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Post by putabuttononit on Oct 23, 2022 23:10:05 GMT
So far this is a pretty good show! I just wanted to give the perspective from a lifelong Alaskan - it’s “fairly” accurate, especially compared to most shows about Alaska. The biggest surprise for us? It’s actually filmed here.
Hillary Swank is doing a good job with the role of an investigative reporter working for the small fictitious Anchorage newspaper.
Anyone else watching this one?
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Post by lindah on Oct 23, 2022 23:27:13 GMT
I am watching and really like the show. Actual Alaskan scenes are a bonus!
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Post by gramasue on Oct 23, 2022 23:28:19 GMT
Not watching yet, but have seen the ads on TV and it does look interesting. I really like Hillary Swank, so I think I'll set my PVR. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Post by rodeomom on Oct 23, 2022 23:33:09 GMT
Yes, loving it.
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Post by lisae on Oct 23, 2022 23:49:58 GMT
I'm glad you commented on this. I've been watching and I wondered how accurate it was. I'm half way through this week's episode. What surprised me most was the view of the tundra. It isn't how I picture Alaska but I know it is a huge state so there has to be a lot of different terrain.
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Post by librarylady on Oct 24, 2022 0:08:42 GMT
I watched it and enjoyed it but then left because I just wasn't in the mood for a serious drama.
My life is complex right now and I need comedy escapism for awhile.
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Post by gracieplusthree on Oct 24, 2022 0:12:23 GMT
Where does one watch this?
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Post by Sue on Oct 24, 2022 0:12:31 GMT
I've been watching it and really like it. I especially like Hillary Swank's character... that confidence and hard edge she employs. I've read that some scenes have been filmed in Alaska but the majority of the show is filmed in Canada.
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Post by pinklady on Oct 24, 2022 1:29:37 GMT
I really like this show. I’ve watched all but this week’s episode. I feel like this is a binge show because it’s going to take a long time to solve the mystery. I do the same with Big Sky, save all the episodes and binge.
I am concerned because Hilary Swank is pregnant with twins. I hope this doesn’t impact the show, meaning it gets canceled.
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Post by Lexica on Oct 24, 2022 1:46:06 GMT
I have only seen the first episode, but I plan to continue to watch it. In fact, I will watch the next one tonight!
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Post by femalebusiness on Oct 24, 2022 2:30:59 GMT
Excellent show. I like the story line and of course Hillary Swank is great to watch.
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Post by femalebusiness on Oct 24, 2022 2:31:59 GMT
Where does one watch this? It is on ABC. I forget which night. |
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Post by Marina on Oct 24, 2022 2:49:40 GMT
I'm liking it so far. Hilary is great in the role. The guy who hired her used to be on Grey's Anatomy. Took me a moment to remember him since he's lost weight since then.
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Post by grammadee on Oct 24, 2022 3:07:23 GMT
I am watching and enjoying this show. It seems to be trying to depict indigenous cultures and issues in a realistic and caring manner. It was an added bonus to see scenes I remember from our Alaskan cruise a few years ago.
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Post by tracylynn on Oct 24, 2022 4:36:14 GMT
This is such a great show. I can't wait for it every week.
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Post by disneypal on Oct 24, 2022 11:48:06 GMT
Where does one watch this? ABC - Thursday at 10 pm EST I am enjoying the show. putabuttononit, I actually thought of you when she ran into a moose while jogging-I remember seeing moose photos you have posted before. |
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Post by gracieplusthree on Oct 24, 2022 12:14:38 GMT
ABC - Thursday at 10 pm EST
Ahhh man, I'm not up that late usually
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Post by karenlou on Oct 24, 2022 12:26:32 GMT
I am watching...Hillary is great in her role!!!!
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Post by smartypants71 on Oct 24, 2022 13:00:32 GMT
This is my favorite new show this season. Love it!
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Post by pilcas on Oct 24, 2022 13:58:25 GMT
I have 6 seasons of A French Village to get through first but I plan to watch it. We were in Alaska in August so I am quite interested.
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Post by akkaren on Oct 24, 2022 19:51:34 GMT
I'm from Alaska as well and I too have found it to be quite accurate. My husband and I were talking last night about whether or not it actually films here. I'm guessing that they filmed the landscapes and the actors were on a set somewhere else. The tundra shots were beautiful. I wonder which village they used for Meade? I lived in Barrow and that was my first thought, that it was there. I did not see any landmarks to confirm it. I did notice that none of the actors in Meade looked like Eskimos. They have a distinct Asian look. So that wasn't very accurate.
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Post by putabuttononit on Oct 24, 2022 20:07:26 GMT
I'm from Alaska as well and I too have found it to be quite accurate. My husband and I were talking last night about whether or not it actually films here. I'm guessing that they filmed the landscapes and the actors were on a set somewhere else. The tundra shots were beautiful. I wonder which village they used for Meade? I lived in Barrow and that was my first thought, that it was there. I did not see any landmarks to confirm it. I did notice that none of the actors in Meade looked like Eskimos. They have a distinct Asian look. So that wasn't very accurate. Totally agree with you, some of the “Alaska Natives” are not accurate and the accent isn’t right (I lived in a few villages as a teacher), but a few people they got right. We pondered “Meade” as well and it could be Nome. I’ve been there and they have outlying villages that look exactly like that. |
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Post by putabuttononit on Oct 24, 2022 20:11:44 GMT
Where does one watch this? ABC - Thursday at 10 pm EST I am enjoying the show. putabuttononit, I actually thought of you when she ran into a moose while jogging-I remember seeing moose photos you have posted before. Yes! Lol at the moose because that’s extremely common (we literally see moose daily). I’ve been on that trail she’s running on. I’ve been to most of the spots they are filming. It’s fun for us to watch parts of “home” on this show. SPOILER ALERT: One hilarious part is that she gets a free ride to Kodiak with a guy she met once. The flight in that Beaver plane would have been over $4000 and she offers to buy him a drink lol. Some thank you! Small plane flights are spendy! |
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Post by disneypal on Oct 24, 2022 22:16:25 GMT
Yes! Lol at the moose because that’s extremely common (we literally see moose daily). I’ve been on that trail she’s running on. I’ve been to most of the spots they are filming. It’s fun for us to watch parts of “home” on this show. SPOILER ALERT: One hilarious part is that she gets a free ride to Kodiak with a guy she met once. The flight in that Beaver plane would have been over $4000 and she offers to buy him a drink lol. Some thank you! Small plane flights are spendy! Ha ha, and the guy was like…no big deal about the flight. Too funny. |
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