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Our entire way of life depends on electricity. So what would happen if it just stopped working? Well, one day, like a switch turned off, the world is suddenly thrust back into the dark ages. Planes fall from the sky, hospitals shut down, and communication is impossible. And without any modern technology, who can tell us why?

Now, 15 years later, life is back to what it once was long before the industrial revolution: families living in quiet cul-de-sacs, and when the sun goes down, the lanterns and candles are lit. Life is slower and sweeter. Or is it?

On the fringes of small farming communities, danger lurks. And a young woman's life is dramatically changed when a local militia arrives and kills her father, who mysteriously - and unbeknownst to her - had something to do with the blackout. This brutal encounter sets her and two unlikely companions off on a daring coming-of-age journey to find answers about the past in the hopes of reclaiming the future.

From director Jon Favreau ("Iron Man," "Iron Man 2") and the fertile imaginations of J.J. Abrams and Eric Kripke ("Supernatural"), comes a surprising "what if" action-adventure series, where an unlikely hero will lead the world out of the dark. Literally.

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Originally posted by HAKEN:
It looks a lot like TNT's 'Falling Skies,' except no aliens. FWIW, it wasn't half bad for what it is. Season 2 starts this Summer.

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Originally posted by felixdacat:
I have seen all the released scenes (they were on Hitfix). I like the pedigree of the creators.
But one thing bothers me. “the world is suddenly thrust back into the dark ages”. Why?
If all the electricity went out, the world would not be thrust back into the dark ages but rather the late 19th century. Yeah I know they’re using a play on words, and do not mean the actual Dark Ages.
However, the main action takes place 15 years after the lights go out. Without electricity, you would still have steam power. That would mean you could still have locomotives and steamships. You could still have factories. You could still have construction. With 21st century know how, I’m sure that they could create smaller and more efficient steam engines, likely running on gasoline.
Also, they show horses being used again. I’m sure that would happen, but what about bicycles? Two characters appear to be walking to Chicago, from what appears to be the east coast. Without cars, the roadways should still be in decent shape, so biking should be popular.
I’m going to watch, but it’s things like that which will bug me.


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Originally posted by felixdacat:
With 21st century know how, I’m sure that they could create smaller and more efficient steam engines, likely running on gasoline.
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