Flashforward (ABC)

[KSiteTV]

This sounds interesting. I'm also highly amused that one of the cast members is from the original, good British Coupling and another was from the horrible American one.

What if you were shown a glimpse of your future, but didn't like what you saw? How hard would you fight and what would you sacrifice to keep it from coming true? When an unexplained, cataclysmic event knocks out the entire population of the world at the exact same moment, for two minutes and 17 seconds, everyone will see a glimpse of their own future. Then they will wake up to chaos. From his flash forward, LA FBI Agent Mark Benford is able to piece together the 'when' April 29, 2010, but he's desperate to figure out the 'why' and stop what's coming because it's a future he doesn't want to see. In the future, Mark's beloved wife has left him for the father of one of her patients. He's started drinking again, his loyal partner's been murdered and masked operatives are hunting him down. Before long, everyone starts asking themselves and each other, "What did you see?" As Mark and his team struggle to figure out what caused this bizarre event and wonder will it happen again, the only thing they have to go on is a huge mosaic of people's flash forwards. Adapting award-winning science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer's revolutionary novel, executive producers David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) and Brannon Braga (24, Star Trek: Enterprise) invite us to flash forward into a thrilling vision of a world held captive by events that have not yet taken place. No one knows for certain what the future holds, but everyone will have their theories.

Cast: Joseph Fiennes as Mark Benford; Sonya Walger as Olivia Benford; John Cho as Dominic Witten; Jack Davenport as Lloyd Simcoe; Brian O'Byrne as Aaron Stark; Courtney B. Vance as Stan Wedeck; Christine Woods as Janis Hawk; Zachary Knighton as Bryce Varley; Peyton List as Nicole

[Tabularasa]

It sounds alright. I'm more amused that Sonya Walger (AKA Penny from Lost) is in this. Probably because of the irony of a show being called flash foreward and someone from lost being in this, haha.

[SparkleforSmallville]

This sounds really good like a puzzle, and I like Puzzles. I'll be watching for it.:)

[KSiteTV]

The Hollywood Reporter is saying that the chances for this one to get picked up are very, very good. I like what I've heard, although I hope it doesn't ruin the prospects for V.

[Tabularasa]

Woah, just noticed David S. Goyer from Batman Begins/Dark Knight is producing this. The descrition doesn't really do anything for me as I don't see the premise as a long series, but hopefully it'll work out.

[SparkleforSmallville]

Next week "Lost's" 100 episode is going to have some sorta promo for "Flash Forward".

http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/national-broadcast/e3i27bb879e5719e29c6978ff4c283a9267

[KSiteTV]

Guess that means it was picked up for sure, and an announcement is a formality?

A dollar says the links/clues will go to http://www.nomoregooddays.com

I just hope that a Flash Forward pick-up doesn't mean they'll pass on V. Not just because I've spent a lot of time on the website... (http://www.visitorsite.net) but also because I think it'll make for a damn good show.

FFwd sounds like it'll do well too, but, I want my lizard aliens.

[KSiteTV]

Some quotes from Flash Forward novel writer Robert J. Sawyer about the Flash Forward teases that will run during the 100th episode of Lost:

"Sadly, the ABC press office will kill me if I say anything about the Flash Forward promo that will run during Lost's 100th episode," he says. "But I will say this: the 100th episode of Lost airs on my birthday, April 29 -- and I can't think of a better birthday present than the first public showing of footage from the pilot based on my novel. So, happy birthday, Lost; happy birthday, Flash Forward, and happy birthday to me!"

[KSiteTV]

Just saw this on TV Week about the marketing during the 100th LOST: If you Google "What did you see," it looks as if ABC has arranged for mentions of a website called "TheMosaicCollective.com" to appear. Go to that website, and you'll be greeted with a stark message—"What did you see?"—and a request to answer that question. You'll also be asked to provide your email address.

[superhippie2000]

here are the flashes i saw:

a funeral
a wedding
a surfer
an ultra sound
a school letting out

[KSiteTV]

And here are the promos:

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[targis]

What is that clicking sound?

[KSiteTV]

Maybe the people will hear that as they "flash forward."

I wonder if the Mosaic Collective are the people who are studying the flash-forward phenomenon within the show...

[krpto]

a casket a bride and groom kissing a guy surfing a baby on an ultrasound and kids coming out of a school hmm what do these all have to do with the future?

[SparkleforSmallville]

It took me till the last 10 min of Lost, to realize the "What did you see"? were the promo's
For Flash Forward. i kinda forgot and I was expecting more than a "flash" :lol:

It did catch my eye, I just associated it with the ad that followed. Wonder what people thought, who didn't know they were promo's for Flash Forward.

[KSiteTV]

a casket a bride and groom kissing a guy surfing a baby on an ultrasound and kids coming out of a school hmm what do these all have to do with the future?

I think they're pointing to six months in the future, because what happens is everything pauses and they see things. So someone sees a casket, someone sees a bride, etc.

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Interesting trailer. I might have to watch it, if it gets a pilot episode.

[KSiteTV]

A pilot episode has been filmed. Now it's just a matter of it airs. Since they're promoting it during LOST, I think chances are good that that will happen.

[KSiteTV]

ABC has picked up the show for 13 episodes:

ABC has officially picked up drama "Flash Forward."

The show, which already is being promoted on the network, received a 13-episode order Friday night.

Based on Robert J. Sawyer's novel, the Joseph Fiennes-starring series chronicles the aftermath of a global event in which everyone in the world blacks out for 2 minutes, 17 seconds and has mysterious visions of six months into the future.

David Goyer and Brannon Braga co-wrote the pilot for "Flash," which Goyer directed.

Both will exec produce the series, but because of his commitment to Fox's "24," where he is an exec producer, Braga won't be involved full time on "Flash."

"Eli Stone" co-creator/exec producer Marc Guggenheim has come on board as exec producer and will run the series with Goyer.

Also exec producing are Jessika Goyer, Vince Gerardis and Ralph Vicinanza.

ABC has been the most aggressive among the broadcast networks, handing out early series pickups to its strongest pilots.

The pickup for "Flash" came hours after the network brass screened it to a strong reception. It follows ABC's Thursday order of new comedy "Modern Family."

In addition to Fiennes, the cast of "Flash" includes Sonya Walger, John Cho, Jack Davenport, Brian O'Byrne, Courtney B. Vance, Christine Woods, Zachary Knighton and Peyton List.

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Ooo! Great news!

Thanks Craig!

[kilroy107]

what does this mean for V?

[KSiteTV]

Unfortunately, it means V is Choice #2 for ABC, and it depends on if ABC wants two new scifi shows on their fall schedules.

[kilroy107]

not sure if I would enjoy flashforward...think I would rather V..

[number8]

Flashforward seems like it'll be a pretty cool show to watch. :) GLad it got picked up.

[KSiteTV]

Here's a treat: a full cast image!

<img src="http://www.kryptonsite.com/flashforwardcast.jpg">

Plus, here's a cool article about the author of the original Flash Forward novel that inspired the series: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/afterword/archive/2009/05/11/robert-j-sawyer-on-flash-forward-quot-it-s-all-happening-at-a-breakneck-pace.aspx

[KSiteTV]

We will find out for sure in about three hours, but I just saw something that indicates that Flashforward will be on Thursdays at 8PM...

...up against Smallville.

Augh. I want to watch this one, I want to like this one, but if it's going to be what puts SV out of its misery, I don't know how much I can get behind it.

Maybe it's a misprint, but I'm pretty sure that's going to be for real.

[Novak Fan]

They have the girl that played Lucy Lane :) It sounds interesting , maybe I'll be watching too. Damn, too much shows to watch

[KSiteTV]

ABC's promo: http://abc.go.com/primetime/flashforward/index?pn=index

[Kschreck]

OK this looks really really awesome and so does "V". I will definitely be tuning in for these two shows. :)

[SparkleforSmallville]

If Smallville moves to Friday, then I will def. be watching FF on Thurs.

[HeroesUnlimited]

If Smallville moves to Friday, then I will def. be watching FF on Thurs.

I'm going to give this one a try. I thought once Smallville moved to Friday, my Survivor conflict would be over. Now I have two shows on at 8 pm again on Thursday, lol

[KSiteTV]

There doesn't seem to be a lot of interest here at the K-Site Forums (at least, not yet) but I did set up a gallery for the curious, kind of like I have with Castle (http://www.castlesite.net/gallery): http://www.flashforwardsite.com/gallery

Might be a limited-run concept though, so I'm not sure about doing more with it.

[SparkleforSmallville]

There is speculation that Dominic Monaghan ( Charlie from Lost) could be in Flashforward.
He is in ABC's new promo, and ABC is saying he's not Lost. Courtney Fox asks him, "what did you see"! What do you think?

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/06/is-charlie-returning-to-lost.html

Update June 5: Ausiello said:
"Okay, here it goes: The real reason Monaghan is featured in that cheeky spot is because he's actually joining the cast of another hour-long ABC drama series as a full-time series regular. And the net's brass want it to be a surprise.
A big surprise.
As a result, they've kindly asked me not to ID the show he'll be joining. And, being the understanding and cooperative creature that I am, I very reluctantly obliged.
The fact is, assuming it doesn't leak elsewhere, it will be a neat surprise."

I still think it's Flashforward, although his appearance could boost ratings, why wouldn't they announce it.

[KSiteTV]

IGN has confirmed that it is indeed Flash Forward.

(Still, no one is looking at the gallery I made yesterday? (http://www.flashforwardsite.com/gallery))

[SparkleforSmallville]

^^^Yay! I liked Charlie. I hope he will be in a few episodes.
The pics of the 1st episode look exciting, thanks.
I think more people will join this Forum once the show starts or gets closer.

Personally, I'm looking forward to it, but the networks aren't giving shows time to find their audience before they are cancelled. I thought The Unusuals would have found an audience. I hate to get into the new shows and then they get cancelled.

[HeroesUnlimited]

There doesn't seem to be a lot of interest here at the K-Site Forums (at least, not yet)

I'm always interested in stories that have a time travel element to them. I'll give it a fair shot when it debuts. :)

[KSiteTV]

I love stuff with a time travel element too, though I usually expect it a bit more straightforward. Involving DeLoreans or blue police boxes, usually. :)

[SparkleforSmallville]

I like the aspect of figuring out "the puzzle" of all of the visions and what caused it.

I also like time travel plots, but they can get confusing. Example: Heroes, Lost, TSCC and maybe Fringe.

String theory? :lol:

[Ginx]

IGN has confirmed that it is indeed Flash Forward.

(Still, no one is looking at the gallery I made yesterday? (http://www.flashforwardsite.com/gallery))

I checked out the gallery Craig ;) I'll have to look up when this show comes on again. :D

[HeroesUnlimited]

I love stuff with a time travel element too, though I usually expect it a bit more straightforward. Involving DeLoreans or blue police boxes, usually. :)

lol - I like "staightfoward" too. You should check out some of the conversations on the Sarah Connor Chronicles forum about time travel theory. Those people give me a headache, lol :lol:

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I like the aspect of figuring out "the puzzle" of all of the visions and what caused it.

I also like time travel plots, but they can get confusing. Example: Heroes, Lost, TSCC and maybe Fringe.

String theory? :lol:

Yeah, you start to lose me a little when you throw out terms like "string theory"

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I checked out the gallery Craig ;) I'll have to look up when this show comes on again. :D

I glanced at it too, but it will be better once I can put some names on some of those faces. :D

[shadow08]

I've already been looking forward to this show and now that Dom Monaghan has been cast fall can't come soon enough. I only hope I'll be able to follow it with all the time travel involved in the show.

[Atomic girl]

I can't say that the description makes me want to watch. I like sci-fi, but this doesn't really get my interest up.

[HeroesUnlimited]

I can't say that the description makes me want to watch. I like sci-fi, but this doesn't really get my interest up.

Seems interesting to me. In fact, it's the only new show I'll probably pick up this fall. It's like a giant puzzle they have to put together.

[Tabularasa]

Gabrielle Union just joined this show too as a defense lawyer. I'm looking foreward to this and V. IMO ABC has the best lineup this year. V, Flash Froeward, Scrubs, and Lost? Not to mention the Kelsey Grammer show acutally looks some what funny, I'm gonna be tuning into ABC all year.

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

I've been seeing the previews on TV, and I must say, it looks very cool/good.

[KSiteTV]

Ausiello liveblogs the TCA conference for Flashforward:

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/08/08/press-tour-diary-abcs-flashforward/

Best part? Alex Kingston is going to recur! RIVER SONG! Doctor Who fans will know what I'm talking about. :)

Also, apparently Robert Sawyer (author of the original novel) is writing an episode of the series!

[HeroesUnlimited]

Ausiello liveblogs the TCA conference for Flashforward:

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/08/08/press-tour-diary-abcs-flashforward/

Best part? Alex Kingston is going to recur! RIVER SONG! Doctor Who fans will know what I'm talking about. :)

Also, apparently Robert Sawyer (author of the original novel) is writing an episode of the series!

This was a novel first? Interesting, I didn't know that. Would reading the novel spoil the series you think? Is the "big reveal" at the end of the novel going to be the same as the series?

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I just read the book description on Amazon.com. It says the reason why everyone falls unconscious (I won't post it here in case they use the same explanation in the series - then it would have to be considered a spoiler).

[KSiteTV]

A new poster courtesy of our friends at TVOvermind:

http://www.tvovermind.com/tv-news/flash-forward-tv-news/new-flashforward-poster-features-dominic-monaghan/7980

And don't forget - there is a FlashForward gallery posted:

http://www.flashforwardsite.com/gallery

[KSiteTV]

Not that anyone is posting in this thread... but anyway, more images have been added to the FlashForward gallery: http://www.flashforwardsite.com/gallery

Including a familiar face from LOST.

[HeroesUnlimited]

Not that anyone is posting in this thread... but anyway, more images have been added to the FlashForward gallery: http://www.flashforwardsite.com/gallery

Including a familiar face from LOST.

Don't feel bad Craig, I've been reading everything you've posted here. In fact, I saved the poster you put up a link for to possibly use as desktop wallpaper once the show starts. Your efforts aren't being wasted!

[LucyLaneClarkKent4vr]

I'm really looking forward to this show. I am such a devoted fan of Peyton List, and she has grown. I remember her from "As The World Turns" and as Lucy Lane on "Smallville". I probably watch that episode numerous times, and it's good to see she's back in acting again. Thanks for putting this up, Craig! :)

~Claire

[HeroesUnlimited]

Oh the girl who played Lucy is on Flashforward? Added bonus! :)

[LucyLaneClarkKent4vr]

Oh yeah! :) I already have all of her Flashforward pics saved :) She surely is growing, and I'm proud of her :)

[Ginx]

Not that anyone is posting in this thread... but anyway, more images have been added to the FlashForward gallery: http://www.flashforwardsite.com/gallery

Including a familiar face from LOST.

I'm sure it will pick up when the show premieres. I saw the preview before Glee tonight and it looks good :) Sept 24 is the premiere date correct?

[LucyLaneClarkKent4vr]

I believe so yes. :) It looks promising to me. The first episode is called "No More Good Days"

[rockyshadow]

I'm looking forward to this. This is just the type of series I've always enjoyed. Not much longer now until the premiere!

[LucyLaneClarkKent4vr]

It kinda, in my own opinion, looks a bit like "Heroes". I am so pumped!

[HeroesUnlimited]

I like the time travel/mystery aspect to it. Those kind of stories usually draw me in.

[LucyLaneClarkKent4vr]

Yeah I know what you mean. But, I tend to go for the fantasy, sci fi, and drama combined shows. There's hardly any other shows out there, that draws me to them, like Smallville, Heroes, Supernatural, etc... I mean, I like CSI NY, and Once & Again but mostly I watch is drama, and fantasy. I seem to get drawn to those shows. This show just looks like it has the same aura like Heroes.

[HeroesUnlimited]

Yeah I know what you mean. But, I tend to go for the fantasy, sci fi, and drama combined shows. There's hardly any other shows out there, that draws me to them, like Smallville, Heroes, Supernatural, etc... I mean, I like CSI NY, and Once & Again but mostly I watch is drama, and fantasy. I seem to get drawn to those shows. This show just looks like it has the same aura like Heroes.

I used to be a big fan of Journeyman when it was on. I was very disappointed when it got cancelled. I'm glad they're finally doing another show with a hint of time travel to it.

[LucyLaneClarkKent4vr]

I used to be a big fan of Journeyman when it was on. I was very disappointed when it got cancelled. I'm glad they're finally doing another show with a hint of time travel to it.

I know exactly how that feeling goes. We need more shows like Heroes and this one, Flashforward :) I too, am glad that they're making another show of time travel. Always intrigues me.

[HeroesUnlimited]

I know exactly how that feeling goes. We need more shows like Heroes and this one, Flashforward :) I too, am glad that they're making another show of time travel. Always intrigues me.

If you're interesting in time travel, you should check out DejaVu (if you haven't already)

[Ginx]

It kinda, in my own opinion, looks a bit like "Heroes". I am so pumped!

yeah, It does remind me of Heroes in a good way :lol:

[vyperman7]

This is probably the only new show that I am actually looking forward to. I was even more excited to find out that Flash Forward has elements of time travel to it. All the reviews for it have been fantastic too.

[HeroesUnlimited]

This is probably the only new show that I am actually looking forward to. I was even more excited to find out that Flash Forward has elements of time travel to it. All the reviews for it have been fantastic too.

ABC has done a nice job of promoting it. They've mentioned it A LOT during college football games this weekend. I'm hoping that helps the show suceed. I'm cursed when it comes to shows. Once I get attached, they seem to get cancelled.

[Karafan1]

This is another one of those shows that I think looks really cool, but I will most likely forget to watch it or not really get into it for awhile..Heroes was the same way. It looked cool but I didn't start watching until the 2nd to last episode in season 1..

[targis]

I think I will watch this one from the start

[HeroesUnlimited]

This is another one of those shows that I think looks really cool, but I will most likely forget to watch it or not really get into it for awhile..Heroes was the same way. It looked cool but I didn't start watching until the 2nd to last episode in season 1..

Get a TIVO and set up a season pass for it. Bam, you're done!

[LucyLaneClarkKent4vr]

Yes it is definitely a show I won't miss the pilot for :) The fact that it's on a Thursday, and then Smallville the day after, oh man, I'm gonna enjoy Thursday and Friday nights now! :D

[number8]

I can't wait either. From what I've seen from commercials/trailers, this seems like quite an interesting show. Hopefully it does well!


I used to be a big fan of Journeyman when it was on. I was very disappointed when it got cancelled. I'm glad they're finally doing another show with a hint of time travel to it.

I miss that show. :(

[HeroesUnlimited]

Cool. Flashforward just popped up on my TIVO for the first time. I set a season pass for it. We must be getting close...

[HeroesUnlimited]

I wish Flashforward and Survivor weren't on in the same time slot. I finally got Smallville on to a different night and now I have Flashforward in that same time slot. Ughh.

[targis]

7 Days 19 Hours 11 minutes

[KSiteTV]

The first 19 minutes online legally via Hulu:

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[superhippie2000]

dont know if ill watch it but ill give it a try. set it to record on my tivo.

[HeroesUnlimited]

The first 19 minutes online legally via Hulu:

<EMBED src=http://www.hulu.com/embed/UPDBj98J8TupB5IMyGy2WA width=512 height=296 type=application/x-shockwave-flash allowFullScreen="true"></EMBED>

No way. I'm waiting until Thursday. Thanks though.

[targis]

Thanks Craig but I will have to wait also

[Ginx]

No way. I'm waiting until Thursday. Thanks though.

I'm waiting too haha...I want to have no idea what's going to happen.

[davidbrenton]

Watching it now...

Thanks Craig! That was real high budget, that's for sure. I liked the characters, got engrossed in the story. That'll definitely give Vampire Diaries a run for it's money, lol.

--For those who are afraid to be spoiled, it's a light character introduction with some big budget sequences....it doesn't really tell us too much more than we know from the previews already....but it does have some cool character connection twists that may be more fun to watch as a whole show.

Glad I watched it though, my confidence level regarding this shows potential went from 50% to 97%.

[targis]

6 Days 15 Hours 44 Minutes

[dsfjr1190]

While I will never forgive ABC for canceling Traveler, I am really looking forward to FlashForward and V this year. Hopefully they last longer than Traveler did. :mad:

[targis]

5 days 14 hours and 3 minutes

[KSiteTV]

Still not going to do a full site especially considering the gallery's barely getting any pageviews - plus I think my Thursday-at-8 loyalty is going to the Vampire Diaries... but anyway, here's ABC's official write-up for the second episode, "White To Play" - http://www.flashforwardsite.com/whitetoplay.htm

[targis]

Thanks Craig

I think this show will be as good as Lost.

[HeroesUnlimited]

I expect this show to be hugely popular, but the problem is, it hasn't aired yet. So far, it's just anticipation. Once the ball gets rolling, look out.

[targis]

15 Hours 33 Minutes

[targis]

Please can this show have its own section like Lost and Heroes so we can have a place to create threads about it and a place to rate the episodes?

[Dominicus]

since SV isn't on thursdays anymore I'll check it out. Looking for replacement and it looks interesting

[KSiteTV]

Please can this show have its own section like Lost and Heroes so we can have a place to create threads about it and a place to rate the episodes?

There have to be enough people posting in the thread itself. If this thread proves popular, it'll surely get its own section. Right now there's still not a lot of activity.

[targis]

9 Hours 33 Minutes

[superhippie2000]

ill check it out tonight and see how it goes. seems like it has the possibility to be good.

[Ginx]

I'm going to check it out too :) It looks interesting.

[Karafan1]

This is the best looking new show I've seen ad's for. I am gonna watch it tonight, and hope I'm not disappointed..

[ffviewer]

I just saw the first Episode of FF yesterday, Looks good for a pilot. I wont talk about it as I notice some of you are still yet to experience it. But nevertheless, ABC has come up with something special to replace Lost (Though I have my doubts if anything can match Lost). As we all know the Plot is eye catching, though I was a little disappointed by the Charac* selected.

Hope you enjoy the show !!!

I am quite excited to watch the Next Episode Soon.....I will keep you posted......

BTW, you would want to bring your munchies before the sitcom begins, not a good move to leave your seat in the middle ...:)

[Crouching Lurker]

This is the best looking new show I've seen ad's for. I am gonna watch it tonight, and hope I'm not disappointed..

I agree the ads really caught my eye; I'm going to tape it and watch it later tonight. I'm willing to give the show a fair shot.

[Karafan1]

Will Smallville moving to fridays, I need something else to watch thursday's at 7pm(my time) and this show might be it!

[ffviewer]

Targis - I think its a good thought, but the administrators will definitely move it to different column once the traffic increase (hopefully there should be more viewers joining us after tonight).

[HeroesUnlimited]

Yeah! The premiere is tonight! Finally!

[superhippie2000]

24 minutes

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its on :D

similar opening to LOST just faster.

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speaking of lost there was a sign that said oceanic lol.

[KSiteTV]

Targis - I think its a good thought, but the administrators will definitely move it to different column once the traffic increase (hopefully there should be more viewers joining us after tonight).

Exactly what FFViewer said. I'd love to give the show more space. I did include it in the sidebar. :)

[chole_fan]

Wow...really good so far. Great beginning. TV is a lot like a book for me...it has to hook me in the first few minutes (or pages) to keep my interest, otherwise I won't bother finishing it. So far, this show has done that...

Loved the random kangaroo roaming the streets of LA :lol:

[superhippie2000]

yay random kangaroo. first thought was the polar bear from lost haha

[Mini Wolfsbane]

...What the heck is Seth Mcfarlane doing in this? LOL! That was a surprise.

Like it so far. Scary as all get out, but I like it.

[superhippie2000]

ya im liking it too. wonder what caused the black out and stuff. i aslo like the LOST feel of it.

[Dominicus]

something about it reminds of the short-live the nine, and Jericho. It's okay so far, nothing all that unique. I think it's the acting, not necessarily the plot. But I'm intrigued enough to stay tuned.

[Lexgirl33]

Hey look its Cyborg

[superhippie2000]

ya its cyborg :D or the famous jett jackson. lol

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hahaha dude saw his future and it was using the can :rotfl:

[Dominicus]

ya its cyborg :D or the famous jett jackson. lol

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hahaha dude saw his future and it was using the can :rotfl:Oh wow:lol:

[chole_fan]

"I think God did this". Wow, God has had a bad TV week. First he gets blamed for the apocalypse (or at least not stopping it), now the blackouts...what's next??;)

[superhippie2000]

ya thats got to be the worst vision ever.

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"I think God did this". Wow, God has had a bad TV week. First he gets blamed for the apocalypse (or at least not stopping it), now the blackouts...what's next??;)
yup i bet if best week ever was on this week it would be God having the best week ever lol.

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im enjoying it so far. seems to be a little over the place but im sure during the season it will all connect.

that dude with the beard look like he can play bobbys brother on supernatural lol

[chole_fan]

I'm liking it so far...will definitely stick with it for a while. It may end up on my DVR though because I really don't want to give up watching Bones live on a regular basis.

Wonder if the cause/meaning of the blackouts will be a season long or series long mystery? I guess that will all depend on ratings...

[superhippie2000]

ya i think the black out will play a big role the entire season. i think it will be like Heroes where the visions (like issacs bomb one) will be revealed at the season finale. like why its all connected. as for the blackout itself might be series long cause otherwise where will the show go.

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:eek: who is the creepy dude in black?

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that was a good episode. the ending totally made me want more.

[chole_fan]

ya i think the black out will play a big role the entire season. i think it will be like Heroes where the visions (like issacs bomb one) will be revealed at the season finale. like why its all connected. as for the blackout itself might be series long cause otherwise where will the show go.

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:eek: who is the creepy dude in black?

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that was a good episode. the ending totally made me want more.

Me too. Really good pilot episode. Did a great job of grabbing my interest.

Charlie!!!!!!! :D

[LBDII]

Well that was GREAT

[Trackster]

Crazy show. April 29 going to be the season finale?

[number8]

OOOh excited to tune in tonight. :)

[superhippie2000]

Crazy show. April 29 going to be the season finale?
thats what im thinking. or atleast the first part of the finale if its a 2 parter.

[warriorrenegade]

I liked it. Great action, alot of familiar faces and reminds me of Lost. Did anyone else catch the "Oceanic Airlines" billboard? I laughed when I saw it.

[rockyshadow]

That was great! I hope I can continue to understand what's going on on this show. I've had to drop other series over the years, because of getting lost in the plot. I can't wait to find out what the previews mean.

[superhippie2000]

I liked it. Great action, alot of familiar faces and reminds me of Lost. Did anyone else catch the "Oceanic Airlines" billboard? I laughed when I saw it.
ya i did im like whoa lost refrences lol. yup a couple people from lost were on it.

[Karafan1]

Cool show so far..It will be interesting to see if anybody will beable to change their future..And what's with that guy not having a vision but his girlfriend/fiance had one of their wedding?? I'm guessing they're planning something big for April 29th. That's a little early for a finale but who knows!!

[Sharingan]

So the cult star, John Cho, is the only person who CLAIMS to not have had a vision. Another weird thing is that he was not in the car waking up along side his partner where he should've been during the black out. Meaning there was a high chance he was out and about during those 2min 17 seconds. Also he was adament about not wanting to form that task force to investigate the mystery.. fishy character establish!~

[superhippie2000]

ya i agree something is up with his character. either he knows or he doesnt know but it seems that he may be playing a key role in the mystery. plus i think he is considered a mian character so i doubt he will be killed off.

[rockyshadow]

Reviews I read so far have given Flashforward pretty favorable reviews.

One of them is convinced John Cho's character is getting killed off too, mostly because of his role in the Star Trek movies, more than his actual part in the series.

I love the mystery of it all and I hope to continue to understand what's going on on the show. I've already had to drop other series in this genre, because of getting lost.

[ffviewer]

Finally, Now I can talk about the Episode, I have been waiting to put my views but I dint want to be a canner.

BTW - We all smiled when we noticed the Oceanic Billboard :)

So here is what I think about this episode and the sitcom:

1) The plot is excellent but I think it should ideally be pushed to a 3-4 season (only if they get good ratings and ABC has another big budget to approve), They should not put it on lines of Lost and make it a long sitcom w/ over 5+ season.

2) The writers need to seriously get the best out of the characters (I know its premature to judge, but Lets wait and watch), but one of the reasons that Lost caught peoples attention was due to many discrete character portaits. Audiences could relate themselves to some character.

3) As of now, I totally like what I see but again all sitcoms tend to play well on the pilot episode but fail to extend there stay.

4) If FF does well, we might have a few Characters jump offs from Lost (once they complete the final season in late 2010) :)

I guess, ABC will judge the audience responses for both "V" and "FF" based on that they might extended one of them - FF looks on the higher possibility. Again if ABC considers the revenue on Investment for both Sitcoms - it could be a different ball game afterall.

So again, Next Thursday looks very prmosing, what do you guys think??

[cousteau]

I think if this continues the way it started, we've found our lost replacement - ABC would be idiots to back V and not this.

[superhippie2000]

repeat episode tonight but its during smallville :\ so if you didnt record it or anything last night you can do so tonight :D

[Karafan1]

I saw an ad for V during Flash Forward..I guess I'll have to watch that too since Kara is on the show..I did see Peyton List(Lucy from Smallville)was on Flash Forward last night..

[targis]

Viewers: 12.13 million (#1), A18-49: 3.8 rating/12 share (#1)

http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/63310451/m/831102342

[Tabularasa]

Saw it, thought it was alright. Some of the writing made me cringe at certain parts. I couldn't help notice a lot of similarities between this pilot and Lost's pilot which was kind of annoying. The major problem I have with the show is I don't know how it can keep my interest for 22 episodes, not to mention more then one season. But I guess I thought the same thing about Lost so I'll have to give it a try.

I was really hoping this would be the show I could get excited for with Lost ending but I don't think it lived up to the hype.

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ya i agree something is up with his character. either he knows or he doesnt know but it seems that he may be playing a key role in the mystery. plus i think he is considered a mian character so i doubt he will be killed off.

I could acutally see him being a one season character, especially when they're gonna have to have an excuse why he starts missing episodes when Star Trek II begins filming.

[HeroesUnlimited]

hahaha dude saw his future and it was using the can :rotfl:

:lol::lol::lol:

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The best part of it for me was the mystery guy in stands at the baseball game who was AWAKE while everyone else was knocked out. I can't wait to find out HIS story!

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So the cult star, John Cho, is the only person who CLAIMS to not have had a vision. Another weird thing is that he was not in the car waking up along side his partner where he should've been during the black out. Meaning there was a high chance he was out and about during those 2min 17 seconds. Also he was adament about not wanting to form that task force to investigate the mystery.. fishy character establish!~

Interesting. I hadn't thought about that. He also did seem a bit too preoccupied by that blond chick, given what was going on around him.

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Finally, Now I can talk about the Episode, I have been waiting to put my views but I dint want to be a canner.

BTW - We all smiled when we noticed the Oceanic Billboard :)

So here is what I think about this episode and the sitcom:

1) The plot is excellent but I think it should ideally be pushed to a 3-4 season (only if they get good ratings and ABC has another big budget to approve), They should not put it on lines of Lost and make it a long sitcom w/ over 5+ season.

2) The writers need to seriously get the best out of the characters (I know its premature to judge, but Lets wait and watch), but one of the reasons that Lost caught peoples attention was due to many discrete character portaits. Audiences could relate themselves to some character.

3) As of now, I totally like what I see but again all sitcoms tend to play well on the pilot episode but fail to extend there stay.

4) If FF does well, we might have a few Characters jump offs from Lost (once they complete the final season in late 2010) :)

I guess, ABC will judge the audience responses for both "V" and "FF" based on that they might extended one of them - FF looks on the higher possibility. Again if ABC considers the revenue on Investment for both Sitcoms - it could be a different ball game afterall.

So again, Next Thursday looks very prmosing, what do you guys think??

Flashforward isn't a sitcom. It's a sci-fi drama

[Tabularasa]

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The best part of it for me was the mystery guy in stands at the baseball game who was AWAKE while everyone else was knocked out. I can't wait to find out HIS story!



Right now my money is on the guy being Domnic Monghan who has yet to make his debut on the show.

[superhippie2000]

Right now my money is on the guy being Domnic Monghan who has yet to make his debut on the show.
hes on the show? yay charlie lol. would be cool if he is the mysterious man.

[Tabularasa]

Yes he is a regular but I'm not sure what episode he comes in on.

[Xanderman]

You know what, this series really should have been named "Fastforward" instead of Flashforward....because that is what I was doing the whole time on my dvr....just kidding, I liked it. That's the corny joke I wanted to use if it sucked....but still, I just couldn't let it go to waste...lol.

Cool show. I don't watch Lost so I don't see all the similarities everyone else does.

Seems to me we have a paradox type story involving time here. The futures that people see, many happen only as a result of seeing that future. In other words, the future creates itself. Like the guy that was about to kill himself--seeing himself alive in the future, causes him to believe he is meant to live on, and so chooses to live on as a result. Similarly, knowledge of the vision of the woman cheating on her husband in the future will undoubtedly cause a rift to form between them, thus being directly linked to it happening in the first place. And as we've seen, some of the notes on the board the main character saw in his vision in essence created themselves, as he remembered what they said from the vision, and then posted them on the board.

This all reminds me of the paradox in Star Trek TNG's finale, where the only reason the Anti-Time anomaly exists or gets created is because Picard is trying to prevent it. Q helped this all along of course, as if it wasn't for him, it most certainly wouldn't exist. It was Q who was plopping Picard in and out of three different points in his life (past, present and future), causing Picard to scan for/look for the anomaly in the same point in space in each period, which ends up creating it.

The mysterious person/persons who were awake during the planetary blackout reminds me of the Observer thing on Fringe.

So, is this all some sort of experiment? Did the blackout happen as it is the only way to save the world from some sort of future disaster? Sort of like Heroes and people gaining powers? As like I said, seeing these futures leads some on paths directly connected to realizing those futures, whether they realize it or not. For example, if Cho's character will indeed die, it could be directly connected to believing he will die and trying to avoid it. I found it dumb though that he ruled out being asleep during that time because he didn't remember dreaming either. Somebody oughtta let him know that people don't dream the entire time they're asleep.

(p.s. targis buddy, I couldn't help but notice that we're twins now. lol As Milhouse once said to his doppelganger on The Simpsons, "QUIT COPYING ME!!" ha just kidding. heh. p.s. If you were using that avatar before but I just didn't notice, I apologize. Because then that would make ME the doppelganger now wouldn't it. heh)

[Tabularasa]

Well flashforward is based loosely on a book but with a lot of differences. For one, in the book they flashforward 21 years instead of 6 months. The way it's explained in the book is there is some kind of big science experiment that goes wrong and the side effect is the blackouts and the flashes

[number8]

Thought the premiere was pretty cool, would definitely keep watching.
Was surprised to see Seth MacFarlane on the show! Does anyone know if it's a one-time thing or will he be recurring?

As for the kangaroo.. :lol: random.


So the cult star, John Cho, is the only person who CLAIMS to not have had a vision. Another weird thing is that he was not in the car waking up along side his partner where he should've been during the black out. Meaning there was a high chance he was out and about during those 2min 17 seconds. Also he was adament about not wanting to form that task force to investigate the mystery.. fishy character establish!~

Ooo, I found that strange as well. Very strange..

[Tabularasa]

I'm assuming it was a one time thing. Can't see a reason why he would be on the show.

[ffviewer]

:lol::lol::lol:

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The best part of it for me was the mystery guy in stands at the baseball game who was AWAKE while everyone else was knocked out. I can't wait to find out HIS story!

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Interesting. I hadn't thought about that. He also did seem a bit too preoccupied by that blond chick, given what was going on around him.

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Flashforward isn't a sitcom. It's a sci-fi drama


My Bad- was running the flow :rotfl:

[KSiteTV]

I think I read somewhere it might be recurring.

I'm going to FINALLY watch the Flashforward pilot today most likely. Let's see what I think. I might have watched earlier this weekend but I was under the weather.

Cousteau, the V-bashing is getting old and unnecessary.

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I added a poll to this thread :)

[HeroesUnlimited]

I might have watched earlier this weekend but I was under the weather.

I'm fighting the flu myself. BTW, for those of you who have read the book, please don't give anything away. Some stuff might be different, but some might be the same too.

[KSiteTV]

Here's a list of episodes coming up:

#2 "White to Play"
#3 "137 Sekunden"
#4 "Black Swan"
#5 "Give Me Some Truth"
#6 "Scary Monsters and Super Creeps"
#7 "The Gift"
#8 "Rules of the Game"

[Karafan1]

Cool..Thanks Craig!

[superhippie2000]

cool. hope the new episodes are good :D

[number8]

Very excited for some new eps!

[InactiveUserID]

Premiere didn't alienate me outright, so it has that going for it.
The only thing that annoyed me was how a show called FLASH FORWARD started off with a FLASH BACK. Maybe a wiser person than me would have seen that and immediately changed the channel, because that would have told them all they needed to know. But I stuck around and kinda liked it.

One worry is that, um, now for the next 19 episodes it looks like it's gonna slow way down, since they've already wrecked the world in ep 1 and how do you top that. Also it looks to be the rarest of all kinds of shows, too, meaning it doesn't feature an openly gay character. But it does seem to be going for the kids-watching-together-with-the-family demographic, and the main guy's daughter will I guess meet up with the son of tall dark handsome homewrecker guy after he recovers from surgery. Great. Kid scenes. But there's also some good spy vs. spy stuff coming, it seems, so I guess I'm on board.

[A Flawed Fashion]

I watched the premiere on Hulu at about 2 am the other day and I thought it was pretty good. I'm sure I'll head back to Hulu to watch future episodes.

[HeroesUnlimited]

new episode tonight

[superhippie2000]

looking forward to it. hope cable doesnt crap out. :\

[Karafan1]

My ABC station has yet to screw up as bad as my CW station, so I should beable to see FlashForward without having to worry about audio/video problems like I have to with Smallville..

[Mini Wolfsbane]

But it does seem to be going for the kids-watching-together-with-the-family demographic

LOL! Um, no it doesn't.

A "kids-watching-together-with-the-family" type of show would not include a scene of
a babysitter trying to do it with her boyfriend on the couch.

I'm sure you were trying to generalize it, but it's really not that type of show.
It's a total action program, not something a family with kids would be watching.
(I don't think any kind of child would be able to watch it with not freaking out.)
They just added the kids into be cute and normal. Every series does it.

Looking forward to tonights episode. Gonna try to get my dad hooked on it because it looks like something he might like. (Of course, I also try to do this with Lost, but
it didn't really stick.) So I figure if it's a new series, maybe he'll get into it easier instead of trying to get him to watch something that's in reruns, but actually has five seasons out on dvd. :lol:

I'm really excited for tonights episode, I can't wait to see what happens next.
Oh, yeah, and John Cho who plays Demetri (one of my fave names!) is so hot!
The lead guy not so much, though he does have kind of a hot body.

[InactiveUserID]

LOL! Um, no it doesn't.

Gonna try to get my dad hooked on it .....it's a new series, maybe he'll get into it .


See? Kids and parents watching together.


And that's funny how the brief sex scene didn't even register in my brain as anything parents might worry about. This is yet another rampant sign that I'm unprepared to parent.

[superhippie2000]

hmmm wonder what that girl saw.

why did she get in trouble when that boy obviously decapitated her bear?

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oh it wasnt a bear it was some weird thing haha.


hmmm so jigsaw is in this show haha.

[Mini Wolfsbane]

See? Kids and parents watching together.

And that's funny how the brief sex scene didn't even register in my brain as anything parents might worry about. This is yet another rampant sign that I'm unprepared to parent.

Sure, but I'm old enough to handle the show. (Not that I act my
age, but still...) It sounded like you meant little kids watching it. Didn't work out anyway. He's really tired, but I'll probably bug him about watching it sometime this week online.

[Karafan1]

I thought tonight's show was pretty good..I knew the little girl's vision was something big. I bet this isn't the last time we'll see Lloyd and Dylan..

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And I have a way out there theory on who gets that girl(I think her name is Janis)pregnant..

[kcox6751]

Alright, I'm a little lost, if anyone can help I'd appreciate it...

So much of this episode was about finding D. Gibbons... then we meet "DeeDee," the cupcake lady, and she explains her vision and is yelling about Pigeon, Utah.

A couple things I'm lost about (I guess I didn't watch close enough?)

1. What exactly did they discover in Utah? A warehouse with a mysterious man? I truly am just lost on this whole episode.

2. Then we find out D. Gibbons was on the phone with Suspect Zero during the blackout... so does that mean the woman from before was the WRONG D. Gibbons, because she claims she had a flashforward?

[rockyshadow]

I like how the main characters flash forwards are making a little more sense. They found out what the D. Gibbons and broken doll head photo meant. I still want to know what his wife and daughter have to do with the man from the doctor's flash forward and his son. It was so creepy that they found another person that didn't have a flash and see her die not long after they met her. I want to know who that lady was that told John Cho's character the exact day he was going to die, which was more than a month before the date mentioned in the flash forward for everyone else.

[warriorrenegade]

Anyone remember what D.Gibbons said before he blew himself up? Thanks.

[Trackster]

Thought the Ring Around the Rosies Charlie was hearing in her head (I'm assuming) at the beginning of the show and then when they tracked the dude down in that factory were pretty creepy. Probably safe to assume that Charlie heard that song in her flash forward.

[SparkleforSmallville]

Anyone remember what D.Gibbons said before he blew himself up? Thanks.

D.Gibbons: "He who foresees calamities, suffers them twice over".
Meaning you suffer when you see it and suffer again when it happens.

I'm really liking this "puzzle" show.
"And then there were....two" :)

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Alright, I'm a little lost, if anyone can help I'd appreciate it...

So much of this episode was about finding D. Gibbons... then we meet "DeeDee," the cupcake lady, and she explains her vision and is yelling about Pigeon, Utah.

A couple things I'm lost about (I guess I didn't watch close enough?)

1. What exactly did they discover in Utah? A warehouse with a mysterious man? I truly am just lost on this whole episode.

2. Then we find out D. Gibbons was on the phone with Suspect Zero during the blackout... so does that mean the woman from before was the WRONG D. Gibbons, because she claims she had a flashforward?

Maybe I can help. DeeDee said an Agents name in her FF and her Pastor suggested she contact FBI (it led her to the Agents ). Cops pieced together from her FF and computer records that someone had cloned her Credit card and was using it in Pigeon, Utah (cops figured out, the Pigeon she was yelling about in her FF meant a city in Utah.)

Cops went to Utah to catch card thief and from Agent's(name?) FF of a pic of a doll next to D.Gibbons card, led them to go into the Doll factory where they found the Man, who blew himself up.

After checking his charred cellphone and call records for D. Gibbons, they deduced that
Card thief was awake during blackout and was talking on the Phone to Suspect Zero.
Hence the quote "and then there were 2". (meaning awake people)
Hope this helps. :)
Does anyone else have a different take on it?

[Xanderman]

So after the 2nd ep it continues to seem to me that some of these futures are creating themselves or cause themselves to happen, in that seeing a future results in changing a person's (or persons') path(s) towards the realization of that future, whether they realize it or not. Thus making these outcomes inescapable/unchangeable. All futures will happen just as they were foreseen. Although not one character has talked about this yet, which is kind of weak on their part. And the fact that this isn't "dawning" on anybody to me supports the idea that this is what is indeed what is happening, and that this will be one of the "revelations" that come out down the line.



Well flashforward is based loosely on a book but with a lot of differences. For one, in the book they flashforward 21 years instead of 6 months. The way it's explained in the book is there is some kind of big science experiment that goes wrong and the side effect is the blackouts and the flashes If it does end up being an experiment-gone-wrong and they don't change that, it would make it similar to the Fringe's "pattern" in ways (especially with the "Observer" type person who was awake). Similar also to the movie The Mist, where a scientific experiment went wrong. Either way I'm glad to hear it's only based loosely so that nothing is a given.

[HeroesUnlimited]

Does anyone else have a different take on it?

Yeah. Did he blow himself up? He blew up the building, but it looks like he jumped out a window first.

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So after the 2nd ep it continues to seem to me that some of these futures are creating themselves or cause themselves to happen, in that seeing a future results in changing a person's (or persons') path(s) towards the realization of that future, whether they realize it or not. Thus making these outcomes inescapable/unchangeable. All futures will happen just as they were foreseen. Although not one character has talked about this yet, which is kind of weak on their part. And the fact that this isn't "dawning" on anybody to me supports the idea that this is what is indeed what is happening, and that this will be one of the "revelations" that come out down the line.

I don't think they have a big enough body of evidence to conclude anything just yet. The fact that some things are happening (which are consistent with the visions) is what's freaking people out. But I haven't seen anyone take any drastic measures to prevent what they saw from happening. Maybe we will when we start to get closer to April. Panic will start to set in a little more.

[superhippie2000]

im confused about something there is that cupcake lady d. gibbons and the other dude is he d. gibbons too or did he steal her identity? and why would 2 people have the same name on one show?

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Yeah. Did he blow himself up? He blew up the building, but it looks like he jumped out a window first.

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I don't think they have a big enough body of evidence to conclude anything just yet. The fact that some things are happening (which are consistent with the visions) is what's freaking people out. But I haven't seen anyone take any drastic measures to prevent what they saw from happening. Maybe we will when we start to get closer to April. Panic will start to set in a little more.
ya he jumped out the window right when he blew up the rest of the computers with that button.


ya its the first 2 episodes of the series so im sure the more things happen the more likely peoplewill start to freak.

[Xanderman]

But I haven't seen anyone take any drastic measures to prevent what they saw from happening.I guess this isn't too drastic, but the main character (Mark) burned the bracelet his daughter gave him (which he saw himself wearing in his FF)....so he's trying to see if he can change something, anything. I have a feeling though that his daughter will soon (or eventually) give him a replacement bracelet identical to the one he torched. As for really drastic measures to prevent what they saw from happening, if I'm right then such drastic actions are directly connected to the events happening in the first place. Trying to prevent or change a given future is the reason for that future. Good ol' time paradoxes, gotta love em. Anyway this is what I think they're doing.


im confused about something there is that cupcake lady d. gibbons and the other dude is he d. gibbons too or did he steal her identity? and why would 2 people have the same name on one show?He could be D. Gibbons too, but obviously they would probably have a different first name. If you recall the name D. Gibbons was on the wall from Mark's FF and they're trying to track down who that is and what their significance in all this could be. That's the reason there is more than one D. Gibbons. At the end of the ep however, the little girl confirmed the D. Gibbons in question to be a man (a "bad man"). So that rules out miss Madtv being the one they're after I guess.

[SparkleforSmallville]

Yeah. Did he blow himself up? He blew up the building, but it looks like he jumped out a window first.


Oh, I guess I assumed he had his Cel phone on him, and it was really charred. So I thought he got blown up. Evidently not, if Charlie saw him in her Flashforward.
You really have to pay attention, but I like that.

[superhippie2000]

ya but seems there were tracking down the information that lead back to that lady cause wasnt it her credit card? so seems someone stole the identity. or the credit card company just messed up the accounts :\ so could this be one of those FF thats only happened cause she had the FF? if she didnt have that FF then she would have never went to the FBI right?

i wonder if the mom is really going to cheat with that guy or if she assumed that guycould have been her husband. and what does that guys son have to do with d gibbons? cause the son and d gibbons were both in the little girls FF and had to be together in that minute or so time frame.

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Oh, I guess I assumed he had his Cel phone on him, and it was really charred. So I thought he got blown up. Evidently not, if Charlie saw him in her Flashforward.
You really have to pay attention, but I like that.
was it confirmed that guy was d. gibbons? cause i thought it was just assumed. but ya he got out the window. he is the Jigsaw of this show :D lol

[Mars Investigations]

Only the first episode has aired over here in the UK, and I loved it. The cliffhanger ending had a tingle going down my spine. Can't wait to see where this goes :D

[Crouching Lurker]

I really enjoyed the second episode. I like how the mystery is unfolding. I just hope they have a clear direction of where they're going. This kind of show could get convoluted very quickly. But so far so good.


And I have a way out there theory on who gets that girl(I think her name is Janis)pregnant..

I'm betting it's Demetri. Even though he's engaged to another woman he's taking his lack of a flashforward very hard. He's been dismissing and snarking on the Mosaic investigation. He's clearly becoming more concerned as time goes on and more of these clues are coming true. Now he knows the day he supposedly dies. I can see him reaching out for comfort with Janis. It would also make her flashforward very realistic if he's dead by the time she gets the ultra sound. She doesn't look like she's crying out of happiness, maybe sadness and grief.

[number8]

Laughed so hard at the toilet/urinal scene :lol:
I wonder what the little girl saw.. and poor Demetri! Ah, this show is getting more and more awesome.

[Crouching Lurker]

^^^

That toilet scene was hilarious! :lol: It's so great that every time something important happens Wedeck is on the toilet...and having to give mouth-to-mouth to someone you just yanked out of a urinal, erk :eek: Lol!

[superhippie2000]

Laughed so hard at the toilet/urinal scene :lol:
I wonder what the little girl saw.. and poor Demetri! Ah, this show is getting more and more awesome.
ya that was great and mouth to mouth ewwwwwww :lol:

[Karafan1]

Yes!! New subforum for FlashForward!! Thanks Craig!!

[Karafan1]

I really enjoyed the second episode. I like how the mystery is unfolding. I just hope they have a clear direction of where they're going. This kind of show could get convoluted very quickly. But so far so good.



I'm betting it's Demetri. Even though he's engaged to another woman he's taking his lack of a flashforward very hard. He's been dismissing and snarking on the Mosaic investigation. He's clearly becoming more concerned as time goes on and more of these clues are coming true. Now he knows the day he supposedly dies. I can see him reaching out for comfort with Janis. It would also make her flashforward very realistic if he's dead by the time she gets the ultra sound. She doesn't look like she's crying out of happiness, maybe sadness and grief.

And she's in there by herself..You'd think her boyfriend or whoever would be there with her

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By the way, my way out there theory is Mark gets her pregnant..He's obviously not happy with his wife's F.F. and me might leave her just for that reason, then he'll get drunk one night and stuff might happen between him and Janis Like I said..It's a waaayyy out there theory:lol:

[Crouching Lurker]

^^

That's actually not too far out there at all. Knowing that much about your future, especially if the news is bad, would probably make you do some radical things.

BTW, thank you so much for the subforum, Craig!! :)

[LBDII]

Great Ep loved how the in the end the little girls reveals a little bit of what she say. Crazy.

[davidbrenton]

I enjoyed this ep far more than I expected.

[Lori]

Second ep airs tonight in the UK, I really enjoyed the first ep and will definately watch this series. I hope Dimitri doesn't die, I really like him.

[superhippie2000]

find any connections such as actors, scenes, plotlines, easter eggs, post them here.


a couple for starters:

In the pilot there was a sign that said Oceanic.
The little girls name is Charlie as in Charlie Pace or Charles Widmore or Charlie Hume.

[jobookjunkie]

Yay for a Flashforward forum! Second ep aired tonight and I was spooked...lol.. I like Dimitri too, but it seems as though he's definitely gonna die in the next few months :(

On a slightly unrelated note, it took me a whole week to figure out why Lee Thompson Young was so familiar looking :rolleyes: It's not like as if I don't have a Legion poster in my room that I look at on the way out the door EVERY DAY :lol:

[jobookjunkie]

2nd episode was even better than the first. Though I'm slightly worried that the rest of the season might not be as intense, since they need to keep the storyline running for the next 20-odd eps.

I love how all Mark's clues are coming together, from different places including his daughter (GREAT moment, btw). My housemate and I spent a good half an hour speculating wildly about 'D.Gibbons' and his house of horrors.

The Lost moment still amuses me though - the kangaroo in the middle of the city. Hope that isn't left as a plothole, I NEED to know where it came from :lol:

[targis]

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[KSiteTV]

Discuss the show's ratings (for all episodes) here!

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Craig can we please get a loved it Hated it thread for this episode? I would have created it but I can't lock it until after the episode airs.

Thanks

[KSiteTV]

No, please don't create extra threads for episodes. Just one thread per episode, please.

When the episode has aired we'll add a poll to this already-existing thread.

[targis]

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OK

Sorry, I won't create anymore threads in this section.

[superhippie2000]

12 hours :D

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[Karafan1]

5 hours 54 minutes..

[FlashInSV]

5 hours 34 min

[superhippie2000]

3 hours 21 minutes

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[superhippie2000]

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its on :D yay


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earth farted hahaha

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its sawyers baby mama lol

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if detective no will be shot in the chest he should wear a bullet proof vest.

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wonder what that old dude knows :\

[superhippie2000]

hmmm adding up numbers sounds like he is a fan of LOST haha

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hmmm maybe if that lady turns out to be a lesbian maybe she was artifically insemenated for some reason.

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hmmm a teaser for V.

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dude dancing in his underwear :rotfl:

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its ok i know what a bong is hahaha

home slice :lol:

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oh dude i just got the bong refrence it was a harold and kumar joke :lol:

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hmmm so the murder was the crows not a death murder.

in reality wouldnt they have to prove that the dudes info was correct before the deal would happen?

[targis]

Dead crows, why?

[superhippie2000]

ahhhhh giant alien lady head in the sky haha. I have no idea what to think about V.

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Dead crows, why?
thats what im wondering.

[targis]

Tracy is dead?

[superhippie2000]

whoa crows died before then :eek: maybe its like bird flu.

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Tracy is dead?
ya im confused maybe she had an unknown twin.

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dang thats a lot of birds.

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creepy.

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is that a cloud or a UFO?

[targis]

what was that in the sky at the end?

[Mini Wolfsbane]

What was up with the cloud in the sky? And the birds? And why is it
after every episode I'm freaked out?

[targis]

ya im confused maybe she had an unknown twin.



I was thinking maybe some people saw flashforwards from Alternate dimensions like in "Sliders" but I doubt it will be explained like that.

[warriorrenegade]

I was thinking maybe some people saw flashforwards from Alternate dimensions like in "Sliders" but I doubt it will be explained like that.

I was thinking that maybe the flashforwards are a result of this world crossing paths with an alternate universe and what we saw was that worlds lives and we mistook them as ours.:confused:But seeing that african boy at the end seeing some sort of cloud?, solar-flare?, spaceship? Now I'm just confused.:lol:

[warriorrenegade]

I can't think of any connections, but it does seem that every other actor has appeared on LOST. Such as the bartender in tonights episode. She was the girlfriend of Sawyer and friend of Kate.

[superhippie2000]

I was thinking maybe some people saw flashforwards from Alternate dimensions like in "Sliders" but I doubt it will be explained like that.
hmmm maybe a change from a flashforward in the past changed something :\

[Trackster]

A little ticked. Heavy rain here in the midwest screwed me out of getting to watch the final few seconds.

[targis]

Was that Whistler's bird book from Prison Break? Maybe The Company is responsible for the flashforward. :lol:

[kcox6751]

Was the last scene set in 1991? We had a flood warning here so the text was covered up by the warning. I also couldn't tell what the heck was in the sky at the end.

And does anyone know when Dominic Monaghan is appearing? First I read that the producers said he appears at the end of the pilot, then I heard "a few episodes in," then I heard the third episode. I'm anxiously waiting!

One last thought. Maybe this is just me, but in the teaser for next week, I noticed a lack of new clips. I'd say more than 2/3 of the promo showed old footage. Does anyone else get the feeling maybe next week features some big events the producers don't want to give away? I'm going out on a limb here, I hope I'm right, though.

[EMLostfan]

Okay we are three episodes into this show and I still have no emotional attachment to any of the characters. I find myself not so interested. I really think they are diving into the sci fi a little too fast for a show that is not supposed to be sci fi. They should have done centric episodes after the pilot showing how each character got to that exact moment before the "flashforward" happened. I think it would have given us a little back story and also been a very easy way to connect someof these characters together. Although Heroe's has kinda fallen apart it seems both they and Lost did an awesome job introducing our characters. Dunno I think by the end of the season or next season it will get the ax unless they change it up a bit. JMO

[Karafan1]

Was the last scene set in 1991? We had a flood warning here so the text was covered up by the warning. I also couldn't tell what the heck was in the sky at the end.



Yep, the last scene was in Somolia in 1991..I couldn't really tell what was coming out of that tower thing because the ABC station is really bright here for some reason..

[targis]

I guess they will be going to Somalia to investigate.

[superhippie2000]

Yep, the last scene was in Somolia in 1991..I couldn't really tell what was coming out of that tower thing because the ABC station is really bright here for some reason..
oh i didnt notice a date on there. good to know.

ya they didnt make the sky thing clear so its a mystery.

[SparkleforSmallville]

Thursday 8 p.m.
FlashForward (ABC)
Viewers: 9.05 million (#3), A18-49: 3.0/ 9 (#2)
Bones (Fox)
Viewers: 9.92 million (#2), A18-49: 2.8/ 8 (#3)

"Take a look at the three week track to-date for FlashForward, which needs to settle in now in order to still be considered a potential hit. "

FlashForward (ABC)
9/24/09 – Viewers: 12.47 million, A18-49: 4.0/12
10/01/09 – Viewers: 10.73 million, A18-49: 3.7/11
10/08/09 – Viewers: 9.05 million, A18-49: 3.0/ 9

http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/63310451/m/825106642

[rajman]

thats going down, i have a feeling it won't hold on

[SparkleforSmallville]

I think ratings will stabilize around 8 or 9 mil. but, will ABC be happy with that?

[FlashInSV]

^^ It better be. I'm liking this new show too much for it to be cancelled.

[SparkleforSmallville]

Olivia/Sonya Walger was Penelope Widmore on Lost.
I knew she looked familiar!

[HeroesUnlimited]

Okay we are three episodes into this show and I still have no emotional attachment to any of the characters. I find myself not so interested. I really think they are diving into the sci fi a little too fast for a show that is not supposed to be sci fi. They should have done centric episodes after the pilot showing how each character got to that exact moment before the "flashforward" happened. I think it would have given us a little back story and also been a very easy way to connect someof these characters together. Although Heroe's has kinda fallen apart it seems both they and Lost did an awesome job introducing our characters. Dunno I think by the end of the season or next season it will get the ax unless they change it up a bit. JMO

I couldn't disagree more. I think the show is off to a great start. The characters are very interesting and relatable.

[HeroesUnlimited]

Maybe the birds aren't dead. Maybe they just blacked out, lol

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There has already BEEN a blackout? Wouldn't people have noticed and shared the experience with each other?

[Mini Wolfsbane]

Maybe the birds aren't dead. Maybe they just blacked out, lol

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There has already BEEN a blackout? Wouldn't people have noticed and shared the experience with each other?

And the birds saw their own future? LOL!

Yeah, just what I was thinking.

[EMLostfan]

Yea I'm glad some people feel that way. I just don't care who dies at this point. The lead could die and I wouldn't care. I don't know why I don't feel connected to the characters, but I don't. I also feel like we are at the end of the season, from a storytelling perspective, than at the begining. They are flashforwarding so fast they are going to have to flashforward again before we get to season 2. Dunno, I'm losing interest, but I'm glad to see others are not. I think I'm done for season 1 and may rent the dvd's. It certainly isn't as good as Lost, and i was hoping it would be my replacement. For me, it's up to V to fill that void, but it's not looking so great for that show since they have taken so many breaks filming.

[HeroesUnlimited]

Yea I'm glad some people feel that way. I just don't care who dies at this point. The lead could die and I wouldn't care. I don't know why I don't feel connected to the characters, but I don't. I also feel like we are at the end of the season, from a storytelling perspective, than at the begining. They are flashforwarding so fast they are going to have to flashforward again before we get to season 2. Dunno, I'm losing interest, but I'm glad to see others are not. I think I'm done for season 1 and may rent the dvd's. It certainly isn't as good as Lost, and i was hoping it would be my replacement. For me, it's up to V to fill that void, but it's not looking so great for that show since they have taken so many breaks filming.

I have a feeling you may be just a tad impatient. This week's episode was only the 3rd of the entire series. It takes time to become attached to characters. That doesn't happen instantly. Basically what we've seen so far is a major crisis, followed by some disorientation. It reminds me a bit of 9-11 in that respect. A major disaster followed by a shared experience of sorts. The thing I remember the most about 9-11 was the "where were you when it happened?" type of questions. It's kind of the same thing here. "What did you see?" It's a coping mechanism. The show creators are trying to place ordinary people in an extraordinary situation. What's likable about them isn't that they're flamboyant reality-show type of phonies. It's that they're realistic. Like you and me. Give it time.
As for Lost, I never got sucked in, but all I ever hear is people complain about that show. It creates far more mysteries than it solves. Sounds frustrating. At least in the short time Flashforward has been on, we've already gotten a few answers (or at least partial explanations).

[EMLostfan]

I have a feeling you may be just a tad impatient. This week's episode was only the 3rd of the entire series. It takes time to become attached to characters. That doesn't happen instantly. Basically what we've seen so far is a major crisis, followed by some disorientation. It reminds me a bit of 9-11 in that respect. A major disaster followed by a shared experience of sorts. The thing I remember the most about 9-11 was the "where were you when it happened?" type of questions. It's kind of the same thing here. "What did you see?" It's a coping mechanism. The show creators are trying to place ordinary people in an extraordinary situation. What's likable about them isn't that they're flamboyant reality-show type of phonies. It's that they're realistic. Like you and me. Give it time.
As for Lost, I never got sucked in, but all I ever hear is people complain about that show. It creates far more mysteries than it solves. Sounds frustrating. At least in the short time Flashforward has been on, we've already gotten a few answers (or at least partial explanations).

You could be right I could be impatient, but I am a Lost fan so who knows? lol Lost does create a lot of questions, but by the time it started creating these questions fans were very invested in the characters. It started with the plane crash and the simplicity of dealing with survival. However we were given flashbacks and the characters were really the center of the show. I felt the same about Heroes. The characters were the show, and then it started getting complicated.
I think for flashforward they are starting out with complicated, but never really going anywhere. They are introducing all sorts of people who were parts of the flashes everyone saw. So basically we are finding out the flashforwards are real. My problem is we are not taking time or showing enough to be invested in the characters which is ultimately what makes or breaks a show. They could still at this point take the time to tell back stories. I just feel like this is being told as a movie (condensed version of characters) rather than a tv show. The characters are only surface deap in action movies, and it appears this is how they are going to be in flashforward. I just don't think that will cut it with a TV show. To me that's the difference of a sci fi show like Lost that can stick around and this show.

As for what I see when it comes to flashforward.
My guess is that we'll find out they will be able to change what they saw. As with everything in life if you knew your future then you could take a different path in order to change it. Changing the past is impossible, but changing the future, not so much. It's all about decision. So I'm sure they'll show there are things that can be altered, and perhaps things like death (if it's your time) that can't. I dunno I just feel they haven't introduced the characters properly and it's kinda distanced some like me.

[HeroesUnlimited]

You could be right I could be impatient, but I am a Lost fan so who knows? lol Lost does create a lot of questions, but by the time it started creating these questions fans were very invested in the characters. It started with the plane crash and the simplicity of dealing with survival. However we were given flashbacks and the characters were really the center of the show. I felt the same about Heroes. The characters were the show, and then it started getting complicated.
I think for flashforward they are starting out with complicated, but never really going anywhere. They are introducing all sorts of people who were parts of the flashes everyone saw. So basically we are finding out the flashforwards are real. My problem is we are not taking time or showing enough to be invested in the characters which is ultimately what makes or breaks a show. They could still at this point take the time to tell back stories. I just feel like this is being told as a movie (condensed version of characters) rather than a tv show. The characters are only surface deap in action movies, and it appears this is how they are going to be in flashforward. I just don't think that will cut it with a TV show. To me that's the difference of a sci fi show like Lost that can stick around and this show.

As for what I see when it comes to flashforward.
My guess is that we'll find out they will be able to change what they saw. As with everything in life if you knew your future then you could take a different path in order to change it. Changing the past is impossible, but changing the future, not so much. It's all about decision. So I'm sure they'll show there are things that can be altered, and perhaps things like death (if it's your time) that can't. I dunno I just feel they haven't introduced the characters properly and it's kinda distanced some like me.

I understand what you're saying. There's no right or wrong way to lay out a television series. In this case, I think they wanted to make a big splash right off the bat. Had they spend the entire first episode introducing us to characters, that might have bored some of their audience and people would have tuned out. You only have a short time when you capture a new viewer. I've heard people complain about how "boring" a new show was because they delayed the action too long. I think we will get to know these characters more, in time.

[Sharingan]

If there was a blackout in the past, then it would've been smallscale... say... a town or a village... in Somolia 1991

The smoke coming out resembeled a crow to me

They sure are following the Lost formula... with every new episode they solve one mystery and introduce 10 others!

[rajman]

Maybe when Dominic Monaghan stars it will surge abit then it'll maybe go down again

[HeroesUnlimited]

If there was a blackout in the past, then it would've been smallscale... say... a town or a village... in Somolia 1991

Why would one be highly localized while the other was global? Unless the first time was just a trial run.

[Karafan1]

Thursday 8 p.m.
FlashForward (ABC)
Viewers: 9.05 million (#3), A18-49: 3.0/ 9 (#2)
Bones (Fox)
Viewers: 9.92 million (#2), A18-49: 2.8/ 8 (#3)

"Take a look at the three week track to-date for FlashForward, which needs to settle in now in order to still be considered a potential hit. "

FlashForward (ABC)
9/24/09 – Viewers: 12.47 million, A18-49: 4.0/12
10/01/09 – Viewers: 10.73 million, A18-49: 3.7/11
10/08/09 – Viewers: 9.05 million, A18-49: 3.0/ 9

http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/63310451/m/825106642

Wow, that sucks..I don't want this show cancelled!! I don't have anything else to watch thursday's at 7pm(central time)since Dawn decided to move Smallville to fridays!!!!

[Atomic girl]

I also dislike that they call the real D. Gibbons and the fake one, D. Gibbons, just confusing in parts, but more so annoying. I'm liking the show, but it really seems like if you miss an episode, you'll be really lost.

I kind of wish that the people had seen into the future farther than 6 months. I'm trying to understand how they'll keep the show going next season, unless they will just have another flashforward. Some of the scenarios that have been created for the show are going to be hard to reconcile to each other, I hope they already have it all mapped out, or we'll really have plotholes with this one.

OK, I admit it, I want to know where the kangaroo came from too!

[HeroesUnlimited]

but it really seems like if you miss an episode, you'll be really lost.

Really? You think so? I was just going to comment on how they had been doing a nice job of refreshing our memories. Almost too much IMO. Think about it. How many times have we seen Mark's flashback (with the mosiac board). Or his wife's flashback (with the other man)? The recaps are good and they seem to be showing the flashforwards again and again. It's been pretty easy to follow so far (for me at least).

[HeroesUnlimited]

Isn't that typical though? You're not going to keep 100% of your audience from the first episode. Some people inevitably fade out. It looks like they've kept 3/4 of their audience, which isn't bad.

[number8]

Whoo, ABC picks up the show for a full season!

I'm sick of all these good shows having only 13 episodes nowadays, glad that it's going to get more. Can't seem to find out just how many episodes WILL be in the new season, probably 20+? Still, it is pretty good news. :D

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/10/12/this-just-in-flash-forward-gets-full-season/

[superhippie2000]

awesome thats great :D lets just hope the rest of the season is just as good.

[superhippie2000]

to a point i agree with the characters but as the season goes along im sure we will learn more about these characters.

[Karafan1]

Sweet!!!!!!!

[SparkleforSmallville]

Yay! :)

[number8]

Why would one be highly localized while the other was global? Unless the first time was just a trial run.

That's what I was thinking. Assuming that somebody out there (possibly Suspect Zero) is orchestrating all of this.

[MattMtvguy]

FF's first season will be 25 total hours (see link (http://www.fancast.com/blogs/the-office/the-big-tease-scoop-on-greys-anatomy-criminal-minds-supernatural-and-more/)).

[number8]

FF's first season will be 25 total hours (see link (http://www.fancast.com/blogs/the-office/the-big-tease-scoop-on-greys-anatomy-criminal-minds-supernatural-and-more/)).

Thanks for the info Matt! The more the better ;D

[HeroesUnlimited]

Wow, I didn't even know this was an issue. That's great.

[targis]

Good News

[KSiteTV]

Talk about the Oct. 15 episode of Flashforward here!

Official ABC Description:

OLIVIA MUST DECIDE WHETHER A PATIENT'S FLASHFORWARD HOLDS THE KEY TO HIS DIAGNOSIS, MARK AND DEMETRI ARGUE OVER HOW TO INTERPRET THEIR FLASHFORWARDS -- OR LACK THEREOF -- AND NICOLE RETURNS TO WORK AND DISCLOSES HER SHOCKING FUTURE VISION, ON ABC'S "FLASHFORWARD"

"Black Swan" Olivia struggles to accept Bryce's suggestion that a patient's flashforward holds the key to a correct diagnosis and treatment. Meanwhile, Demetri accuses Mark of waiting for the future he saw in his flashforward to come true without incident, while Mark feels Demetri is letting his fear of what he witnessed envelop his life; and Nicole returns to work as Mark and Olivia's daughter's baby-sitter, and discloses her shocking future vision -- involving a murder -- on "FlashForward," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"FlashForward" stars Joseph Fiennes as Mark Benford, John Cho as Demetri Noh, Jack Davenport as Lloyd Simcoe, Zachary Knighton as Bryce Varley, Peyton List as Nicole Kirby, Dominic Monaghan as Simon, Bran F. O'Byrne as Aaron Stark, Courtney B. Vance as Stanford Wedeck, Sonya Walger as Olivia Benford and Christine Woods as Janis Hawk.

Guest starring are Lennon Wynn as Charlie, Ryan Wynott as Dylan Simcoe, Lee Thompson Young as Agent Gough, Barry Shabaka Henley as Agent Vreede, Keir O'Donnell as Ned, Sean O'Bryan as Father Seabury, Elizabeth Pea as Sally, Rachel Roberts as Alda Hertzog, Justin Dray as Meade, Rizwan Manji as Maneesh Sandhar, Adam Tsekhman as Vlad, Arjay Smith as Louis, Kathy Vara as TV reporter, Peggy Stewart as secretary, Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Debbie and Julia Wackenheim as cashier girl.

"Black Swan" was written by Lisa Zwerling & Scott Gimple and directed by Michael Rymer.

[superhippie2000]

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not many people counting down today

[superhippie2000]

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ya i know wish more people would post in here.

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[superhippie2000]

its almost on :D woohoo