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October 8, 2007
Jericho - First episode
Last night I, completely by accident, saw the first episode of Jericho. It was hidden away on ITV4, a channel which seems to show old programmes (Space 1999, UFO) or sport that no one else wants. ITV2 seems to be the place where ITV have placed most of their US imports, so it doesn't show much confidence in the show (plus I can't even find a mention on their website).
Anyway, what did I think?
Well, I'm a sucker for apocalyptic stories, so even one mushroom cloud has enough pull to keep me watching. It's an interesting idea, the story of one town cut off in a (presumably) nuclear attack on the USA. However its execution was a bit too sickly sweet small town America for me. The inspirational speech at the end just made me laugh. But I'll still watch the next episode.
Quite a contrast to the British version, Threads, which is going to be reshown on BBC 4 on Wednesday 29 October 2003 10.40pm-12.35am.
Anyway, what did I think?
Well, I'm a sucker for apocalyptic stories, so even one mushroom cloud has enough pull to keep me watching. It's an interesting idea, the story of one town cut off in a (presumably) nuclear attack on the USA. However its execution was a bit too sickly sweet small town America for me. The inspirational speech at the end just made me laugh. But I'll still watch the next episode.
Quite a contrast to the British version, Threads, which is going to be reshown on BBC 4 on Wednesday 29 October 2003 10.40pm-12.35am.