[Cancelled] Human Target

[Rappy Veteran]

It takes a brave, selfless man to make himself a "human target" in order to save the lives of those in danger. Based on the popular DC Comics graphic novel, HUMAN TARGET is a full-throttle action drama centered on CHRISTOPHER CHANCE (Mark Valley, FRINGE), a unique private contractor/security guard hired to protect. Call him what you like, because for Chance, it's about one thing only: saving his clients' lives. When there is an unusual or imminent threat that can't be solved through "normal" means of protection, Chance is hired to completely integrate himself into his clients' lives to become the human target. If you're a corporate manager whose disgruntled employee has gone violently off the deep end, Chance is your new auditor. If you're the president of a bank who's been tipped off to a potential heist, Chance is your unassuming bank teller. During each job, Chance, assisted by his business partner WINSTON (Chi McBride, "Pushing Daisies") and hired gun GUERRERO (Jackie Earle Haley, "Watchmen"), puts himself directly in the line of fire as he races against time to save his client, while unraveling the truth behind the mission. With every new danger, Chance's dark history will also unravel. Does anyone know who Christopher Chance really is, or what secrets lay buried in his past? What would make a man willingly become a HUMAN TARGET?

PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Bonanza Productions Inc., Wonderland Sound and Vision, DC Comics, Warner Bros. Television

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jon Steinberg, McG, Simon West, Brad Kern

CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Peter Johnson

DIRECTOR: Simon West

WRITER: Jon Steinberg CAST: Mark Valley as Christopher Chance, Jackie Earle Haley as Guerrero, Chi McBride as Winston

[Xero]

Sounds kinda similar to Dollhouse ina sense. Although it's lacking women from those pics :laugh:

[Rappy Veteran]

Sounds kinda similar to Dollhouse ina sense. Although it's lacking women from those pics :laugh:

Yeah something to notice there...McG :D

[Pretend]

Finally found this thread, thought their wasn't one for a second.

Just wanted to say it has a great cast, imo. Mark Valley, Jackie Earle Haley, Tricia Helfer, Danny Glover and more :woot:

I hope it's good :)

[Rappy Veteran]

Yep pretty awesome cast!

[Spookie]

Based on the popular DC Comics graphic novel

/facepalm

The idea is he BECOMES the target for the assailant. Hence human target. Not some **** weak, glorified, one man private security company.

[Rappy Veteran]

Pilot Reviews: 'Human Target' (Fox)

Over the last few years, Comic-Con has become known for being the place to debut the new shows that could potentially become the next big thing - Heroes being the most notable example. With this in mind, Tube Talk is taking a look at this year's contenders - many of which you'll have heard about here already, but now with the benefit of full viewings of the pilot episodes.

Kicking things off is the DC Comics-inspired action drama Human Target.

(digital spy)

In a nutshell: Christopher Chance (Fringe's Mark Valley) is a unique contractor for hire: he fully integrates himself into the lives of clients who are facing potentially fatal threats. Be it a bank manager worried about a planned heist or a high-powered businesswoman being tipped off about her own assassination, Chance literally becomes the human target in a bid to protect his clients.

Pilot premise: Stephanie (guest star Tricia Helfer) is the boss of a new high-speed Californian train system that promises to revolutionise travel across the state. She hires Chance after discovering that someone in her own team is trying to kill her - and during a Speed-style maiden voyage, multiple attempts are made on her life. Under his guise as Stephanie's personal translator, Chance fends off the threats and tries to unravel the truth about who is targeting her - and why.

The whens and wheres: Human Target premieres in January 2010 in the plum post-American Idol slot on Fox. The initial order is for 13 episodes. No UK broadcaster has yet acquired the rights to the show.

Neil says: It's not mentally intensive viewing by any means, but nor is it guilty pleasure material. The plot of the pilot is strong and impressively executed, set on board a fast-moving train. Valley is likeable as our lead, but the attempts to pass him off as an unfazed hero with a comedic edge are let down by the poor dialogue. The resolve to the episode, when we discover who was targeting Stephanie and why, is awful. You might like this if you like Chuck.

Dan says: Everything about it was a little too easy: the predictable plot, the (poor) one-liners, and Chance's effortless ability to take control of every situation. Sure, it was pacey, but the attempts to elbow in some comedy cheapened the overall effect it had. On the plus side, the fight scenes were - although a little lengthy - pretty impressive.

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[Konstanov]

As a bodyguard I have to say, I don't get to do any of this.

[Rappy Veteran]

S01E01 "Pilot" - January 17, 2010

S01E02 "Embassy Row" - January 20, 2010

S01E03 "Company Town" - January 27, 2010

S01E04 "Rewind" - February 3, 2010

S01E05 "Sanctuary" - February 10, 2010

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[Omar Hussain]

looks good man, it airs next wednesday right?

[Rappy Veteran]

looks good man, it airs next wednesday right?

Pilot airs week Sunday then it resumes on Wednesdays :)

[Pallab]

I hope I am wrong, but this doesnt soudn very exciting.

[V-Tech]

Just saw a promo for it on TV and it actually looks cool.

Was looking for a new show to watch along with a long list of shows i already watch :)

Just 2 more days and we will know if it's good or not.

[Rob2687]

Today's ep. is a rerun of the premiere.

Where's Courtney Ford already? :(

[Spookie]

Rappy and I were posting on twitter about this y'day. Really enjoyed it, more silly popcorn TV in the same vein as 24 only light hearted. The action scenes are second to none considering this is their first series.

Everyone plays their part well. I'm sure it'll get more adventurous as the season passes. :)

[Piggy]

hmm I think we got the second episode a little earlier in Canada. :D

[Rob2687]

I forgot it's only tuesday. The second episode airs tomorrow on Fox. :p

hmm I think we got the second episode a little earlier in Canada. :D

When did it air?

[Piggy]

I don't know, but it's already online on CTV's website.

http://watch.ctv.ca/human-target/season-1/...ind/#clip256828

[Rob2687]

Sweet! Ep. 2 isn't supposed to air until tomorrow :D

[Piggy]

It's also out from the usual sources. :shifty:

[Razorwing]

Jackie Earl Haley = badass once again. He should really put his Rorshach costume on lol.