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Last night, I watched the premiere episode of this series. As you can well imagine, when I heard this was coming, every skeptical nerve in my body fired at once. So I set my ReplayTV to record it.
So, last night's episode focused on three paranormal stories. I'll take them one by one.
( Rods )
( Ghost in the Lighthouse )
( Policeman's Past Life )
Them's my 2 cents and my detailed review. In conclusion/summary: If the show continues like it did for this first episode, they'll lose me. The "conclusive proof" wouldn't stand up to a curious 6-year-old. At least, unlike most of the other shows of its kind on the air right now (if there are any still left), they make an effort at scientifically investigating the claims. But it's the SciFi channel. If they didn't have at least a little "woo-woo" factor, they think they'll lose viewership. Because, you know, people who like science fiction will believe anything.
Any show if this sort worth its salt would have James "The Amazing" Randi on staff. Or Michael Shermer. Or someone with a skeptical bone in their body.
So, last night's episode focused on three paranormal stories. I'll take them one by one.
( Rods )
( Ghost in the Lighthouse )
( Policeman's Past Life )
Them's my 2 cents and my detailed review. In conclusion/summary: If the show continues like it did for this first episode, they'll lose me. The "conclusive proof" wouldn't stand up to a curious 6-year-old. At least, unlike most of the other shows of its kind on the air right now (if there are any still left), they make an effort at scientifically investigating the claims. But it's the SciFi channel. If they didn't have at least a little "woo-woo" factor, they think they'll lose viewership. Because, you know, people who like science fiction will believe anything.
Any show if this sort worth its salt would have James "The Amazing" Randi on staff. Or Michael Shermer. Or someone with a skeptical bone in their body.
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