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Old 09-09-2011, 16:50   #26
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There are autopsies, but taking that into consideration the gore is fairly minimal as far as my memory serves me.
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Old 09-09-2011, 17:18   #27
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There are autopsies, but taking that into consideration the gore is fairly minimal as far as my memory serves me.
Probably tv times getting its facts wrong. Can`t be any worse than csi. that use to be quite bad, not so much now though.
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Old 09-09-2011, 17:28   #28
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Looking forward to this actually - got my Never Miss reminder and got it series linked already.

Although I was looking forward to Body of Proof and look what happened there ..
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Old 11-09-2011, 08:07   #29
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Although I was looking forward to Body of Proof and look what happened there ..
What do you mean? I quite like body of proof... looking forward to the 2nd series in a couple of weeks
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Old 11-09-2011, 09:17   #30
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What do you mean?
I mean I didn't like it. Thought the lead character was intensely annoying and the whole show was cliched and unbelievable.

I know you have to suspend disbelief with these types of show but this was just too much. Watched the first episode and that was it.
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Old 11-09-2011, 21:41   #31
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I mean I didn't like it. Thought the lead character was intensely annoying and the whole show was cliched and unbelievable.

I know you have to suspend disbelief with these types of show but this was just too much. Watched the first episode and that was it.
I have to agree with your take on Body of Evidence, although I have stuck with it (I haven't watched the last three episodes yet) but it is much the same through out all the episodes I have watched, and I don't think I will be watching the next season (if there is one?)

I am watching Rizzoli and Isles (on Anytime) and so far I am not really that impressed but I am only 20 minutes in, so I will give it a bit more of a go but my mind is already wandering and I am finding the characters flat and dull and the story predictable and dull. I will still watch a couple more episodes but it does seem to be on a bad start for me already. Others may love it but so far it isn't doing much for me.
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Old 11-09-2011, 22:47   #32
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I actually only got to know about this show thanks to the 'recommendations bar' on my Virgin Media Tivo

I might not have even been that interested in it had I not noticed that Sasha Alexander was in it

Starts this Tuesday at 10pm on Alibi.
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Old 11-09-2011, 22:58   #33
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I love Rizzoli & Isles. But it would be just marketed as a modern Cagney & Lacey to the UK viewers.
Its far better in my opinion.
Really? I find that Rizzoli & Isles is an awful series. In fact, for anyone to possibly even think of marketing it as an updated Cagney and Lacey is an insult to the tv classic. There is so much wrong with this series beginning with its poor Bostonian portrayal. It needs to be viewed as the fluff that it is. Just my opinion of course.
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Old 11-09-2011, 23:36   #34
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I actually only got to know about this show thanks to the 'recommendations bar' on my Virgin Media Tivo

I might not have even been that interested in it had I not noticed that Sasha Alexander was in it

Starts this Tuesday at 10pm on Alibi.
With it already being on Anytime I thought it must have started last week. Especially since the episode I watched doesn't seem to have the same synopsis of the episode on this Tuesday.

Edit: Does look like the Anytime episode and Tuesday's episode are the same, I guess the synopsis being so vague had got me wondering
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Old 11-09-2011, 23:57   #35
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I've just replaced the hard drive in my Sky box so obviously anytime hasn't caught up yet otherwise i'd probably watch it as well.
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Old 12-09-2011, 10:05   #36
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Nice. Just checked and it's now on Anytime so i'll watch that this afternoon.
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:22   #37
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Rizzoli & Isles comes to alibi
Alibi channel will be showing series 1 of Rizzoli & Isles on Tuesday 13th September at 10pm! I can't wait!!!
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:47   #38
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Its also repeated on wed at 9 which is when im watching it.
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Old 12-09-2011, 12:10   #39
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The first episode has appeared on Anytime.
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Old 12-09-2011, 16:29   #40
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I'm at a US pace with this show and I have to say - I love it. If you want a gritty crime show, then look elsewhere. Rizolli & Isles is not about that. That may be how the books started but the show is so much more than that. It's a dash of desperate housewives with a sprinkle of CSI. But really the core ingredient is originality because there aren't really any shows like it (Believe me I watch A LOT of crime shows...). Yes it can be serious, there are some really sad episodes and some extremely shocking crimes to boot. But the core of the show is about friendship and family and what makes it great is Angie Harmon's and Sasha Alexanders chemistry, and the light hearted funny scenes that honestly have me laughing every week.

For me, its the funny crime shows that keep me watching. There's only so much death and darkness you can watch. So shows like NCIS and R&I, which balance the light and the dark are so much more appealing. The characters are extremely well developed (even if you can't tell that from the first ep) and the writing good enough to make you care about them.

Honestly, if your not fussed because its too light then fair enough. But if you like the more rounded crime shows then give it a chance. You honestly won't be disappointed. It gets better and better as the show goes on. There IS a reason its the US' highest rated cable show. It's THAT good. Trust me
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Old 12-09-2011, 16:51   #41
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Well i've just watched it and i'm very happy to say that I really enjoyed it. I did laugh out loud at one scene - i'll spoiler it, but it's not really giving anything away.

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Good chemistry between the two leads and a good case to start off with as well. Definitely sticking with this one. Just glad it didn't turn out to be another 'Body of Proof'.
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Old 12-09-2011, 17:13   #42
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Well i've just watched it and i'm very happy to say that I really enjoyed it. I did laugh out loud at one scene - i'll spoiler it, but it's not really giving anything away.

Spoiler


Good chemistry between the two leads and a good case to start off with as well. Definitely sticking with this one. Just glad it didn't turn out to be another 'Body of Proof'.
Haha if you found that funny... Just you wait! And I know Body of Proof was capital b Bad.
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Old 12-09-2011, 22:34   #43
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Oh this is going to be good
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Old 13-09-2011, 11:13   #44
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I don't have alibi at the moment unfortunately, so I haven't been able to catch it. But like I said I'm at US pace so I've seen every episode. (FYI last night was R&I summer finale - they are having a few more eps in a few months because it was so successful - and it was SO good! Hilarious yet so intense I was hiding behind my hands. Basically an ep that demonstrated everything that R&I is about!).

Anyway gone off on a tangent. My point is, one of my best friends is also a big fan, and she does have alibi. So last night she sat down to watch the pilot on anytime - and was very shocked to discover some scenes missing! Which means alibi have edited the pilot for some reason. I'm not sure why they would do this, or whether they plan on doing this for the rest of the series. But it seems very very strange to me. From what she said, the scene they cut are a few funny ones and/or related to Jane's family. I'm hoping that this was a one time thing (Maybe because the pilot was slightly too long etc) because honestly, the show would not make any sense if they cut out the funny scenes. As the funny scenes usually lead to a break in a case and/or some sort of important plot development. It would obviously also ruin the show!

Very very strange.
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Old 13-09-2011, 11:28   #45
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For those who are interested I've set up two threads, one for UK pace and one for US pace (for the impatient people like me :P )
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Old 29-06-2012, 21:13   #46
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TNT renews Rizzoli & Isles for a 4th season.
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Old 29-06-2012, 22:40   #47
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^ Nice!

Also, VM now have AlibiHD
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Old 30-06-2012, 16:16   #48
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As do Sky viewers from next Tuesday, I think.
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Old 30-06-2012, 22:50   #49
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Yes. Sorry. The channel launches next Tuesday. (I actually assumed Sky had it already )
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Old 04-07-2012, 11:46   #50
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From the sound of it, Rizzoli and Isles seems really good but I don't have Alibi so I was wondering if you think it might get bought by channel 5 or a freeview channel ?
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