It's time to dive into the sea of TV shows.
From time to time I'll write about shows I like in the hope you'll fall in love with them as well, so I'll have people I can discuss them with... Basically you're invited to co-fangirl with me, if you're up to such a thing :)
If you already know the show, please, don't be shy, comment away, and if you don't, give it a try (if you like the premise) and come back to tell me what you think of it.
I'll always give book recommendations as well, after introducing the TV show, featuring books I think those who liked the show should pick up.
Ready? Steady? Showtime!!!
Today the spotlight is on:
I know that there are countless TV shows out there about time travelling but for some reason I really warmed up to this one. Timeless is an NBC show, the first season is already out and at the moment all the fans are waiting for NBC's decision about renewal.
I haven't finished season one yet, I'm on episode 12, but I'm already in love with it.
Trailer for the first episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSYZJGAGvww
IMDB's description about the show:
'An unlikely trio travel through time in order to battle unknown criminals and protect history as we know it.'
How I would introduce it:
Someone invented a time machine at last, hoo-haaa. Too bad that a mysterious criminal nicks it right away, duh. But they still have an earlier, less shiny prototipe that works just as well (luckily!). All is not lost. And of course the government quickly involves some competent people who are ready to follow the stolen vessel and the bad guy. Thus the chase begins through time to save history and the world as it is.
Meet the 'unlikely trio'!
Lucy Preston played by Abigail Spencer
Favourite Lucy episode: The World's Columbian Exposition
Rufus Caril played by Malcolm Barrett
Favourite Rufus episode: Stranded
Wyatt Logan played by Matt Lanter
Favourite Wyatt episode: The Alamo
Lucy is an adorable history professor who gets chosen for the mission because of her expertise. She knows A LOT about American history and her knowledge guides the team in every historical era.
I like her wit, that she always comes up with an idea when it is needed. Time travelling is challenging for her, because she tries to hold on to history as she knows it, but very soon she realises that reading about things is not the same as living them and Flynn's meddling cannot always be stopped either, so she has to try to adapt to the new circumstances eventually.
Favourite Lucy episode: The World's Columbian Exposition
Rufus Caril played by Malcolm Barrett
Rufus pilots the 'Lifeboat' (their time machine) and his practical skills pull the others out of many tight situations. He has it the worst on most of the adventures, since the colour of his skin makes him a targeted person in most eras.
His character developement is very sweet; Rufus is extremely shy in the beginning and thinks little of himself, but the missions bring the best out in him and he becomes more and more confident as they go.
Favourite Rufus episode: Stranded
Wyatt Logan played by Matt Lanter
The soldier guy, the handsome one. He is pretty cheeky and soon you'll ship him with Lucy (believe me...).
He has lost someone who was very close to him and he's trying to come to terms with his loss.
Hotheadedness, thy name is Wyatt.
Favourite Wyatt episode: The Alamo
And let's not forget the dangerous time bandit the're set against:
The one with the 'Desperate times call for desperate measures' philosophy. I won't lie, I have a soft spot for Flynn. Yes, he is a murderer, he disrupts history, tries to change things, but when you learn why he does what he does and whose activites he tries to sabotage, suddenly everything becomes a lot more complicated. He fights for a noble cause for personal (selfish?) reasons and he doesn't let anyone get in his way.
And uhmm, he is also obsessed with Lucy.
Favourite Flynn episode: The Capture of Benedict Arnold
Favourite Flynn episode: The Capture of Benedict Arnold
Why do I love the show?
- I learn a lot about American history while I watch it. I studied US history at uni, but this show goes into details that interest me and I always enjoy learning new things. They travel to a different time period in every episode and they always run into some famous people they gush over (like I would :)
- It is funny. The character interactions make me smile very often (e.g.: Wyatt keeps calling Lucy ma'am, even though he knows she hates it) and there are hilarious misunderstandings sometimes when they – especially Rufus and Wyatt – talk to people from the past.
Example:
Arnold: Let's stop here. The horses need water, and I could use a thunder mug.
Rufus: That sounds good! What do you drink from a thunder mug?
Arnold: You urinate in it.
- A show cannot win me over if it doesn't have lovable characters, not even if the story is good. I adore the team and hell, even the baddie earned my support. Go figure!
That's it about the introduction. For history buffs it's a must, and for everyone who enjoys entertaining telly. Have you already watched the show? Please let me know, so we can talk about it. If not, are you interested in it?
Click on 'Read more' to see my time travelling book recommendations!