Oh boy

I just finished watching the pilot of Journeyman and all I can say is - YES!!! What a fantastic show! It has a great concept, great production values, great writing, great pacing and great acting. It also has found that balance that Heroes has where it gives away just enough of the mystery to make you want more, but without being frustratingly vague or slow (like Lost).

I was the world's biggest fan of Quantum Leap, and in a lot of ways Journeyman reminds me of it. We have a hero who time travels to help people but has no control over when or where he goes and doesn't know exactly what it is he's supposed to do. It's less silly (so far) than Quantum Leap, and the rules seem to be a bit different (he can go home, he leaps as himself) but it is the same basic premise. I can't wait to find out more about the why and how of the time travel aspect, and with such a compelling lead (Kevin McKidd from HBO's Rome) it will be an entertaining wait.

p.s. On a completely unrelated note, tivoguy is quite upset at the moment. It seems the best part about one of his guilty pleasure shows has changed. The Unit had a short but snappy theme song with a kind of military chant that he looked forward to every week. We just started the new season premiere and they CHANGED the song! Why would they do that?

Posted by tivogirl at 9:50 PM