NBC's "Chuck"

[DannyWilliams]

I caught wind of this new show from the various slews of previews at the theater I was at before the movie I went to see started soooo from what I saw looked interesting and was gonna keep an eye out for this new show its first episode before the long awaited saga of Heroes Season 2 that follows afterwards.........




OK to sum up the show is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah a "C-" perhaps
Kinda "Innerspace" like to some degree. The reviews panned it saying it would be suprising if they fullfill a season.

[helen]

I was going to pass on this series but I noticed that Adam Baldwin is in it. Worth another look at it next week.

[TATTRAT]

We watched an episode on the flight over actually. Perhaps it was that it was something to watch that I found it slightly enjoyable, but I am not really the sitcom type...I dunno, the AF seems into it, so I am sure I will be exposed to it either way.

[Lei Liko]

It started off slow, but surprisingly I enjoyed it. I didn't think I was going to.

Not sure how long they'll be able to play on this storyline, though.

[Kalei99]

I had high expectations for this show because of all the hype. Started off way slow but got increasingly amusing. Jury's still out though if I'll watch again next week. Maybe I'll give it one more try. It was rather silly -- but I guess that's what it was supposed to be.
:confused:

[helen]

Tonight's episode had a scene where Chuck reveals what is stored in his brain. One of those things that Chuck has in his brain is how Oceanic Flight 815 crashed.

[pzarquon]

Fun shoutout, especially since its a cross-network reference.

We watched the pilot of "Chuck" early via Amazon Unbox and TiVo. I was skeptical, even though I'm definitely part of the target demographic, but I found myself enjoying it more than I thought I would. Zachary Levi is surprisingly good as the hapless everyman, and his sidekick Morgan (Joshua Gomez) is fun. I'm also a big fan of Adam Baldwin (John Casey), who was awesome and hilarious on "Firefly."

The story so far is completely implausible, but that's never stopped anyone before. And the little clever asides and not-so-subtle jabs at brands and pop culture are just right. For a sitcom.

A lot of geeks grumble about the ridiculousness of the computer jargon and fake UIs used in the show, but frankly, I think it's done tongue in cheek, a la "The Net" (which was, by contrast, unintentionally bad). It's the action and effects that I'm curious about. They certainly can't sustain the pyrotechnics and car chases that kicked the series off, so the characters will have to step up.

[helen]

Starting credits for the show is kind of decent. Did like the fight between Sarah and the villian.

[LikaNui]

Based on earlier comments here, I watched tonight's episode and, also like earlier comments here, enjoyed it a little more than I expected to.
It's not on my "Must See Every Week" list, but I'll probably check it every now and then to see if it can sustain.

[pzarquon]

Several weeks in, and "Chuck" has sprinted well past "Heroes" as the highlight of Monday night's line-up. Several strong, funny, witty episodes have me in love with all the characters, and the Buy More. :D

In tonight's episode, the assistant manager from hell, Harry Tang, ends up moving to Hawaii. Too bad. His was a fun character!

[Random]

In tonight's episode, the assistant manager from hell, Harry Tang, ends up moving to Hawaii. Too bad.
Yeah, for us living in Hawai'i. :eek:

[Random]

Did like the fight between Sarah and the villian.
Oh, yeah. Especially when the villain is a hot female, and Sarah in her Weinerlicious uniform. ;)

[Lei Liko]

Several weeks in, and "Chuck" has sprinted well past "Heroes" as the highlight of Monday night's line-up. Several strong, funny, witty episodes have me in love with all the characters, and the Buy More. :D

In tonight's episode, the assistant manager from hell, Harry Tang, ends up moving to Hawaii. Too bad. His was a fun character!


I didn't think I'd get into "Chuck," but I have to say that I, too, am hooked. For a cast of virtual unknowns, they're doing a great job. Same with the writing. Hilarious!

[LikaNui]

Count me in too as being another one who kinda got hooked on the show.

[Lanikaibabe]

Hubby and I watch this one, too....

All because we're both techie geek nerds and he used to be Chuck minus the CIA/FBI madness.... worked at a Circuit City PC Home Install with the car thing -- prior to them going to "Fire Dog" -- he can REALLY relate to the lifestyle of the retail computer world.

At first Chuck just reminded me of Jim from The Office... but it's an interesting show. I applaud it for trying something wayyyyyyyyyyyyy out of da box

[Zovo]

I really enjoy this show; though, like has been said before, I wonder how long they can continue to play with this storyline.

There was, what i believe to be, a great old movie reference in one of the episodes which I'm trying to confirm but have been unable so far. In "Chuck vs Kung-Fu Shrimp" there is an old man named [something] Lo Pan. Can anyone confirm if this is the same guy who player David Lo Pan in "Big Trouble in Little China" cause he looks and sounds exactly like him and even spends the entire episode wheeling himself around in his wheel chair. It was awesome. :D

[helen]

Well it seems that Bryce Larkin is alive and kicking. Interesting episode last night with the NSA clean up guys possing as fire fighters to take care of the mess the bad guys left behind.

[Lei Liko]

Well it seems that Bryce Larkin is alive and kicking. Interesting episode last night with the NSA clean up guys possing as fire fighters to take care of the mess the bad guys left behind.

Don't forget local boy Anthony Ruivivar! He played one of the FULCRUM bad guys!

[Zovo]

Yay cliffhangers!

[helen]

Sort of needed to suspend some physics since:

The rocket exhaust didn't burn Chunk's leg as it passed under his leg at launch
The rocket had a long burn time for such a small thing
And the rocket moved very slowly in the air


And the possibility of Casey killing off Chuck. Need to wait until next month or year depending on your mood to find out.