Revolution (TV series) 2012
It's been said that the real innovative and interesting shows are on cable and or TV. Revolution debuted this week and from what I can make of it it has an interesting premise. My only pet peeve is why do the networks have to rely on the cliffhanger model of storytelling? I know that it is to engage an audience and make sure that they come bask each week, but this model of storytelling is a bit frustrating. Since the early 80's the networks have begun to rely on this type of storytelling more and more. But the cliff-hanger isn't that all interesting either so the writers need to punch it up a bit and stop being formulaic. The cliff hanger synopsis is not a new type of way of telling a story. The serials of the 40's and 50's were just the same. The studios back then wanted their audience to return week after week to see how the hero escapes or prevails. So you see it's not new. It's just gotten a bit more sophisticated....