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Post by shmeep on Mar 14, 2008 14:23:02 GMT -5
Thank you so much for this: I'm all caught up now. That second episode had all sorts of things packed in I would have hated to have missed. I got the part about Omar from the previews before Soldier's Heart, but there was a lot to that story and I loved watching it unfold. Beautiful. Yes, I officially love this show. |
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Post by hoosier on Mar 14, 2008 18:03:53 GMT -5
Its hard to imagine how lonely it would be being immortal or, in Amsterdam's case, semi-immortal. You would be forced to move on before it became clearly evident that while everyone else was aging, you were not. His only true confidants seem to be an offspring. One per generation--ie: Omar and, prior to him, the woman who worked as his secretary (since I can't recall her name!). Just how large is his family? Not only does he have to leave his work and acquaintances, he has to drift out of his family's life as well. You assume that his "true love" will be living in New York. I don't remember the shaman promising that--only that he would live until he found her. Sure would have been a bummer if she had been in Walla Walla all that time  Love this show! |
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Mar 14, 2008 19:25:59 GMT -5
As Shmeep said, I love the revisits to his past and how those elements are woven through each story thread....like his relationship with Omar's mother, the love they shared inspite of society's judgment...a poignant story, and absolutely beautifully acted.
I officially love this show too...which is not such a good sign....everything else I have loved this season seems to be teetering on the brink of oblivion! (Except Moonlight and its not a sure thing yet!)
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Post by rducasey on Mar 18, 2008 7:08:12 GMT -5
Could not help but notice in the latest episode of New Amsterdam, that John takes the lady for a ride in a carriage and where did they end up, but in Jimmy Dunbar's park, under the Brooklyn Bridge.(It must be quite a popular place to film). Now there I was trying to figure how he ever got that horse and buggy over the bridge to Brooklyn. We also learn that he was a coachman in the early 1800's.
So is Sara "the one"? Certainly looks that way.
I am really enjoying how they interlace the case he is working on with a life experience he has had. And yet another scar gets explained. It must be tough being immortal.
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Mar 18, 2008 12:52:59 GMT -5
One isn't supposed to wonder things like that - one is just supposed to go with the story and pretend you know nothing of the traffic patterns of the Brooklyn Bridge!! (Although I did wonder the same thing myself!) I so enjoy the continual weaving of his past life to the present - definitely adds one of the most entertaining twists to this story - and how he explained each of those scars to her - and she dismissed him as being a very unique fellow (if only she knew!)
Honor was another terrific episode in a short collection of offerings to date. But, based on the four aired thus far, I hope there are many more to come - this John Amsterdam is a character there is so much to know about and a character who is as fascinating as he is appealing! (And, in as much as they have made this incredible connection, I am really not so sure that the Doctor is the one!)
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Post by rducasey on Mar 18, 2008 17:11:07 GMT -5
- and how he explained each of those scars to her - and she dismissed him as being a very unique fellow (if only she knew!) I'm wondering if she may find out in the next episode after watching the previews. It will be interesting to see what drives him back to the bottle? I thought they showed a shot of him drinking and something about "confronting his demons". Should be interesting. Too bad there are only six episodes. According to one source, Fox originally ordered 13 and dropped it to 6. Not sure how reliable the source is. Also if she is "the one", he would still be quite an interesting fellow....a detective with a rich past to draw from for his cases, and now mortal so he will have to be a whole lot more careful. And we can figure (if she is in fact "the one") there would be no "Anne Donnelly". OK maybe not so interesting.....you're right,,,,she can not be "the one" so soon.  |
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Post by shmeep on Mar 18, 2008 20:54:57 GMT -5
Feeling shallow here...I just need another moment with this: Yeah, I guess they grow them pretty in Denmark (am I right, Chris?). And it's funny, but the still photos don't even really capture him. There's a lot of intelligence in his eyes and something about the way he holds himself that is really just...mmmmm. And I love that he's so tall. Nearly 6'3". Very nice. Okay, superficial moment over (for now). I think his assumption that Sara is "the one" is quite interesting and will ultimately turn out to be false, just as all his other past relationships were. I'm sure he jumped into each one, feeling in love and thinking he was finally going to be mortal, only to have it turn out not to be. This time is only different because he had that heart attack in the crowded subway station surrounded by any number of possible contenders. Also...and here's a thought...he had that heart attack just moments after meeting his new partner for the first time... |
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Post by mlm828 on Mar 18, 2008 22:12:26 GMT -5
I watched the Pilot and wasn't all that impressed, but after all the favorable comments here, I watched the second and third episodes on line and last night's episode on the tube. I liked the second and third episodes much better than the Pilot and last night's episode.
I do enjoy the "eye candy" and the flashbacks. I especially liked the flashback about Omar's mother in the second episode. One thing I particularly liked about the flashback to 1813 in last night's episode is that early 19th century John didn't have a 21st century man's attitudes. I did think it was a little ridiculous that a servant's challenge to a duel would be accepted by a so-called "gentleman."
I did not like the "honor killing" story line in last night's episode at all. I thought it fed into the immigrant-bashing mentality that unfortunately is so prevalent these days. And the Indian family seemed to be caricatures rather than real people.
I, too, recognized the park but wondered how the horse and carriage got there from Manhattan. As has already been stated, there seem to be a lot of plot holes, enough to be distracting. I'm willing to engage in some suspension of disbelief about the "spell" and his longevity, but I still think the stuff that's supposed to be "real" should at least be somewhat realistic.
Did anyone else notice the "Food Market" from "Seoul Man" in the second episode?
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Post by Dreamfire on Mar 19, 2008 1:32:01 GMT -5
Did anyone else notice the "Food Market" from "Seoul Man" in the second episode? I saw the first three on line too and noticed the market. I think the shows not showing here yet so I have to find another way to catch ep 4. It hasn't grabbed me yet but there is nothing else that has grabbed me either so maybe it's just me... Well, other than Dexter, which my stepson brought over and I loved. ( anyone else watched that? we could have another thread.) |
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Post by Chris on Apr 2, 2008 16:56:28 GMT -5
Today I read an article about Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and New Amsterdam saying that it has been picked up by a Danish network, pilot is airing at the end of April.  - Chris |
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Apr 7, 2008 20:55:46 GMT -5
SPOILER! (But I had to say it......I knew it...I knew it....she's not the one - she can't be! ) But, next week is episode eight and it may be the last episode of New Amsterdam we'll get to see.....and that's too bad...for all the right reasons! I have watched it from the first moment and have enjoyed the progression and the growth of the characters and the storyline, especially the way in which John Amsterdam views the world...his humor, his cynicism, his dimensions. One of the most intriguing characters to have come along in a very long time! 
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Post by hoosier on Apr 8, 2008 18:30:32 GMT -5
I noticed that the TV Guide listed it as "season finale" but we know what that can mean  |
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Post by inuvik on May 15, 2008 15:07:33 GMT -5
The paper here had a big list of cancellations. Apparently this season had some of the most ever!
Unfortunately, this is cancelled.
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Post by Chris on Jun 17, 2008 4:04:50 GMT -5
So far I have seen three eps of New Amsterdam and while I think it's a great show, I afraid I don't like Nikolaj Coster-Waldau too much in this role. Or, more correctly, I can't seem to connect with him. His acting is fine and there's definitely some eye candy but somehow he can't make me care about his character. Like so many of you, I like the flashbacks to past events in his life and also how he refers to things he has experienced in the past (his partner must definitely think he's nuts ;D) The story line about Omar is great and I keep wondering what it must be like to know that your child is going to die while you keep on living - and vice versa - knowing that your father will outlive you.... Well made show and a talented cast and one of the best shows on Danish television right now, along with NCIS and Moonlight but still... Not too memorable in my opinion.  Maybe it's just me. I feel the same way about Moonlight - great show and great entertainment but I'm not completely hooked. Did anyone else notice the "Food Market" from "Seoul Man" in the second episode? I saw that too. I'm also quite sure that the roof he was up on in the pilot was the exact same one Terry was up on when he got shot. The roof looked very familiar although shot from a different angle. - Chris |
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