In episode 2 I recognised the name of the housing estate - Bailey Downs - as the same as the setting for the film Ginger Snaps, so since they were also both made in Canada I wondered if there was any connection in the productions and found out that the co-creator of the series was the director John Fawcett.
The main actress of Orphan Black played Ghost in Ginger Snaps II as well.
I really enjoyed this but there is just one thing that's confusing me (and I apologise in advance if it makes me sound thick) and that is where is this supposed to be based? At first I thought it was based in the US, but then when she found the address of the other girl in the briefcase, it said Scarborough and she said something about it being in her "neck of the woods", but then she referred to her as a "soccer mom" which is quite an American term to me. Yet I had got the feeling that where her friend Felix lived was London but the Jag she was driving is a left hand drive which would mean its in America???
You can see why I'm getting myself confused (or just overthinking everything), so if anybody can clarify it for me it would be appreciated
I really enjoyed this but there is just one thing that's confusing me (and I apologise in advance if it makes me sound thick) and that is where is this supposed to be based? At first I thought it was based in the US, but then when she found the address of the other girl in the briefcase, it said Scarborough and she said something about it being in her "neck of the woods", but then she referred to her as a "soccer mom" which is quite an American term to me. Yet I had got the feeling that where her friend Felix lived was London but the Jag she was driving is a left hand drive which would mean its in America???
You can see why I'm getting myself confused (or just overthinking everything), so if anybody can clarify it for me it would be appreciated
Canada:)
Scarborough is a suburb of Toronto. though a quick google reveals it used to be a city in its own right, much like Llandaff and Cardiff in Wales.
I really enjoyed this but there is just one thing that's confusing me (and I apologise in advance if it makes me sound thick) and that is where is this supposed to be based? At first I thought it was based in the US, but then when she found the address of the other girl in the briefcase, it said Scarborough and she said something about it being in her "neck of the woods", but then she referred to her as a "soccer mom" which is quite an American term to me. Yet I had got the feeling that where her friend Felix lived was London but the Jag she was driving is a left hand drive which would mean its in America???
You can see why I'm getting myself confused (or just overthinking everything), so if anybody can clarify it for me it would be appreciated
It's based in Toronto, as StressMonkey says. In addition to references to Scarborough and such like, we've seen Canadian bank notes, money is referred to as "dollars" and logos of the Toronto police department and transit authority have also been visible in the background. I'm also convinced that some of the locations used in the first couple of episodes have also been used in shows like Rookie Blue, which is also filmed in Toronto.
The creators have said that, as a co-production filmed in Canada but also clearly intended for a US audience (among others), they wanted to create a feel of Generic-town but without necessarily going to the extent of fictionalising everything to wipe all traces of the real location.
As for Felix, he and Sarah did live in London with their foster mother, who brought them over to 'Toronto' for a fresh start (I suspect there's a plot point behind that somewhere). Hence the Dick van Dyke accents. It's referenced in dialogue in episode 2.
As far as the accents go, I think it is quite beleiveable that someone who was born in one country and then has moved to another as a child to have a slightly confused accent. Heck, I only spent one summer working in Scotland and when I came back my Mum pointed out I was saying "ah, I dinnea ken".
As far as the accents go, I think it is quite beleiveable that someone who was born in one country and then has moved to another as a child to have a slightly confused accent. Heck, I only spent one summer working in Scotland and when I came back my Mum pointed out I was saying "ah, I dinnea ken".
Yeah, but you weren't going around saying' G'day mate':D
I think Felix's accent is great - I had to look up the actor to see if he was English! But Sarah's English is a bit Australian, and when it is English it seems to be taking a tour of the South East at times but certainly not the worst I've heard - I certainly wouldn't put it in the same league as Dick Van Dyke:D
It's based in Toronto, as StressMonkey says. In addition to references to Scarborough and such like, we've seen Canadian bank notes, money is referred to as "dollars" and logos of the Toronto police department and transit authority have also been visible in the background. I'm also convinced that some of the locations used in the first couple of episodes have also been used in shows like Rookie Blue, which is also filmed in Toronto.
Thanks to both of you for replying, it makes more sense now. It had crossed my mind that there might be a state/county called Scarborough in the US (and which I now know is Canada)
Just goes to show how observant I am not to have noticed the giveaway signs of it not being set in the UK, especially as I watch Rookie Blue as well
Yeah, but you weren't going around saying' G'day mate':D
I think Felix's accent is great - I had to look up the actor to see if he was English! But Sarah's English is a bit Australian, and when it is English it seems to be taking a tour of the South East at times but certainly not the worst I've heard - I certainly wouldn't put it in the same league as Dick Van Dyke:D
Well, speaking as a Londoner, it took me most of Ep1 to realise that she was meant to be English, not an Aussie Her attempt at a German accent was pretty horrific, as well. It will be interesting to find out what accent the new twin at the end of Ep2 was speaking - hope it wasn't meant to be one of the Scandinavian countries.
Anyway, regardless of the accents, it looks as if it will be mildly entertaining fun for the rest of the series. Nothing particularly original (so far) for the 'clone' genre but it will pass the time whilst waiting for S2 of 'The Returned'
I really enjoyed this but there is just one thing that's confusing me (and I apologise in advance if it makes me sound thick) and that is where is this supposed to be based? At first I thought it was based in the US, but then when she found the address of the other girl in the briefcase, it said Scarborough and she said something about it being in her "neck of the woods", but then she referred to her as a "soccer mom" which is quite an American term to me. Yet I had got the feeling that where her friend Felix lived was London but the Jag she was driving is a left hand drive which would mean its in America???
You can see why I'm getting myself confused (or just overthinking everything), so if anybody can clarify it for me it would be appreciated
You need to watch it again.;)
Wiki copy... Graeme Manson said that the setting is deliberately ambiguous. "It’s meant to be Generica. It’s part of the price you pay for this kind of co-production."
Well you learn something new everyday:). Not entirely sure how I'm going to work that into conversation tomorrow but I'm going to give it damn good try:D
I watched episode 1 last night..... I wasn't blown away. It was, ok...
I admit I thought it was so so after episode 1 but decided to watch the second episode anyway and am glad I did as it really drew me in (despite me wondering where it was supposed to be based! )
Thanks for that - I don't feel so bad now I know there is more than one Scarborough!
Will definitely pay more attention when I watch the next episode and now I have cleared it up where the series is set, will hopefully stop my mind wandering and will just enjoy the programme, although I'm sure I will be back again if I get confused about something...
I'm enjoying this I must say I couldn't step into someone else's shoes and i doubt neither could anyone else and so I have to just go with the fantasy but its good!
And I just love Felix especially in tonight's episode
I'm enjoying this I must say I couldn't step into someone else's shoes and i doubt neither could anyone else and so I have to just go with the fantasy but its good!
And I just love Felix especially in tonight's episode
Ah, the cross-dressing kids ...
I thought this episode was a bit slower because of the need to shift the plot on and fill in some of the details, but I did like the way they played around with this like it was a police procedural show. After two fairly dark episodes, it needed a little bit of a lighter turn. Back to more action next week, hopefully.
I'm still planning on doing weekly reviews and will hopefully do so throughout. They're on the Metro.co.uk website or you can link through via http://slouchingtowardstv.com/
I watched 2 episodes and this didn't grab me at all. it seemed very implausible that this girl could mimic all these different people and accents. Plus the accents are terrible, every time she says a word she sounds like a different nationality lol. The real killer is I don't like any of the characters, including the lead. The music is also annoying. the show just reeks trying to be cool. the story is pretty interesting but i dotn think I can get past the other stuff.
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The main actress of Orphan Black played Ghost in Ginger Snaps II as well.
You can see why I'm getting myself confused (or just overthinking everything), so if anybody can clarify it for me it would be appreciated
Canada:)
Scarborough is a suburb of Toronto. though a quick google reveals it used to be a city in its own right, much like Llandaff and Cardiff in Wales.
The creators have said that, as a co-production filmed in Canada but also clearly intended for a US audience (among others), they wanted to create a feel of Generic-town but without necessarily going to the extent of fictionalising everything to wipe all traces of the real location.
As for Felix, he and Sarah did live in London with their foster mother, who brought them over to 'Toronto' for a fresh start (I suspect there's a plot point behind that somewhere). Hence the Dick van Dyke accents. It's referenced in dialogue in episode 2.
Yeah, but you weren't going around saying' G'day mate':D
I think Felix's accent is great - I had to look up the actor to see if he was English! But Sarah's English is a bit Australian, and when it is English it seems to be taking a tour of the South East at times but certainly not the worst I've heard - I certainly wouldn't put it in the same league as Dick Van Dyke:D
Thanks to both of you for replying, it makes more sense now. It had crossed my mind that there might be a state/county called Scarborough in the US (and which I now know is Canada)
Just goes to show how observant I am not to have noticed the giveaway signs of it not being set in the UK, especially as I watch Rookie Blue as well
Thanks again
Well, speaking as a Londoner, it took me most of Ep1 to realise that she was meant to be English, not an Aussie
Anyway, regardless of the accents, it looks as if it will be mildly entertaining fun for the rest of the series. Nothing particularly original (so far) for the 'clone' genre but it will pass the time whilst waiting for S2 of 'The Returned'
Wiki copy...
Graeme Manson said that the setting is deliberately ambiguous. "It’s meant to be Generica. It’s part of the price you pay for this kind of co-production."
See above
Well you learn something new everyday:). Not entirely sure how I'm going to work that into conversation tomorrow but I'm going to give it damn good try:D
I admit I thought it was so so after episode 1 but decided to watch the second episode anyway and am glad I did as it really drew me in (despite me wondering where it was supposed to be based!
Thanks for that - I don't feel so bad now I know there is more than one Scarborough!
Will definitely pay more attention when I watch the next episode and now I have cleared it up where the series is set, will hopefully stop my mind wandering and will just enjoy the programme, although I'm sure I will be back again if I get confused about something...
And one in Yorkshire. I believe it has (or had) a fair:D
I think it sold parseley, sage, rosemary and thyme
I've been to Scarborough beach - it was beautiful......(the one in Perth, Australia
And I just love Felix especially in tonight's episode
I had a look through the listings, but didn't see it.
I thought this episode was a bit slower because of the need to shift the plot on and fill in some of the details, but I did like the way they played around with this like it was a police procedural show. After two fairly dark episodes, it needed a little bit of a lighter turn. Back to more action next week, hopefully.
I'm still planning on doing weekly reviews and will hopefully do so throughout. They're on the Metro.co.uk website or you can link through via http://slouchingtowardstv.com/