The 4400 bringing Sci Fi to mainstream watchers
Science Fiction. A term often associated with geeks and guys, right? Well, without being stereotypical, it was definitely swaying that way demographically.
The 4400 is changing all that.
According to Kristin Battestella of blogger news, The 4400 brought Sci Fi to mainstream tv watchers - with a bang:
When USA Network’s limited series The 4400 premiered in the summer of 2004, the opening teaser said a lot. A little girl abducted; a soldier in Korea disappears; 4,400 abductees get dropped off by a comety ball of light. The Seattle branch of Homeland Security had its hands full, and over 7 million fans tuned in-setting records as the highest-rated and most-watched original cable series premiere to date…
So far, several key characters have come and gone on The 4400, and both the first and second seasons haven been nominated for Emmys, including Best Writing for a miniseries, Cinematography, and Outstanding Miniseries. Despite its fantastical elements and the revelation of where the 4400 have been, the series’ core is its realistic approach to our current society’s troubles. Interracial relationships, prejudiced, and reintegration into society are just a few timeless subjects on which The 4400 focuses. Recent issues such as terrorism, genetic engineering, quarantine, and government involvement are also addressed.
The 4400’s awards and ratings success show there is still a viewing need for ‘mainstream science fiction’. Sci-fi shows that don’t glaze over our problems but instead hold up a real mirror to our society are becoming few and far between. Season One of The 4400 is essential for tried and true, but not hard-core SF fans. You won’t find any spaceships or little green men, and special effects on the show are limited. What makes The 4400 worth your time is its character, story and in-tune allegories.
Consider catching up before Season 4 hits tv screens everywhere this summer:
- The 4400 - The Complete First Season
- The 4400 - The Complete Second Season
- The 4400 Season 3 not on DVD yet
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2 opinions for The 4400 bringing Sci Fi to mainstream watchers
» Catch Up with The 4400 the4400guide.com
Dec 15, 2006 at 11:29 am
[…] As the New Year approaches and everyone makes their resolutions, one that should be on everyone’s list is to be happier in 2007. I keep hearing that we all need to take the time to enjoy the things that make us happy. A lot of my friends are getting TIVO and DVR machines over the holidays. These are exactly the right "toys" we need to help us get caught up, and will go nicely with those DVDs:. […]
Kristin
Dec 20, 2006 at 3:46 pm
Thanks for citing my article!
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