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"Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by ashleybfogg on 10-04-03 at 01:07 AM
ok, this show has me! I was interested after the first one, but now I know for sure. The cast is amazing, and it has that magic all the time that something special is happening, that things fit together, and that the viewer can catch it if they pay attention.. i just love the show - there I said it. anybody else seeing this one? How'd you like it?


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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by OceansAngel16 on 10-04-03 at 02:41 AM
I watched the first eppisode. It was pretty good..More realistic than most shows that have some sort of religious basis to them. I guess I found it funny because its kind of a modern version of "Joan of Arc" I found it easy to pick up some of the clue my parents had missed, I had to point out to them the details of how I came to certain conclusions. Though I only saw one eppisode, I'd be glad to watch more of it if I get the chance to.
"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by AugustGirl on 10-04-03 at 07:38 AM
I agree! Terrific cast and story. I know what I'll be doing Friday nights at 8.
"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by EnglProf on 10-04-03 at 11:39 AM
Yep, forget Miss Match. I'm going with Joan all the way. Sorry Alicia!
"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by Draco Malfoy on 10-06-03 at 08:44 AM
DW likes it, I'm kinda eh about it. I do like how God's so snarky all the time. Nice change from the lovey dovey God we always get on TV. Don't even get me started on shows like 7th Heaven and Touched by an Angel. *rolls eyes* I could really do without the effing Joan Osborne song tho.


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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by LadyT on 10-06-03 at 07:30 PM
I would watch this show and there is only one reason I am not. Amber Tamblyn. I can't stand her as an actress. I watched her on General Hospital and I couldn't stand her.


"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by ashleybfogg on 10-07-03 at 00:24 AM
yeah. I agree about the song. you think they could have come up with something original - instead of the only top 10 song in the last 10 years that was about god. Maybe something Gabrielish...


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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by blacknwhitedog on 10-20-03 at 12:20 PM
I think this show is really sweet and easy to watch. I used to like 7th Heaven when it was more of a family show- but now I can't stand to watch it. Call me old-fashioned but I think this show is so refreshing. I don't think I ever even watched TV on Friday nights before- so CBS has won me over.


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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by sittem on 10-21-03 at 11:11 PM
I was interested and saw much of the first two episodes. Then, week 3 we were out of town. Week 4 I taped, only to have the high rise fire in Chicago take over after the first 15 minutes - so only saw up to the boat building instruction and trip to boatyard.

What I've appreciated so far is the way small decisions and seemingly inconsequential choices have much broader implications in other peoples lives - rings true for me.

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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by Tiger Lily on 10-22-03 at 00:46 AM
I love this show. I've been watching or taping it every week, and I'm not at all religious. I especially liked this last show (about the boat). And I love God's snippy attitude, too.


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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by EnglProf on 10-22-03 at 06:57 PM
I agree! I like "Joan" specfically because it doesn't cater to a religious-only audience. The show isn't preachy or overly sentimental, and I really enjoy it despite it centering around their version of "God."
"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by AugustGirl on 10-22-03 at 07:48 PM
My favorite God so far has to be the lunch lady (was that the first episode?). "How come you didn't get the job?" she said with just the right amount of sass and attitude. Loved it!

"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by nailbone on 12-01-03 at 05:46 PM
I LOVE this show!!! I love the "snarky" God!! And my fave God is the old lady in the bookstore..."I don't *pop*, I *abide*".



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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by ashleybfogg on 12-13-03 at 00:31 AM
Tonight was excellent. I love the fact that as the requests get stranger, Joan's trust is expanding. Most of all tonight, I liked that God told her what would have been, and exposed what her 'observation' of this boy actually accomplished. So hard to write this stuff into a script without hitting the audience over the head with it all, yet they do it.


goose bumps at the end.


"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by trigirl on 12-13-03 at 02:52 PM
You are right Ashley, it was good last night.

I like the fact that whatever Joan is dealing with in high school relates to what her Dad is dealing with in real life. Kinda makes you feel like you can make a difference.

"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by ashleybfogg on 12-13-03 at 03:46 PM
that they always tie it together like that seems so simple, but it's really so hard to do without seeming contrived.

>Kinda makes you feel like you can make a difference.<

I know! and when's the last time we got that from tv. ?


i'm so impressed. *sigh*


"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by sittem on 12-13-03 at 04:14 PM
Just adding my voice to say I am enjoying this program. I appreciate the concept and I DO believe that even our smallest choice in life can have tremendous impact down the road. God does work in mysterious ways.

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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by AugustGirl on 12-13-03 at 04:28 PM
Have to agree with Sittem, Ashlet and Trigirl. This is a quality show.

I was crying at the end with Joan (and had goosebumps too, Ashlet) and am truly amazed at how the message gets through without (again, echoing Ashlet) hitting us smack over the head with it.

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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by Smooth23 on 12-19-03 at 00:35 AM
Also loving this show.. just wish there wasn't a repeat this week =(.

"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by ashleybfogg on 12-19-03 at 01:53 AM
Repeat. bad.
Amber Tamblyn? Nominated for a GG this morning. Good.


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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by Sabriel5 on 05-20-04 at 01:55 AM
Is anyone still watching this show? I am a Reality Show Geek. The only weekly series I watch is Joan. I love the cast and the great writing.
"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by sittem on 05-20-04 at 10:57 AM
I continue to watch when I can fit it into the Friday night schedule - can't always do that. Overall I continue to find it interesting and encouraging. I'm glad to know there are others watching and I hope it'll be renewed.


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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by Tiger Lily on 05-22-04 at 08:31 PM
I'm still watching it. It's one of the few series I watch as well.

Did anyone else think the finale was kinda freaky?


"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by EnglProf on 05-23-04 at 09:07 PM
Hey TL, the finale was freaky!

My hubby and I were surprised that the previews looked so scary. The show def. ended on an intriguing note-- which is great because I wouldn't have suspected they'd go in for a cliff hanger, but Joan doubting God's existence will add a compelling twist to next season. I can't wait. Woo-hoo!


"final scene"
Posted by dabo on 05-24-04 at 02:24 PM
Way back in the olden days there was this daytime soap called Dark Shadows where ghosts and whatever kept coming into the storylines There was always a question about where they real ghosts or was someone imagining them. Then they had a scene with a ghost and there was no one else in the scene for it to be explained away as something someone had imagined.

Final scene Joan of Arcadia season one, God standing besides Joan's bed, everyone asleep.

"RE: final scene"
Posted by nailbone on 09-20-04 at 12:38 PM
I finally got to see this finale , and I was really touched by that final scene. It seemed to me that they were trying to show that even when Joan is doubting Him, God is still there with her, watching over her.


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"RE: Joan of Arcadia..."
Posted by seahorse on 05-29-04 at 02:31 PM
I am with you, this is about the only network series I watch since reality shows have become so popular.


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