk a fine line
between working with them, keeping a normal "teen" life with
his mom and brother, and going undercover with his uncle
Zed. Some very shocking things happen in these two episodes!
Don't miss them...
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 THE TOMORROW
PEOPLE
“Girl, Interrupted” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD)
(HDTV)
GETTING INVOLVED — Stephen (Robbie Amell) reluctantly attends a
party with Astrid (Madeleine Mantock), but is startled when he
hears that one of his classmates is in peril. Desperate to help,
Stephen turns to John (Luke Mitchell) and Cara (Peyton List),
but they make it clear that they do not help humans. Stephen
secretly tries to enlist Cara’s help, which brings up her own
feelings about her traumatic past. Meanwhile, John gives Stephen
a mission to infiltrate Ultra’s main computer to help give them
an advantage in finding new break-outs. Mark Pellegrino and
Aaron Yoo also star. Danny Cannon directed the episode written
by Micah Schraft and Pam Veasey (#103).
Clip
Cara's
the target, will John and Russell be enough to help her? The
Tomorrow
People is all new
Wednesday at 9/8c!
http://youtu.be/pfz6-TX9MH4
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
“Kill or Be Killed” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating
TBD) (HDTV)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — When Ultra’s most wanted, Killian
McCrane (guest star Jason Dohring, “Veronica Mars”),
resurfaces after years of being in hiding, Stephen (Robbie
Amell) enlists John’s (Luke Mitchell) help in tracking him
down. John reluctantly agrees to help, but changes his mind
when he learns that Killian isn’t after Jedikiah (Mark
Pellegrino) as everyone suspects. Stephen, wants to help,
but Cara (Peyton List) explains that John’s history with
Killian, which brings back a flood of memories from John’s
past, making him do something he never thought he would do
again. Meanwhile, Stephen’s mom (guest star Sarah Clarke) is
suspicious of his whereabouts, putting him in an awkward
position. Aaron Yoo and Madeleine Mantock also star. Guy Bee
directed the episode written by Nicholas Wootton and Alex
Katsnelson (#104).
Update:
The show returns tonight, and it's a great episode! Steven
continues to try to bring his father back from limbo. John
tells the other Tomorrow People the truth about himself. A
dangerous, strong Tomorrow Person breaks out of The Citadel,
a prison-like hospital/lab where Ultra experiment on their
kind. Cara tries to help him and the other prisoners still
in there. Steven tries to throw Jedikiah's suspicions off
him. Steven meets his mom's new boyfriend, Peter (Robert
Gant).
I don't want to say more, for fear of too many spoilers.
It's a very interesting episode, especially what happens at
the end of the show between Steven and Peter.
I really love Mark Pellegrino - he's always a wonderful
villain. They've given his characters a lot of layers on
this show. He's evil and yet he's not as evil as The Founder
in some ways. He's very likable and sympathetic, even though
he's also evil and very screwed up!
This show is not perfect by any means, but it's very
enjoyable and the cast is fabulous. Make sure to tune
in tonight!
MORE INFORMATION:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 THE TOMORROW
PEOPLE
“The Citadel” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
BREAKING IN — After Stephen (Robbie Amell) returns from the
brink, he thinks he has a clue to what happened to his father,
but his fellow Tomorrow People are not sure they believe him.
When the Tomorrow People learn some disappointing news from John
(Luke Mitchell), they make an unexpected decision about their
future. The Tomorrow People finally get a lead on Ultra’s secret
research lab and they devise a dangerous plan to free all those
being held captive there. Meanwhile, Stephen’s mom introduces
Stephen and his brother Luca (guest star Jacob Kogan) to a new
man she is dating, but Stephen is having a hard time getting a
read on him. Peyton List, Aaron Yoo and Mark Pellegrino also
star. Sarah Clarke, Jeffrey Pierce, Ty Olsson (“Supernatural”)
and Robert Gant (“Queer as Folk”) guest star. Eagle Egilsson
directed the episode written by Jeff Rake and Grainne Godfree
(#110).
Photos
Credit: Jack Rowand / The CW
Limbo Clip -Has Stephen become too much of a liability
for Ultra? The Tomorrow People is all new Wednesday at 9/8c!
http://cwtv.com/cw-video/the-tomorrow-people/limbo-clip/?play=1c85ea63-6750-478f-a87d-0573902623f0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPU8BWVpHBs
The Citadel Clip
http://www.cwtv.com/cw-video/the-tomorrow-people/the-citadel-clip/?play=2b8b5c2a-07b3-41af-a233-5525db6c559c
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
“Rumble” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
A BLAST FROM THE PAST — Stephen (Robbie Amell) and his
fellow Ultra trainees are given a test by Jedikiah (Mark
Pellegrino) to see who is worthy of becoming an Ultra agent,
but not everyone is happy to work as a team. Cara (Peyton
List) is faced with a mysterious visitor from her past.
Russell (Aaron Yoo) is sent on a dangerous recon mission
that could force a clash between Tomorrow People groups.
Meanwhile, John (Luke Mitchell) works with a new break-out.
Madeleine Mantock also stars. Nick Copus directed the
episode written by Nicholas Wootton and Ray Utarnachit
(#111).
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
“Sitting Ducks” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, V) (HDTV)
SOMETHING IS A LITTLE OFF — Stephen (Robbie Amell) feels
uneasy about his fellow trainee Hillary (guest star Alexa
Vega, “Spy Kids”) who has a secret agenda of her own.
Stephen’s mom wants the family to go camping including her
new boyfriend Peter (guest star Robert Gant), whom Stephen
seems to be having a difficult time reading. Knowing he is
going to be out of town, Stephen asks for Cara (Peyton List)
and John’s (Luke Mitchell) help to make sure that everything
is ok with Astrid (Madeleine Mantock) while he’s gone. Aaron
Yoo and Mark Pellegrino also star. Dermott Downs directed
the episode written by Phil Klemmer and Micah Schraft
(#112).
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
“Things Fall Apart” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating
TBD) (HDTV)
WE HAD A DEAL — Stephen (Robbie Amell) is upset with
Jedikiah (Mark Pellegrino) for going back on his word,
leaving Stephen to face The Founder (guest star Simon
Merrells, “The Wolfman”). In order to protect Astrid
(Madeleine Mantock), Stephen has to make a dangerous deal to
bring in a powerful break-out. John (Luke Mitchell) and Cara
(Peyton List) clash, forcing Cara to issue a harsh and
unexpected punishment. Meanwhile, Stephen learns a
surprising secret about his mom. Aaron Yoo also stars.
Michael Shultz directed the episode written by Alex
Katsnelson and Leigh Dana Jackson (#113).
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