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TV show Resurrection

chessylady — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:51:44 GMT

I keep seeing commercials for a new show called Resurrection where family members return from the grave after many years, one is an 8 year old. While the show has not aired yet I find this to be a terribly exploitive concept that could cause a lot of pain. So many shows play on emotions that in my opinion are just for the purpose of evoking emotions cheaply. No, I am not religious nor do I believe in censorship. I just think that being exposed to certain plot concepts trivializes real human emotions. I won't watch this show but the network is free to air it.

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lulu2 — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:54:34 GMT

There is something about the short clips I've seen that I find disturbing. I am uncomfortable with the premise of the show so will choose not to watch it.

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MickD — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:03:46 GMT

I think this series has aired in Great Britain (a Brit version) with good ratings, thus it came here. I am not interested in it.

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Rainbows and Roses — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:07:38 GMT

I won't be watching this show either.........too sad because of the ones I have lost.......I don't believe that someone comes back to earth as anything.......I do believe in Heaven and H3ll..........I wish our loved ones could come back..........but I do not believe they do and I never will believe it. Too emotional for me.

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SANNA — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:09:08 GMT

It seems a little disturbing. Not sure if it is ethically fair to people who lost their loved ones.

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Topaz Gem — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:13:41 GMT

If it's done right, it could be a very interesting concept. I will give it a try.

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Shelbelle — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:21:08 GMT

Not my cup of tea!!! I will stick with Good Wife at that time.

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stilltamn8r — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:40:31 GMT

I would hesitate to comment on something that I have not yet seen-

I say watch one episode, and THEN make up my mind, rather than rushing to a judgement based on what I "think" or "hear" it might be about....

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Shelbelle — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:44:09 GMT

I can easily tell from all the previews I have seen that is not of interest to me.

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chessylady — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:52:42 GMT

I didn't have to see Texas Chainsaw Massacre to know it was not for me. Sorry if that was your favorite movie.

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SugarNSpice — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:52:55 GMT

It's based on ""The Returned"" a French Series that aired on Sundance this past Summer.

We loved the French version. I hope the English spin off does it justice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Returned

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occasionalrain — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:56:31 GMT

On 3/3/2014 Topaz Gem said:
If it's done right, it could be a very interesting concept. I will give it a try.

I'm with you, I'm going to watch. I've seen the commercials and I'm interested in seeing how it goes. Since it originated in GB how bad can it be?

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MickD — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:01:09 GMT

Sugarnspice ~ You're right.....I don't know why I thought it was based on an English series...duh, Monday brain.

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Mersha — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:02:17 GMT

You can never fully grasp the premise of show until you watch an episode and give it a chance, which I will do.,

I remember watching the promos for "Lost" years ago and wondering how in the world they could make a series that would hold my interest on this concept. After the first episode, I was hooked for years.

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BellaPaprika — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:03:05 GMT

Then any story that depicts any painful human experiences is somehow exploiting people?! That makes no sense. Americans have a deep fear of death and everything surrounding it. That's why we were the last Western country to accept hospice because we want to rush our dying to a hospital whether they can be fixed or not. We send the remains of our dead to funeral homes and only lately have some begun to take care of their dead at home. It's not against the law as many people think. It's just that we want to be distanced from death.

No one knows for certain what happens after we die and that leaves the subject open to interpretation and musing by writers, poets, etc.. I think I will watch the new show. It deserves a chance. It's a fascinating topic.

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stilltamn8r — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:03:26 GMT

On 3/3/2014 chessylady said: I didn't have to see Texas Chainsaw Massacre to know it was not for me. Sorry if that was your favorite movie.

Was that directed at me? I try not to Pre-judge anything.. or anyone-

I am old enough to know I have frequently been wrong when I have resorted to such...

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SugarNSpice — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:05:03 GMT

On 3/3/2014 MickD said:
Sugarnspice ~ You're right.....I don't know why I thought it was based on an English series...duh, Monday brain.

The French show "The Returned" was great. The 2nd season will air this year.

I feel like I have Monday brain a few times during the week.

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occasionalrain — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:14:25 GMT

On 3/3/2014 occasional rain said:
On 3/3/2014 Topaz Gem said:
If it's done right, it could be a very interesting concept. I will give it a try.

I'm with you, I'm going to watch. I've seen the commercials and I'm interested in seeing how it goes. Since it originated in GB how bad can it be?

So now it's a French derivative. Sometimes the French leave me miffed, still it's worth giving it a chance.

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Gidge — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:19:31 GMT

On 3/3/2014 BlueCollarBabe said:
Then any story that depicts any painful human experiences is somehow exploiting people?! That makes no sense. Americans have a deep fear of death and everything surrounding it. That's why we were the last Western country to accept hospice because we want to rush our dying to a hospital whether they can be fixed or not. We send the remains of our dead to funeral homes and only lately have some begun to take care of their dead at home. It's not against the law as many people think. It's just that we want to be distanced from death.

No one knows for certain what happens after we die and that leaves the subject open to interpretation and musing by writers, poets, etc.. I think I will watch the new show. It deserves a chance. It's a fascinating topic.

Well said BCB! I plan on watching it as well. (will dvr). I am curious to see how they will play this storyline out!

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Irshgrl31201 — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:20:50 GMT

On 3/3/2014 occasional rain said:
On 3/3/2014 Topaz Gem said:
If it's done right, it could be a very interesting concept. I will give it a try.

I'm with you, I'm going to watch. I've seen the commercials and I'm interested in seeing how it goes. Since it originated in GB how bad can it be?

I agree with you ladies. This looks like it could be very interesting.