The Unit
 

This is the new show from Shawn Ryan (creator of The Shield) and David Mamet, starring Dennis Haysbert (President David Palmer from 24) and Scott Foley. Here's the synopsis from the website:

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/the_unit/

So who else is gonna watch this? I'm mainly watching this show because Dennis Haysbert is in it, and because Shaawn Ryan made it. I'm also watching it because it reminds me a little bit of Over There, the canceled FX show about the Iraq War.

Sounds good to me. It all depends on what time and day it comes on that will determine whether I'll watch it. Right now there's only three shows that I actually make an effort to watch each week.

It comes on tonight, actually, at 9/8c. Convenient for me, as it comes on right before The SHield does. And this is its regular timeslot.

But I have to watch Idol. waaaaaaa! ;_; Maybe I'll flip back and forth.

Idol only stays on for an hour, from 8/7c - 9/8c (yes, I watch it too), so you can watch both (like I am). My problem is that I also wanted to check out that show Sons and Daughters on ABC, which comes on at the same time as The Unit. But The Unit looks better, so I'll have to check that out another time.

Well to tell you the truth my initial react is basically; Meh. I liked the slow motion reaction time sequence with Black, the sky diving scene and the explosion at the beginning of the episode but other then that I saw nothing noteworthy that would encourage me to watch it next week.

Others reactions?

The show actually turned out better than what I expected it to be. I liked how Dennis Haysbert was gonna be on there, and how Shawn Ryan was one of the creators, but other than that I actually didn't think I was gonna like it that much. However, I did turn out to like it a lot. Both plots interested me (the "husbands" and the "wives"), and the show seem to have pretty good production values. I'll definitely watch it again next week (even though I didn't get to see the preview for next week since my stupid local news cut it off for election results).

Plus, President Palmer shot a mule. Best scene ever.

All these shows are too similar. Same kind of characters in the same dramatic situations. I think the best one of its kind so far was Over There.

These shows need to start throwing in some new stuff before I just give up on FX.

I actually watched this by chance since my mom taped it. I don't usually get into shows like this, but it was pretty good. I'd only watch it when she watches it though, nothing too engaging.

I liked the part at the end with stuffed monkey and the "Yaalah Halam." They already throw that mental stability issue into the mix.
I really liked that concept of the wives as well, with how reluctant the one woman was at first.
I was sad when he shot the mule though :( Poor mule... but I laughed when the missile decimated the car (thumbs up)

I thought that part with the monkey was kinda dumb. Sure it added some "mental stability issues" into the mix but with his seemeingly bullet-time-like reactions, I figured he woulda been able to handle a situation like that better, I mean what if it was just a kid standing there with the monkey toy. oh noes! =o

But didn't he shoot the mirror? That's the thing I found stupid about that scene. If he truly thought that there was a threat, why shoot the mirror instead of turning around and you know...shooting the threat?

This looked like it would be a hell of a show, to me, from the previews. Too bad the reviews are lackluster, at best. I guess I'll watch an episode next week and see if I like it, though.

Does anyone just not feel right seeing Haysbert not as the President? I tried watching it at first, but I couldn't take it seriously so I just watched another show.

It's a little weird, but if he wasn't such a great actor it then yeah, it wouldn't feel right. I think he still managed to play the part well without taking too many elements from the Palmer character.

CBS is now advertising, due to the 20 or so million viewers of the series premiere, that The Unit is the number one new drama. I didn't watch it myself, but found this to be an interesting piece of information. It still won't make me watch it.

CBS's advertising is always bullshit. This show only got 18.2 million viewers, yet they advertised 21 million. Not nearly as bad as that one CSI commercial I saw (163 million viewers, or something like that), but still, I don't have much faith in their advertising.

Maybe it's just his darn voice, I might give it another chance since apparantly it's actually good.

Well, last night's episode managed to do good in the ratings (17.8 mil), even against American Idol. I still haven't watched it fully yet (I only caught it during commercial breaks on Idol), but it looked pretty interesting. Did anyone else catch it?

I just finished watching the two episodes. So far, so good. President Palmer is beast. The first episode is intense, and it reminded me a lot of that one Rainbow Six mission. I like the show so far, though I wouldn't risk my life trying to watch it like I often do with 24. Also, them bitches...

I liked Over There a bit better than this show, but I suppose it's still pretty decent.

I do however dislike that stupid fat black lady that was talking to the shrink. Annoying as hell.

Definitely. I still wished they hadn't cancelled that show, but at least they're releasing the complete series on DVD.

Yet another kick-ass episode. This time a beast solo operation by President David Palmer. I liked it. The show doesn't have the same enticement factor as the gods of TV, like 24, Lost, etc., but this is just another hour to add to the 16 hours of must-see TV I have each week. Glad I don't sleep.

Damn, I missed it (I just saw last week's episode over weekend). I hope someone is making torrents of this show so I can catch this episode.

^ Guess what XIII?

The Chinese official (Hahn I think) who wanted to Jack to receive justice last season for capturing the Consulate...was alongside Palmer!

The Unit is 24 Heaven/Purgatory LOL.

I'm beginning to like this show now. I never judge a show by its pilot (Venture Bros., American Dad, this, etc.) because it ends up being good later.

For real? Man, they just keep bringing in all these 24 people. I'm sure next season Tony and Chase will be joining the unit.