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This TV series was inspired by comic books. All good TV series have their crutch that makes them brilliant, be they the dynamic between Mulder and Scully, the surreal feeling of grounding in the Sopranos, to the intricate science of CSI. This TV show took the risk of using Movie-style action scenes, which is risky because it is often very expensive if you want to make it look good. Considering the fact they had a TV budget, they have done a good job.

Despite the seemingly silly premise, they have inserted quite a few smart plotlines and clever character arcs. The problem is that the series takes a long time to come into its own. You do not get an instant feel for the mood or character the same way you do with Family Guy, South Park or they way you did with 24. …show more content…

Some episodes are filler episodes, which is endemic of a TV series that is based strongly on one over-riding story arc. They have had to put in a few filler episodes to stretch it out a little. It is not a terrible thing, but they are the sort of episodes you will skip the second time you watch them through. Overall, it was a risky endeavor given the premise and the reliance on returning viewers that are aware of the plot, but it seems to have paid off this time.

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