Continuum (2012)

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Season 1
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. MarcDoyle
    Jan 17, 2013
    7
    The lead actress is appealing, and I'm interested in the time travel implications of certain actions. It's not brain-dead TV like so much else we're seeing. Let's go.
  2. shoeone
    Jan 22, 2013
    8
    This series is very promising, not the least because it is set in Vancouver. I really like Rachel Nichols. I had this feeling that I had seen her before, and sure enough, it turned out that she was the Orion cadet in Star Trek. She also has a passing resemblance to Jodie Foster, which is a real recommendation for her although I guess that's not relevant. The premise of the show is wellThis series is very promising, not the least because it is set in Vancouver. I really like Rachel Nichols. I had this feeling that I had seen her before, and sure enough, it turned out that she was the Orion cadet in Star Trek. She also has a passing resemblance to Jodie Foster, which is a real recommendation for her although I guess that's not relevant. The premise of the show is well thought-out, and the first two episodes were entertaining, although I'm not sure they were entirely consistent. Good special effects and excellent, mostly Canadian, supporting cast, including the inimitable Smoking Man from X-Files (William B. Davis), and Tony Amendola of Stargate fame. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of Season One, and am glad to learn that the series has already been picked up for a second season. Lots of potential here.… Expand
  3. Aotom
    Jan 17, 2013
    6
    I wanted this series to be much better than it is, it has potential. It start really strong. High production value, good acting, decent character development. But it looses depth and becomes average out as the first season progresses. By all means if you like scifi watch it there are certainly worse shows out there.
  4. MrFester
    Jan 22, 2013
    8
    The show seems promising with the good casting and good set locations . The actress seems pretty good that is not some teeny bopper emo that is trying to hard. Let's hope SyFy gives it a chance.
  5. xolindsayox
    Feb 14, 2013
    9
    I personally am a fan. I also have already watched the whole season on-line(since it is originally a Canadian show). It's my newer Sci-Fi fix especially since Fringe is over! I suggest you at least give it a try.
  6. ArielC
    Aug 24, 2013
    2
    The show has an interesting premise and is entertaining for the most part. A common criticism of the show is that it puts the viewer in a position to sympathize with and root for an oppressive government regime. That's not something you see often in TV shows. The plot does have a slight conservative slant. I don't see this as a problem though and I don't think the creators are reallyThe show has an interesting premise and is entertaining for the most part. A common criticism of the show is that it puts the viewer in a position to sympathize with and root for an oppressive government regime. That's not something you see often in TV shows. The plot does have a slight conservative slant. I don't see this as a problem though and I don't think the creators are really trying to make a political statement. I think the way the show presents political ideas is similar to how Breaking Bad puts you in a position to sympathize with drug dealers, but doesn't justify it morally. It's just the world the characters operate in. However, considering the unanimous praise the show seems to get from users, I was expecting something with a bit more production value. If you haven't seen the show, don't go into it expecting something on the level of Breaking Bad or the Sopranos. You have to remember that SYFY shows like this tend to draw in a dedicated and obsessive base of fan boys. The overall story is okay, but the dialogue is contrived, unnatural and grating to the ear at times. I even felt embarrassed for the actors in some scenes. Rachel Nichols tries to add some emotional dimension to her character by getting teary eyed at the end of every episode, but it just doesn't work for me. The visual effects are good on the pilot episode, but mostly unremarkable for the rest of the series. If you can disregard the major plot holes, banal dialogue and low production value, it's a relatively entertaining show. But I don't see how anyone can rate it 10 stars. Seriously kids, there's a whole world out there beyond this cheap syfy kitsch.… Expand
  7. mrmonster
    Apr 23, 2013
    3
    I'm sorry, but it is not worth of an 8.1. It's a boring, cheesy cop show with a girl with future devices. There is no real substance. Overall, it is one of SYFY's disappointments, which the channel is slowly becoming famous for.
  8. Slotrane
    Oct 15, 2014
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They want us to root for the fascists? Really? I'll admit it's packaged well, but the basic premise is that the "bad" guys are fighting an oppressive corporate oligarchy. They are presented as thugs (like all freedom fighters?) and their methods are questionable (kill lots of people to assassinate the leaders), but the underlying conflict is between them and a government that has thrown human rights out the window. Freedom of Speech, Search and Seizure, Right to Bear Arms, etc. Full disclosure - I've only watched one episode, but frankly, that was enough.… Expand
  9. KDB
    May 27, 2013
    2
    While production values are pretty good the politics behind this show are frankly reprehensible. Premise: in the year 2077 the governments of the Western world are indebted to the corporations that bailed them out financially. As a result things like freedom of assembly and freedom of expression no longer exist. People fighting against this fascist system are labeled "terrorists" and ourWhile production values are pretty good the politics behind this show are frankly reprehensible. Premise: in the year 2077 the governments of the Western world are indebted to the corporations that bailed them out financially. As a result things like freedom of assembly and freedom of expression no longer exist. People fighting against this fascist system are labeled "terrorists" and our protagonist is a cop defending this totalitarian regime.
    The "character development" is monochromatic and stupid; good guys are pretty, bad guys are ethnic or have a scar or something. Good guys protect an oppressive government and bad guys think they don't have to obey corporate interests.
    "Continuum" is just shy of blatant NAZI propaganda.
    This show is offensive. It bodes poorly for the fate of the modern world.    … Expand
  10. MarkDallas
    Feb 10, 2013
    3
    After reading the review in the NYTimes, I expected near Battlestar Galactica quality... after all both were filmed in Vancouver. This show suffers from terrible writing and 2 dimensional acting. Awful.
  11. nonaste
    Sep 24, 2018
    0
    Another cop show with a blatant political propaganda push. Get this, governments are a failure and corporations are the country's savior and a corporatocracy is benevolent entity. You have got to be kidding or living in a lead cave doing way too much LSD. This absurd and obscene message is right out of the corporatist, right wing playbook and is complete bat squeeze. Trump probablyAnother cop show with a blatant political propaganda push. Get this, governments are a failure and corporations are the country's savior and a corporatocracy is benevolent entity. You have got to be kidding or living in a lead cave doing way too much LSD. This absurd and obscene message is right out of the corporatist, right wing playbook and is complete bat squeeze. Trump probably approves, though. On top of corporations and totalitarian fascism being the cure for the world's ills people who believe in human rights and such documents as the Constitution of The United States are presented as terrorists and sociopathic killers. I was amazed at the first and ONLY episode I bothered to watch. I don't buy the sick, right wing message. Why did this country bother to fight WW2 if fascism is so great? and I can't believe that this got an 8… Expand
  12. zubarsky
    Jun 18, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do like the show but there is one major problem with it. The show seems to have violated the Information Paradox. One example is Julian's tattoo. He sees it on Kagame's arm but later we learn that Kagame got the idea for the tattoo from an elderly Julian he meets in jail, in the future. So, where did the idea of the tattoo come from? Nowhere.… Expand
  13. JeffroNC
    Jun 20, 2013
    9
    While some of the complaints about acting and "one-dimensional" storytelling may have been valid after one or two episodes, after watching the first season on Netflix I have come to appreciate the multifaceted characters and deep story. Can't wait for the story to unfold! It is definitely NOT a fail. The characters really developed in the first season and the production value is high,While some of the complaints about acting and "one-dimensional" storytelling may have been valid after one or two episodes, after watching the first season on Netflix I have come to appreciate the multifaceted characters and deep story. Can't wait for the story to unfold! It is definitely NOT a fail. The characters really developed in the first season and the production value is high, plus the story is like a rabbit hole that continues to get deeper. I will continue with Continuum.… Expand
  14. CharlieBrown8
    May 11, 2013
    8
    Not sure why this show gets so little attention! This is better than any new show action/scify this TV season on US networks. I'm definitely a fan already!
  15. AllStations
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    Has a few sci-fi tropes but extremely engaging and very entertaining. Definitely worth a watch, if you're a sci-fi fan looking to fill the gap between shows.
  16. NikolayG
    Sep 9, 2015
    8
    So far this show has been entertaining. It's main strength is that its protagonist if very sympathetic. She's not just a walking talking machine the way characters are in a lot of cop shows, sci-fi or otherwise. You can see her sense of loss having been ripped from her own time, her family. On the other hand the main weakness of this show is that the people from 65 years in the futureSo far this show has been entertaining. It's main strength is that its protagonist if very sympathetic. She's not just a walking talking machine the way characters are in a lot of cop shows, sci-fi or otherwise. You can see her sense of loss having been ripped from her own time, her family. On the other hand the main weakness of this show is that the people from 65 years in the future speak exactly as we do, understand all of our slang and even use it themselves quite naturally and instinctively; they even have no qualms about receiving 2012 medical attention. Would you want medical care from 1950? Wouldn't you express some concern?

    A person from 2074 would not understand some of what we say. They would use certain words we don't even have yet and they would use certain existing words in ways we don't use them. They would utter expressions that haven't even been made up yet. There would be a communication problem, not major but noticeable as Americans do when speaking with someone from England or Australia. A cop from 2074 would not pick up and use a pistol from 2012 with the familiarity of a cop of today. In short, there would be a lot more gaps of familiarity and understanding, which would present plentiful opportunity for use in this show. But almost all of that is ignored, which is a shame.

    People say the 'politics' of the show are reprehensible. But isn't it important to show how a good person can get sucked into a bad system and fight for it? Because isn't that the risk we face? Rather than portray the good guys as rebels (like Star Wars) so we can all pretend that's who WE would be in a similar situation, the brave rebels, when in truth most of us would be empire sucking cowards? That's what this show is saying. It's saying, "See how easy it is to be a bad guy and think you're a good guy? This can happen to you!" Important message in my book. I believe as seasons progress they will do a twist and readjust the protagonist's view of things, but not right away because at that point the series will be entering into it's home stretch.    … Expand
  17. roguejaguar
    Apr 2, 2013
    9
    Continuum has a fantastic base. Rachel Nichols is a fantastic actress to play the lead and is a solid character. I want to continue to see more character development for sure, but she keeps us completely engaged. I get tripped out sometimes trying to think between the future and the past and how things will ripple through time...so it is definitely enjoyable and worth the watch.
  18. Okavango
    May 7, 2013
    9
    I wasn't sure about this one in the beginning of the series, but the series has developed really well. At times I think the writers or FX guys over-do it a bit. But most of the times it is catchy, well written, well acted and an episode is over before you know it. To me that is a sign of a quality series.
  19. TheApplegnome
    Jun 18, 2015
    7
    Continuum; the great but less innovative sci-fi show.

    Lets start with the plot, which isn't that unique or refreshing. But it is entertaining, and I like it. Some episodes are less entertaining though, were nothing interesting do happen. The amount of action varies greatly throughout the show, sometimes it's fun and sometimes its a bit boring. The story can be a bit boring too, but from    Continuum; the great but less innovative sci-fi show.

    Lets start with the plot, which isn't that unique or refreshing. But it is entertaining, and I like it. Some episodes are less entertaining though, were nothing interesting do happen. The amount of action varies greatly throughout the show, sometimes it's fun and sometimes its a bit boring. The story can be a bit boring too, but from a bigger perspective does it really deliver; with its great characters and (sometimes) epic plot. The action is great and I enjoy the soundtrack. But the title sequence is a bit lame, but stil okay from my point of view. The cinematography of Continuum is sometimes annoying, with its shaky angles. The CGI can also be vague at some places throughout the series, but it's stil a great show with epic sci-fi and I really want to see more.

    I do recommend Continuum, especially because its great characters and solid (but sometimes lame) plot.
    But the chemistry is great and the show is really worth checking out!
    By overall rating for each episode is 7.5.

    7/10.    … Expand
  20. BudMan11
    Oct 15, 2013
    10
    I have never in my live been more excited to watch a show. I only watch 1-2 episodes a day each day im more excited to watch the next episode. I love the storyline its science fiction/time travel/cop show all rolled into one. Quite possible be the best show I have ever seen. I would recommend it to all, it will make you laugh, it will make you cry. Its hard to say who is the bad guys andI have never in my live been more excited to watch a show. I only watch 1-2 episodes a day each day im more excited to watch the next episode. I love the storyline its science fiction/time travel/cop show all rolled into one. Quite possible be the best show I have ever seen. I would recommend it to all, it will make you laugh, it will make you cry. Its hard to say who is the bad guys and who the good guys are. Its up to you to decide which side you think is right. You can find it on Netflix and its worth it to give it a try!… Expand
  21. Ulkefaderen
    Nov 23, 2013
    6
    The show is very promising and starts out great. Sadly this show some what fails to live up to its promise and the first season gets gradually worse as it progresses.
  22. ZeroNihilism
    Sep 23, 2014
    9
    kudos, canadians

    Season 1 introduced a police show without the usually gross tedium.

    Time travel without Timey Whimey (tm) but alternative Scientifical explanations was a most welcome change.
  23. SiAScORCH
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    The story line is good so far and has some good actors in it as well as a beautiful main character. It's neat to see some of the stuff from the future(not saying it's going to happen), but it's definitely interesting to watch. This is one TV show that has stayed interesting so far through every season. I will tell you that sometimes in the show when they show flashbacks or just the actingThe story line is good so far and has some good actors in it as well as a beautiful main character. It's neat to see some of the stuff from the future(not saying it's going to happen), but it's definitely interesting to watch. This is one TV show that has stayed interesting so far through every season. I will tell you that sometimes in the show when they show flashbacks or just the acting itself gets emotional as you feel like you're there watching it unfold. You should definitely take the time to watch this series as it's a very good one, especially since they seem to have a lack of interesting shows on at the moment.… Expand

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  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Jan 14, 2013
    60
    If Continuum doesn't aim to soar, it executes the basics well.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jan 14, 2013
    50
    The pilot looks pretty impressive in the future, but after that, it's a fairly standard copshow, other than the bionic-type gizmos Kiera brings to the fight.
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