Timeless (TV Series) The Alamo (2016) User Reviews

Maybe that is the way to go...

[Dr_Sagan · 2 November 2016]

In my "series"'s review I pointed out the "high production values" of the show. The representation of the 30s (cars, shop, clothes etc.) and a CGI Hindenburg destined to explode.

Now in the 5th episode I'm glad to see these values are kept intact. Although didn't seem like a very expensive set, the Alamo felt, if not "real", at least atmospheric.

I was very critical about the numerous plot holes of TImeless" and the unconvincing pseudo-science, but this episode didn't put too much weight on these. Instead it focused on the human stories, the feelings, the impact a mere letter could have to inspire people. Freedom and patriotism.

So, in that way, time-traveling sits in the back seat and let every episode grow into a 40 minutes era piece. You see there is one travel per episode. A time-travel series could have a lot back and forth in weird times in a single episode. Timeless is going to the direction of using time-travel as a (good) excuse for touching important historical events, and not to be a "pure" sci-fi show.

Judging by the good impression "The Alamo" left me, maybe that is the way to go...

Loved it so much.

[filmblue-11636 · 10/10 · 31 October 2016]

I say Abigail's character she plays for this episode made her become more a team leader in the Battle of the Alamo. I loved how the crew and the set designers made the miniatures which I love when I did a class assignment in Tech Theater.

Loved the outfits that were used in the episode, while the props have been respectfully shown as they were in Texas history, while it brought back some memories of my trip to San Antonio.

The story and scenario worked real well throughout the episode. It's surprising they went into detailed effort in using a large piece of land to create the set. Would have been easy to use some less pricey methods to make it.