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"Windfall"
Posted by samboohoo on 06-12-06 at 08:44 AM
Anyone watch? Anyone? It aired on Thursday, and they showed it again last night. I don't really have an opinion yet, I guess I'll need a few more episodes. At the moment, there seem to be a lot of people to keep up with.

Luke Perry is in it, so that right there made me watch.


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Glow on 06-12-06 at 10:18 AM
We watched it. We enjoyed it. We'll continue watching.

My favorite part was when the pizza delivery girl got the phone call.


"RE: Windfall"
Posted by SilverStar on 06-12-06 at 12:29 PM
I agree with you, Boo. Too many characters to know how I feel about them yet. I need a few episodes before I decide whether I really like the show or not. I like the premise of it though, seeing how people's lives change with large sums of money.

One thing was bothering me though-- several of the characters went out and made huge purchases (new car, helicopter ride) before they even had the money. How did they do that? Especially the pizza delivery girl. I doubt she had enough in her savings to pay for a private helicopter.


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by samboohoo on 06-12-06 at 02:34 PM
Yep Stah, I agree. The one girl who was driving that clunker stepped right over to the Mercedes dealership and bought a new one. And then she wrote a $25k check to that woman for surgery.

There were a few other things that were off as well, perhaps it was too much crammed into one hour to get it started.

1. The donations/names on the clipboard. That part confused me. I thought there was a mention of who had put into the pot and how much they put in. Did they all put in $1, or did some put in more than others?

2. Beth and Cameron. They have supposedly been married for a few years or more. I didn't exactly see him denying that he slept with a student, only that the child wasn't his. She didn't appear to be as upset as I would have thought she would be.

That's all I can think of at the moment. I'm sure there are more.

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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by SilverStar on 06-12-06 at 05:03 PM
Right. The check for the surgery. I knew there was some other instance that I was forgetting about. And also, the young boy presumably paid the Russian girl $10K and set himself up in a hotel.
I'm hoping the believablity of this show improves, or I may not be able to stick with it.


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by AugustGirl on 06-14-06 at 07:26 AM
One thing was bothering me though-- several of the characters went out and made huge purchases (new car, helicopter ride) before they even had the money. How did they do that?

I had a problem with that too, Stah.

As to the many characters, I don't have a warm and fuzzy for any of them except for Luke Perry's character and only because I have a bad feeling his wife is going to screw him over for the cheater. I hate cheaters! (anyone care to hear my opinion of Tom "Whack Job Nut Case Cheater" Cruise?) LOL!


Hi Stah!

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by SilverStar on 06-14-06 at 01:14 PM
Why yes. I would love to hear your opinion of Tom "WJNCC" Cruise. I know he's your favorite. *grin*


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Hi Augie!

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by samboohoo on 06-14-06 at 01:21 PM
*pulls up a chair next to Stah*

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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by AugustGirl on 06-14-06 at 03:09 PM
*whacks* Stah and Boo!


Doing anything this weekend, Stah? *grin*

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by SilverStar on 06-15-06 at 10:31 AM


This weekend? I'm getting ready for my trip! Woohoo! *smooch*
"RE: Windfall"
Posted by nailbone on 06-16-06 at 12:36 PM
One thing was bothering me though-- several of the characters went out and made huge purchases (new car, helicopter ride) before they even had the money. How did they do that? Especially the pizza delivery girl. I doubt she had enough in her savings to pay for a private helicopter.

Happens all the time. Banks give loans based on the income from the yet-to-be-claimed winnings. Dateline (or some show like that) did a deal awhile back on people that get loans to buy stuff based on the "You have won a million dollars" junk mail. People get loans based on the idea that they've won a buncha money that just needs to be collected, and then get slammed when they don't actually win.


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Estee on 06-12-06 at 12:51 PM
Not without paying me a good share of the lottery winnings. NBC aired enough commercials for the premiere to turn me off watching it forever. 'Money is evil! Except when we have it!'
"RE: Windfall"
Posted by samboohoo on 06-12-06 at 02:35 PM
This is how I felt about CBS's Ghost Whisperer. By the time it aired, I just wanted it dead.

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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by weltek on 06-13-06 at 01:24 PM
I liked it thus far. The characters are fairly compelling. Each is different enough, yet I can see how they weave together.

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Padme on 06-13-06 at 02:52 PM
I loved it. I watched only because I have had the biggest crush on Jason Gedrick since Iron Eagle. Now I'm a happily married woman however, woo! He makes me melt.

I am, disappointed that he always plays a bad guy. Although we don't know for sure at this point, it sure looks that way. Regardless, considering that I love it, I'm quite sure it'll be cancelled. My favorite shows never seem to make it. (The Book of Daniel. I still miss that show)

Anyway, I agree with others about how everyone seemed to spend their money before they had it. I did like the kid marrying the Russian Bride, thought that was a great zinger and the soon-to-be ex-husband who finds out about the winnings. That was just too rich!

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Deekeryu on 06-13-06 at 05:39 PM
I watched the last half of it on the repeat on Sundays. Seemed like a pretty good concept. Money does create problems doesn't it? haha. Everyone wants a piece. The Sean storyline seems the most interesting. I wonder what his past is all about.

Loved how the helicopter came in and picked those people up out of their old home, the trailer. In your face, picky neighbors, haha.

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by samboohoo on 06-13-06 at 06:04 PM
Which one is Jason Gedrick?


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by AugustGirl on 06-14-06 at 07:22 AM
Jason Gedrick is the cheater married to Jack Bauer's former girlfriend.


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by samboohoo on 06-14-06 at 01:23 PM
And Jack Bauer is who?

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Hi Augie!

Just kidding. I know who Jack is, just not his girlfriend. I do know who Jack Deveraux is though.

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by AugustGirl on 06-14-06 at 03:08 PM
*whack*


The actress playing Beth was Kate Warner, Jack's love interest on 24's season 2.

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Padme on 06-14-06 at 09:51 AM
>Which one is Jason Gedrick?
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>>"blue"] It's Arkie Love

He's the one who is married to the blonde but is trying to get Luke Perry's wife to have an affair with him. He's also the one who supposedly slept with a student and got her pregnant...


"RE: Windfall"
Posted by samboohoo on 06-14-06 at 01:23 PM
Cameron.

He reminds me of someone. I bet if I googled him, I'd find out who.


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"RE: No Windfall for me"
Posted by foonermints on 06-14-06 at 03:57 PM
I had to *stop* after the first episode.


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"Episode 2"
Posted by SilverStar on 06-16-06 at 11:26 AM
*yawn* Maybe I was just in a bad mood last night, but this show was boring me to death. I gave up on it after 30 minutes. The acting was bad, the characters weren't holding my interest. I think this show has lost me as a viewer.

Your thoughts?


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"RE: Episode 2"
Posted by samboohoo on 06-18-06 at 05:41 PM
LAST EDITED ON 06-20-06 AT 06:44 PM (EST)

I haven't watched yet. It's on the Tivo. Conner is all coughy again, so I haven't had time to sit down and watch anything.

ETA: I'll give it to the end, which is probably only another week or so. If I could watch Titans till the end, I can watch this. Especially when it involves Luke.

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"RE: Episode 2"
Posted by AugustGirl on 06-19-06 at 06:42 AM
I finally watched last night (had taped it) and I think I'll give it one more episode. The only character I really care about--Luke Perry's character--didn't really have much screen time and I'm not much interested in the other people.

Anyone else finding the reporter and her constant questions annoying to say the least? And the one with the loose lips--the one who bought her niece and nephew braces--is the most annoying of all. If my friend blabbed freely to the press after I just won the lottery she wouldn't be my friend anymore.

And one more thing...I really DO NOT care what happened to Chloe. I mean we all know what happened to her, but I don't care. Not one bit.

Heh. Anyone think NBC will air all the episodes, or will pull a Fox "Reunion" and cut it loose?


Guess I was in a bad mood too, Stah.

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Hoobie on 06-20-06 at 07:34 PM
I thought that it was a B+.

I think Sean and the hussy lawyer are oh-so boring. The Luke Perry's wife & Cameron storyline is good. I just don't understand why they took off to Paris for a day - did anyone else find that odd? (And "because they can" is not the answer I'm looking for).

Most of the other story lines are pretty good. I'm looking forward to the new woman who was interviewed and wants a piece (is that the girl from North Shore, only with dark hair??).

DH said he doesn't want to watch any new shows because he was scarred after they didn't finish Reunion. One can only hope, but I don't think it's looking too good

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Das Mole on 07-01-06 at 09:38 AM
OK so this thread is old...but I had to comment.

I must say, the acting is kinda...not the best. And the plotline is kinda crappy. But I must watch this show. Every week. I've seen all of the first four episodes so far and I kinda like it.

I wouldn't be surprised if they got rid of the show, though, since it is kinda dull. Perhaps once the story gets moving it'll become more viewable.


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Puffy on 07-05-06 at 07:39 PM
I watch Windfall. Each week, I keep hoping it'll get better, but it doesn't.


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by brvnkrz on 07-06-06 at 04:48 PM
I think that as long as nothing else exciting is on against it, we will keep watching. But it isn't a must see for me.


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by CouchTater on 07-07-06 at 06:00 PM
I quit. I thought it might be good after watching the first two epy's, but after the third I felt it was too boring. I think the premise is good and it has potential, but it's too blah for me to keep watching it at the moment.


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Bebo on 07-08-06 at 01:14 PM
ZZZZZZZZZZ. The last ep practically put me to sleep. We've been taping It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia to watch later, but I think we're going to switch. Windfall took a promising premise and made it dull dull dull.



"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Hoobie on 08-30-06 at 02:09 AM
Is anyone still watching this? I heard through the grapevine that it was canceled. No biggie, but I'll finish it.

My TiVo crapped on me though and I missed the episode from 2 weeks ago. Does anyone know why Nina and Cameron didn't stay together?

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by brvnkrz on 08-30-06 at 08:11 PM
Nina is Peter's wife, right? If so, she told Cameron that she didn't love him and she didn't want to be with him. But she is still leaving Peter.
I'm still watching. It's actually starting to grow on my a little bit.

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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by samboohoo on 08-31-06 at 08:56 AM
*giggles* I'm still watching too.


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"Nina and Cameron"
Posted by samboohoo on 08-31-06 at 09:01 AM
Hoobie, I just realized that I haven't watched last week's episode yet. I'm usually a few days behind, I guess I just forgot this week.

I think the guilt just got to Nina. Beth pretty much had things confirmed for her at the hospital when she arrived. Then she pretty much spilled to Peter. Peter arrived at the hospital because the police called him to tell him his wife (Nina) had been in an accident.

Peter went home and threw all of Nina's stuff out. They told the girls that she was going to see her sister for a few days or something like that.

Nina went to the house that Cameron had bought for her. When Cameron showed up later, she told him she didn't love him and that they were through. Unless I missed something significant, there wasn't a real explanation. So I'm assuming the guilt finally got to her.

I usually fast forward through the Damian/Frankie stuff, so it's possible I missed something.


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"RE: Nina and Cameron"
Posted by brvnkrz on 08-31-06 at 10:46 AM
That's pretty much it in a nutshell. She really didn't give an explanation.

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"RE: Nina and Cameron"
Posted by Bebo on 09-01-06 at 10:21 AM
Last night was interesting - Nina wanted to work on her marriage, and Peter let her go. Then Nina decides to go to Cameron since she now has Peter's blessing, and he's about to get on a plane to China with Sarah.

Since I can't stand Nina, I'm giggling that she'll be left out in the cold. She waffled between two men since high school, and in the end gets neither.

So folks, who kidnapped Frankie? Unhinged Daddy or creepy Russian cousin?


"RE: Nina and Cameron"
Posted by brvnkrz on 09-01-06 at 11:00 AM
Gah!! *covers eyes* I haven't watched last night's episode yet.
Frankie gets kidnapped? I would lean towards the Russians. Ohhhhh but maybe it is Daddy and he will ransom her to the Mom. Hmmmmm.

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"RE: Nina and Cameron"
Posted by samboohoo on 09-01-06 at 03:49 PM
I've only seen half.

My guess is it's a set up by her mom. No way she relented and came back that easy.


Thanks Tribe!

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Hoobie on 09-06-06 at 01:16 AM
Is it over? There weren't any previews for next week, and that video montage at the end made it appear as if there wouldn't be any more... But what of the kidnapping? That's the only unresolved story.

Overall, I give the series a B/ B+.

"RE: Windfall"
Posted by samboohoo on 09-07-06 at 09:11 AM
The last show (the one with the "Dream On" montage) was the last one of the season. I didn't realize it at first either, but when I hit the info button on the Tivo, it read "Season Finale."


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"RE: Windfall"
Posted by Puffy on 09-11-06 at 07:06 PM
Yep, last show. I guess it was just a summer replacement. I wonder if it will be back mid-season or next summer. I only watched it because there was nothing else on. But, yes, I watched it every single week. Every week had such a huge "over-the-top" cliffhanger. Dumb. I'm rooting for Beth. I wish the pizza-delivery girl who won the money had been featured more.