tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163141447241149534.post3004167839350597247..comments2024-01-18T09:21:21.157-08:00Comments on Disciples of Boltax: Review: War of the Worlds, the series ep 17Jimtronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18138709079942253485noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9163141447241149534.post-30905849566975625562010-02-22T12:13:34.450-08:002010-02-22T12:13:34.450-08:00Great review as always. I also like this episode- ...Great review as always. I also like this episode- mainly because of the alien storyline (the Blackwood team are barely in the picture at all).<br /><br />This episode was written by David Braff, who happened to be one of the writers of the V: The Series (and later on wrote for Freddy's Nightmares). Now, whether or not the episode was re-written by Greg Strangis, Tom Lazarus or Herb Wright- I'm not sure. Herb did tell me that he and Tom had to rewrite most of the first season scripts that came from outside sources.<br /><br />It was nice seeing the great Clark Johnson (from Homicide: Life on the Street, Gus Haynes from THE WIRE) portray the fleeing alien in the teaser. And I agree, him tossing the bystander in the teaser was enjoyable.<br /><br />And I agree, his clumsiness was beautifully set up. It reminded me of how Jefferson (from "Goliath is My Name") was set up as a guy who fumbles the ball a lot, and then fumbled and dropped the Y Fever toxin after possession.<br /><br />I'm not sure exactly why the episode was so gory. I heard that Paramount suits were insisting on more gore from the series from things I've heard. Either that, or someone happened to catch "It's Alive" on cable before writing the script. <br /><br />Is it just me or did the one alien operative seem very confrontational in tone when he contacted the Advocacy (then, of course, he submitted to their will)?<br /><br />I love the scene where she was going to merge with the offspring and become whole again. It's the first time we've seen an alien disobey the Advocacy (Quinn is an exception) for their own interests. Then again, her weakened state/mindset could be the reason for this. But this show pulled off that moment beautifully.<br /><br />According to Herb Wright, there was going to be a follow up to this episode- where we see the child again.<br /><br />Also, I love the little inside jokes on this series. On the intercom you hear them asking for Dr. Skiba.<br /><br />Nan Skiba was the production designer for the series.The Sultan of Sarcasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075152597800879874noreply@blogger.com