Kobo Duram

Stick with it. I promise you this is not the case, and the explanation is wonderful.

Is it a bridge too far for Shireen's mother?

I recognized her instantly by her voice. I said to myself "Is that Sally from Oblivion?"

Man I love reading people's attempts at dechipering what is going on...

I think once the cards are all on the table, you'll appreciate the acting more. Please keep discussing your thought process, because it brings me back to a time when I was going through the same thing. I love the dissection. I'm guessing you'll like the reveal, especially analyzing all the pieces that didn't fit when you were thinking this through.

I think in this case its actually a benefit to try and overthink what is going on. Having M Night attached as a director doesn't change much, because from the beginning you know something weird is up, and there is something to "figure out" in this show. From the first episode (even the trailers) its clear that there is something strange going on in this Town, and figuring out "the twist" is solving the mystery of what's going on. When I read the first book, without knowing anything about it, I absolutely loved the journey you go on, and all the clues that are given along the way, and I was thrilled by the explanation at the end. It all eventually makes some sort of sense. And I loved the explanation. I like stories like this one (and Vanilla Sky and Fight Club, for example) where you're following a trail of bread crumbs, and about two minutes before the reveal I say to myself "What the f*&% is going on here!?", and then whole mystery that was making no sense a minute ago unravels before you. That's how the first book of the Wayward Pines series was for me, which I think takes you through the first 5 episodes of the show.

Having read the books, I really enjoyed reading your synopsis. I love story lines like this, where while I'm reading/watching, I'm trying to piece together what is going on from the clues I have been given. Your train of thought is exactly what I remember going through. The answer (IMO) is greater than you can imagine, and you're looking at all the right pieces, but haven't come to the right conclusion yet. I love the books, and I hope I enjoy the show even though I know the answers to all the questions you're puzzling through. My advise is to keep watching. Avoid spoilers at all costs, and enjoy the ride.

Is it me or does James Van Der Beek's character unnecessarily rough up every suspect he comes in contact with? Half the time they are detaining people who are being framed, or are unwitting participates to the crime, and he smacks these people around like they're murderers. Acurate portrayal of a cop I guess...

This was driving me CRAZY! I understand that the average captive in this circumstance might panic and run the second their kidnapper is down, but Beth is trained in martial arts, and a cop. Once that psycho hit the mat she should have kept hammering his skull until she was sure he was going to stay down. At one point she actually knocks the guy down with a heavy metal fire poker, she then decides to throw the poker to the ground and run for the door. Come on! That's just lazy/poor writing.

Filthy? Where do you live? I understand that some people may feel its overpriced, but $15 to go to see Avengers in IMAX 3D is worth it to me. I absolutely love going to the movies in theaters. My local theater is kept very clean, has reserved seating, and is a pleasent all around experience.

I don't agree with your complaint. Nudity is part of life. I have no complaint about the amount of nudity they showed this episode. It fits with the story line, and quite frankly, makes it more realistic to me.

THERE. ARE. FOUR. GATES!!!

"How do you feel about a field trip?" Cut to empty zebra pen. "Your ZEBras are misssing" Cue theme song. He took him on a field trip to show him an empty zebra pen?

Whoa. Regardless of the reasons why Saul went on the run (i.e. fear of being killed), what Saul did as an attorney was insanely criminal. He was not just a "lawyer for criminals" he was a "criminal himself", as you put it. Just to name a few off my head, he was laundering insane amounts of money, he was arranging for criminals to disappear (both geographically, and mortally), he was helping his clients buy business to serve as a front for drug dealing operations, etc. If Saul is how you think a "lawyer for criminals" is allowed to operate under the law, you need to stop watching so much TV. ; )

I agree with this assessment 100%. It almost seems like production is now TELLING them who will be kept. Although, the more Jeremy talks, the more crazy he seems as well. But James seems more volatile. And, boy, that yellow table and one green wall have REALLY changed the way I percieve the show!