October Road

[Lisa]

Did anyone watch last night? What did you all think?

[LIZNKEITH]

I watched out of curiousity as much of the show is filmed in the town we live. I didn't care for it too much. It just never hooked me. I'm betting it doesn't last. I think they only made 6 episodes.

[albrez]

I watched it but I'm not sure about it yet. It seems okay, but we'll see.

[eli1126]

I watched some of it as it was on after Grey's. I kind of liked it, but turned it off midway through because I was recording it and needed to get to bed. I did like it a lot better than 6 Degrees.

[Rose]

I TIVO'd it but I haven't watched it yet.

[Tenny]

I watched out of curiosity as much of the show is filmed in the town we live. I didn't care for it too much. It just never hooked me. I'm betting it doesn't last. I think they only made 6 episodes.

I watched it for the same reason. Well I don't live in that town, but I know where it is and has been there many times. I was curious as to what I would see. I thought it was just ok!

[shopaholic]

I caught the first 10-15 mins and I shut it off because I was extremely bored.

[Maggie8202]

I really enjoyed it. I guess I am the only one.

[blondegirl]

I enjoyed it as well.

[jesseybell]

I had it on in the background for a while, but then turned it off. I really don't need to watch another tv show, plus I hate to get into a show and then have it cancelled.

[ginad724]

I enjoyed it as well. It's from the same writer of Beautiful Girls (the movie), which I love. I got the same vibe from the series...

[cbiggers]

I enjoyed and thought it had some really great parts, particularly the air band scenes. I so hope it doesn't get cancelled because I really got into it and want to see what happens with a few of the story lines!

[Rose]

I finally watched it. I thought it was not good. I felt no connection to any of the characters and I was just bored. I liked seeing Bill Bellamy though!

[sea74]

I thought it was okay but far from great. I'll watch it again and then decide.

[jenji]

I started watching it, then went to bed, but I watched the rest online the next day. I actually liked it. I don't know how far it can really go, but I'm interested

[adamseve]

I enjoyed it. I doubt it will last as I don't see the story line going very far. In some ways, it reminds me of "Reunion" .... I think that was the name of the show.

[LauraPerg]

I actually liked this show too, I think it has great potential. Plus, I really like that girl from "That 70's Show".

I watched out of curiousity as much of the show is filmed in the town we live. I didn't care for it too much. It just never hooked me. I'm betting it doesn't last. I think they only made 6 episodes.

Where was this filmed exactly?? I ask, because most of my family lives in and around the Atlanta area, so I was just curious. :)

[LIZNKEITH]

The town square scenes and business scenes were filmed in Newnan. The residential scenes as well as the college scenes were filmed in Decatur (Agnes Scott College).

[ajb524]

The town square scenes and business scenes were filmed in Newnan. The residential scenes as well as the college scenes were filmed in Decatur (Agnes Scott College).

Cool! I didn't know it was filmed in GA.

I thought the show was okay. I totally saw the peanut allergy thing playing out how it did. I'll give it a few more episodes before I decide for sure, but I'm thinking it won't last.

[littlelove8138]

i liked it. didn't know were they could go with it. but it's on my list of things for the dvr :)

[LauraPerg]

The town square scenes and business scenes were filmed in Newnan. The residential scenes as well as the college scenes were filmed in Decatur (Agnes Scott College).

How interesting, I had no idea! I actually have a relative that went to Agnes Scott (she's like my 1st cousin once removed or something), I'll have to let her know about the show. Thanks!! :D

[BumbleB]

I wasn't sure about this show last week - but after watching last night, I think it has potential. I like it much better than 6 Degrees.

I think part of why I'm kind of into it has to do with the fact that it is a pretty simple stroy - but there's quite a bit of potential to do a lot with the characters.

I also love that it very much feels like a show that represents my age group fairly well, a generational show where the flashbacks seem so familiar and you can relate - at least in some way- to some of the things the characters have been through/are going through.

I hate to add another show to watch - but will consider this one, even though I really just want my Men In Trees back. ;)

[southerner]

I'm going to give this a shot. Think I'll be able to figure out what's going on? I only missed the Pilot, right? Or have there been two shows?

[BumbleB]

southerner - You should be able to figure it out, it has been moving a bit slow.

the jury is still out with this one for me, I'll be happy to see Men in Trees come back in a couple weeks.

[albrez]

I still can't decide if I like this show or not. I keep watching it, but I don't know if I really like it. I think I'm just killing time until ER comes back.

[eli1126]

I'm still out on it too. I really like Laura Pepron (I hope that's her name), but there are some aspects that are a little weird for me. No one knows who Sam's Dad is? Or everyone knows except the Dad? The brother who is content to sit with his Dad inside the house and the shut in friend are a little too much alike. I think it may be better if the brother was pissed at Nick for abandoning the family or something even though they did stay in touch by phone.

[southerner]

I watched it and liked it well enough to keep watching. Have a few questions that might have gotten answered in the first episode.

Why did he (Nick) move back home? Why did he ever leave?

Do we know what his book is about? They kept saying it's fiction, but I'm assuming it has some real life elements to it?

Who are those two guys who live w/ the shut in boy? Do they tie into the other characters at all?

[littlelove8138]

sounds like there was a movie as well. but they don't really say everything that happened in the book yet.

there all friends. in the pilot i think they were all at Nick's house seeing him off.

[vwinkel]

I'm recording this show and am willing to give it a chance. So far it was just eh.

[Chris~n~Jen]

Why did he (Nick) move back home? Why did he ever leave?

Do we know what his book is about? They kept saying it's fiction, but I'm assuming it has some real life elements to it?

Who are those two guys who live w/ the shut in boy? Do they tie into the other characters at all?
1. He came back home because there was a one day teaching assignment there. IIRC, at first he wasn't going to come back but then something happened that made him change his mind. Drawing a blank right now as to what that was. He originally left to go backpacking in Europe after high school. He was only supposed to be gone I think 6 weeks. He just never made it back.

2. Only that the book mirrors events that happended to him and his friends as children and teenagers. Several characters are based on some of his real life friends and of course his girlfriend Hannah (Anna).

3. The two other guys that live with the shut in are part of his original group of friends in high school. Those three, plus the now married one and Hannah were all at his house to see him off when he left for Europe.

I don't mind this show. I am interested to find out if Sam is really his or this other "passing through" town guy. I'll keep watching it. It on at a perfect time so I can't help but see it since I'm already watching that channel. I don't think I would search it out though. I wouldn't plan my days schedule around being able to see the show like I do others, but since I'm already there, it's something to watch before bedtime. :)

[LauraPerg]

I wouldn't plan my days schedule around being able to see the show like I do others, but since I'm already there, it's something to watch before bedtime.

I've felt the same way about this show until last week's cliffhanger previews! Now I'm really interested to see what's going to happen to Sam and how that will tie in with the father issues. I also thought the story line of Nick and Sam getting the girl to like Sam was really pretty cute.

[southerner]

Chris~n~Jen, Thank you for answering my questions!

[sea74]

This show still needs to grow but it's getting better. I'm actually bummed we have to wait two weeks to see the next show.

That Big Cat guy is a real jerk. Way to take your other friends down because you don't like one of their other friends.

[LIZNKEITH]

I haven't watched in weeks. I've got the last few episodes recorded on TiVo, just haven't had a chance to watch them. Glad to hear it's getting better.

[littlelove8138]

i don't like Big Cat either. i'm looking forward to the next few shows as well. i was upset that we have to wait two whole weeks to find out what happens next! so i think the show is getting better. :)

[docoNY]

I am hooked after last wk :)

[southerner]

I missed a lot during the Pilot. That affair storyline blind-sided me last week.

How cute was the shut-in (I feel bad I can't remember his name right now :o ) and that date he prepared for the pizza girl. Aw!

[eli1126]

I was also bummed about the two week wait, especially after how the last episode ended! I was so mad at Eddie for not picking up the bar tender (what is her name?!) Anyway, it is getting better!

[LeslieR]

I just watched all 4 episodes last night and I am totally hooked! Did they really only make 6 epis?:(

[Lisa]

I was actually bummed it wasn't on last night. I really want to see what happens with Sam. Hopefully it will be a good episode. I'm hooked too!

[littlelove8138]

oh i hope they make more. i was kind of wondering if this is what replaced the Nine?

[LeslieR]

Argh! I am so annoyed with the editing of the promos of this show. They totally made it look like the nurse said "Immediate family only." and Hannah reached out her hand to Nick as if to say he was family. HOWEVER, that is not how it played out at all. grrrrr.

So, next week is the season finale. I don't have a single guess as to who Nick is going to choose!

Does anyone know what other shows the actor who plays Eddie has been on? He looks so familiar to me.

[southerner]

Does anyone know what other shows the actor who plays Eddie has been on?
Here's his bio, (http://abc.go.com/primetime/octoberroad/index?pn=bio&name=geoffstults) I had to go look a few weeks ago b/c I couldn't place him either. I think he looks a like Peter Krause:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a131/wcsoutherner/wedding%20pics/peter-krause.jpg

Totally forgot this was on last night. It should be waiting for me on TIVO for this weekend!!

[loving624]

I'm new to the show, DH had to explain a lot to me, but I thought it was so good last night. When the older man wouldn't leave the hospital was so moving, then when Nick had him leave with him I was just a crying. I thought it was a great show!

[LeslieR]

Thanks Southerner! I must have seen him in Wedding Crashers and The Breakup, although I don't remember him from either. He is super hot.:D

[Lisa]

I am so annoyed with the editing of the promos of this show. They totally made it look like the nurse said "Immediate family only." and Hannah reached out her hand to Nick as if to say he was family. HOWEVER, that is not how it played out at all. grrrrr.

I was too but I figure they wouldn't comfirm he was the dad this soon anyway:rolleyes: I like him and hannah. I hope the finale is good!

Does anyone know what other shows the actor who plays Eddie has been on? He looks so familiar to me.
I know him from 7th Heaven. He played Lucy's BIL.

When the older man wouldn't leave the hospital was so moving, then when Nick had him leave with him I was just a crying. I thought it was a great show!I loved it too! it was so sweet.

Does anyone know will it be back next season?

[eli1126]

Yeah, I remember Eddie from Seventh Heaven. I liked last night's episode, but the way they edited it made it look much more intriguing that it was.

[cbiggers]

I love this show and am totally hooked (and sad that next week is the finale), but does anyone else think that the whole BigCat/revenge scenario is a tad far-fetched?? I come from a small town and I just can't imagine too many guys who would go to such lengths to seek revenge. I don't know. I suppose there are those kind of jerks out there!

I really hope we dont' know for quite a while if Nick is the father. I sort of like the whole wondering thing (even though I do think he is).

[littlelove8138]

i love this show. i would like to know if he is the father or not but i think that's what keeps you guessing and wanting more ;)

i'm not so sure someone would go all out like big kat just to mess with them but makes good drama.

[eli1126]

I think the whole Big Kat storyline is to make us not like him or feel bad that Hannah's dumped him. Eventually Hannah will find out what he's done and be disgusted...and go straight to Nick :D

[sea74]

I was 1/2 watching last night. Who was that guy at the end playing ball w/the kid? Is that supposed to be the real dad?

[isign]

Looking at Nick, and then at Gavin, you have to wonder what made Hannah go to him. They are so different, but maybe that's what she wanted. I love Sam. He might not be Nick's but he sure acts like him.

[Chris~n~Jen]

So when does this show come back on again?? We can't be left hanging without know for sure who Sam's dad is.

I still don't completly buy that this Gavin guy is Sam's dad. She could have already been preggo with Sam when she got togeather with Gavin.

I like this show, I hope it stays on.

[MommaO]

So when does this show come back on again?? We can't be left hanging without know for sure who Sam's dad is.

I still don't completly buy that this Gavin guy is Sam's dad. She could have already been preggo with Sam when she got togeather with Gavin.

I like this show, I hope it stays on.


I'm not sure when it comes back. I enjoy this show a great deal and I want to see how so many of the situations resolve themselves.

[Lisa]

I hope it comes back...I have really enjoyed it!:D

[southerner]

Just now getting around to catching up w/ this show. Will someone tell me what it was that happened 6 Septembers ago that made Phil become a shut in? I'm assuming I missed that in the Pilot :confused:

[alibaba]

I believe they said it was because of 9/11

[littlelove8138]

yeah Phil said he became a shut in after 9/11.

[southerner]

didn't even think about that :o

thanks!

[littlelove8138]

i can't find the link to the article but it looks like they are coming back next year. they also signed on two of the people that seemed like side people. the girl from the Collage. (i forget her name) and pizza girl :)

[LeslieR]

Yay!:)

[southerner]

i can't find the link to the article but it looks like they are coming back next year. they also signed on two of the people that seemed like side people. the girl from the Collage. (i forget her name) and pizza girl :)
who's the girl from the college? :confused: the dean who's dating nick's father? Aubrey who he's dating?

post if you find the article!

[littlelove8138]

Aubrey the story on cnn website has been moved. :( sorry.

[southerner]

It got renewed! It's scheduled to be a mid-season show. Yay!

[docoNY]

new episode Monday Nov 26th!! 10p e.s.t. I believe

[southerner]

My TIVO has it set for Thursday night. Thanksgiving??

[jellybeany]

Thursday night is supposed to be a "preview" episode but the first real new episode is Monday night. :)

[littlelove8138]

next Monday night or tonight?

it popped up on my dvr list as well for thanksgiving.

[southerner]

next Monday night or tonight?
next week

[NYN]

What does a preview episode mean? I don't have TIVO and really don't want to miss any episodes (this is the only show that I have ever seen every episode of, lol).

Soapnet is running the first seven episodes this Saturday.

[southerner]

What does a preview episode mean?
Like a summary of last season, maybe?

[NYN]

Thanks southerner. If that's the case I'm not worried about missing (plus I have a date with my couch for the Soapnet marathon on Saturday ;)) but I am surprised to hear that it is not a regular episode b/c my People magazine didn't mention this. :)

[sea74]

I watched most of last season and I watched the "preview" epi. I think it was new information?

Did anyone watch it? I have a question about the VERY end. I don't want to spoil it for anyone who didn't watch it.

[Roxygirl]

Hi Sea74 I totall watched it and was confused on some things too??

[sea74]

Good to know it wasn't just me :)

[LeslieR]

I watched it live and fell asleep, so I have to rewatch it on TiVo. From what I saw, it seemed like a real episode as opposed to a "preview". Am I wrong?

[cbiggers]

I think it was a "real" episode, like maybe one that should have been aired last season but then didn't. It was definitely a continuation from the end of last season. I thought it was good and I was sooo happy that Owen finally went home. It was a cute episode. I still don't really get why it wasn't the season opener.

[docoNY]

yeah that was all new stuff that was on the Thu episode and its weird that they called it a preview?!

[sea74]

So, since people have seen the "preview" epi (which I agree was NOT a preview!) let's discuss ...

I'm bad w/character names but at the very end of the show The guy who went to NYC w/the writer-dude showed up at Hannah's door and said "we need to tell him (writer dude) the truth." So does this mean Sam is that guy's kid? If it is, that will be interesting. And if Sam is his kid I bet that's why he never moved out of the Ridge and why he's kind of resentful.

[cbiggers]

I'm bad w/character names but at the very end of the show The guy who went to NYC w/the writer-dude showed up at Hannah's door and said "we need to tell him (writer dude) the truth." So does this mean Sam is that guy's kid? If it is, that will be interesting. And if Sam is his kid I bet that's why he never moved out of the Ridge and why he's kind of resentful.
They certainly were wanting us to think that. But, if that is the case, then Hannah really has done a number on a few people. We have met Sam's "real" dad supposedly. So, why would Eddie allow her to perpetuate that lie all this time???? And she has led that guy to believe that he is really Sam's dad? That just borders on really mean and sick. It'll be interesting to see what really happens.

[docoNY]

I agree they did let us think that Eddie is the dad but guess we will find out more on Monday. Maybe the 'real' dad knows he is not the real dad?! and what about the bartender girl - she digs Eddie and she won't be too happy if Eddie is the father of her friends kid (if it works out that way)

[sea74]

I don't think the "real" dad is really the dad. I think Hannah just said that the to the writer guy. I don't think the rich "real" dad thinks he's the dad. Also, I thought that same thing, that the bartender girl will be PO'ed if Eddie is the dad and Hannah never told her. It will be pretty interesting.

The one thing I HATE, HATE, HATE about this show is that it is SOOOO overwritten. It's like the writers are tying way too hard to write hip, fresh scripts and they use too many really forced analogies, etc. Anyone else think so?

[NYN]

Yes, I agree that that was no "preview" episode. I caught it by chance but I'm glad I did! I have no idea where they are going either but I will be annoyed if Eddie is the father. Also annoyed that she seems to be falling for her ex (the bad guy -- forget his name) again.

And finally, yes, this show is totally overwritten...even bordering on pretty bad writing, and yet I get so sucked in!

[NicoleWisconsin]

The lighting in the show bothers me.

[sea74]

Yeah, it's a good thing that there's NOTHING else to watch on Monday nights because this show is not doing it for me.

That Nick guy is such an idiot. How many chances at the university did he think he was going to get? LAME!

Hannah's ring it pretty ;)

[littlelove8138]

not sure if i'm going to keep with this show. I'm really lost after Monday's show.

Hannah's ring might be pretty but why would you want to be with a guy that almost broke up a marriage just to mess with Nick and who is making Eddie go broke again just to mess with Nick.....???

[NYN]

Is anyone else still watching this? I'm finding the writing on this show hard to swallow, yet I'm completely sucked in.

[LeslieR]

I am not happy with this season at all.

It's like they completely abandoned the fact that Big Cat is a Big Jerk.:confused:

I couldn't care less about Owen and Allison and they're spending A LOT of time on that storyline.:(

I, too, think they're setting it up for Eddie to be Sam's dad. I hope that's just creative writing.

[jengen]

I am sucked in. I agree, Leslie. Hannah acts oblivious to all the sh*tty things Big Cat does to Nick and his friends. Even if they aren't telling her, wouldn't she *know* in such a small town?

[cynder]

Oh good. I am glad to see I am not the only one that thinks this show has turned into crap.

[Sevilla]

I've seen every episode except the pilot. And I just don't understand - did he leave for Europe and never talk to Hannah again for 10 years? How is that possible? I understand moving away and not coming back to the town, but cutting everyone off is strange to me - and in Hannah's shoes, wouldn't she have tried to contact Nick via his brother/dad? Wouldn't they have passed news of her on to Nick in the first year or two at least?

My DH and I got together in high school, we went to different colleges and even studied abroad in different countries where we didn't see each other for months - and I just can't conceive cutting off contact with someone I loved and was in a serious relationship with.

[justHB]

I loved this show last season, but this year is just meh. That said, I'll keep watching because I love the scenery. :) And yeah, the writing is AWFUL.

[southerner]

Where is this filmed? New England, I assume? Where in NE though?

[Katy]

It's filmed in Pasadena, CA

[littlelove8138]

wow i didn't know it wasn't being filmed closer to NY.

i loved the show last year this year not so much. i hope they pick it back up soon otherwise i think i will be dropping it as well

[BumbleB]

I think I'm the only person who likes the show this year better than last year. The only thing really bugging me this year is the whole "abandoning the fact that Big Cat is a jerk" thing. That is SO getting on my nerves.

Other than that I think it is stronger this year, but could still use some work on the writing. I don't have anything else to watch Mondays...so.

[sea74]

Anyone catch the end of the show last night? I was only 1/2 watching and I kept wondering if the guy (can't remember his name) who screwed the friends wife was going to off himself because he had now friends. Then the show ended and when I looked up at the TV I saw the cheater guy and it went off. I wasn't sure if they were showing him getting ready to do something or what.

Thanks!

[LIZNKEITH]

Where is this filmed?

Last season it was filmed in and around Atlanta. Most of the town scenes you see are still their shots from last season. The town square shots, courthouse, etc. are in Newnan, GA. The college campus shots are Agnes Scott College in Decatur. I believe a lot of the houses they show are around the Grant Park area.

[LeslieR]

Anyone catch the end of the show last night? I was only 1/2 watching and I kept wondering if the guy (can't remember his name) who screwed the friends wife was going to off himself because he had now friends. Then the show ended and when I looked up at the TV I saw the cheater guy and it went off. I wasn't sure if they were showing him getting ready to do something or what.

Thanks!

His name is Ikey (sp?) and he took a job with Big Cat. They really only showed him in Big Cat's office and putting on the hat or jacket or whatever-no words exchanged. I guess he really needs a job and has no choice, but ugh.

I'm glad they're finally revisiting the Big Cat's assy ways. Hannah is so clueless. I really can't believe how clueless he is.

[jellybeany]

I'm glad they're finally revisiting the Big Cat's assy ways. Hannah is so clueless. I really can't believe how clueless he is.

Yeah I agree. It seemed like before she kind of knew that Big Cat could be a jerk so I don't understand why she couldn't see Janet's point.

[littlelove8138]

i am getting really upset at how dumb they are making hannah be. time for big kat to take a flying leap if you ask me.

[sea74]

Big Cat is a total jerk and I hope he gets his soon. BUT ... anyone think he's kind of hot :o

LeslieR THANK YOU! So ... he took a job w/Big Cat. I guess he figures if his friends are not going to welcome him back, he has nothing to lose. Maybe he'll end up some how taking Big Cat (why to I feel so lame typing his name :rolleyes: ) down from the "inside" and then win back his friends?

[littlelove8138]

Big Cat is a total jerk and I hope he gets his soon. BUT ... anyone think he's kind of hot :o

LeslieR THANK YOU! So ... he took a job w/Big Cat. I guess he figures if his friends are not going to welcome him back, he has nothing to lose. Maybe he'll end up some how taking Big Cat (why to I feel so lame typing his name :rolleyes: ) down from the "inside" and then win back his friends?


i agree he is hot but the jerk part is getting to me.

also i hope this is the case otherwise he may have just sealed his fate to not having friends again! :eek:

[LeslieR]

I might be the last person on earth, but I just heard that ABC canceled October Road.:( I'm so annoyed that we'll never find out who is Sam's dad!

[DaniML]

I agree! I hate it when they leave shows hanging like this. Can't they at least come back with one freakin' episode to tie up loose ends? I mean really!