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The Devil prefers root beer: Reaper Thread

PoorochondriacPoorochondriac Ah, manAh, jeezRegistered User regular
edited October 2007 in Social Entropy++
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New show on the CW, premiered last week, second episode airs tonight at 9:00.
Plot Summary wrote:
Throughout Sam's life, he always wondered why his mom and dad were so easy on him. Whether it was sports, school, career choices, or picking on his little brother Kyle, Sam always got away with everything. Because of it, he decided to drop out of college and take a dead beat job, wasting most of his time playing video games and wishing he could ask his co-worker Andi out. However, everything changes in Sam's life once he turns 21 and finds out the reason his parents let him get over was because they sold his soul to the devil before he was born.

Satan explains to Sam that he must serve as his bounty hunter, tracking down souls that have escaped from Hell. Initially, Sam refuses to accept his fate but he realizes the grave consequences of breaking a deal with the devil. He is armed with various vessels to collect the escapees. Sam finds that the work is dangerous and frightening even with the goof ball help of his friends and fellow slackers Sock and Ben, and Sock's former girlfriend, Josie. As bizarre as his life becomes, Sam feels good about his newfound "missions", removing evil souls from the world and sending them back to where they belong. Along with his friends and his vessel of the week, Sam prepares to face his destiny as the "reaper".

Ray Wise plays the devil, and the show plays like a funnier version of Buffy. One episode in, and it's already showing a ridiculous level of promise. Far as I'm concerned, it's the most exciting show of the new season.

If you have seen it, join me in doting on it. If you have not, check it out. Get in on the ground floor with this one - it is gonna be excellent.

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  • potatoepotatoe Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    hmm, if i remember to flip on the TV when i get back from class, i might have to check this out

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  • Kuribo's ShoeKuribo's Shoe Kuribo's Stocking North PoleRegistered User regular
    edited October 2007
    something about the unholy alliance of UPN and the WB makes me uneasy

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  • ButtersButters A glass of some milks Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    Coworker was telling me about this. I might check it out.

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  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited October 2007
    Sounds really interesting.

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  • MarshmallowMarshmallow Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    I thought the trailer made it look a little to goofy for my tastes.

    All the same, I'll try to check it out, I haven't really been watching much tv lately.

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  • arod_77arod_77 __BANNED USERS regular
    edited October 2007
    How many grim reaper shows do we need

    plus: nothing would ever top Grim Fandango anyway as far as reaping goes

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  • PoorochondriacPoorochondriac Ah, man Ah, jeezRegistered User regular
    edited October 2007
    Man, arod, did you even bother to read the description?

    It ain't reaping in the typical sense, you big kneejerkin' silly.

    Also, regarding the show's ads - they don't nearly do the show justice. They didn't do much for me, but I fucking love the show.

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  • CrovaxCrovax Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    The only reason I watched this show was for Missy Peregrym.

    And even if the show wasn't excellent it would have still been worth it.

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