The absence of a 'reset button' where things would return to the status quo from the beginning of the episode. When several characters were returned to the present at the beginning of the fourth season, it was not to the same exact Eureka that they left. The alternate timeline plotline almost reset everything, but two characters knew of the alternate timeline after things were 'back to normal'.
________________________________ From: Melissa P <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, June 8, 2011 2:08:33 PM Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Dumb question of the day What is a "time-travel plot with consequences"? Keep in mind I know almost nothing about the art of science fiction. On Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 12:24 PM, David Bruggeman <[email protected]> wrote: They managed to tackle a time-travel plot with consequences, at least for half a season. They almost managed to do the same with an alternate timeline story (though I suppose that could eventually payoff) at the end of its first season/beginning of the second. > >David > > > > ________________________________ From: Melissa P <[email protected]> > >Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Dumb question of the day > > > >Well, I was hoping for something a little more substantive. But I do >appreciate >knowing that someone I respect likes the show. > >Sorry I can't say why I asked the question. > >As I've probably said before, I'm not a fan of science fiction. But I've >enjoyed reading about the show this morning. > > >On Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Jon Delfin <[email protected]> wrote: > >Like, "I'm looking forward to the new season"? Or something else? >> >>I'm looking forward to the new season. >> >> >> >> >>On Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 11:19 AM, Melissa P <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Does anyone have anything to say about Eureka (the series, of course)? >>> >>> >>> >> >> >-- >TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >Groups "TV or Not TV" group. >To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >[email protected] >For more options, visit this group at >http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
