#SIOSI #TheFugitiveQuibi. 257, This story has been shared 246 times. And Quibi could move away from the hard 10 … 'Emily in Paris' Star Lucas Bravo Says Critics "Are Right" About Cliches in the Show, 'Emily in Paris' Controversy Grows As French Critics Chime In, 'The Great British Baking Show' Broke All Our Hearts With that Lottie vs. Sura Elimination, Help! Our Take: Where to start? The Fugitive Finale Recap: The Chase Is Off -- Did Ferro's Family Survive? Why did I laugh? 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' True Story: How Accurate is Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Film? Kiefer Sutherland is tracking down a bombing suspect yet again. 341, This story has been shared 263 times. February 1 2020, 11:20 AM PST. This new version of The Fugitive is neither a remake of the classic ’60s TV series or the Harrison Ford/Tommy Lee Jones film. As we hear when he meets with his parole officer Kevin Lawson (Malcolm Goodwin), Ferro was in prison for 3 years for a vehicular homicide that he felt he didn’t commit. 794, This story has been shared 386 times. A Cast Guide To Netflix's Film Version of the Tony Award-Winning Play, Meet the Gay Pioneers Who Made 'The Boys in the Band' Happen, Real-Life Couple Ben Lewis and Blake Lee Cast in Lifetime's First LGBTQ Movie, Kate Winslet's Movie Love Interests (If They Were Sandwiches), Sorry, Lily Collins, Emily from 'Emily in Paris' is Definitely Not 22. The Fugitive is typical for what Quibi has given its (very few) viewers so far: A project that’s not well-thought out, especially for the streamer’s 7-10 minute episode format. Just as hope sets in, he finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. So now there’s a new version, cut up into 14 bite-sized episodes by Quibi. 263, This story has been shared 257 times. Because the four episodes have so many leaps of logic and so many examples of “stupid police/firefighters/paramedics” that it’s amazing this version of Los Angeles even functions. The Fugitive is typical for what Quibi has given its (very few) viewers so far: A project that’s not well-thought out, especially for the streamer’s 7-10 minute episode format. So it’s not mistaken identity, or faulty witness testimony. When Allison leaves for Chicago on a work trip the next day, Ferro drops Pearl off at school, then meets Lawson on the subway. She seems to be better than the shows she chooses. Almost as soon as he gets off the train, though, there’s a huge explosion. Nick Santora (Scorpion) is writing and executive-producing, along with Basil Iwanyk, Tom Lassally and Albert Torres. As Allison tries to prove her and Mike’s innocence, Pearl gets a call from a witness who claims they want to help. The Harrison Ford/Tommy Lee Jones remake of the original ’60s series with David Janssen was a stupendous success; the 2000-01 series starring Tim Daly wasn’t. that will offer short-form original series. RELATED STORIES The LAPD search Mike’s house. Bryce feels only the guilty run, but Ferro is running because he’s adamant about not going back to prison. Most Pilot-y Line: Too many to count, though Ferro commandeering the subway still makes us shake our heads. And just what the hell was Glenn Howerton thinking when he accepted a role that’s way, way below his abilities? The app will offer two subscription tiers: an ad-supported option for $4.99 per month and an ad-free service for $7.99 per month. He’s a quirky type who likes hearing his charges say “Copy, Chief!”, to which he always replies, “Music to my ears.” His wife died in New York on 9/11, so he’s keenly focused on any terrorist act committed in “My city.”. By He needs to find a new job, of course, but Lawson believes in him. By taking matters into his own hands, he only further convinces the LAPD of his guilt. He goes into the tunnel to find dozens dead, including Lawson. With Boyd Holbrook, Natalie Martinez, Tiya Sircar, Brian Geraghty. 157. What Jessica More Wants You To Know About 'Below Deck Med' Season 5: "I Wasn’t A Psychopath For No Reason", ‘Below Deck Med’ Exclusive: Your First Look at the Season 5 Reunion, 'Below Deck Med' Recap: Rob Bails on The Trip To Bali With Jess. But the faulty evidence on the ground and ‘tweet-now, confirm-later’ journalism paint a nightmarish picture: It looks to all the world that Mike was responsible for the heinous act. Our Call: SKIP IT. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. reserved.PMC Entertainment. Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Cabin With Bert Kreischer' On Netflix, Comedy Big Brother For A Day, How to Watch Donald Trump's Town Hall Meeting Live Tonight. The series official description reads, “When a bomb rips through the Los Angeles subway train he’s riding on, blue-collar Mike Ferro (Holbrook) just wants to make sure his wife, Allison, and 10-year-old daughter, Pearl, are safe. 177, This story has been shared 157 times. The movie was based on a 1960s ABC series of the same name, and a short-lived 2000 series adaptation ran for 22 episodes on CBS. Nick Caruso / And, if the four episodes that Quibi sent for review are any indication, it’s a rethink that should have never been thought of in the first place. Launching Monday, April 6, Quibi (short for “quick bites”) is a mobile-only streaming service that will offer short-form original series, with episodes that run 10 minutes or less. Was 'Emily in Paris' Really Filmed in Paris? 355, This story has been shared 341 times. 210, This story has been shared 177 times. Again, we blame Quibi’s format for these shortcomings, though we wonder who thought it would be realistic for Ferro to know how to operate a subway car. But after those first four quick bites (aka “episodes”), we don’t think things will get any better. 1,270, This story has been shared 794 times. Joel Keller (@joelkeller) writes about food, entertainment, parenting and tech, but he doesn’t kid himself: he’s a TV junkie. The Fugitive Finale Recap: The Chase Is Off -- Did Ferro's Family Survive? But is it any good? When Ferro, trying to get treated in a local hospital, is spotted, he starts running. In the aftermath of the explosion, the LAPD Counter-Terrorist Bureau and an investigative journalist, Pritti, start the search for a suspect. Mike escapes the subway with Clay’s gun, making him an armed suspect. What Time Will 'A West Wing Special' Premiere on HBO Max? Mike Ferro is an innocent man on the run, desperate to clear his name. From there the LAPD counterterrorism unit flies into action, led by Captain Clayton Bryce (Kiefer Sutherland). If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our weekly newsletter. The idea behind this rethink is that Bryce’s biases and deceptive CCTV footage, combined with clickbaity news sites more interested in making money than actually reporting the news are what makes Ferro into a fugitive. Let us know your thoughts below! Stream It Or Skip It: 'Rooting For Roona' On Netflix, A Documentary About A Girl With Birth Defects Facing Overwhelming Odds, Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Perfect Weapon' On HBO, A Documentary About The Rise Of Cyber Attacks, Stream It Or Skip It: 'Time' on Amazon Prime, An Against-The-Odds Love Story That Pushes Hard Against A Broken System, 'Time' on Prime Video: Your Guide to Rob G. 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Opening Shot: “Los Angeles, Monday.” A well-dressed man in a tax preparation office talks to a stubborn used car dealer who wants to deduct his $5,000 stereo from his taxes. Pritti goes undercover to get info on Mike’s involvement. The Conners Boss Shares Katey Sagal's Season 3 Plea to Producers, Station 19 Boss Teases a Tough Time Ahead for Dean and Vic in Season 4 — But a Good One for Maya and…, President Trump Sets Another Town Hall Next Week on Sinclair…, Station 19 Boss Teases a Tough Time Ahead for Dean and Vic in Season…. Wrongfully and very publicly accused, Mike must prove his innocence by uncovering the real perpetrator, before the legendary cop (Sutherland) heading the investigation can apprehend him.”. Marshal chasing him. Quick bites of captivating entertainment, created for mobile by the best talent, designed to fit perfectly into any moment of your day. 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It is an update on the 1963 television series and the 1993 film, both of the same name, but with new characters. Clay Bryce is the determined cop trying to track him down. Who Is 'RHOC' Star Elizabeth Lyn Vargas' Ex-Husband? Sleeper Star: We always wonder how Natalie Martinez gets herself consistently associated with god-awful projects (Under The Dome, The I-Land). Also flying into action is Pritti Patel (Tiya Sircar), a reporter for a news website. “Fucking millenials,” he says, bemoaning her tweet-first, check later ethos. But, because of Quibi’s format, director Stephen Hopkins and writer Mike Santora have to speed along to major plot points, making so many eye-rolling moments in the first two parts that I actually laughed heartily at the end of the second episode, something that shouldn’t happen during a classic police thriller. Mike is officially a suspect on the run. The Fugitive on Quibi -- Grade It! 246, This story has been shared 215 times. This story has been shared 2,135 times. Quibi has already indicated a move away from the mobile-only part, as the company is in talks with Amazon Fire and Roku to bring the app to TV. 'Jeopardy' Stunner Leaves Alex Trebek and Fans Speechless: "The Stage Looks Very Lonely". His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Slate, Salon, VanityFair.com, Playboy.com, Fast Company.com, RollingStone.com, Billboard and elsewhere. In both cases, they somehow very quickly identify Ferro as the suspect, given the fact that both he and the supposed suspect who had a backpack wore a dark hoodie. Harrison Ford played the titular man on the run in the ’90s film, while Tommy Lee Jones starred as the U.S. Meanwhile, Pritti gets a big break at work due to her risky reporting methods. Ferro comes back home to his loving wife Allison (Natalie Martinez) and 10-year-old daughter Pearl (Keilani Arellane), who has avoided him since he came home six months prior — “You left us,” she said, though he explains he had to take a plea so as to not bankrupt the family.