TheKing

Why? It's not like the TV show has to follow the books. Dexter went in a completely different direction from the books after the first season. True Blood is a loose translation at best. And The Walking Dead has long split from the comics.

Different mediums, different ways to tell the story.

PhantomStranger

If people don't realize by now, most of these unknown book to television adaptations don't care one whit about the source material. The television execs consider the book to be nothing more than a rough starting guide for a potential series. Most networks don't even pay much lip service to the books anymore, once a show gets off the ground.

It is a different matter for an actual and well-known bestseller, say from Stephen King.

Xiroteus

I see that a lot and they could do a direct translation of a book if they wanted to or as close to it as possible. I think some just don't want to and using the Walking Dead as an example I'm glad it's different because it's an ongoing and if the story was the same I would know everything that happens. Direct translation for a single book is a good idea while an ongoing may need to take some liberties.

B.A.

Thanks for the reminder.

riley_dude

I watched this last night and it was just plain horrible.they send a bunch of good looking criminal kids to Earth and all they care about is hooking up and acting like delinquents. First thing said when off the ship is, We're back Bitches!?

DJariya

"Earth Skills" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)

LINDSEY MORGAN ("GENERAL HOSPITAL") GUEST STARS IN THIS EPISODE - Having discovered that Jasper (Devon Bostick) may still be alive, Clarke (Eliza Taylor), Bellamy (Bob Morley), Octavia (Marie Avgeropoulos), Finn (Thomas McDonell) and Monty (Chris Larkin) set out on a mission to locate their friend and are shocked at what they find. Meanwhile, on the Ark, Abby (Paige Turco) is determined to get to Earth, and enlists Raven (guest star Lindsey Morgan) to craft an escape pod. Isaiah Washington and Henry Ian Cusick also star. Dean White directed the episode written by Jason Rothenberg (#102).



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Did really well in the ratings last week even though opinions are really mixed. Helps that it has Arrow as a lead-in.

TheKing

Well it took a youngin on the ship to figure out that the 100 were removing the bracelets. Seriously, wouldn't that be one of the first things you'd think of? Space people.

marty888

After trying to get through a complete episode, can only assume that "100" refers to the number of clichés they plan to pack into the season.

ATX

was that Predator that showed up there at the end?

and yeah, i guess it never crossed anyones mind that they removed the bracelets...smh

try again...

MikahC

I was in for Paige Turco, Isaiah Washington, and Henry Ian Cusick, but not even they can make me put up with what can accurately be described as just another CW show.

DJariya

"Earth Kills" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)

IZABELA VIDOVIC ("HOMEFRONT") GUEST STARS IN THIS EPISODE - In a desperate attempt to treat Jasper's (Devon Bostick) festering wounds, Clarke (Eliza Taylor), Finn (Thomas McDonell) and Wells (Eli Goree) set out in search of a seaweed antibiotic. Bellamy (Bob Morley) and his crew go hunting for food, and are joined by Charlotte (guest star Izabela Vidovic), a lovable 13-year-old, who feels safe under Bellamy's protection. A thick, acidic fog appears, forcing Clarke, Finn and Wells to seek shelter inside an ancient van. While they are trapped, Clarke confronts Wells on his betrayal that resulted in her father's death. Paige Turco, Isaiah Washington and Henry Ian Cusick also star. Dean White directed the episode written by Elizabeth Craft & Sarah Fain (#103).



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Eric F

I definitely did not see that ending coming.

Cellar Door

Yeah, I was surprised at that. And he was one of the few likable characters.

DeadLamb

So how many out of the 100 have been killed off now? 6?
Landing with out seatbelts = 2
death fog = 2
death fog + stab = 1
random "WTF?!" stab = 1

I like the show a whole lot so far.. I kind of want them to show the world/stuff in it a little more but can't show all your cards in the first few eps..

ATX

well, that was an interesting episode

you knew when this new person was getting all this camera time that something was up

didnt see the ending coming...it was kind of sick and twisted

Axeramm

wish we knew more about what they did to be considered criminals before they were sent down.

Eric F

Seeing as they were looking for little to no reason at all to "space" major portions of the populations just to make room for the failing life support, we can assume the level of crimes vary. It seems that many were just in the wrong place at the wrong time.

mnementh

Ok, this show needs some positive word of mouth.

DJariya

holy shit. Did not expect that ending at all. This show doesn't seem shy about killing off their lead characters so early in its run.

at the lens flares during the flashbacks. Almost thought JJ Abrams directed this.

~~ PAL ~~

According to the pilot any little thing, even crap like graffiti, spitting, or non-regulation haircut constitutes the death penalty...

PhantomStranger

So who died? I skipped this episode and had decided to drop it with the last episode.

DJariya

Wells, Clarke's best friend (the young black guy in the cast photo above). The son of Isaiah Washington's character.

A young girl stabbed him in the throat in the last scene. She was getting some kind of revenge for what his father did to her parents on the ark.

PhantomStranger

Which was one of the few likable characters on this show, thanks for the info.

Feneant

Out of curiosity, what do you all like about this show? From what I can tell so far, 94 of those kids are only interested in being free with no adult supervision and don't worry about eating, sleeping or developing any kind of order. The only way I can see this improving is if the group that went to get the food come back and everyone else is dead, then I would enjoy it a lot more.

OldDude

Can't happen. The group that went to get food ran back when attacked by "grounders" and the one kid was speared. Now they are hunting for critters to eat (not very successfully as they have no skills).