#protocol 6

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This is probably one of the shows that has garnered a 7/10 but really blew it during the pilot. I thought it was not compelling because I was convinced that it wasn't the show for me. But then I attempted to rewatch it...

....and...looks like if it was not for me latching on to those last few minutes (I'm going to say that it probably came down to Patrick Gilmore's performance)...I would have not continued on.

Because if I walked away, I would have missed how this show is exactly what I was looking for: character driven drama mixed in with the goal of saving the world. There's a surprise too! The humour (though it's probably maybe 10% of an episode...and sometimes not even there...it just sits right in my own blueprint).

It wasn't only until I rewatched the scene between Grant and Kat that it occurred to me...that Grant's time period wasn't about choosing vegetables over meat....it was....there was no choice at all. I thought it was quite interesting that us viewers are given the impression that the time travellers only ate plant based food....which would explain Grant's fascination for fresh vegetables...but it's not towards the end (was it during the last couple of episodes of Season 3?)

PS: So...yes....if you're looking to start the series...start in Episode 2...then return to the pilot whenever you feel like it.

(I think I feel similarly to the pilot as I do with the first season of 'Homeland...but maybe it's the struggle to fit everything in that episode? But then...the show managed to dole out information in the right doses without it feeling like there's a hole there...)

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Highlight:

INT. THE MACLAREN HOME (KITCHEN) - DAY

KAT is preparing her husband's first cup of coffee for the day. GRANT walks in from the lounge room.

KAT

Tough night?

GRANT

Uh...a long night.

KAT pours milk as the Traveller observes her closely. Time slows as she dips a spoon and gives it a stir.

KAT

There you go.

He takes the mug and gives her a small smile.

GRANT

Thanks.

After a gulp he gags.

KAT

Oh, no. Is the milk off?

She takes the mug from him.

KAT

You know, the power was out almost all night.

She studies the contents for a moment and gasps.

KAT

I am going to the fabric store later today. Do you want me to pick up that linen for your mother?

GRANT squints at her.

GRANT

My mother?

She takes a swig of the coffee and hands back the mug to him.

KAT

That milk is fine.

He considers the liquid again and the penny drops.

GRANT

(to himself)

This is cow's milk.

KAT scoffs.

KAT

What animal were you expecting?

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My verdict of the show: 7/10

Link to the timestamp commentary: None (If you would want me to do one for the film…throw me a nudge!)

A Formal Review of the show: None (I might? But it isn’t labelled as a comedy...though there are humorous moments with I greatly appreciate….but if you’re really keen for me to do one…let me know.)

My Thoughts about the creation and development of the show: None (Additional reading material would be queued up if I was given enough nudges.)

More of my comments about the show: None planned