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Some People Call Me the Space Cowboy

By Steven Lloyd Wilson | Posted Under Trailers | Comments (13)

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Last August we showed some stills from the new BBC space western “Outcasts,” which basically sounds like “Earth 2,” except it has Jamie Bamber instead of the Noxzema Girl, which I count as a major upgrade.

Originally the show was supposed to air in December, but since they’re just releasing the trailer now, I’d say that ship has sailed. Unless it’s a time travel show that they will go back in time to put on the air. But that would mean that they would have already done it, and this sentence would represent a paradox that could unravel all of space-time. Or they’ve just bounced back the broadcast date indefinitely. Six of one, half dozen of the other.

The new trailer is just a teaser, 41 seconds with a rather irritating song playing background. The plot remains the same as we last heard: “It is about a small group of explorers who get stranded on an undeveloped planet and have to carve out survival with what little technology they have.”

The best part of the trailer by far is Bamber hamming it up, snarling with a gun, but all in all this is a little disappointing. This has all the elements of something I want to like, but the trailer just sort falls flat. It’s got dramatic pauses and spectacular vistas, but they feel like they were checked off one by one by someone going through the mysterious-yet-dramatic trailer playbook. The perfect measure I think? If I didn’t already know what this series was about, the trailer would in no way communicate that knowledge to me.


“Outcasts” is expected to air sometime before the heat death of the universe on BBC and BBC America.









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Comments

Well, hello, there, Hotness!
Bamber is better hamming it up, because that BBC Law and Order was snoozy. And by "snoozy" I mean I miss my boyfriend Apollo. Looks like he's back in the game. *joy*

Posted by: Chickaboom at January 19, 2011 10:22 AM

And this differs from BSG how? Mind you, I'm not complaining, just curious.
Speaking of curious, does anyone remember who came up with the current Pajiba tagline? I'm only asking cause I'm kinda hoping it was me and I can't remember or find the original thread... Bragging rights to my inexplicably non-Pajibean friends - nay, associates - would really make my day (but don't lie. seriously, don't). Thanks!

Posted by: cinekat at January 19, 2011 10:25 AM

So... Kind of a continuation of BSG, then? Virgin planet, tech-challenged off-worlders stuck there, Opollo. I'm in.

Posted by: logar at January 19, 2011 10:25 AM

I can't say I'm all that impressed by the trailer. It's nice to see Jamie Bamber using his natural accent though.

Posted by: bignick at January 19, 2011 10:28 AM

Chickaboom, you take Bamber, I take Freema Aygeman. L&O: UK can disappear then.

Posted by: Fredo at January 19, 2011 10:28 AM

Meh to the video, but that header picture was a nice thing to see this early in the work day.

Posted by: Gabs at January 19, 2011 10:37 AM

"rather irritating song" = Foals - Spanish Sahara.

Not their best work but I've got to stand up for my local band. So check out Miami.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ90LRaEIt0

Posted by: yastobaal at January 19, 2011 10:42 AM

Oh, you teeny, muscly man. You have been busy, haven't you?

Whenever I see Jamie Bamber, I either want to a.) pat him on the head, b.) do nasty things to him, or c.) put him in my pocket and take him home with me where I can do a.) and b.) whenever I want.

Posted by: linny at January 19, 2011 10:52 AM

I totally forgot Apollo was British.

Posted by: Paultera at January 19, 2011 11:10 AM

*highfives Fredo*

Posted by: Chickaboom at January 19, 2011 11:34 AM

At least it looks more entertaining than 'The Deep' from last fall. I watched it cos my friend played the Russian scientist and mild affection for James Nesbitt. But boy did that bore me to pieces!

Posted by: Teresa at January 19, 2011 11:37 AM

Liam Cunningham is usually solid and turns in good work (Dog Soldiers, The Escapist, The Wind That Shakes The Barley) - but he is not immune to picking a bad script (Centurion, The Mummy 3, Clash Of The Titans).

He does seem so likeable though - especially once you've heard his hilarious contribution to the Dog Soldiers DVD commentary.

Posted by: Simon at January 19, 2011 1:25 PM

Hmmm? What? Were you saying something? Sorry, I was busy trying to see around that towel...

Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at January 19, 2011 6:06 PM