I'm not trying to put down last night's episode but it wasn't original. The British comedy "Red Dwarf" had a similar backwards episode. It relied more on special effects. They had a fight scene that "unhappened." Having said this, I liked last night's episode alot. It was still amazing they did it. One more thing. I think it would have had more affect if they hadn't publicized it at all as being backwards. People would have been like "what's gong on?" How long would it take to realize they are going backwards? Did anyone watch it without knowing it was backwards beforehand?
Backwards not original
S09E08 The BetrayalliveNov 21, 1997the next day5 posts by 5 posters
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Fans discuss whether the backwards storytelling format was original, comparing it to Red Dwarf, and debate whether pre-publicizing the gimmick diminished the impact of the episode.
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Peter Wallace wrote:
Actually, the Red Dwarf ep was physically backwards too... that is, events not only occurred backwards but actually "ran" that way, such as food being "uneaten" and punches being unthrown, voices actually reversed, etc. And all that framed within a forward-moving story. But still, both shows are very funny. I agree with you, the "prep" and the indicators (hey, see, it's in reverse!) were not necessary. They played it safe.
David
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1. I wonder how it will go over with our friends in Australia where it will be upside down AND backwards.
2. Why is it a lot of posters to this group think a lot is one word? I know I am on a crusade. It may not be important but it is my little crusade.
I could be wrong (I never watched it) but someone once told me that China Beach did a backwards ep in its last season.