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Flash Forward, V, and Fringe Lose Viewers After Returning From Hiatus
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Do You Stay Loyal to Sci Fi TV Through a Mid-Season Break?

Things are not looking too good for sci fi on the prime-time front: Lost is in its last season, and three shows — Fringe, FlashForward, and V — are suffering from low ratings.
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Things are not looking too good for sci fi on the prime-time front: Lost is in its last season, and three shows — Fringe, FlashForward, and V — are suffering from low ratings. Being a fan of these shows, I am pretty bummed, especially since each one of them (with the exception of Lost) was subjected to the doomed mid-season break and returned to at least 15 percent — if not 50 percent — less viewership. Everyone loves a cliffhanger but not when it's a relatively new show, and especially not after airing only four to eight episodes of it. Add to that the intricate plot lines that often make up sci fi shows, and people can't be bothered to remember what was going on — especially after a four month hiatus! Many still blame a mid-season break for diminishing the splendor that was once Heroes. Talk about a momentum killer.

The good news: Fox believes in Fringe enough to renew it for a third season. The bad: things are looking pretty grim for FlashForward and V. The wait and see: Caprica just had its mid-season finale, so now we play the waiting game to see what Syfy will do with it once it returns in October! I am definitely keeping my fingers crossed for a little sci fi prime-time fix — how about you?

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TV Tonight: FlashForward Returns With a 2-Hour Episode
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TV Tonight: FlashForward Returns With a 2-Hour Episode

After an extra-long hiatus and a slew of production issues, FlashForward finally returns tonight with a new episode.
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After an extra-long hiatus and a slew of production issues, FlashForward finally returns tonight with a new episode. The last time we saw the crew, Mark resigns from the FBI after being told that he'll be the one to shoot his partner, Demetri. Mark's wife Olivia grows closer with her would-be lover Lloyd, just before Lloyd admits to the world that he caused the blackout and is kidnapped. Mark and Demetri's colleague, Janis, decides to actively try to get pregnant (as she sees in her flash), and Demetri's fiancee, Zoey, realizes that she's slated to attend Demetri's funeral in the future.

The show's had a bit of a rocky start, so I'm hoping the second half will really tie things together — FlashForward is going to need it if it wants to get a second season pickup. Right now the outlook is not exactly stellar, but I'll still be showing the support (plus, I'm just dying to know how many of the visions actually come true). Will you be tuning in?

To see a sneak peek at the episode, just read more

Review and Recap of FlashForward Episode "Believe"
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FlashForward Breakdown, "Believe"

The most central characters of FlashForward take a backseat this week, letting Bryce and Aaron take the spotlight.
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The most central characters of FlashForward take a backseat this week, letting Bryce and Aaron take the spotlight. It's a nice relief from Mark and Demetri's constant agonizing over their own fates (though we still get a dose of that, too).

We learn that Bryce has been keeping a big secret, and Aaron's reunion with his daughter isn't all he had expected it to be. Ready to get into it? Just keep reading

Recap and Review of FlashForward Episode "Playing Cards With Coyote"
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FlashForward Breakdown, "Playing Cards With Coyote"

After Al's tragic suicide on last week's episode of FlashForward, this week shows how the idea of "changing the game" has affected all the characters.
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After Al's tragic suicide on last week's episode of FlashForward, this week shows how the idea of "changing the game" has affected all the characters. Mark and Olivia start to find new hope for their relationship, Lloyd teaches Simon a lesson, and Aaron learns more about where his daughter has been for the past two years.

Ready to get into all the details? Just read more

Get the Look: Demetri and Zoey's Apartment in FlashForward
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Get the Look: Demetri and Zoey's Apartment in FlashForward

Newly engaged couple Demetri and Zoey, from ABC's new series Flash Forward, share a totally covetable LA loft.
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Newly engaged couple Demetri and Zoey, from ABC's new series Flash Forward, share a totally covetable LA loft. The style, which is decidedly modern, is tempered by accents that reflect their heritage — African and Asian elements are seen throughout the space. Overall, though, the space is eclectic, modern, and gorgeous. Take a tour, and see how you, too, can get the look.

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Review and Recap of Flashforward Episode, "The Gift"
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FlashForward Breakdown, "The Gift"

On this week's episode of FlashForward, we get some of those big payoffs that Sonya Walger promised.
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On this week's episode of FlashForward, we get some of those big payoffs that Sonya Walger promised. While the main characters' most important relationships grow more tense, the FBI agents learn more about the blue-hand situation, and the end of the episode has two very big twists.

There's plenty of excitement to discuss, so to get into it, just read more

FlashForward Episode, "Scary Monsters and Super Creeps"
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FlashForward Breakdown, "Scary Monsters and Super Creeps"

FlashForward gets into the Halloween spirit this week, with a few tricks for the characters and treats for the audience.
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FlashForward gets into the Halloween spirit this week, with a few tricks for the characters and treats for the audience. We get just a bit more info about Simon and see a few costumes as Olivia and Mark's relationship issues come to a head in a big way.

This week's episode is heavy on the revelations (just like Sonya Walger promised), so to get into it, just read more

FlashForward Breakdown, "Gimme Some Truth"
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FlashForward Breakdown, "Gimme Some Truth"

This week's episode of FlashForward was a bit blah for me.
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This week's episode of FlashForward was a bit blah for me. The plot made a teeny bit of headway, but now that we're four episodes deep, I was hoping things would pick up a bit this week. Instead, the FBI agents head to DC to score funding for the Mosaic investigation — using any methods necessary.

There's still plenty to discuss, so to get going just read more

Review and Recap of FlashForward Episode, "Back Swan"
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FlashForward Breakdown, "Black Swan"

It's been two weeks since the blackouts, and in this week's episode of FlashForward, the people of the world are slowing getting back into their old routines.
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It's been two weeks since the blackouts, and in this week's episode of FlashForward, the people of the world are slowing getting back into their old routines. The only problem is, their outlook on the world is a bit marred to say the least. Nicole finally resurfaces, Olivia and Bryce spar over the meaning of the flashforwards, and Demetri and Mark come to blows.

We get a little more insight, a glimpse at Dominic Monaghan and one very big reveal, so just read more

Recap of FlashForward Episode 3, "137 Sekunden"
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FlashForward Breakdown, "137 Sekunden"

This week's episode of FlashForward isn't exactly action-packed, but we do finally meet a few significant others — including Demetri's fiancee, Zoe — and get a bit more character insight and some clues about the blackout.
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This week's episode of FlashForward isn't exactly action-packed, but we do finally meet a few significant others — including Demetri's fiancee, Zoe — and get a bit more character insight and some clues about the blackout. Not to mention the introduction of one creepy former Nazi.

It wasn't my favorite of the first three episodes, but this show is still keeping me on the edge of my seat. Would ABC just pick up the full season already? To break it all down, just read more