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Blackloz · 2011-08-17, 08:56 PM

What a great show from Cinemax. if anyone likes the 24/The Unit type shows this is for you. It airs on HBO Canada I believe.

sixer · 2011-08-17, 09:03 PM

Reviews look great as well, looking forwarding to watching! Episode 2 airs this week, could still catch EP1 on guide I believe.

Really looking forward to it, nothing has really filled the void of 24.

Blackloz · 2011-08-17, 09:09 PM

I missed most of 24 but I did watch The Unit every week and this show looks like a nice mix of the two more or less. Ep 1 was great & left you wanting more.

01 Boxer · 2011-08-20, 01:15 AM

Episode 2 was great too. I didn't that what we are watching is actually season 2. From what i read, season one was centered around John Porter.

PG44 · 2011-08-20, 11:12 PM

I believe Season 1 was aired on Showcase earlier this year, and I really enjoyed it. It is right up there with Spooks (aka MI-5 on PBS), another show those who enjoy thriller/espionage offerings like 24 should check out.

ANDYA · 2011-08-25, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PG44

I believe Season 1 was aired on Showcase earlier this year, and I really enjoyed it. It is right up there with Spooks (aka MI-5 on PBS), another show those who enjoy thriller/espionage offerings like 24 should check out.

Does anyone know where season 1 might be available? I have tried Amazon but it is apparently only on BLU RAY not DVD. It is not on HULU either.

Fonceur · 2011-08-21, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 01 Boxer

I didn't that what we are watching is actually season 2. From what i read, season one was centered around John Porter.

Well, that would explain why they jumped right in, without the typical exposition of a new series, or why there was so much emphasis on John Porter, as though for some reason the audience was supposed to care about him...

jpaik · 2011-09-07, 11:00 AM

0 1 Boxer: yes, Season 1 was anchored around John Porter. It was a 6-episode series that originally aired in the UK in 2010, and 2 episodes were aired each week. Season 2 will be a 10-episode series, IIRC.

Dr.Dave · 2012-07-25, 11:33 AM

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The 10-episode second season premieres with two back-to-back episodes on Friday, August 17 beginning at 11 p.m. ET/MT, following Real Time With Bill Maher. Subsequent episodes premiere Friday nights at 11 p.m. ET/MT on HBO Canada.

Press Release.

jpaik · 2011-09-07, 10:54 AM

I watched the first 3 episodes, available through Cogeco's TMN on Demand. Decent scripts, high production value, good casting - - an enjoyable series and I'm looking forward to the next installments.

I found Season 1 online, and watched all 6 episodes. The transition between Season 1 and 2 is not exactly smooth. Understanding who John Porter is important, but not the only problem.

2011-08-17, 08:56 PM	#1
Blackloz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Regina,SK & Plentywood MT Posts: 883	Strike Back What a great show from Cinemax. if anyone likes the 24/The Unit type shows this is for you. It airs on HBO Canada I believe.

2011-09-07, 11:00 AM	#8
jpaik Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oakville Posts: 528	0 1 Boxer: yes, Season 1 was anchored around John Porter. It was a 6-episode series that originally aired in the UK in 2010, and 2 episodes were aired each week. Season 2 will be a 10-episode series, IIRC. __________________ Minimum waste, maximum joy

2011-09-07, 10:54 AM	#10
jpaik Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oakville Posts: 528	I watched the first 3 episodes, available through Cogeco's TMN on Demand. Decent scripts, high production value, good casting - - an enjoyable series and I'm looking forward to the next installments. I found Season 1 online, and watched all 6 episodes. The transition between Season 1 and 2 is not exactly smooth. Understanding who John Porter is important, but not the only problem. __________________ Minimum waste, maximum joy

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2011-08-17, 09:03 PM	#2
sixer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 310	Reviews look great as well, looking forwarding to watching! Episode 2 airs this week, could still catch EP1 on guide I believe. Really looking forward to it, nothing has really filled the void of 24.

2011-08-17, 09:09 PM	#3
Blackloz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Regina,SK & Plentywood MT Posts: 883	I missed most of 24 but I did watch The Unit every week and this show looks like a nice mix of the two more or less. Ep 1 was great & left you wanting more.

2011-08-20, 01:15 AM	#4
01 Boxer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 262	Episode 2 was great too. I didn't that what we are watching is actually season 2. From what i read, season one was centered around John Porter.

2011-08-20, 11:12 PM	#5
PG44 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 247	I believe Season 1 was aired on Showcase earlier this year, and I really enjoyed it. It is right up there with Spooks (aka MI-5 on PBS), another show those who enjoy thriller/espionage offerings like 24 should check out.