Joining our main two on the side of right is a terminator (of course). It is a new model with some new abilities. She goes by the name Cameron and comes in the lovely form of Summer Glau. Hers is a name already familiar to geeks, having been among the cast of Firefly (and its spin-off movie Serenity) and a recurring role on the recently canceled The 4400 (where she was paired off with the always great Jeffrey Combs). She is a new model, charged with protecting John Connor at all costs so that he may fulfill his destiny as the leader of the resistance against Skynet. Summer has a lovely charismatic presence on the screen and isn't shy about getting a little physical when needed. I think she is going to do well on the series.
The pilot picks up with Sarah becoming engaged to a nice guy who knows nothing of her past, while John goes to school and tries to fit in. Before long, a new terminator shows up, willing to blow up or shoot at damn near anything that moves to accomplish his goals. This leads to the meeting with Cameron, and the eventual reveal of her true nature.
There is plenty of action, some comedy, and clever writing. I liked what I saw (and what I remember) and can only hope that subsequent episodes are as good, if not better. I also hope that if it does turn out to be good that FOX sticks with it. Their track record is not exactly strong in the nurturing department.
I know, not a lot of details here. Just trust me when I say that the pilot is good. It is pretty much what I hoped for and shows promise for the future. So, be sure to tune in Sunday, January 13 at 8pm to catch the premiere episode!
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