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TiVo Alert For DirecTV Subscribers!! Channel 101 On Tuesday Relaunches EYES!!
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“Eyes,” the first-rate 2005 ABC hourlong that died with seven of its 12 completed episodes untelecast in the U.S., will see its “lost” installments satcast on DirecTV’s channel 101 this autumn.
Though unavailable on a licensed DVD set, the seven “unaired” episodes were aired in New Zealand in 2005, and have since been available via the Internet’s illicit bittorrents.
The series, which followed the employees of cutting-edge private investigation enterprise Judd Risk Management, starred Tim Daly (“The Sopranos,” “Private Practice”), Rick Worthy (“Battlestar Galactica”), Natalie Zea (“Dirty Sexy Money,” “Hung”), A.J. Langer (“My So-Called Life”), Eric Mabius (“Ugly Betty”) and Laura Leighton (“Melrose Place”).
The Hollywood Reporter says:
… a stylish and sexy private-eye drama brimming with surprises. … Daly shows a flair for fast-talking as Judd, a compelling figure and, at times, an enigma … The second episode, also made available for review, suggests that chemistry among cast members will continue to grow and the pace will remain as enjoyably frenzied. … distinctive and watchable characters. … surprise twists and hairpin turns. …
Variety says:
… manages to somewhat freshen the formula with clever twists and playful banter. Sparked by surprisingly dark moments and an attractive cast … McNamara, who previously collaborated with Tim Daly on CBS' "The Fugitive" revival, has a knack for high-energy storytelling … exchanges reveal a smartass attitude that Daly handles with aplomb, if at times a bit too glibly for either his or the show's good. … slickly assembled product …
USA Today gives it three and a half stars (out of four) and says:
… Blessed with a strong cast and great characters … has a clearly delineated, interesting ensemble … Through most of Wednesday's opening hour, the show maintains a near perfect tonal balance, adeptly mixing its high-tech sting plot with flashes of tongue-in-cheek humor.
The Los Angeles Times says:
"Eyes," a likable new crime melodrama that premieres tonight on ABC, stands for "private eyes," an elision clearly meant to make the enterprise sound mysterious and sexy and contemporary — which it pretty much is, at least enough to provide some decent midweek fun. … Burgess is one of those bad guys who likes a good laugh, even at his own expense, which in some funny way just indicates the depth of his depravity. … The plots are clever enough, in their Swiss cheese way, and the soap-operatic underpinnings quite seductive, and offer at least twice per episode the deep satisfaction of the well-sprung trap. …
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Tuesday. The 101.
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Channel 101 used to be a throw away channel, but in the last year or so its really been showing some gems: Oz, Deadwood, Trailer Park Boys, Friday Night Lights. I'll be checking this one out.
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there isn't a Tivo unit for DirectTV anymore... and Tivo is its own brand and 20x better than what cable companies offer with their own DVR.
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Where's my WINGS reunion, NBC?!
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Fuck, she was hot.
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Sure, Tuesday is still technically "Summer", so I guess that statement is accurate (at least for the next week).
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And was glad to see Laura Leighton was still quite a hottie.
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The reviews were pretty solid. There was nothing really wrong with out, there were too many good shows on that year to make time for something this unexceptional. I think I gave it three episodes before I gave up.
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What the HELL is going on??
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Natalie Zia was smoking hot in it.
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Had kind of a "Sting" and "Mission Impossible" vibe to it where the team con rich pricks and organizations that had ill-gotten gains.
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I loved the first two episodes I got off bit torrent two years ago but after that and since then all I can find are Italian versions! It was without a doubt Tim Daly's best role and hopefully with the re-airing, new versions will hit torrents. I don't have DirecTV. I really should though. Waiting for Friday Night Lights sucks.
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It had a sort of Mission Impossible/Ocean's 11 feel, and it was quality script dramedy, meaning most of our brilliant Americans would hate it. *sigh*
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Heck, I might actually have to watch now.
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But, I'm not giving up my U-Verse.
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This show was great. Much better than its lead-in, the dreadful 4th season of "Alias".
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