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ridgefamus 05-18-06, 05:19 PM They could wire it to a dozen different banks, but it's still going to leave a paper trail. You don't even need the cops, the banks police this stuff themselves and have huge fraud departments.
Your premise on the retrievability of wired funds is OK as long as all the parties to the transaction are honest, law-abiding people/entities, as in your French transaction. It may take some legal maneuvering but eventually funds can be returned to a claimant who has a rightful case. But when an account is set up fraudulently in some offshore bank where it is known that dubious practices exist in the "know your customer" sense, all bets are off. Even bank fraud experts find themselves against a brick wall in those scenarios.
Kevin B 05-18-06, 10:25 PM Is there a possibility that the bad guys captured the french UN guy, tortured him to find out a bit of information about Jonas and the boys, and then killed him? The opposition leader, iirc, spoke english very well didn't he? I think the episode was rushed and not well thought out, but it wasn't the absolute worst television I have ever seen. I had heard a horribly wrong rumor that the show had been cancelled but I am glad to be wrong in this instance.
Not a bad show, but as all of you have pointed out, you do have to take a few leaps with the story lines.
TulsaCoker 05-19-06, 08:45 AM With writing like the last episode It will not make it past two for me.
Is there a possibility that the bad guys captured the french UN guy, tortured him to find out a bit of information about Jonas and the boys, and then killed him?
He had no idea who Jonas and team are, either.
... although she seemed a bit whiny when she learned that their trip was actually a mission. You'd think that she'd actually enjoy being able to see her husband work, would love to be involved in the action (something not many Unit wives can say), AND would be excited to know that said trip was on tax payer dollars so that the money she thought they were spending to go there could be used on a vacation the next month.
Yeah, you'd think that if you were a guy. He lied to her.
Ever have a girlfriend, a wife?
As far as the Serbian guy, I thought the French colonel was in on it, sold them out. But that still doesn't explain how he got the intel on where they could be located or how the main dude/international fugitive got into the country.
I actually might've swallowed it if he had just sent a hit squad and not showed up himself.
Yeah, you'd think that if you were a guy. He lied to her.
Ever have a girlfriend, a wife?
My wife said the same thing I did while watching it. ;)
rcwalters 05-30-06, 11:16 AM Did I miss an episode? They showed some "previously on The Unit" stuff that I never saw happen.
This episode was one of the worst bits of writing. They jumped around WAY too much. The colonel suddenly getting married was lame. Bobs time with the Frenchie was fun, but then suddenly they are in their tuxes at the party. Heck, I thought they were going to go after the and then use the aircraft to fly him out, since they would have no other way to get away from the Frenchie otherwise. Zero transition there.
And yes, the realtor getting scammed is wrong in over a dozen ways. Plus, I do not understand why she took the $15K rather than holding out for the whole $40K. She took the scammer AT HER WORD that she did not have the rest of the money. Somebody go look up the definition of scammer for her, huh? This scammer-woman threatens her and says that she is her husbands weakest link. Huh? Her character up till then is the tough-woman if-I-were-a-man-id-be-in-the-unit-too person.
The writing really does suck, week in and week out. But I like a good action military show. :) I just wish the plots were better. As it is, this is like a porn movie with military action instead of sex. :D
CPanther95 05-30-06, 11:25 AM Plus, I do not understand why she took the $15K rather than holding out for the whole $40K. She took the scammer AT HER WORD that she did not have the rest of the money.
It's not like she signed anything saying "Paid in full". If someone offers you $15k of the $40k they ripped off, take it.
It's not like she signed anything saying "Paid in full". If someone offers you $15k of the $40k they ripped off, take it.
Agreed. Take the $15k for now. Go "Unit" on her ass for the rest later.
I watched the season finale on Sunday and it was rushed. The episode before it was ok, in terms of writing. The season finale jumped from taking down part of the Serb group to a wedding reception to the Serb terrorist coming to kill members of the unit. I was thinking, WTF.
The writers didn't mention at any point during the season the Chief was dating someone. Then all of a sudden at the beginning of the final episode we find out he's getting married and then at the end of the episode he's married. What the hell! We didn't even see a wedding.
And how would the Serb terrorist know where the reception was being held? Did he ask around? ;) They have to improve the writing and continuity on this show or it's gonna go the way of the crapper.
rcwalters 05-30-06, 01:49 PM Yes, but she took it and walked. Then she told her friends she lost all their money and would pay them back herself. Then she told Jonas that she'd take two extra jobs to make the money. At no point has she indicated that she has ANY intention of doing anything other than taking the $15K and letting the issue drop as far as the scammer is concerned.
CPanther95 05-30-06, 03:15 PM Agree with eujin - I'll be sorely disappointed if the Unit doesn't rectify the situation.
Agree with eujin - I'll be sorely disappointed if the Unit doesn't rectify the situation.
Especillay after the woman threatened family in a not so veil way.
CPanther95 05-30-06, 03:54 PM Yeah, anyone with a family ought to be pissed that she'd keep that little tidbit to herself. :rolleyes:
RussTC3 05-30-06, 10:32 PM I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this show. I really enjoyed it.
The only thing I dislike is the way the woman on the show are written. Is it just me, or are they all EXTREMELY annoying? I mean, I want to like them, but they make it very hard.
the women are all very annoying
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this show. I really enjoyed it.
The only thing I dislike is the way the woman on the show are written. Is it just me, or are they all EXTREMELY annoying? I mean, I want to like them, but they make it very hard.
Yeah, the only man on the show with real flaws is the Colonel...punk! The rest of the Unit is honorable, brave, etc blah blah blah
The women:
1) Slut
2) Old woman who is far too gullible
3) Whiny young woman who often forgets that her husband is out there risking his life, and can't seem to stop sweating the small stuff.
Edit: All that being said, I've really enjoyed this show. As an aside, I saw Dennis Haysbert in an old movie...US Navy Seals with Charlie Sheen (Charlie gets him killed of course). I hadn't realized he was in that movie!
the show is enjoyable but needs more work and time put into it for next season.
not a spoiler... just thinking out loud about next season...
anyone else thinking the "slut" died in that attack so that her husband stays on the unit?
anyone else thinking the "slut" died in that attack so that her husband stays on the unit?
I think/hope so. I think she's the most annoying of the bunch!
CPanther95 05-31-06, 10:45 AM The Colonel probably put a bullet right between her eyes. Of course, when he shot one of the Serbs in the lower back, he had no way of knowing she'd be on her knees in front of him. ;)
Wow, where do you come up with this stuff..? :p
CPanther95 05-31-06, 11:16 AM Personal experience.
Although in my case, the bullet only grazed my eyebrow. :eek:
jim tressler 05-31-06, 03:26 PM lol.. by the slut I am assuming you mean mack's wife?
Personal experience.
Although in my case, the bullet only grazed my eyebrow. :eek:
That's too funny. I had to muffle my laugh so my office wouldn't think I was crazy!
The final episode was directed by Mammet. The bride is Mammets real life wife.
I think/hope so. I think she's the most annoying of the bunch!
The younger one is the most annoying one. How the hell do you complain about your husband doing his job?
TheUnitLover 06-02-06, 09:40 PM The younger one is the most annoying one. How the hell do you complain about your husband doing his job?
I disagree .. Tiffy actually complains the most and she says the same crap over and over when she is not screwing around on her Hubby and is always bitching about his being part of The Unit while Kim has accepted it and though she might not always approves she at least helps out and contributes while Tiffy merely plays the never-ending whore and accomplishes nothing worthwhile so if anyone is the ultimate whiner it falls on the unfaithful Tiffy ..
Pam
The younger one is the most annoying one. How the hell do you complain about your husband doing his job?
Um, not been married?
captaincelluloid 07-08-06, 04:08 PM [QUOTE=AFH]The younger one is the most annoying one.
. . . but she is hot . . . .
That said;
I notice that the dvd is NOT being offered in 16 x 9.
What up with THAT????
I thought we were beyond that; if the show is mastered in 16 x 9 HIGH DEF
which it is, RELEASE it in 16 x 9.
I'll be writing a nasty letter to the distributor.
I won't even RENT the set if it's not OAR.
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Bruce Patterson 07-08-06, 08:21 PM [QUOTE]
I thought we were beyond that; if the show is mastered in 16 x 9 HIGH DEF
which it is, RELEASE it in 16 x 9.
I'll be writing a nasty letter to the distributor.
I thought the exact same thing - how disappointing that is if true. I keep hoping for a mistake - in OUR favor.
bilalzq 10-17-06, 12:18 PM ok i watched the show's prviews...can anyone tell what the song was being played during the recent preview...thanks
So do you think he's gonna get jacked up for lying about the dictator being dead?
herdfan 10-18-06, 11:04 AM Who said he lied? It could have been a conversation for the Dr.'s benefit as he could have easily killed him when they were alone.
He lied. The Dictator was obviously not dead, that was him staggering around the roof (and collapsing) as the copter lifted off. Too bad actually, I thought that moment was a bit too theatrical and brought the remainder of the hosptial story down somewhat.
herdfan 10-18-06, 11:21 AM I know it was the dictator ont he roof. But who was he lying to? He would not have lied to Jonas. So maybe he said it to Jonas but was only lying to the Dr. who would not have left him behind.
Or then agian, maybe he did lie to Jonas knowing Jonas would have stayed and he couldn't let Jonas die in the hurricane. After all, had Jonas wanted to, he could have ordered the chopped back down to pick him up.
I know it was the dictator ont he roof. But who was he lying to? He would not have lied to Jonas. So maybe he said it to Jonas but was only lying to the Dr. who would not have left him behind.
Or then agian, maybe he did lie to Jonas knowing Jonas would have stayed and he couldn't let Jonas die in the hurricane. After all, had Jonas wanted to, he could have ordered the chopped back down to pick him up.
He looked Jonas in the eye and lied. And when Jonas asked 'are you sure' he lied again. Trust is important in any job where lives are risked, I'd imagine more so in theirs.
tonybradley 10-18-06, 01:01 PM I know it was the dictator ont he roof. But who was he lying to? He would not have lied to Jonas. So maybe he said it to Jonas but was only lying to the Dr. who would not have left him behind.
Or then agian, maybe he did lie to Jonas knowing Jonas would have stayed and he couldn't let Jonas die in the hurricane. After all, had Jonas wanted to, he could have ordered the chopped back down to pick him up.
No doubt about it, he lied to Jonas. The doctor was already in the chopper when Jonas asked him twice if he was sure. You could tell by the look in the chopper that the dude was Ashamed, scared or something because Jonas learned he lied. The Delta Force is made to follow the objective and the rules, whether they agree with the Polical agenda or not. These guys are the baddest of the bad. With that said, I can't see him lying to Jonas as they all knew the mission and would risk their lives to carry it out, but it still appears did anyway and is why they focused on the looks of dissapointment.
drpepper 10-18-06, 01:09 PM What about the whole boring side story with Tiff....
Not one of their best!
tonybradley 10-18-06, 01:15 PM What about the whole boring side story with Tiff....
Not one of their best!
I agree. What a horrible side story.
I agree. What a horrible side story.
Me too, although I rarely enjoy any of the "home" stories. I wish they would focus the whole show on the "unit" and not the unit's wives ... A few stories here and there make for a good diversion, but significant portions of each episode are too much IMO.
ok i watched the show's prviews...can anyone tell what the song was being played during the recent preview...thanks
Nothing Left to Lose by Mat Kearny. Great CD by the way.
What about the whole boring side story with Tiff....
Not one of their best!
I get the feeling the side stories are simply for our significant others. It doens't work in my house though, the fiance hates the show. She watches the Gilmore Girls on DVR while I watch the Unit. :-)
I say lose the home stories...we get the point, army life is hard on the women/children.
DrCrawn 10-18-06, 01:37 PM This might have been the weakest episode of the show to date.
Also, it was mentioned that the DVDs are not OAR, according to amazon, the DVD set is 1.78:1 but no mention of anamorphic or not.
This might have been the weakest episode of the show to date.
Also, it was mentioned that the DVDs are not OAR, according to amazon, the DVD set is 1.78:1 but no mention of anamorphic or not.
I enjoyed the operations story...good example of these guys being asked to follow orders they despised. But a Delta operative dressed as Betsy Ross did nothing for me lol
jim tressler 10-18-06, 02:17 PM I think the purpose of the side story last night was to show how tiffy is recommited to mac after her affair with Col. Ryan - not that I thought it was good, but I did get that point.
tonybradley 10-18-06, 09:45 PM I think the purpose of the side story last night was to show how tiffy is recommited to mac after her affair with Col. Ryan - not that I thought it was good, but I did get that point.
I just think it showed a new alias for this guy on their next mission :D
tonybradley 11-01-06, 12:58 PM Less and less posts on this show.
I thought this was another weak show for The Unit. Too much time on the wives and not enough emphasis on the Unit. My wife and I were very confused on their mission until they crossed out the Wanted Terrorist picture. It's like the writers geared this around the wives and said "Uh Oh, we forgot the Unit...let's write something quick for them". I don't like this. Get back to the missions and make the wives the small side stories.
Looks like Tiffy may be getting back into the 'swing' of things.
Less and less posts on this show.
I thought this was another weak show for The Unit. Too much time on the wives and not enough emphasis on the Unit. My wife and I were very confused on their mission until they crossed out the Wanted Terrorist picture. It's like the writers geared this around the wives and said "Uh Oh, we forgot the Unit...let's write something quick for them". I don't like this. Get back to the missions and make the wives the small side stories.
Looks like Tiffy may be getting back into the 'swing' of things.
The purpose of the story was old home week. The ladies did their part, while the Unit boys initiated the newbie on how provide for those Unit members' families who don't come back.
I agree on the family stories, a bit too syrupy still.
Still enjoy the show overall.
TeacherMan 11-01-06, 01:49 PM Every week I find the wives to be more irritating, unfortunately they remind me of the many Navy wives i encountered while serving in Uncle Sam's Canoe Club, maybe that's why I can't stand any of them. I know Mamet is trying to provide more than your typical shoot-em-up, but darn it, I like shoot-em-ups.
DrCrawn 11-01-06, 02:25 PM 2 stinkers in a row! Hopefully next week won't be the third.
jim tressler 11-01-06, 02:39 PM i thought one of the best episodes was the second or third of season one where the team had to protect a dignitary..
tonybradley 11-07-06, 10:21 PM From the previews last week, I was expecting another flop for The Unit. But, I really enjoyed tonight's episode and next week's looks great too. They had a little of the wife factor tonight, but their story still related to The Unit and how it could break the team up. They focused more on the Unit tonight, which I liked.
tonybradley 11-08-06, 01:07 PM Anyone still watching this show?
WS65711 11-08-06, 01:21 PM Anyone still watching this show?
Yes, but . . .
Last nights episode (here anyway) had sidebars on the HD feed, and there was election results filling the lower 1/3 of the screen. And the sound wasn't right, even though my receiver indicated 5.1.
It was hardly worth watching last night. :( :( :(
jim tressler 11-08-06, 01:23 PM great show.. last night was another good episode..
huberjgl 11-08-06, 01:24 PM Yes, but . . .
Last nights episode (here anyway) had sidebars on the HD feed, and there was election results filling the lower 1/3 of the screen. And the sound wasn't right, even though my receiver indicated 5.1.
It was hardly worth watching last night. :( :( :(
I'm hoping they rerun it.
I'd like to see it in all it's HD glory, and be able to see the whole picture.
Jerry
ridgefamus 11-08-06, 01:29 PM Anyone still watching this show?
Yeah since there's nothing else in that time slot that interests me more. We lost a few minutes here and there due to election coverage but the PQ and audio were fine.
tonybradley 11-08-06, 04:14 PM Yeah since there's nothing else in that time slot that interests me more. We lost a few minutes here and there due to election coverage but the PQ and audio were fine.
I lost a little from the coverage, but I also had some audio dropouts through D*.
I have this week's episode recorded and haven't watched it yet, but the previous week was not only the show's worst episode but quite possibly one of the worst hours of primetime television I've ever sat through. I hope the show bounces back.
I have this week's episode recorded and haven't watched it yet, but the previous week was not only the show's worst episode but quite possibly one of the worst hours of primetime television I've ever sat through. I hope the show bounces back.
Is that the one that ended with Brown's wife handing the letter to the wrong person? If so, I agree, the whole hour was a complete mess, after watching it I thought to myself, what the h*ll was all that??
tonybradley 11-09-06, 07:59 AM Is that the one that ended with Brown's wife handing the letter to the wrong person? If so, I agree, the whole hour was a complete mess, after watching it I thought to myself, what the h*ll was all that??
That episode was horrible. This one is back to normal though, very good.
Finally caught the most recent episode. A huge improvement. Things seem to be back on track.
The previous ep was so bad it was like it came from a completely different show.
Is that the one that ended with Brown's wife handing the letter to the wrong person? If so, I agree, the whole hour was a complete mess, after watching it I thought to myself, what the h*ll was all that??
Yeah, it was the episode where Tiffy got in a spat with a group of crazy evil Liberals spitting on the troops going to Iraq. When exactly did David Mamet become a right-wing wackjob? Even the most extreme of Liberals protest the government, not the soldiers. "We support our troops, so bring them home" is the mantra of the day. It would be politically incorrect to say something disparaging about the men who serve, and being politically incorrect is a Liberal's biggest fear.
Yeah, it was bad, it was like the whole ep was cobbled together from a bunch of rejected storylines, I can't believe the ep even aired given the way it was put together, all of the mini-plots were way out beyond left field, weird..
Is that the one that ended with Brown's wife handing the letter to the wrong person? If so, I agree, the whole hour was a complete mess, after watching it I thought to myself, what the h*ll was all that??
Me too. I actually fell asleep on that crap.
Amnesia 11-09-06, 07:09 PM Even the most extreme of Liberals protest the government, not the soldiers.So you're saying that there are absolutely zero protesters outside military bases? And that not a single protester has ever had bad things to say to passing soldiers?When exactly did David Mamet become a right-wing wackjob?Mamet wasn't claiming that every protester was like that---just the ones in his story. Nothing wrong with that. Just like every blonde army wife isn't an adultress---just the one in this TV show. That doesn't make him a "wackjob"---it makes him a storyteller.
jabbathespud 11-10-06, 03:18 AM I think that episode was Mamet trying to show the idiocy of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; that gays in the military are only a recent issue.
I think that episode was Mamet trying to show the idiocy of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; that gays in the military are only a recent issue.
If so, it was like cracking an egg with a sledgehammer. The "whoops" ending with no followup felt completely cut-off, disjointed, like they simply ran out of time to conclude the story.
So you're saying that there are absolutely zero protesters outside military bases? And that not a single protester has ever had bad things to say to passing soldiers?
It may not be zero, but it's certainly not prevalent as portrayed in the episode.
Of course there will always be nutcases. A person marching outside an army base and throwing stuff at the soldiers is equivalent to those animal rights loonies who shout at anyone wearing leather. You don't try to talk to those people, and you certainly don't give them screen time that implies their actions are somehow commonplace.
Mamet wasn't claiming that every protester was like that---just the ones in his story. Nothing wrong with that. Just like every blonde army wife isn't an adultress---just the one in this TV show. That doesn't make him a "wackjob"---it makes him a storyteller.
The choice of what story to tell is how the storyteller sets his agenda. He doesn't have to outright say that he thinks all anti-war protesters are spitting on the troops, but by portraying a large group of them that way and offering no acknowledgement that such behavior is out of the ordinary, he certainly implies that's how it must be.
CardiacArrest 11-10-06, 02:59 PM It may not be zero, but it's certainly not prevalent as portrayed in the episode.
Of course there will always be nutcases. A person marching outside an army base and throwing stuff at the soldiers is equivalent to those animal rights loonies who shout at anyone wearing leather. You don't try to talk to those people, and you certainly don't give them screen time that implies their actions are somehow commonplace.
The choice of what story to tell is how the storyteller sets his agenda. He doesn't have to outright say that he thinks all anti-war protesters are spitting on the troops, but by portraying a large group of them that way and offering no acknowledgement that such behavior is out of the ordinary, he certainly implies that's how it must be.
Ahem:
http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=05/03/21/1456200
The protest near Fort Bragg was the site of one of the largest protests in this country on Saturday.
Some 4,800 people gathered in what was the largest protest of any kind in Fayetteville since a 1970 protest against the Vietnam War.
http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.php?id=32680
Crowds of people moved freely in and out of the section of streets leading up to the base. Area law enforcers sealed off part of the road that led up to the fence so that there would be an area to accommodate the protestors that attended over the weekend. There were about 15,000 protestors Saturday and an estimated 20,000 Sunday.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE6D6153BF936A35755C0A962948260
Oneida County deputies arrested 17 people today on trespassing charges and 61 more were detained by Air Force security guards in a protest in behalf of seven defendants charged with damaging military equipment at Griffiss Air Force Base here.
Etc.
The episode still sucked. :)
The Jedi 11-15-06, 03:59 PM I have this week's episode recorded and haven't watched it yet, but the previous week was not only the show's worst episode but quite possibly one of the worst hours of primetime television I've ever sat through. I hope the show bounces back.
Is that the one that ended with Brown's wife handing the letter to the wrong person? If so, I agree, the whole hour was a complete mess, after watching it I thought to myself, what the h*ll was all that??
Guys, I hate to break this to you, but what looked like a bombed joke was actually a joke bomb. It took a while to go off. I reacted the same as you other guys, but then some time later, I thought about it some more. The whole thing was a 60 year old joke! In the trenches of WWII you have the quiet times where the guys are sitting around joking, cutting up, bonding, etc. The times when you write your letters to your girl back home. Some of the guys must have gotten together and forged a letter as a joke on "Midge". And that was in the 1940's, prior to the social liberation of the 50's and 60's. In the 1940's, the idea of "two guys" was absolute comedy. The letter just got stowed away and forgotten. So now when you think about it, that complete dud of an ending to the episode where Kim hands the letter to the old vet instead of the old woman, is absolute hilarity. Kim had no clue she stumbled upon a 60 year old gay joke!
With the following episode and last night's episode, I keep on getting thoroughly impressed with the Unit. The production, the writing, it adds up to the right formula. Last night's B story didn't even involve the group of wives, it was all backstory for Brown. Of course if the show goes on a while they had to go on and get it out of the way before the actors age too much.
Good episode last night. That's 2 in a row after the debacle discussed above. I'm hoping that was really just a fluke.
Anyone still watching this show?Viewers of The Unit this week totaled a respectable 11.68 million.
tonybradley 11-16-06, 10:11 PM Viewers of The Unit this week totaled a respectable 11.68 million.
I think because you were so late in this response, you didn't understand what my comment meant. Nobody was talking about the episode at that time, so I was starting it up. Sorry for the confusion.
I think because you were so late in this response, you didn't understand what my comment meant. Nobody was talking about the episode at that time, so I was starting it up. Sorry for the confusion.Naw, it's my bad. I mistakenly thought it was about any viewers in general watching the show, which is pretty decent week to week. I see now your post was addressed to AVS members to revive the thread. Sorry. :o
herdfan 11-17-06, 10:30 AM Did anyone like the pixie cut on Kim in the flashbacks? Cute girl!
tonybradley 11-17-06, 01:23 PM Did anyone like the pixie cut on Kim in the flashbacks? Cute girl!
I noticed that when I was watching, not bad.
CPanther95 11-17-06, 03:17 PM Two very abrupt endings in a row. Not really a complaint, just an observation.
tonybradley 11-29-06, 06:41 PM Last night's episode was my favorite episode of any show on Primetime so far this season.
Very well written.
sbarrier 11-29-06, 09:44 PM I thought that last night's episode was the best so far of the entire series. This show is getting better and better.
I was so hoping that Sgt. was going to be back at her desk in the last minute. Excellent play, reminded me of Spy Game.
Last night's episode was my favorite episode of any show on Primetime so far this season.
Very well written.
Wow - I record this and Veronica Mars (same time slot) every Tuesday. I must say that this week's episodes of each were two of the best hours of TV this season.
Are the episodes being broadcast out of their production order? It seemed to me that the Tiffy storyline should have been resolved a few weeks ago, but we never heard about it again until this week.
huberjgl 11-30-06, 08:26 PM Are the episodes being broadcast out of their production order? It seemed to me that the Tiffy storyline should have been resolved a few weeks ago, but we never heard about it again until this week.
They seem to do that with all the "wives" storylines, and a few Unit storylines.
The stolen "real estate investing" fund has only been half resolved,
they keep revisiting the Private Security Company recruiting storyline.
We're still expecting someone in the Unit to need to disapear and use the money raised by selling the moonshine.
Jerry
dohcmark8 12-01-06, 12:41 AM Excellent episode. This show is much better than that E-Ring crap NBC tried to pull last year.
There are few shows left on tv that focus on pure action instead of story lines (not that there is anything wrong with that). Just that sometimes, one needs a good shot of testosterone and The Unit provides that.
tonybradley 12-01-06, 08:25 AM Are the episodes being broadcast out of their production order? It seemed to me that the Tiffy storyline should have been resolved a few weeks ago, but we never heard about it again until this week.
It just happened a few weeks ago, how could it have been resolved a few weeks ago?
It just happened a few weeks ago, how could it have been resolved a few weeks ago?
Since Tiffy first took the blame for Mrs. Ryan's car crash, there were two episodes where it was never mentioned and we saw everyone behaving like everything was normal. I would expect such a big plot development to be followed up in the next episode, not ignored until 3 episodes later.
It's not a big deal. It just felt odd to me, like the network had jumbled the episode order.
CardiacArrest 12-01-06, 09:34 AM We're still expecting someone in the Unit to need to disapear and use the money raised by selling the moonshine.
Not selling the moonshine, skimming from the amount of money that was supposed to go for the 'buy' in the mission.
Since Tiffy first took the blame for Mrs. Ryan's car crash, there were two episodes where it was never mentioned and we saw everyone behaving like everything was normal. I would expect such a big plot development to be followed up in the next episode, not ignored until 3 episodes later.
It's not a big deal. It just felt odd to me, like the network had jumbled the episode order.
Well, half of one was flashbacks, and only about one person. Not Tiffy. So that one could've been thrown in almost anywhere in any season. So your theory could certainly apply there.
But it takes time for courts to get their stuff done. I'm surprised it didn't take longer for that thread to work itself to fruition, actually.
But it takes time for courts to get their stuff done.
Not on Law & Order. On that show, from the time they arrest the criminal they can have a full blown murder trial and sentencing within a matter of days. :)
tonybradley 12-13-06, 07:56 AM Did anyone else find this episode to be Odd and incomplete?
The entire portion of the Husband who beat his Wife seemed like filler while showing the operatives talk down the plane, but that portion was left empty.
We don't know who the guy was, why he was there, why the government didn't want the Unit to talk him down and the most important......the news said that the pilot died and there were no passengers. So, what happened to the drunk 'pilot'/passenger? Did he eject before the plane crashed?
Did anyone else find this episode to be Odd and incomplete?
The entire portion of the Husband who beat his Wife seemed like filler while showing the operatives talk down the plane, but that portion was left empty.
We don't know who the guy was, why he was there, why the government didn't want the Unit to talk him down and the most important......the news said that the pilot died and there were no passengers. So, what happened to the drunk 'pilot'/passenger? Did he eject before the plane crashed?
Do you believe everything that the media puts out to the public?
The episode was great. Loved the CIA / Black ops angle / coverup.
TulsaCoker 12-13-06, 08:42 AM I thought it was good. I like the way it dd not explain the black ops too much. Makes you think as opposed to a CSI ending. :D
tonybradley 12-13-06, 08:42 AM Do you believe everything that the media puts out to the public?
The episode was great. Loved the CIA / Black ops angle / coverup.
See, I was just completely lost on this show. Cover up for what? I don't get it. Who was he? What exactly is Black Ops? I've heard that on several movies, etc., but not sure what it is.
TulsaCoker 12-13-06, 08:46 AM My take is the guy was leaving the ops or going to talk about his missions and "they" were not going to let him so they poison the pilot and were going to let him go down with the plane.
jim tressler 12-13-06, 08:47 AM good episode.. sounds al bundy axed a few people in his day ie.. kinda like our unit boys do- and he was having some sort of PTSD and getting ready to come out and confess.. the feds figured this out and hosed him.. this ties in to the end when cerano's daughter asked him if grandad killed whittey instead of talking them out of it..
tonybradley 12-13-06, 08:49 AM good episode.. sounds al bundy axed a few people in his day ie.. kinda like our unit boys do- and he was having some sort of PTSD and getting ready to come out and confess.. the feds figured this out and hosed him.. this ties in to the end when cerano's daughter asked him if grandad killed whittey instead of talking them out of it..
Ok, that makes sense. I overlooked all of that. I think that entire "Flashback" sequences with Jonah's father through me from paying attention to the plane issue.
I still didn't care for this episode. Maybe from my ignorance. However, I do love this show.
TulsaCoker 12-13-06, 08:54 AM Tony, I'll give you that, this episode was different then past ones. It did take me a while to reconize Al Bundy untill he turned his head.
The entire portion of the Husband who beat his Wife seemed like filler while showing the operatives talk down the plane, but that portion was left empty.
We don't know who the guy was, why he was there, why the government didn't want the Unit to talk him down and the most important......the news said that the pilot died and there were no passengers. So, what happened to the drunk 'pilot'/passenger? Did he eject before the plane crashed?
The guy had been in Black Ops, which is not dissimilar to what the Unit does. Officially, he doesn't exist, but now he wanted to talk about what he'd really done for the country. The government let him crash and then covered up that he had ever been on the plane. This was a reminder to our Unit boys that they can't ever talk. If they ever try to, all trace of their existence will be wiped from the planet.
The wife-beating storyline seemed a little preachy at first, but it took a hell of a dark turn at the end.
I thought it was a good episode. The show continues to surprise me from week to week.
tonybradley 12-13-06, 10:43 AM The guy had been in Black Ops, which is not dissimilar to what the Unit does. Officially, he doesn't exist, but now he wanted to talk about what he'd really done for the country. The government let him crash and then covered up that he had ever been on the plane. This was a reminder to our Unit boys that they can't ever talk. If they ever try to, all trace of their existence will be wiped from the planet.
The wife-beating storyline seemed a little preachy at first, but it took a hell of a dark turn at the end.
I thought it was a good episode. The show continues to surprise me from week to week.
I'm liking this episode more now that I had someone explain it to me....LOL. I actually feel quite stupid I was this lost.
I loved the twist dark ending -- always nice to be surprised. Should of been "you bet your ass he did", even with it being his daughter he was talking to.
rclarkston 12-13-06, 03:28 PM How many of the folks here watching the show have read the book by Eric Haney upon which the is based? Mr. Haney, who serves as one of the executive producers of the show was one of the original members of Delta when it was formed.
The book is excellent, and without divulging national secrets it gives some pretty intersting insight into some of the dark, and sometimes sleazey things Delta has been asked to do on behalf of its government.
If you haven't read the book, read it and you'll get a better understanding of where storylines like lastnight's come from.
carltonrice 12-14-06, 08:45 AM Just watched this episode which I'd Tivoed and it was GREAT television.
ChuckSolo 12-15-06, 05:20 PM I agree, along with "NCIS", "Criminal Minds" and "Shark", this is one of my favorite shows. The CBS feed on these shows here in the San Diego area is excellent. Too bad "Smith" was cancelled so soon, I was beginning to like it.
I agree, along with "NCIS", "Criminal Minds" and "Shark", this is one of my favorite shows. The CBS feed on these shows here in the San Diego area is excellent. Too bad "Smith" was cancelled so soon, I was beginning to like it.
You can watch the last 3-4 filmed eps online at CBS, and read script/recaps of the remaining episodes as well. It does tie up the entire storyline.
Bruce Patterson 01-17-07, 07:37 AM Good episode on last night - totally blew me away when the "kidnapper" pulled off his mask. I'm getting a little annoyed though at the filler material - lost ring in a dollhouse, etc. Just doesn't seem to fit...
tonybradley 01-17-07, 07:53 AM Good episode on last night - totally blew me away when the "kidnapper" pulled off his mask. I'm getting a little annoyed though at the filler material - lost ring in a dollhouse, etc. Just doesn't seem to fit...
This is one of my favorite shows and last night was really good. However, it's beginning to be predictable. As soon as they were talking to the guy via the satellite regarding the proposal I said "Ok, they are forcing this too hard, he will die". I may have been slightly incorrect, but basically, same point. When the Senator was kidnapped, I was shocked and puzzled. Then when they weren't showing the kidnapper until it showed him masked, I said "I bet that's the black guy on the team" and it was.
However, incredible show and I agree the side stories are pretty juvenile. I'll tell Jonah's wife to mind her own business and stop telling me what to do...LOL. Just because her husband is the Sergent Major doesn't give her control of the women too...heheheheheh.
Kirby Baker 01-17-07, 08:11 AM However, it's beginning to be predictable. As soon as they were talking to the guy via the satellite regarding the proposal I said "Ok, they are forcing this too hard, he will die". I may have been slightly incorrect, but basically, same point.
Yep that was so obvious it sucked. Oh well, the rest of the show was good I thought.
ftboomer 01-17-07, 01:18 PM Great, great show. I could do with out the soap opera family crap but the rest of the show is really good. BTW, I liked Wiliam H. Macy as the President.
jcavner 01-17-07, 02:57 PM BTW, I liked Wiliam H. Macy as the President.
Me too. It would be awesome if he became a regular.
CPanther95 01-17-07, 03:14 PM The series should end with Jonas being sworn in as President. ;)
bobby94928 01-17-07, 03:35 PM The series should end with Jonas being sworn in as President. ;)
Jonas will be placed in a protection program to hide him from the baddies he's faced as part of The Unit. He will be given the new name, David Palmer, before he runs for President. :cool:
The series should end with Jonas being sworn in as President. ;)You know, I enjoy President Palmer much more on The Unit than I do on 24.
CPanther95 01-17-07, 05:59 PM To be honest, I had to ask my son what "President Palmer's name on The Unit" is before I posted that.
POWERFUL 01-18-07, 12:51 AM Thank the almighty for CBS's innertube. My DVR had it's HD crap out and didn't record "The Unit" this week. With it I didn't have to use illegal means to see a show. Others networks should have it this easy as well. Makes me want to watch more CBS shows.
Ron Temple 01-18-07, 04:52 PM One of my favorite shows. I'd love to have this be 80% Unit/20% domestic storyline, but the writers probably have this right. WAF dictates having a modicum of soap opera to give the show a broader demographic. Hope it stays as hard hitting on the operational side and doesn't wimp out on the moral issues.
Ok, so two new eps last night:
1) Sub rescue - If this had just been about the sub rescue then I would have enjoyed it. However, the whole 'telepathy' angle really turned me off. I don't doubt that husbands/wives have intuition that borders on it, but cmon. They seemed to give a plausible explanation for it via the TV show, the kid's book, then they go and have her dream/draw the ambulance in the tree. Lame. That whole portion of the storyline was unnecessary.
2) Iranian mission recap/Mack bangs River (the poor burned up guy's girlfriend, I forget her real name, I always call her River from Serenity) :-) - I enjoyed this ep, exactly what I tune in to watch, minus a few wifey moments. As far as I'm concerned Mack's wife owes him about 72,000 cases of infidelity before she can be allowed to get angry at him.
herdfan 02-07-07, 02:10 PM 1) Sub rescue - If this had just been about the sub rescue then I would have enjoyed it. However, the whole 'telepathy' angle really turned me off. .
I haven't watched the second episode yet, but during the first one the wife and I were discussing whether or not the show just "Jumped the Shark". :(
Ok, so two new eps last night:
1) Sub rescue - If this had just been about the sub rescue then I would have enjoyed it. However, the whole 'telepathy' angle really turned me off. I don't doubt that husbands/wives have intuition that borders on it, but cmon. They seemed to give a plausible explanation for it via the TV show, the kid's book, then they go and have her dream/draw the ambulance in the tree. Lame. That whole portion of the storyline was unnecessary.
2) Iranian mission recap/Mack bangs River (the poor burned up guy's girlfriend, I forget her real name, I always call her River from Serenity) :-) - I enjoyed this ep, exactly what I tune in to watch, minus a few wifey moments. As far as I'm concerned Mack's wife owes him about 72,000 cases of infidelity before she can be allowed to get angry at him.
I echo your thoughts on both episodes. 2nd was was very good, 1st one had all the flaws you point out ...
jcavner 02-07-07, 03:50 PM Ok, so two new eps last night:
1) Sub rescue - If this had just been about the sub rescue then I would have enjoyed it. However, the whole 'telepathy' angle really turned me off.
I agree. I was wondering if they accidently played the Halloween episode. Worst ep so far.
The 2nd episode was good. I wonder if they are gonna continue the Mack & Crystal/River storyline or not.... Also looked like Tiffy was about to get into some more trouble as well...
I agree. I was wondering if they accidently played the Halloween episode. Worst ep so far.
The 2nd episode was good. I wonder if they are gonna continue the Mack & Crystal/River storyline or not.... Also looked like Tiffy was about to get into some more trouble as well...
I honestly didn't mind the whole 'security breach' portion, I'm sure I would have had a stroke if I had a security report claiming that a wife was talking about a mission with sub and a red clover too. No such thing as coincidence in the security business. It's just the way they played it...not a fan of it. If I want telepaths I'll watch Supernatural (and I do) :-)
Mack and Crystal...that is going to end BADLY, she's bad news :-(
I enjoyed the surprise casting of Don Rickles and the near crash depth scenes of the submarine. Reminded me of a lot of old "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" TV episodes! :D
AccidenT 02-09-07, 10:32 AM The first episode seemed like one they just decided to throw in whenever they had a gap to fill. It didn't have any ties to any of the ongoing story arcs. I thought I might have accidentally watched an episode of Medium.
The second epsiode was great, however.
Bruce Patterson 02-14-07, 11:07 AM Decent episode last night. Didn't really buy the bomb in the carpet in the UN bit, or the idea of the Unit top guy climbing down an elevator shaft with an ambassador.
Did like the fact that Mack kept himself in check at the end.
Decent episode last night. Didn't really buy the bomb in the carpet in the UN bit, or the idea of the Unit top guy climbing down an elevator shaft with an ambassador.
Did like the fact that Mack kept himself in check at the end.
If he only knew how many times his wife has gone behind his back...not that it would make it ok for him to do the same of course.
tonybradley 02-14-07, 11:45 AM Not one of my favorite episodes, but it was still ok. I didn't buy the bomb detonater in the carpet either. Lucky he stood in the right spot I guess. I do get annoyed with the side stories of the wives. Not so much all of them, but any with Jonas' wife. She never minds her own business.
I enjoyed the writing in this episode, particularly the dialog between characters dealing with the crisis in UN building, even though the plot was somewhat mediocre.
Also thought it was fun to see Colonel Ryan "surrender" his higher rank, albeit temporarily, to roll up his sleeves and make himself available as a grunt to help out in some field work.
Sans the Vietnam side story and the Crazy-Little-Miss-Ex-Firefly-Turned-Crazy-Little-Miss-Homewrecker bit, I thought the character writing in this episode sparkled at times.
jcavner 02-14-07, 07:36 PM yeah, decent episode, but the UN thing was a bit of a stretch. Had they put that same plot into some building other than one of the most secure in the world, it could have been good. I didn't care for the Vietnam story at all. And I think little miss drunken homewrecker is going to turn into little miss crazy stalker before long. When she was doing the dishes in the kitchen I could just hear the Psycho music in the background.
jim tressler 02-14-07, 11:16 PM great episode.. except the side story on molly
yeah, decent episode, but the UN thing was a bit of a stretch. Had they put that same plot into some building other than one of the most secure in the world, it could have been good. I didn't care for the Vietnam story at all. And I think little miss drunken homewrecker is going to turn into little miss crazy stalker before long. When she was doing the dishes in the kitchen I could just hear the Psycho music in the background.
They are going to find a rabbit on the stove pretty soon... :-)
I really enjoyed the UN plotline, although an electrician getting into the building and not being logged out stretches the imagination for such a secure site (agreed with above). Especially one with a known grudge against one of the building's occupants.
The exit strategy for the VIP made perfect sense, given it was the only way out they KNEW to be clear.
Bruce Patterson 02-15-07, 01:16 PM The exit strategy for the VIP made perfect sense, given it was the only way out they KNEW to be clear.
Nope have to disagree - why did he have to get out at all, if everyone else stayed? There were hundreds of people in that building WAY more important than he was, including the idiot who stepped on the bomb in the first place. If it was thought to be ok for them to stay, Mr. VIP should have stayed too. The broom closet was a good spot for him. :p
And, of course as soon as they finished their little slide down the firepole, Jonas says ok to use the stairs for everyone else.
Nope have to disagree - why did he have to get out at all, if everyone else stayed? There were hundreds of people in that building WAY more important than he was, including the idiot who stepped on the bomb in the first place. If it was thought to be ok for them to stay, Mr. VIP should have stayed too. The broom closet was a good spot for him. :p
And, of course as soon as they finished their little slide down the firepole, Jonas says ok to use the stairs for everyone else.
They weren't responsible for everyone's safety, just their principal. It's not up to them to decide who is the building is more/less important than their principal. Their job is to keep him/her safe.
CPanther95 02-15-07, 02:01 PM They are going to find a rabbit on the stove pretty soon... :-)
I'd consider that a very small price to pay - River can boil a rabbit on my stove any day of the week. :)
I'd consider that a very small price to pay - River can boil a rabbit on my stove any day of the week. :)
The actress yes, the crazyass kill me at any moment characters no :-)
Bruce Patterson 02-15-07, 02:35 PM They weren't responsible for everyone's safety, just their principal. It's not up to them to decide who is the building is more/less important than their principal. Their job is to keep him/her safe.
Understood. Still don't agree. :rolleyes:
joeinma 02-15-07, 02:57 PM Damn! I miss one episode and missed the whole Crystal/Mack affair! I forgot to set my DVR for the 2nd episode last week or the week before when they did 2 shows instead of 1.
McDonoughDawg 02-15-07, 04:27 PM Damn! I miss one episode and missed the whole Crystal/Mack affair! I forgot to set my DVR for the 2nd episode last week or the week before when they did 2 shows instead of 1.
My DVR has series setting that will record all new shows of a certain title, give it a shot.
tonybradley 02-21-07, 08:31 AM Not sure about this episode. It was fun, but didn't have a lot of substance. Felt like a filler episode.
jim tressler 02-21-07, 08:36 AM i agree - it was good but felt rushed in a way.. next week looks excellent with them getting pinned down!
steverobertson 02-21-07, 08:49 AM I liked the show last night and also look forward to next week's
Definitely not one of the best episodes.
This show, more than just about any other one I know, seems to be so uneven from week to week in terms of how engaging the story is. Many times, I really like the show 1 week, only to watch the following week and think "what was that?".
For me, this one was in the latter category. It had potential, but the Agent Games storyline just didn't seem to engage me at any time. Like many here, I would prefer to have only the actual Unit storyline, and none of the wives' storyline. Since I realize that will never happen, I usually hope for a bearable "wife plot". Part of the issue for me is that they seem to me to be the silliest, obvious plots. For example, this week it would have been much more interesting to me if the ex-boyfriend did NOT turnout to be such a "bad", uncaring person. To see if she felt tempted to cheat or at least have a longing to see what she missed, would have at least been somewhat interesting. Instead we are treated with the predictable he was bad for her anyway it turns out story ending, which is soooo uninteresting to me. Big yawn ....
Next week does look awesome though ..
The show would be SOOOO much better if they leave out Bob's whiny wife and stick more to the military ops.
vinnie97 02-28-07, 01:28 AM Your alls wish was their command. :cool: Last night's episode was wholly concentrated on all-out survival of the boys in, I presume, a remote corner of Afghanistan.
And rather spectacular by TV standards.
John Mason 02-28-07, 08:02 AM Yes, a nice action episode this week, without abrupt cutbacks to, say, a daughter's high-school dating problems. Got the impression at times a West Point consultant outlined too much minutia from a tactics manual, although suppose something like that should actually take place. Maybe decades worth of vague battle dramas have just mislead viewers. Curious there wasn't a starlight or infrared scope amongst all those special ops guys. -- John
Yes, a nice action episode this week, without abrupt cutbacks to, say, a daughter's high-school dating problems. Got the impression at times a West Point consultant outlined too much minutia from a tactics manual, although suppose something like that should actually take place. Maybe decades worth of vague battle dramas have just mislead viewers. Curious there wasn't a starlight or infrared scope amongst all those special ops guys. -- John
Great ep..was very happy when they didn't cut away from life/death just to check in on Bob's wife's radio career or her ex-boyfriend. :-)
I thought it was an interesting ep, in the sense that these Spec Ops boys find themselves in a pure infantry battle and straight up combat, as opposed to sneaking around like they normally do. Good point about the lack of night vision gear...since they made their snatch/grab at night, you'd think they'd have at least one or two NVS goggles.
TurboDan 02-28-07, 10:57 AM Best episode of the season so far last night, if not EVER on the series! I was at the edge of my seat the whole time.
Boy, did my new surround system get a work out!
Excellent episode. Script by Eric Haney. You could tell this one was written by a real military man, not a Hollywood screenwriter (or said screenwriter's sister, as the case may be).
taxman48 02-28-07, 06:22 PM I 2nd above post, best episode ever.. And why? no wives, are you listening CBS? This is the way every episode should be, holding you to the seat of your chair.. :eek:
POWERFUL 02-28-07, 08:13 PM Is this the first episode where the wives were not in?
I freakin love this show. Excellent PQ as well CBS. HD at it's finest.
kevin79 03-01-07, 08:39 AM Is this the first episode where the wives were not in?
It's the only one that I can remember where no wives at all showed up. There have been a couple when they only showed one wife though.
I agree with everyone else. This was by far the best episode. I wish they all were like this.
It's the only one that I can remember where no wives at all showed up. There have been a couple when they only showed one wife though.
Were there any wives in the episode where Brown was trapped on the mountain? I don't remember.
I agree with everyone else. This was by far the best episode. I wish they all were like this.
I don't thinnk the show would work if every episode were like this. As much as people here grow impatient with them, the homefront storylines show us that these characters are real men, not just soldiers.
Were there any wives in the episode where Brown was trapped on the mountain? I don't remember.
I don't thinnk the show would work if every episode were like this. As much as people here grow impatient with them, the homefront storylines show us that these characters are real men, not just soldiers.
I agree, but they shouldn't get the equal time they often seem to get.
jcavner 03-01-07, 02:16 PM I agree that this was one of the best episodes. I do prefer the more military-centric episodes. While I think the wives can still have some sub plots going on, I dont think it should take half the show.
steverobertson 03-01-07, 02:44 PM I think the wives role is ok although sometimes maybe a little to much but I did miss them last week.
I think the wives role is ok although sometimes maybe a little to much but I did miss them last week.
They provide a good contrast...they boys will be in dire straits then they cut over to the wives to show the contrast in their 2 worlds. But after a minute or two with them, I'd prefer to get right back to the guys and their mission.
"We Were Soldiers" used this effect to it's advantage very well.
kevin79 03-01-07, 03:43 PM Were there any wives in the episode where Brown was trapped on the mountain? I don't remember.
Sorta. Bob's wife was shown when he was hallucinating.
jmrobbins 03-01-07, 05:23 PM This last episode was hands down the best they have done. I was really in awe of the sniper part. Keep this type show coming!
This last episode was hands down the best they have done. I was really in awe of the sniper part. Keep this type show coming!
What I really want to know is how would they have dealt with a Sargent who did what that panicked fool did. (Letting the prisoners out & threatening the sgt major, etc.
Just an OK episode this week. Grey should have known better than to put himself in risk just to get some tail. I didn't find that particularly believable. And the twist about the guy pocketing the coin was pretty obvious the moment it happened.
Just an OK episode this week. Grey should have known better than to put himself in risk just to get some tail. I didn't find that particularly believable.
But it was a really HOT piece of tail :-) And from the looks the other Unit members were giving him, it didn't seem like him falling that hard for someone was a very common occurence.
And the twist about the guy pocketing the coin was pretty obvious the moment it happened.
But as has been established time and again: Their wives are idiots :-)
Just an OK episode this week. Grey should have known better than to put himself in risk just to get some tail. I didn't find that particularly believable. And the twist about the guy pocketing the coin was pretty obvious the moment it happened.I find myself watching this show every week, and think it's pretty good. But the writers should have been fired for last night's trife-riddled episode. You could telegraph immediately that Grey's romantic interest would wind up dead. Same for the fake coin-dealer.
The moment he asked to look at it, you just knew he was gonna pull a switch on her. For something so valuable, she should've paid much closer attention. Or perhaps he was a really good magician. Either way, she didn't check it before walking away.
And since when did the adulteress wife become the moral center for the show. All that soul searching made me sick. Give the old lady a chunk of change and that's it. The coin being switched was telegraphed a mile away and the fact that she laughed at the end was just stupid. Would anybody who had enough cash to pay for your kids education be laughing at the end? Even if she was going to give it away (again WAY out of character).
The only way to redeem this episode is if the boys get wind of it and go on a Whoop-ass trip to get it back!!!! I agree with was posted before, the wives story lines are horrible. The best episode so far was a few weeks ago with no wives and the boys surrounded, that had me on the edge of my seat for the duration!! THAT was awesome TV!!!
I totally agree with your feelings about the 'wives story lines'. I fast forward through them. Praise to TiVo!!
:-))
DrCrawn 03-22-07, 06:42 PM The only way to make up for the last episode is to have the boys find the guy who took the coin and beat the crap out of him. That episode actually made me angry it was so silly. Yeah, you just lost 90k b/c you're really stupid and you are going to laugh about it. Ok.
And don't even get me started on the whole "From Israel With Love" plot...ugh.
tonybradley 03-22-07, 09:54 PM This episode was horrible. It better improve and quick. I guess it makes sense that The Unit members marry idiots. That way, they won't even know what questions to ask them when they return from a mission.
lacombo 03-26-07, 11:25 PM that ep was def the worst. she was about to sell it for $900, her daughter see's it can go for 100k+. hands to dude and doesnt even think to look when she gets it back to make sure. I joked on my drink when she did that. no surprise when she finally figured it was fake.
then you got ya boy going into an unauthorized area just for some sex only for her to die on a stray hitting the explosive as she passes by.
I think tonight was worst than the 'coin-switch' episode. Anyone else find it boring and a little dumb?
therocks 04-04-07, 07:57 AM I agree about this being a really dumb story line. The writers are losing me. I like this show but find these types of eps almost insulting.
jim tressler 04-04-07, 08:54 AM was not the best.. thats for sure..
jason10mm 04-04-07, 09:15 AM This show is ALWAYS on the verge of losing me. The sub episode, the coin switch, the moronic wives, I'm always on the edge. But then they have something kinda cool like the Germany episode and I keep it on the DVR. I could not stand watching this show live though, I skip anything featuring those retarded women.
I just makes me wish for that pentagon show from last year ("The Ring"?). That did this sort of stuff soooo much better IMHO. Not to mention hard core stuff like killing Bratts girlfriend. I just hope Shawn Ryan saved his creative juices for "The Shield" and doesn't adopt any bad habits from the Mamets that carry over.
tonybradley 04-04-07, 10:43 AM I actually found the storyline outside the Mission more enjoyable than the Mission this episode. However, that storyline wasn't very good. I'm just saying that the Mission part was REALLY week.
First season was great. Every episode by a couple this season has almost lost me as a viewer.
Oh. My. God. That was not only the worst episode this show has ever done, it was one of the worst episodes of any television program I've ever watched.
That was just embarrassingly awful. Did they really think no one would notice that the tribal natives were talking in Pig Latin? (I'm kidding about that, but not by much.)
"Mumbo jumbo bwanna bananaleaf coctail sauce."
- "Tribal elder says you must fetch him a shrubbery."
The show has been really hit or miss, but this was really an all time low.
spotdog14 04-04-07, 12:16 PM Oh. My. God. That was not only the worst episode this show has ever done, it was one of the worst episodes of any television program I've ever watched.
That was just embarrassingly awful. Did they really think no one would notice that the tribal natives were talking in Pig Latin? (I'm kidding about that, but not by much.)
"Mumbo jumbo bwanna bananaleaf coctail sauce."
- "Tribal elder says you must fetch him a shrubbery."
The show has been really hit or miss, but this was really an all time low.
was it just me or was she not really saying what the witch doctor was saying? I though she said most of the stuff right, but take for instance (at this might just be me) when the doc told him to go and the bush before i think 3 full moons, and she said before the moon is full?
mproper 04-04-07, 05:54 PM I am considering dropping 24 and Prison Break (which is on hiatus anyways) and starting to watch the Unit. Am I going to have trouble picking up on what's going on, or do I need to go back and watch it from the beginning?
I don't know too much about it, but are episodes standalone (like CSI), or is there a story arc (like Lost, Heroes, Prison Break, 24...etc)? Frankly I could go for a good show where I don't have to watch every single episode to keep up on it.
DrCrawn 04-04-07, 07:57 PM Last night's episode was one of those ''so bad you can't look away'' situations. Just really awful stuff. You know it's bad when the most interesting scenes are between Mack and Crystal.
I am considering dropping 24 and Prison Break (which is on hiatus anyways) and starting to watch the Unit. Am I going to have trouble picking up on what's going on, or do I need to go back and watch it from the beginning?
I don't know too much about it, but are episodes standalone (like CSI), or is there a story arc (like Lost, Heroes, Prison Break, 24...etc)? Frankly I could go for a good show where I don't have to watch every single episode to keep up on it.I haven't seen every episode, but have no problems keeping up....so no story-arc that I can tell. And I've already dropped 24 as it's jumped the shark, IMO. Bauer should be tired of being Superman; I'm at least tired of watching him try.
One more terrible episode like this, and The Unit will get dropped also.
lacombo 04-05-07, 04:51 AM the missions are like any other week to week action/drama (csi, er, l&o). the continuous archs mainly deal with the wives and maybe 1 of the men thats not on a mission.
didnt really like the ep but was hellafide happy when he got to the manhood part. That girl was blazin. a tad too much makeup for the part but WOW (where is that drool smily)
Im glad they sent that other chik back home. she had no reason on the show after dude was hurt.
herdfan 04-05-07, 08:04 AM the missions are like any other week to week action/drama (csi, er, l&o). the continuous archs mainly deal with the wives and maybe 1 of the men thats not on a mission.
There are some ongoing storylines, but if you watch the "Previously On" before the show, you will be fine.
For example, in this week's episode, Crystal and Mac were having issues which would not have been apparent if you hadn't known they hooked up. But before the show, in the "Previously On" segment, you see them hook up, him reject her and slam the door in her face. That is all you needed for the story to make sense.
mproper 04-05-07, 08:42 AM There are some ongoing storylines, but if you watch the "Previously On" before the show, you will be fine.
For example, in this week's episode, Crystal and Mac were having issues which would not have been apparent if you hadn't known they hooked up. But before the show, in the "Previously On" segment, you see them hook up, him reject her and slam the door in her face. That is all you needed for the story to make sense.
Great. I'll set it up on the ol' DVR and give it a shot. Thanks for the input.
I am considering dropping 24 and Prison Break (which is on hiatus anyways) and starting to watch the Unit. Am I going to have trouble picking up on what's going on, or do I need to go back and watch it from the beginning?
As far as ongoing storylines, no there's nothing you couldn't figure out by starting now. However, I would advise starting from the beginning if only because the 1st season was much better than the current season.
There have been a few truly great episodes this season, but also a lot of outright stinkers, such as this week's episode.
lacombo 04-05-07, 03:27 PM There are some ongoing storylines, but if you watch the "Previously On" before the show, you will be fine.
For example, in this week's episode, Crystal and Mac were having issues which would not have been apparent if you hadn't known they hooked up. But before the show, in the "Previously On" segment, you see them hook up, him reject her and slam the door in her face. That is all you needed for the story to make sense.
did you even read the original question to which you should have quoted instead of me just to expand on an already answered question. you didnt even need to see the PO part as everything was explained in the show... :rolleyes:
I am with Josh though on seeing the 1st season as this has 4 eps left and this season wasnt as good. and some things did come back in this season.
Ron Temple 04-05-07, 07:34 PM The show has probably jumped the shark. This episode was painful to watch...mired in a miasma of pure crap filler and even bad acting. Somebody better get in charge of script development over there or it's history.
The show has probably jumped the shark. This episode was painful to watch...mired in a miasma of pure crap filler and even bad acting. Somebody better get in charge of script development over there or it's history.
Jump the Shark has Jumped The Shark...people need to stop using it.
They've hit a creative rough patch, but they haven't gone that far yet. Fonzie isn't even near the water, let alone putting on waterskis.
They hit a real high note with the 'siege' episode a few eps back. So they've got it in them to keep this show where it needs to be creatively.
tonybradley 04-06-07, 07:34 AM Jump the Shark has Jumped The Shark...people need to stop using it.
They've hit a creative rough patch, but they haven't gone that far yet. Fonzie isn't even near the water, let alone putting on waterskis.
They hit a real high note with the 'siege' episode a few eps back. So they've got it in them to keep this show where it needs to be creatively.
I second the halt of that phrase. Basically, because I don't know what it means and I keep seeing it all over this forum.....LOL
herdfan 04-06-07, 08:19 AM http://www.jumptheshark.com/index.jspa :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumped_the_shark
And "Jump the Shark" has jumped the shark. Enough ...
therocks 04-07-07, 04:55 PM I wonder if some of these bad story lines are a result of some of the stars filming movies? Robert Patrick sure gets around. I would guess that if you don't have the use of your entire cast you might need to improvise plots.
Good episode tonight, although I wish they would develop a few story arcs spanning multiple episodes. I think it would serve the show well. This episode, while very good in my opinion, is a good example of a story that could have spanned a few episodes.
I thought in this episode they developed the approach to the breach nicely, and really built the drama throughout most of the episode, only to have everything conclude in about 40 seconds at the end. To have everything always wrapped up neatly at the end of each episode leaves the viewer feeling like someone stole some drama. At least it did for me. Overall, a good episode nonetheless, with even a decent wife b-plot this week..
tonybradley 04-11-07, 07:26 AM Good episode tonight, although I wish they would develop a few story arcs spanning multiple episodes. I think it would serve the show well. This episode, while very good in my opinion, is a good example of a story that could have spanned a few episodes.
I thought in this episode they developed the approach to the breach nicely, and really built the drama throughout most of the episode, only to have everything conclude in about 40 seconds at the end. To have everything always wrapped up neatly at the end of each episode leaves the viewer feeling like someone stole some drama. At least it did for me. Overall, a good episode nonetheless, with even a decent wife b-plot this week..
I can honestly say, for the first time, I enjoyed BOTH the 'mission' and the 'wives' stories in the same episode. I do get what you are saying. It's been forever since they've tackled Tiffy and the Colonel's past, and felt like this episode was out of place. However, at the end, when Mrs. Brown laid into Tiffy with the "who are you to talk" speach, I kind of see why it was left alone until now.
jim tressler 04-11-07, 08:02 AM agreed.. great episode last night.. at first i thought.. why in the hell are they there.. but then they answered that question really quickly!!
agreed.. great episode last night.. at first i thought.. why in the hell are they there.. but then they answered that question really quickly!!
I thought that too, and still didn't buy it. If they've soooooo secretive about their actual jobs, and have to pose as paper pushers at the base, why on Earth would they risk their cover on a high profile missions like the one last night?
Also, since when does the Dept. of Defense buy their spy equipment at Radio Shack?
http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-2763115_rshalt1_dt.jpg
For those that don't know, that electric micro-helicopter that he pulled out of the bag last night was a Radio Shack "Mosquito". At least they showed a decent transmitter... but the only way to get a mounted camera on a R/C electric helicopter would be to go with a mini-heli, which are much larger. Still small, but not palm size like last night's. lol
I thought in this episode they developed the approach to the breach nicely, and really built the drama throughout most of the episode, only to have everything conclude in about 40 seconds at the end. To have everything always wrapped up neatly at the end of each episode leaves the viewer feeling like someone stole some drama. At least it did for me. Overall, a good episode nonetheless, with even a decent wife b-plot this week..
That's fairly realistic for that scenario. The takedown had to happen quickly or the baddies would have detonated their claymores/c4. Good ep. Not sure I care much about the Army wife drama anymore though. Just stick to the Delta boys.
That's fairly realistic for that scenario. The takedown had to happen quickly or the baddies would have detonated their claymores/c4. Good ep. Not sure I care much about the Army wife drama anymore though. Just stick to the Delta boys.
I agree with all of the above, and the 40 seconds was realistic, it just doesn't make for awefully good drama. And I'm with you, stick w/ the Delta boys .. :)
tonybradley 04-11-07, 09:48 AM I thought that too, and still didn't buy it. If they've soooooo secretive about their actual jobs, and have to pose as paper pushers at the base, why on Earth would they risk their cover on a high profile missions like the one last night?
I doubt they told the local enforcement agency that they were Delta Force. Same as the very first episode of Season 1 during the standoff on the plane. The 'Unit' was training in a warehouse, so there were no media cameras on them....so those back home wouldn't have seen them, nor knew they were there. They even mentioned that per the Media, everyone thought the FBI was running the show. That's who got credit for it, so no Interviews with the "Unit". When the lady in the school asked Bob who he was, he said, I told you, a Math Teacher. So, covers were not blown anywhere.
It's amazing how this show can go from an absolutely terrible episode to a terrific one from week to week. Both storylines in this episode were really well done. The show needs to work on consistency.
Bruce Patterson 04-11-07, 05:19 PM Anybody know of a way to "download" or purchase this episode online? My HR10 crapped out due to lightning. Thanks.
Anybody know of a way to "download" or purchase this episode online? My HR10 crapped out due to lightning. Thanks.
You can stream it for free on cbs.com:
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/the_unit/
click the link that says Innertube - Watch full episodes now
Yeah, they gained a bit of redemption last night.....
lacombo 04-12-07, 12:49 AM I was so pumped, went to play some rainbow six vegas lol
Always do like a full team ep and not having 1 stuck at home with the wives.
SWAT dudes looked scared as hell when he told em stand by the box real close then criss cross as another one shot the box.
Bruce Patterson 04-12-07, 07:36 AM You can stream it for free on cbs.com:
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/the_unit/
click the link that says Innertube - Watch full episodes now
Thanks pretty cool. Unfortunately, the player got to the point where the team launched the offensive and it cut away to next week's episode preview. Ugh!
I assume that the offensive was largely successful? Don't spare on the details. Thanks.
Thanks pretty cool. Unfortunately, the player got to the point where the team launched the offensive and it cut away to next week's episode preview. Ugh!
I assume that the offensive was largely successful? Don't spare on the details. Thanks.
That sucks!
Yes, it was a very quick takedown...all baddies wasted, no good guys hurt.
herdfan 04-12-07, 11:47 AM It seemed the Unit was on the scene in DC fairly quickly (couple of hours). Based on events in previous episodes, I thought they were west coast based. (The one that comes to mind it when the Col had to bail Jonas and Brown out of jain in Tiajuana)
My wife thinks they are East Coast based (Carolina). I just can't see the Col going across the county to bail them out of jail, yet how would they get from the west coast to DC in a couple of hours.
It seemed the Unit was on the scene in DC fairly quickly (couple of hours). Based on events in previous episodes, I thought they were west coast based. (The one that comes to mind it when the Col had to bail Jonas and Brown out of jain in Tiajuana)
My wife thinks they are East Coast based (Carolina). I just can't see the Col going across the county to bail them out of jail, yet how would they get from the west coast to DC in a couple of hours.
Pretty sure it's East Coast as well, not sure what I'm basing that on.
Great ep last night. When they busted in and wasted everyone, I don't think there's a thing in the world that could have taken my attention from the screen.
And for all the talk of the dumb wives, (which i mostly agree with) when Tiffy laid in to that boy and his mother, I thought that was pretty bad ass. (Only to ruin it later by going hypocrite on mrs brown)
Miles and miles better than last week though.
sbarrier 04-12-07, 12:15 PM It seemed the Unit was on the scene in DC fairly quickly (couple of hours). Based on events in previous episodes, I thought they were west coast based. (The one that comes to mind it when the Col had to bail Jonas and Brown out of jain in Tiajuana)
My wife thinks they are East Coast based (Carolina). I just can't see the Col going across the county to bail them out of jail, yet how would they get from the west coast to DC in a couple of hours.
The real Delta unit (if such a unit exists :D) is based at Ft Bragg, NC. However, I believe that they are based at a fictional Ft. Griffith.
TeacherMan 04-12-07, 12:19 PM Maybe the UCMJ has changed since I left Uncle Sams Canoe Club, but my kids went to school with officers kids and were in scouts with officers kids, actually the UCMJ doesn't apply to dependents, so the fraternization thing was kind of BS. Perhaps the Army has unwritten rules and maybe the Navy is a little more relaxed about that kind of thing.
MWJones 04-12-07, 11:06 PM It seemed the Unit was on the scene in DC fairly quickly (couple of hours). Based on events in previous episodes, I thought they were west coast based. (The one that comes to mind it when the Col had to bail Jonas and Brown out of jain in Tiajuana)
My wife thinks they are East Coast based (Carolina). I just can't see the Col going across the county to bail them out of jail, yet how would they get from the west coast to DC in a couple of hours.
I believe the fictional "Fort Griffith" is in central Missouri. I've noticed several times Missouri license plates have been seen on vehicles (for instance that reporter that was harassing Mac at the bowling alley a couple of weeks ago was from St. Louis) or in the episode where Jonas and Bob were working with the gentleman in the wheelchair on the intervention, (and they ended up being bailed out of a Mexican jail by Col. Ryan) that his handicapped plates were for Missouri.
A central U.S. base of operations would certainly allow for rapid deployments domestically. Even on commercial aviation, a trip from Kansas City (where I'm originally from) to Newark Liberty (NYC) is just under 3 hours. Military aviation would do better than that.
Of course, it's all confused by the fact that the show is filmed in Southern California, and a Los Angeles subway station was dressed to look like a German one (in that great episode a few weeks ago).
ralphyboy 04-13-07, 11:06 AM Yes, FT. Griffith appears to be in Missouri, as we have seen several MO license plates as MWJones pointed out. MO does have Whiteman AFB that flies the B-2 bomber Whiteman AFB (http://www.whiteman.af.mil/) Maybe that was the inspiration for them to use MO.
I also feel that they could be located in Springfield U.S.A a la The Simpsons.
MWJones 04-14-07, 01:26 AM Yes, FT. Griffith appears to be in Missouri, as we have seen several MO license plates as MWJones pointed out. MO does have Whiteman AFB that flies the B-2 bomber Whiteman AFB (http://www.whiteman.af.mil/) Maybe that was the inspiration for them to use MO.
I also feel that they could be located in Springfield U.S.A a la The Simpsons.
I was actually thinking Fort Leonard Wood (http://www.wood.army.mil/) in the South-Central part of the state, home of the Military Police training center, as well as several other training facilities. Especially since we are talking
the Army here.
Of course, it's all confused by the fact that the show is filmed in Southern California, and a Los Angeles subway station was dressed to look like a German one (in that great episode a few weeks ago).
LOL, and let's not forget that almost EVERY episode that occurs "somewhere in the middle East" all looks like the same Southern California desert area with a few foothills. They need to mix it up sometimes and have them goto a jungle or two.
sbarrier 04-14-07, 06:42 PM They had an episode where Jonas went to a country in SE Asia in order to rescue some missionaries.
trekguy 04-14-07, 08:36 PM Can the captain's kid socialize with the enlisted brats? Of course. All of the services, the Navy being the worst, have social barriers, but none bar children socializing with schoolmates.
Where is the Fort and how do they travel? Who cares. Its called suspension of disbelief. Those who run the show have decided that it is unnecessary to show them on planes, let alone military aircraft, enroute from the Fort unless it caries the action forward. Likewise the "location" shots, everything is brown and shouts California. If it was green it would shout Canada. Pay close attention- they have traveled the same road more than once.
Remember that is is fiction. Its soap opera with automatic weapons.
The missions, locations and methods of operation are not even close to reality. If they were, those not in incarcerated in Kansas after each episode would be dead. Not all bad guys with machine guns are bad shots and anyone charging into a room with a pistol and no body armor and not missing a shot would be entering lotteries with that kind of luck.
Even the idea that they are located at some small post disguised as clerks is kind of silly. In real life if you wanted to hide a covert combat team, where would you do it? Pretend that they are clerks in a unit that seems to have just NCOs and a colonel, and put them in fort that seems to have no combat role? Or would your tuck them in amongst several combat units so that there would be nothing unusual about them getting out and tearing up the ranges, or station them at one of the rather large and isolated facilities that the Army has in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, or California?
Enjoy it for what it is- sometimes over the top action with soap opera back stories- I do.
jason10mm 04-15-07, 12:50 PM Ugh, I am done with this show. The guy segments are not that bad, but they just lay on the tough guy schtick too heavy. The stunt with shooting between your teammates is a good example. I've done that type of stuff before and while it is a good confidence builder, these are supposed to be SWAT cops, they already know their stuff so it comes across as patronizing and condesending. Plus having the guys go in with nothing more than a t-shirt is just ridiculous. Even Jack Bauer puts on a level IIA vest every now and then :P
The wife part is what is killing me. EVen though I skip it, I just can't believe the writers and producers think it is a good counterpart for the show. Plus it seems like the writers are using old 50's and 60's era military pulp propaganda to get their material. The crap about fraternization is a great example. Anyway, now that the Shield is back on, I can comfortably replace The Unit.
tonybradley 04-25-07, 08:09 AM Once again, I'm not sure how to take this episode. I like it that Mack is finally figuring out Tiffy, but really, I don't care...back to the Missions. This week's mission was lame. Maybe I totally missed the concept, but I didn't get it. They didn't really explain the mission much, and it was very week in comparison to some of their others. I understand the plot was with the CIA trying to entice Bob to work for them. However, I was completely confused at the end when Bob was talking to Jonas (sp?). So many times on their mission, you think they are doing something crazy, then in the end, it was all planned that way. It appeared from the way Bob and Jonas were talking, they planned everything this way, but it wasn't explained. I don't know...I just didn't get it. Oh...and what about the dude who picked up the OTHER chip from the vending machine? What was up with that? The CIA guy grabbed 2 or 3, but left one there for the other guy to take.
Looking forward to other's replies who may make something click for me.
Yeah not sure how to take this one. I was thinking Bob & Jonas were playing the CIA guy after the meeting (3 months later...) and had their own agenda. Jonas is a very capable unit man and I can't see him losing the papers and overall looking like a dupe. He would have known Bob was up to something. But they've done this before, ie duping the audience into believing a plot then twisting it at the end. They didn't seem to do it this time but maybe it was to get Bob into the CIA like they said.
I don't mind some of the at home plot stories and it doesn't bother me as it does some people here. It is what it is........
ralphyboy 04-25-07, 08:43 AM I was a little confused by this as well, but was switching between this and watching the Cards get their butt kicked, so didn't know if I missed a revelation in the show that would explain things.
I too, was very confused after the discussion between Jonas and Bob.
Oh...and what about the dude who picked up the OTHER chip from the vending machine? What was up with that? The CIA guy grabbed 2 or 3, but left one there for the other guy to take.
My assumption is that the CIA guy took the real chips and left a fake one for the contact to take.
The plot of this episode was a little confused (which is different than being confusing), but I can enjoy anything Ricky Jay does. He knows how to deliver that Mamet-ian dialogue a lot better than some of the regular cast does.
tonybradley 04-25-07, 09:50 AM I wonder why the show focuses mostly on Jonas and Bob now? I'm speaking on the actual Missions. We don't see many with the entire team anymore. Most of Mack's spots have been back home, and not on the Mission. There have been some, but nothing like last season. Maybe it's just my perspective and there have been just as many.
I'll buy the "CIA guy leaving a fake chip". I guess where I was even more confused, was after Jonas and Bob talked at the end, Jonas said something like "No, we'll have a Unit guy inside the CIA". If they had talked about a plan during the 3 months from when Bob met the CIA guy, wouldn't Jonas have already made a statement such as that? Maybe it was really Jonas and the CIA guy working together, to test Bob, because Jonas suggested Bob as a candidate to the CIA guy?
c1courtney 04-25-07, 03:41 PM I'll buy the "CIA guy leaving a fake chip". I guess where I was even more confused, was after Jonas and Bob talked at the end, Jonas said something like "No, we'll have a Unit guy inside the CIA". If they had talked about a plan during the 3 months from when Bob met the CIA guy, wouldn't Jonas have already made a statement such as that? Maybe it was really Jonas and the CIA guy working together, to test Bob, because Jonas suggested Bob as a candidate to the CIA guy?
I was flip flopping in the show as to whether it was 1) Really CIA trying to Flip Bob 2) A test by the Unit to see where Bob's loyalties reside 3) The unit tricking the CIA as they've done in the past to get them to play the Units' game instead of being the pawns.
The third one actually makes sense if you they had knowledge that the CIA wanted a man in the Unit, and they gave the CIA a door in by 'stealing' the diamonds and using them for there own purposes. That said, Jonas would not have been totally in the know until after things went down (but would have suspected and played along.) This ties together and the statement of 'No, we'll have a Unit guy inside the CIA' being said after all was said and done makes sense. Instead of it being said earlier. Plus it being said earlier would have given up the whole plot and all intrigue would be gone.
CCourtney
My assumption is that the CIA guy took the real chips and left a fake one for the contact to take.
The plot ot this episode was a little confused (which is different than being confusing), but I can enjoy anything Ricky Jay does. He knows how to deliver that Mamet-ian dialogue a lot better than some of the regular cast does.
Ricky Jay was credited for the story on this eppy.
Bruce Patterson 04-25-07, 06:46 PM Confusion here as well. I'm all for a complex episode but when it moves at light speed and I have to rely on rewind / slowmo every few minutes to decipher what just happened with no payoff at the end, I get a little miffed.
lacombo 04-25-07, 06:52 PM decent ep. mission seemed all over the place for me. was it a test, was it really CIA, was the mission even real.
I'd like to see another group mission too.
Tiffy and Mack are wack. he beat her, she was with the colonel, he hit up the other chick, now she doesnt want to do anything but the lil jealous btich just had to get involved. Now he's gonna kill or at least attempt to kill the lawyer and/or possibly Tiffy. CTFO...
Any info on if they have a 3rd season??? havent read or heard anything myself.
ralphyboy 04-25-07, 06:53 PM BTW, Is Mack going to whack the hippie lawyer w/ that gun he took from the biker?
BTW, Is Mack going to whack the hippie lawyer w/ that gun he took from the biker?
Either that, or he's going to whack Tiffy.
He clearly picked that fight with the bikers on purpose in order to obtain a gun licensed to someone else (or unlicensed, even more likely).
taffyrose 04-29-07, 10:24 PM I wonder why the show focuses mostly on Jonas and Bob now? I'm speaking on the actual Missions. We don't see many with the entire team anymore. Most of Mack's spots have been back home, and not on the Mission. There have been some, but nothing like last season. Maybe it's just my perspective and there have been just as many.
I'll buy the "CIA guy leaving a fake chip". I guess where I was even more confused, was after Jonas and Bob talked at the end, Jonas said something like "No, we'll have a Unit guy inside the CIA". If they had talked about a plan during the 3 months from when Bob met the CIA guy, wouldn't Jonas have already made a statement such as that? Maybe it was really Jonas and the CIA guy working together, to test Bob, because Jonas suggested Bob as a candidate to the CIA guy?
At first I thought Bob was considering the CIA offer but the ending Bob and Jonas scene had me thinking it was all a set up- but was Bob killing an unarmed man in the back part of the plan ? That seems mighty drastic and it was a total shock and seemed way out of character for Bob ..
I enjoy Kim and Molly but am on the fence about Tiffy - mostly since her part seems to be either eye candy or the resident whore :eek:
I'd like to see Mack more on the missions though along with Hector and Charles.
I'm hoping CBS renews this show . Despite some lackluster episodes in season 2 I still find The Unit compelling to watch and it is one of the few shows I will make a point to watch or record and watch. I never miss an episode :cool:
herdfan 04-30-07, 12:17 PM At first I thought Bob was considering the CIA offer but the ending Bob and Jonas scene had me thinking it was all a set up- but was Bob killing an unarmed man in the back part of the plan ? That seems mighty drastic and it was a total shock and seemed way out of character for Bob ..
If it was a setup between Jonas and Bob, Bob had to convince the CIA guy that he was a "team" player. To do that, he had to kill the guy since that is what the CIA guy wanted.
Plus Jonas seemed a little over the top in regards to taking blame for it as if he was playing the part of a team leader who had lost control.
taffyrose 04-30-07, 10:22 PM If it was a setup between Jonas and Bob, Bob had to convince the CIA guy that he was a "team" player. To do that, he had to kill the guy since that is what the CIA guy wanted.
Plus Jonas seemed a little over the top in regards to taking blame for it as if he was playing the part of a team leader who had lost control.
That may be but killing the man to be convincing seems a bit harsh :rolleyes: I like Bob Brown alot on the show but still that scene was shocking :eek:
taxman48 05-01-07, 10:00 PM good episode tonight, boy that blonde can't keep out of trouble for 1 hr..
taffyrose 05-01-07, 10:23 PM good episode tonight, boy that blonde can't keep out of trouble for 1 hr..
I agree .. I loved tonite's episode but agree Tiffy never learns .
lacombo 05-02-07, 03:18 AM it was good til the tv moment of Bob running down for the kid.
the finale looks interesting. havent seen any news on if they have 3rd season comin.
steverobertson 05-02-07, 06:23 AM I watched last weeks and this weeks back to back and think these are 2 of theie best episodes I have seen in a while.
As far as it coming back I think Fred posted that it was on the bubble so I guess we will find out in a couple of weeks. I hope it does especially if they can keep up the quality of the last 2 shows.
tonybradley 05-02-07, 07:48 AM I felt that last week's episode was one of the worst of the season...but it's because I didn't quite understand it I guess. This week was back to a nice episode. I liked it. Tiffy is horrible. Even after the fear of death was put into her head, she still Frenched Wilson as he was leaving. She'll never learn. I guess a Bullet with a "T" on it will solve that.
I agree the scene with Bob running after the little boy was over the top. Not needed. But, nice to show that the American Military are not brutal like many of the other militaries in the world.
Who thinks Mack brought the bomb home with him to use under Tiffy's car...LOL.
JayMan007 05-02-07, 02:45 PM Who thinks Mack brought the bomb home with him to use under Tiffy's car...LOL.
I expected Wilson's car to explode when he drove away...
ldivinag 05-02-07, 06:51 PM it was good til the tv moment of Bob running down for the kid.
and for that sized explosion, they could used a man carried rocket like an AT4 or a TOW missile...
not wasted time with the drone and the laser designator...
taffyrose 05-02-07, 07:22 PM I agree the scene with Bob running after the little boy was over the top. Not needed. But, nice to show that the American Military are not brutal like many of the other militaries in the world.
I liked it :-) I found it very believable and things like that have happened so saw nothing over the top about it .
I also think Bob lied about his parachute ,too, paving the way for Jonas to be the hero. After they landed Bob did not seem all the upset about it .
I also think Bob lied about his parachute ,too, paving the way for Jonas to be the hero.
That would be a hell of a risky stunt to pull just to make Jonas feel better about himself.
After they landed Bob did not seem all the upset about it .
They're Unit men. Nothing phases them. ;)
tonybradley 05-03-07, 03:27 PM I liked it :-) I found it very believable and things like that have happened so saw nothing over the top about it .
I also think Bob lied about his parachute ,too, paving the way for Jonas to be the hero. After they landed Bob did not seem all the upset about it .
My uncle was in the Special Forces (Green Beret) many years ago. During training, they shared training grounds with a group of Navy Seals also in training. He said they (GB) thought they had it rough, but was nothing compared to the training of the Seals. During parachute training (whatever they call that), the Seals had to pack another Seal's chute to earn trust. So, during training, they never packed their own chute. They then went through an exercise where one of the chutes was a dud and you didn't know until you pulled it. You then had to rely on your reserve chute. I know in the show, his reserve was stuck too. Anyway, per my uncle, another exercise was one Seal had to release another Seal's chute while free falling. Incase one got shot or passed out, or something, they had to know how to dive, catch the Seal and release their chute. My uncle said they didn't go to that level in their training.
So, it's very possible that his chute was really jammed on this show, and he showed no emotion afterwards, because they are trained for this sort of thing.
McDonoughDawg 05-03-07, 05:27 PM "Inside Delta Force" by Eric Haney is a very good read. I just finished it, it's hard to find at the local library, it was always out. I put a hold on it and it was worth it.
LOEWE Groova 05-03-07, 06:04 PM and for that sized explosion, they could used a man carried rocket like an AT4 or a TOW missile...
not wasted time with the drone and the laser designator...
but could they have parachuted with one of those from 40,000 feet?
taffyrose 05-04-07, 10:05 PM I'm hoping in season 3 ( please CBS renew this show ) there are more story arcs and no dropped storylines .
jim tressler 05-08-07, 10:15 PM what a great episode... how about our boy bob... lets hope it comes back!!!
Kevin B 05-08-07, 10:23 PM Best episode of the year in my opinion.... to bad it was the last one...
taffyrose 05-08-07, 10:32 PM Best episode of the year in my opinion.... to bad it was the last one...
The last one? A bit premature saying that don't you think ?
Actually I thought it was ok but not as good as I expected but nice set up for Bob vs Jonas ~~
The last one? A bit premature saying that don't you think ?
Well, it was the season finale...wasn't it?
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