Alphas Worth Watching?? - Blu-ray Forum

blurayjunkie · 08-13-2012, 10:00 AM

I was just wondering if Alphas, was worth watching? please let me know

Elandyll · 08-13-2012, 02:49 PM

I think so

Very strong characterization, X-Men type story, humor and pretty decent drama (particularly as we got farther in season 1).

If you have Netflix, you can get an idea, the whole season 1 is now on it.

Clark Kent · 08-13-2012, 04:43 PM

If you want a semi-realistic take on what would happen if the X-Men were hired by the government, Alphas is a great show. Mostly a weekly episodic show, but there are long-running plot lines. The mix of characters is decent though the cast is big enough where the short seasons do impact character development at times.

Superhero fans will eat it up.

CriterionCollector · 08-13-2012, 10:33 PM

Although it's not one of the best shows on television, it's still good and entertaining. It has sufficient humor, and good character development.

kernel_thai · 08-14-2012, 04:17 AM

i think the writing has improved a lot this season.

Dreamliner330 · 08-14-2012, 04:21 AM

I watch it for my scifi fix, but is pretty weak.

Make sure you've seen everything like Warehouse 13, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Fringe, LOST, Stargate, Heroes, Touch, Chuck, etc before spending time on Alphas.

But yes, I writing has gotten better.

Groge511 · 08-14-2012, 11:00 AM

As a big X-Men fan and huge fan of Heroes i started watching this thinking it might be similar but it really didn't do it for me. Heroes was basically the "xmen but more realistic" thing and this seems like its trying to fill the space Heroes left once it was cancelled. I think the problem i had once that it was too realistic. Like the powers werent like healing, fire, ice etc. they werent very cool. I personally stopped watching but could be worth giving it a shot, you might like it.

08-13-2012, 10:00 AM	#1
blurayjunkie Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Alphas Worth Watching?? I was just wondering if Alphas, was worth watching? please let me know

08-13-2012, 10:33 PM	#4
CriterionCollector Active Member Member since:Jul 2012 Blu-ray collection:55 DVD collection:180	Yes Although it's not one of the best shows on television, it's still good and entertaining. It has sufficient humor, and good character development.

08-13-2012, 02:49 PM	#2
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	I think so Very strong characterization, X-Men type story, humor and pretty decent drama (particularly as we got farther in season 1). If you have Netflix, you can get an idea, the whole season 1 is now on it.

08-13-2012, 04:43 PM	#3
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	If you want a semi-realistic take on what would happen if the X-Men were hired by the government, Alphas is a great show. Mostly a weekly episodic show, but there are long-running plot lines. The mix of characters is decent though the cast is big enough where the short seasons do impact character development at times. Superhero fans will eat it up.

08-14-2012, 04:17 AM	#5
kernel_thai Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:106	i think the writing has improved a lot this season.

08-14-2012, 04:21 AM	#6
Dreamliner330 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2012 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:501 Blu-ray collection:1111 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:416	I watch it for my scifi fix, but is pretty weak. Make sure you've seen everything like Warehouse 13, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Fringe, LOST, Stargate, Heroes, Touch, Chuck, etc before spending time on Alphas. But yes, I writing has gotten better.

08-14-2012, 11:00 AM	#7
Groge511 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Scotland Home Theater Gallery:175 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:446 DVD collection:284 Digital collection:33 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:7	As a big X-Men fan and huge fan of Heroes i started watching this thinking it might be similar but it really didn't do it for me. Heroes was basically the "xmen but more realistic" thing and this seems like its trying to fill the space Heroes left once it was cancelled. I think the problem i had once that it was too realistic. Like the powers werent like healing, fire, ice etc. they werent very cool. I personally stopped watching but could be worth giving it a shot, you might like it.

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