Human Target
Human Target
TV-14 | 15 January 2010 (USA)
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  • Reviews
    Jo-adams59

    Loved the TV show. Wish they did not cancel. It is action packed. Mark Valley and all the other characters are great. You can buy season 1, but season 2 is not available. Season 2 is outstanding with the introduction of Indira's character. Season 3 gets even better. Do not understand why this TV show was canceled. But making it available on DVD provides the fans the ability to purchase and watch. Season 1 was available for purchase. But seasons 2 and 3 are not available. Do not understand why other seasons are not available. Fans Would buy season 2 and 3 in a heartbeat. They are missing on sales if they do not provide seasons 2 and 3.

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    electronic_blade

    I started watching Human Target based upon the synopsis here, namely "A unique bodyguard masquerades as his clients in order to draw out and eliminate threats to their lives." Unfortunately this isn't entirely true. He isn't masquerading as his clients (which was what I was looking forward to seeing - how he would do that), he is donning identities in order to infiltrate his client's lives and be close to them. In short, as a bodyguard. The 'unique' part isn't really there, he is simply putting the client in the firing line while working out who wants them dead. In short, not nearly as clever as the synopsis made it out to be.That said, aside from the terrible theme music (tries for 'epic', but it just sounds like desperately trying!), the show is good enough. There is action, there are a suitable amount of gunfire/explosions/hero-saving-the-day.It may not be what I'd hoped it would be, but it is worth watching. It has movie-style drama, without the long running time. And on the plus side, there is very little (so far at least) James Bond style women who see the protagonist and immediately want to take their clothes off to be with him for one night. As such, it feels far more realistic and balanced, and no doubt has encouraged more women to watch an action TV series as a result. It also gives a better illusion of intelligence to the series - instead concentrating on the clients, the deception, and the attacker.

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    kmustain36

    Below is a rant that I have been bottling in for some time. Should you read further, I will not blame you should you disagree. I just needed to get a few things off my chest.Why is it that FOX will do everything in its power to back reality based shows and continue to stifle promising shows such as Human Target. Yes this show had flaws, but the acting was decent and the story line was intriguing. I may be naive, yet I still believe that we as viewers deserve well written shows without the distaste of inflated human drama that has been reality TV. I think that we can grow from the train wreck syndrome of not being able to pull away from people making complete jerks of themselves for pay and start to realize that there is still novel ideas out there and intelligent writers. Reality TV has its place in game shows and the odd hidden camera series that draws upon the young and the old viewers. The time slots of 7pm to 10pm should still be reserved for reserved for shows that entertain. Instead I have to resign to watching DVR of shows on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to avoid this seemingly endless onslaught of contrived melodramatic human tragedy known as Reality TV.

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    mommabearvicky51

    This is one of the best series of 2010. The story lines are great, lots of action, use of up-to-date technology, and a fantastic cast puts it on my personal top ten list. I loved Chi McBride in Boston Public and Pushing Daisies, along with many other appearances. Jackie Earle Haley, who appeared in both Watchmen and Nightmare on Elm Street 2010, among numerous other show and movies, is another fine actor who I've always enjoyed watching. Mark Valley, has appeared on another one of my top ten favorites, Fringe, along with Anna Torv. His good looks, physical appearance, voice, and those thoughtful eyes makes him easy to look at and trust. By-the-way, it was sad to hear that Valley and Torv were among celebrity couples who parted ways during 2010.The casting of Indira Varma (Kuma Sutra, Bride & Prejudice), to the series has really spiced up the show, and although, I've only seen her on Bones, another top ten), I am looking forward to watching her work on Kuma Sutra and Bride.

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