"Journeyman" (2007) TV series

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Creator:

Kevin Falls

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Fantasy | Romance | Sci-Fi

Plot:

A man travels back in time to help people in trouble.

Plot Keywords:

Time Travel | Reporter | San Francisco California

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Kevin McKidd	...	Dan Vasser (13 episodes, 2007)
Gretchen Egolf	...	Katie Vasser (13 episodes, 2007)
Moon Bloodgood	...	Livia Beale (13 episodes, 2007)
Reed Diamond	...	Jack Vasser (13 episodes, 2007)
Brian Howe	...	Hugh Skillen (13 episodes, 2007)
Charles Henry Wyson	...	Zack Vasser (13 episodes, 2007)
Lisa Sheridan	...	Dr. Theresa Sanchez (6 episodes, 2007)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

The school that his son goes to is called Herbert Wells. Herbert George Wells, also known as H.G. Wells, was the author of ‘The Time Machine’, another story about a man that travels through time.

I just CAN'T believe this show is to be cancelled

Watching this series from a European point of view probably doesn't differ much from an American one, but, even though I've been a series buff for quite some time now, I've seen the 13 episodes in a row and have NEVER been that excited for a very long time. The potential of "Journeyman" is so rich and dense that the first season only explores an infinitesimal proportion of it. That's what differs from many shows, which stand out on their first episodes, but then keep on somewhat repeat themselves. Here, the multiple layers (Livia's point of view, scientific point of view, time travel paradoxes) add up to a totally unpredictable show, at the same time totally down-to-earth and philosophically challenged. And I love the fact that it never relies on the Sci-Fi usual excuses to make the audience believe in what's going on.

Sure there are some minor flaws, like the fact that no one (except Zack) ever sees Dan ACTUALLY disappear or appear (not very believable IMHO), but otherwise the whole show is fantastic, and this is going to be HUGE when it comes to Europe.

I can't believe it probably won't be renewed for a 2nd season & more. The ratings are important, sure, but the blooming cult following this first season would increase with a further development of the show. Characters and cast are just totally great So, people at NBC, give yourselves a little more time before definitely calling it quits. PLEASE DON'T CANCEL JOURNEYMAN ! This was my plea to the NBC execs from Paris France, on a nice Saturday afternoon. (and please forgive my English mistakes, don't worry I understood the show perfectly well :)