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post #1 of 152
9/25/07 at 2:46pm
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The CW trots out their new show, Reaper, tonight at 9 p.m. EDT.

Sam (Brett Harrison, also Sam from The Loop) was born of parents who made a deal with the devil for his soul before he was conceived, and that means doing the devil's bidding, like tracking down souls that have escaped from hell and are on earth again. Ray Wise plays the devil, and Sock is his best friend (Sock is short for Wysocki). It's sort of like the male version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, in spots. Kevin Smith directed the pilot episode that airs tonight.
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post #2 of 152
9/25/07 at 3:19pm

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Why are they replaying this on Thursday after Smallville? Are they testing it as a replacement for Supernatural?

I believe Wysocki is Tyler Labine, who was amusing on Invasion. Still, I'm not going to try this one. The only supernatural show I wanted to see this fall was Babylon Fields, and it didn't get picked up.
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post #3 of 152
9/25/07 at 7:50pm

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I saw this a few weeks ago.

Very funny. and lots of fun.
Love the "Socks" character.

I'm curious to know how many different weapons Sam will be given to do battle with.

Sort of a Brimstone/13 ghosts of Scooby-Doo/Buffy

I hope his friends interact and help him out with the baddies...like in Buffy

DON'T MISS IT!!
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post #4 of 152
9/25/07 at 8:40pm

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I checked it out since I am a big fan of Kevin Smith. I thought the show had some funny stuff and it has a likable cast (Ray Wise was excellent as always). I assume Smith added some of his in-jokes like hockey and jokes about straight guys who are a little gay.

Overall, I'll watch this when I'm around on a Tuesday night.
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post #5 of 152
9/25/07 at 9:36pm

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I thought it was okay, but just not my thing. I'm not a fan of that kid either (the one from 'The Loop' who plays the main character).
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post #6 of 152
9/25/07 at 9:59pm
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Bre Harrison cracks me up, plus Missy Peregrym is an upgrade from the previously cast Andie.
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post #7 of 152
9/25/07 at 10:53pm

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Definitely room for improvement. It's a show that doesn't feel like it's got the characters quite figured out yet, outside of Sock.

That said, it's a terrific premise and the characters are likable. It's not nearly as good as "Dead Like Me" but follows similiar territory in that the protagonists' lives don't really begin until their lives as they knew them were over. Christine Willes (the incredible Delores Herbig on "Dead Like Me") has a terrific cameo as the sassy horned DMV clerk.

I also like the Home Depot-esque setting. A lot of the tools they'll probably need would be found in a store like that.

Sock and the Devil are fun, well-crafted characters ably performed. The rest of the cast needs time to find the characters. Still, a very strong episodic format that could be sustainable for years. If the writing sharpens up, I could see this becoming one of my favorites.
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post #8 of 152
9/27/07 at 6:17am

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I enjoyed the premise and the show overall. I really hate Tyler Labine, though, and the Sock character may turn me off the show. I liked Bret Harrison and Ray Wise, though. And the first demon effects were pretty cool.

The ratings for the first ep weren't that great, even for the CW. They should pair this with "Supernatural".
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post #9 of 152
9/27/07 at 6:20am

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I enjoyed this first episode. It was a little sit-comy in places, But fun.
I will watch for a while and see where it goes.
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post #10 of 152
9/27/07 at 6:47am

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I thought it was funny.. The sock character was freaking hilarious... The scene in the bathroom still cracks me up..

On a side note, are they killing off supernatural?
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post #11 of 152
9/27/07 at 7:03am

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I enjoyed it. Thought it was funny, liked the cast, Missy is hot....Season Pass.
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post #12 of 152
9/27/07 at 7:15am

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For the first time. I finally am going to watch a show on the CW.

I just hope that since it is on CW, that they will give it longer than the big networks before yanking it.

I only wish my CW was in HD. This, and Survivor are the only shows I am watching that are not in HD. They look bad, now that I am spoiled.
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post #13 of 152
9/27/07 at 7:38am

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On a side note, are they killing off supernatural?
Nah, that starts up again on October 4.
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post #14 of 152
9/27/07 at 7:46am

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The humor reminds me of another show killed before its time..."Special Unit 2".
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post #15 of 152
9/27/07 at 8:52am

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I got around to watching this last night. A slight premise to be sure, and fairly mindless fun... but, I was entertained throughout! I'm in for the season!
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post #16 of 152
9/27/07 at 9:10am

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The ratings for the first ep weren't that great, even for the CW. They should pair this with "Supernatural".
The ratings, while not spectacular, were an improvement from "Veronica Mars" in the time slot last season (3.22 million versus average 2.5 million for "Mars"). More importantly, and the reason why the show has a good chance of sticking around even if that 3.22 million declines, is that it brought a massive influx of male viewers to a network that traditionally doesn't have many. The CW, and the WB before it, have long wanted a "male" show. Even "male" shows like "Smallville" and "Supernatural" tend to skew more female than they should.
The "Reaper" premiere drew the best ratings in the male demographics the CW has ever had -- 70 percent more men than "Veronica Mars".
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post #17 of 152
9/27/07 at 9:53am

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I loved the pilot, Sock reminds me of Jack Black when he's in between his most maniacal and most subdued lol.

The show has a mean streak too that sets it apart from the usual fare and it fits, but I didn't care for the dog meets car door joke, that was just wrong.

Did it occur to anyone else that this is the second new show this season to feature an exaggerated and parodied version of existing super stores? Chuck works at Buy More and Sam works at whatever the heck that store was called, can't recall it now lol.

Flame guy was very cool as well, i'm definitely on-board.
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post #18 of 152
9/27/07 at 11:08am

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I checked it out since I am a big fan of Kevin Smith. I thought the show had some funny stuff and it has a likable cast (Ray Wise was excellent as always). I assume Smith added some of his in-jokes like hockey and jokes about straight guys who are a little gay.
Smith mentioned in an interview that he'll be directing more episodes later this season.

Still hope his hoped-for Battlestar gig manages to pan out, too.
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post #19 of 152
9/27/07 at 1:21pm

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Did it occur to anyone else that this is the second new show this season to feature an exaggerated and parodied version of existing super stores? Chuck works at Buy More and Sam works at whatever the heck that store was called, can't recall it now lol.

Sam works at "The Work Bench" (Home Depot), which is right next door to a "LargeMart" (Sam's Club/Costco.) I actually watched Chuck and Reaper back to back.
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post #20 of 152
10/1/07 at 3:21pm

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A big surprise.

I didn't think I would like it, but it grabbed me with its very witty writing. Funny show and likeable characters. For once the critics were right.

A "Ghostbusters" type series.

I'll be sticking with this one. I hope they also develop the characters and make it less episodic as the series progresses.
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post #21 of 152
10/2/07 at 5:51am

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Originally Posted by Rocky F
Sam works at "The Work Bench" (Home Depot), which is right next door to a "LargeMart" (Sam's Club/Costco.) I actually watched Chuck and Reaper back to back.

Actually, I can tell you that, as a Canadian, the store set is a "Canadian Tire" (Home Depot like, but with less building more automotive).

Really enjoyed this show and can't wait for more...
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post #22 of 152
10/2/07 at 6:55am

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I'll be sticking with this one. I hope they also develop the characters and make it less episodic as the series progresses.

That would make me tune out. That's why I lost interest in the second half of "Supernatural" last season. They moved from the episodic urban legend type of shows into more of a serialized soap opera.
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post #23 of 152
10/2/07 at 4:43pm

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That would make me tune out. That's why I lost interest in the second half of "Supernatural" last season. They moved from the episodic urban legend type of shows into more of a serialized soap opera.

I understand how you feel. People have different tastes.

However, I like the serialized type of shows, and less the "monster of the week" type ones.

Serialized shows are also better when viewed on dvd, such as Heroes, Lost, Dallas, Sopranos, etc...

Cheers!
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post #24 of 152
10/2/07 at 7:59pm

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Second episode wasn't as solid as the first, but had some great moments.
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post #25 of 152
10/2/07 at 9:41pm

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Other than the repeated "he can't make me do it" bit, I thought it was exceptionally solid. Probably the best second episode of a new series this year. The writing and direction held up remarkably well going into this episode. The bit with Sock mocking Sam behind his back while standing in front of a full body mirror was hilarious. I also loved his names for the beers: "Dr. Cuervo, Dr. Jack, and Dr. Captain Morgan ...he has two titles." The Prius being a chick car.

Ray Wise makes this series, though. He's so good to Sam, but he takes such delight in being awful to everybody else. The show makes him likable but also makes him clearly untrustworthy.
I was thrilled to see Christine Willes back as Gladys, the portal keeper to hell. If they had to poach any cast member from that other show about reaping, she's the one who fits in best here. I love her banter with Sock. The parents also add a quirky, off-tempo vibe. I'm still not sold on Missy Peregrym, but she was far more tolerable than last week. I hope Sock's ex that works at the D.A. sticks around too.

Looking back on my comments from last week, most of my complaints were addressed. From a scripting standpoint, this was a much more polished affair than the pilot.
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post #26 of 152
10/2/07 at 10:06pm

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I enjoyed this second episode and it didn't disappoint.

I was also glad to see that Gladys the portal keeper to hell returned. And hope she keeps on showing up.

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Ray Wise makes this series, though. He's so good to Sam, but he takes such delight in being awful to everybody else. The show makes him likable but also makes him clearly untrustworthy.

I agree. Something tells me he might have an ulterior motive.

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"Dr. Cuervo, Dr. Jack, and Dr. Captain Morgan ...he has two titles."

So far my favorite quote by Socks




Next week's bug infestation episode looks great.
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post #27 of 152
10/3/07 at 11:52am

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This show is fast becoming the single most solid hour of pure entertainment as far as the new shows go, edging out Chuck by a mile and coming in an extremely close second to Journeyman.

The ideas for souls can be unlimited if the creators keep their brains in gear and next week looks to make my skin crawl...I hate bugs!

For some strange reason the past couple of souls reminded me of that guy with the body armour and flame thrower at the very beginning of Lethal Weapon 4, just very wierd and sort of there to feed the funny banter between Sock and Sam.

But in a good way lol.

You nailed the description of Ray Wise, Adam, so deliciously evil yet with a strange affection for Sam, he really did Sam a solid there at the end by making sure he was put on gardening duty even though it didn't seem so at the time. But like you said he is Satin afterall and cannot be trusted.

Perfect casting all around here.

Sock rocks!
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post #28 of 152
10/3/07 at 12:03pm

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Ray Wise is great in his role. Pitch perfect.
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post #29 of 152
10/3/07 at 12:10pm

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I do see one recurring theme. The other friend Ben (the hispanic guy) seems to get injured every episode. Last week he was burned. This week he was shot by a nail gun. He is becoming the "Kenny" of the series.

Oh, and them finding clothes and equipment to help catch the bad guy.
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post #30 of 152
10/3/07 at 2:28pm

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Originally Posted by todd s
Oh, and them finding clothes and equipment to help catch the bad guy.

Yeah, looks like next week with the bugs, they have all the bug equipment they need in their store.
Maybe Ben will get Bug sprayed
Wondering what the vessel might be. a roach motel?
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