Believe
Believe
TV-14 | 10 March 2014 (USA)
SEASON & EPISODES
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    lloydcodrington-161-56075

    This series was a well filmed series with a new side plot for each episode that could have given this show some serious longevity. The cast was a great little cast, no one to domineering and non you'd like to see less of in my opinion. They were all nicely directed together into a series that offered each their own limelight as their characters developed.I can not see why it would be cancelled as I've seen far worse, unfortunately, get longer runs on our screens. Opportunity missed I 'Believe'.For a present day fantasy drama this one had all that was needed to bring a family together at the end of a hard working day. A child playing the lead role with abilities that are not over the top and used sparingly throughout the show so as not to overdo the SciFi. A protagonist who wants to engineer the world according to his vision of what people with abilities should be able to do, no matter the cost to them or the society around him. But for a family, it's never to violent, when it is, and I actually can remember seeing spurting blood on the few occasions blood was seen.I for one would have watched season two if they'd have filmed it.

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    rfresa

    This is a show that definitely shows signs of executive meddling and Too Many Writers syndrome. Each writer had his own idea of what he wanted the show to be and kept steering the story in different directions. There are definitely good elements, but they just don't fit together coherently, and it ends up full of plot holes. The writers obviously didn't make this show their top priority (and I understand they are busy guys!), and kind of threw it together without paying much attention. Once Bo started having her Weekly Visions, it started to be interesting. I would have liked more of that, and less of the Orchestra/ government conspiracy stuff.The problem with Bo's powers is that she is always right and all the adults just need to shut up and do what she says, which makes it inevitable that they won't and she will continually be running off and getting into danger. It's repetitive and annoying. Omnipotence and omniscience as powers always make for bad writing. Superhero characters work better when their powers are clearly definited and limited; otherwise when they make mistakes (which are necessary for plot) they just look dumb.

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    Tim Roberts

    This is not an untarnished genre, but I have found this show to be unique and original. Most notably, the style of the show uses the characters to tell the story, and the plot is subtly interdependent with it. It allows you to think about the plot, rather than forcing you to make singular assumptions about what exactly is going on. It doesn't isolate the viewer through needless and technically proliferous action. By the 3rd episode, I found its depth to be apparent. It is also nice that this appears to be a show that is both family oriented, and has adult themes. I think if you are the type of show goer that wants to see bullets flying everywhere and a bad guy put away at the end of each episode as it builds towards one epic and final exclamation, this is not for you.

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    Kristenw17

    Its refreshing to see a show that not only isn't completely predictable, but which also gives off a vibe of being exciting and action packed. Its not all action, and its not all science fiction. Its a mix of the good qualities that any genre of television can provide. Action, humor, science fiction, etc; but without the repetitive nature that seems to come with following a specific genres motifs. Every cop show gives off the same vibe as any other cop show. Believe's vibe is one of a kind that breaks free of genre stereotypes. At least the stereotypes that I worry about. ;) In particular the best aspect of this show, in my opinion, is the innocence of its main character. Too many shows today are about the shock factor to real in viewers. Believe, like any other show, has some of the usual cliques to draw in viewers. But it still provides aspects that are refreshing and wholesome in nature. After all whats better than remembering the good in humanity while watching some cute and exciting television?

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