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[SugarNSpice]

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

[occasionalrain]

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?

[MickD]

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

[Mersha]

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.

[BellaPaprika]

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.

[stilltamn8r]

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...

[SugarNSpice]

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.

[occasionalrain]

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.

[Gidge]

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!

[Irshgrl31201]

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.