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Wonderfalls - should I get it?

POSTED BY: EST120
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 10:10
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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 10:40 AM

EST120


Title says it all. I am thinking about purchasing the DVD set. Is it worth getting? I like quirky kind of off the wall shows shows and this seems like a good fit. I am always hesistant to buy entertainment things, so that is why I am waffling on the idea but some recommendations would help to push me one way or the other. I would appreciate any and all opinions.


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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 10:52 AM

BRITCHICK


Yes!

It's a really good show, well thought out, funny, addictive...

I quite liked the first episode, took the time to set up the characters etc. So I watched the second; and then I was hooked and had to ration myself.

Plus the bonus of Kaylee turning up in some of the later eps.

If you like off the wall and quirky, this has your name on it.


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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:33 AM

DONCOAT


Seconded. Well worth your time. Fine ensemble cast, quirky humor, well written, great premise.

Be sure to watch them in order (it matters, especially toward the later episodes). Jewel is great, playing a totally different character from our gal Kaylee.


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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:07 PM

SICKDUDE


Definitely yes!!! Quirky, funny, charming, different, wonderful- and that's just the description of the star, Caroline Dhavernas (sp?)!

"I am your father, Luke. Give in to the Dark Side, you nob!" - Doug McKenzie

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:24 PM

WORKEROFEVIL


I also say yes, but I do have a note of caution for you. You will like the show a lot. It is very good. Therefore, you will once again be pissed off at the fact that it only has a partial season run. FOX pretty much just sucks. So, bear in mind that you might reach the end and be disappointed and annoyed that there are no more episodes if you do decide to buy the set.

God, I hate FOX.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:24 PM

SERYN


YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!


(I bought it totally blind, loved every second, currently considering getting a second set as everybody and their pet llama is borroing it off me and refuses to give it back!)

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:40 PM

DAYVE


Quote:

Originally posted by est120:
quirky kind of off the wall



It's very good, and i don't think the entire series ran on the tube - canceled in it's prime, like another great tv show...
One of the excutive producers was Tim Minear of Firefly fame. Great scripts & acting and if you like quriky go to Wonderfalls...

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:43 PM

DAYVE


oh yeah, there was even an attempt to get the show back on the air... here's a link to the savewonderfalls site... but i'm not sure how active it... http://www.savewonderfalls.com/

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:45 PM

LEIGHKOHL


I adore this show, I turned my best friend onto it and when he first watched it, he turned around and said, "They took this off the air? Can we write them?" Unfortunately, by that point it was off the air for a year or so. Somethings are a hard sell, but if I can get him to watch it and love it, like I did with Firefly, than it's a damn good show. Make sure you give it a chance though, go through at least three ep.s! Plus it was produced by Tim Minear and Jewel Staite plays a great character at the end of the series! Buy it and ENJOY!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:45 PM

BLACKSHAMROCK5


yes...its that simple.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:30 PM

JADEHAND


Abso lutely!!

I loaned it to friends this weekend, and I already miss it.


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I want the stuff you think would never sell
Whatcha have under the counter on the bottom shelf?
I'll buy the lowdown deepdown primal truthful self ."
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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:49 PM

VINTERDRAKEN


Yes! You should definetivly buy it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:49 PM

VINTERDRAKEN


Yes! You should definetivly buy it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:49 PM

VINTERDRAKEN


Yes! You should definetivly buy it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:49 PM

VINTERDRAKEN


Yes! You should definetivly buy it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:49 PM

VINTERDRAKEN


Yes! You should definetivly buy it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:49 PM

VINTERDRAKEN


Yes! You should definetivly buy it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:01 PM

SIMONWHO


*pets his copy of Wonderfalls signed by Jewel*

Buy your own!

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:17 PM

DATALESS


Wonderalls was created by the same guy that created "Dead Like Me". The lead female characters are similar but I think Jaye from "Wonderfals" is much more interesting plus "Wonderfalls" has our good friend Tim Minear from FireFly and Angel. So the writing has to be better.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:24 PM

EST120


Quote:

Originally posted by britchick:
Yes!



Done deal. I had a coupon for Amazon so with shipping it cost me $1.45.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:44 PM

SEARINGFLESH55


Quote:

Originally posted by est120:
Done deal. I had a coupon for Amazon so with shipping it cost me $1.45.



I'm so jealous! I wanna super good Amazon coupon! Who did you kill to get it? Cause I'm all up for some bloodshed.

Good choice on getting Wonderfalls. I rented it from Netflix and by the last disc I was so depressed becaue I knew it was the end! I so have to buy it for keeps!

Later!

I worship at the Altar of Joss.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:54 PM

MATTCOZ


You'll love it! I was one of the few who watched it from the beginning when it was on TV and was disappointed when it was cancelled. I didn't know about the campaign to save it and only found out about the DVD earlier this year. I've watched the series a few times now and got my roommate hooked on it.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:58 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!


I love it. Certainly w/ the one season, it's a tad bitter sweet. But why deprive your life of such goodness ?

I just wonder what's taken you this long.

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 5:01 PM

RICKKER


YES, buy it now, then buy another and pass it on. Not only was it from the other half of the Joss Weidon hive mind, Tim Minar. Not only is the storytelling top notch, but Jewel shows up and we meet the anti-Kayle. my 2cents are up I'm gonna go now.







BUY IT NOW

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 5:46 PM

JBAILEY612


In the hope of selling others, here's the best line from Wonderfalls:

"Yes, and she is sitting on your old stool."

"There are so many things wrong with that sentence."


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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:12 PM

DAX82


From the sound of your description I think you should definately get it. Its absolutely off the wall and is casted really well.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2006 1:20 AM

EST120


Quote:

Originally posted by searingflesh55:
I'm so jealous! I wanna super good Amazon coupon! Who did you kill to get it? Cause I'm all up for some bloodshed.



Well, I have an Amazon.com credit card and every time I buy something they give me points and when I accumulate a certain number of points, I get a gift certificate. Last year, I had a few of them and was able to purchase some Christmas presents as well as a full season of Angel and only spent about $10. I like the card, it does not have any annual fees and Amazon gives you bonus points for purchasing things from them. No discount on shipping, but with their $25+ Free Shipping deals, it is not really a problem. At least I get some bonus from all the money I am spending on gas.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2006 1:43 AM

EST120


Quote:

Originally posted by searingflesh55:
Good choice on getting Wonderfalls. I rented it from Netflix and by the last disc I was so depressed becaue I knew it was the end! I so have to buy it for keeps!

Later!

I worship at the Altar of Joss.



Whoa! I bought the set last night on Amazon and the price was $19.97. I just looked this morning and the price went up to $29.99. Guess I bought it just in time!

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Wednesday, May 31, 2006 10:10 AM

THATDUDE90210


I saw that show from the beginning. That moment when Binky became Jaye in Karma Chameleon was when I fell in love with the show. To me, that "hey..." was one of the greatest moments on tv. It was just wonderfully weird.

I didn't get into Firefly when it aired so it's cancellation didn't affect me. But when Wonderfalls was cancelled, it hit me like I was losing a good friend... I actually felt sadness for days. Of course, there were later joys from hunting down the leaked episodes and then later on the DVD release.

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