Animal Planet has a winner in this soap opera/adventure/nature show well deserving of a look-see.
It starts out the usual way; you’re bored out of your mind and so you go channel surfing. That’s how I found The Crocodile Hunter on Animal Planet and The Dog Whisperer on National Geographic. At first, Meerkat Manor was just one of those shows I would flip to when commercials were on whatever else I was watching and then, without realizing it, I got hooked.…
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— go to most recent comments76 - Christien
Okay Jet,
I understand that you don't want Flower to die and I admit, i was horrified when I saw it as well. And mind you, I did pay attention and I saw the episode twice (they repeat it more often in the Netherlands). Flower did die (and I am not at all enthusiastic about announcing this, on the contrary...). While heroically defending her pups, as described by Jenni above, she was bitten in the head by a cobra. There was footage of her with a bloated head, and then she died.
I have seen the succeeding episodes as well (we are apparantly ahead here in Europe) and Rocket Dog is now the dominant female of the entire, 47 meerkat strong Whisker group. Zaphod hung around for awhile helping out his daughter, but has now left to become a roving male once again.
Oh, and in the episode in which Flower dies, there's also a very cute adoption story.... So it's not all bad and the episode is still quite enjoyable, though emotional..
77 - Jet in Columbus
Even if you're right, and everything I've seen so far says you're not, why are you taking such joy in repeatedly rubbing in the American Public's noses?
In the most recent episode, Flower is very much allive and has reunited her family, making Rocket Dog a willing subordinate instead of evicting her.
What you're doing here is equal to intentionally giving away the ending to a very good movie or TV show "cliffhanger" rather than letting viewers enjoy it themselves... like some insensitive clod who announces what's going to happen next in the silence of a packed movie theater.
This behavior is tatamount to a childish little brat singing I know something you don't know... nah nah nah {:^)~~~~~~~~~~~`"
Maybe there's an American version that's different from the European version? In any case the only dominant female that was bitten by a snake so far was Lola-AND SHE DIDN'T DIE!
If I knew what was going to happen to the "Whiskers" in advance, I sure's hell wouldn't reveal it to fans who haven't seen it yet spoiling it for everyone else...
So why are you?
?
78 - Christien
Sorry if i ruined it for anyone, but quite frankly I don't think I have, since first of it's already mentioned about 10 times in previous posts and secondly you don't believe anyone anyway.
The reason I wrote my previous post (my first one btw, so I'm not repeating anything) is because i read all previous posts here and got quite annoyed by them. You do not believe anyone, not even someone that heard it from the project's leader. And you accuse quite a few people of not paying attention when watching the show. Those people were paying attention and I, and they as well i'm sure, CAN tell the difference between our beloved Flower and Lola. (BTW, i've seen the episodes where Lola and Shakespeare were bitten as well and do wish Flower had survived her snakebite as those two did).
That is why i wrote my post, not to spoil anything for anyone (which I didn't do, because again, the fact that Flower dies is already mentioned at least ten times on this page)
Anyway,lets not fight over this fantastic show. And who knows maybe I am a babbling idiot and Flower does not die. I do hope that is the case...
79 - Jet in Columbus
Regardless of what I believe or not, the last episode of Meerkat Manor to air involved a very alive Flower reuniting her family.
Regardless of what you've seen to the contrary, the American public and their children have advanced in the magnificent story of the Whiskers only that far...
... and no farther
For you to jump ahead and tell everyone what happens (if indeed it does in the U.S. version)) and ruining everyone else's enjoyment of the show is irresponsible and downright heartless.
No one in the U.S. has gotten past the part in the story where Flower leads her half of the family back and reunites them. For you to reveal what happens next is wrong.
80 - Jim Rizzo
I just viewd the ten minute special "Remembering Flower" and I can't believe that at my age, 58, I actually cried watching this short. The still of her face at the end just broke me down. I don't know if I'll be able to watch the show anymore. Flower Rules Forever. Your adoring friend Jim!!
81 - Jet in Columbus
JIm, what part of the world are you from. Here in the U.S. no such special has aired?
82 - Claire
Just a question - why would you think the US version would be any different the UK (and original) version. As far as I know, the only changes they make are to re-dub the narrative with an american voice.
The only reason I posted originally was that you appeared to be attacking people as it they were daft to be making things up.
As Christien states - the facts had already been mentioned.
83 - Jet in Columbus
The fact remains Claire that You and others seem bound and determined to ruin it for those of us in the U.S. who haven'T seen the events you describe for ourselves because your country broadcasts them ahead of us.
A fact that you refuse to address in this forum.
WE FANS OF THE SHOW WOULD RATHER FIND OUT FOR OURSELVES-LIKE YOU DID, RATHER THAN HAVE SOMEONE TELL US AHEAD OF TIME!!!!!!
Those of us who equally enjoy the program would rather find out on our own, than to hear it from a few heartless jerks like you that insist on telling us what's going to happen several episodes ahead of what we've seen.
End of discussion...
84 - Christien
Claire, thank you for your support. I posted for the same reason you did, to support the other people who were dismissed as not paying attention.
And since I did, I've already been called heartless, irresponsible, an insensitive clod and a childish little brat. I must say, I do take offense Jet. Especially since you accuse me of doing something I didn't do. I wasn't the first one to post here that Flower has died, so I wasn't the one revealing anything. I would have put in a spoiler alert if I thought I was.
And as for a different US version: not possible I think. They can't really keep Flower alive can they?
85 - Christopher Rose
OK, Jet, point made now. By the way, this is an international site and all we non-Americans have to live with you lot going on about programmes we haven't seen yet...
How are you?
86 - Christien
I am not a heartless jerk out to ruin it for anyone and neither is Claire. We both stated WHAT HAD ALREADY BEEN POSTED BEFORE(and were thus not revealing anything) and both in response to you saying that these other people weren't paying attention to the show and couldn't tell the difference between Flower and Lola.
87 - Jet in Columbus
As of this moment, in the U.S. Fower is bery much alive and leading the Whiskers clan.
...Sorry to disagree, but this is EXACTLY like knowing who shot J.R. on Dallas and plastering it all over this website for all to see, before all of you in Europe had the chance to find out for yourselves.
As for Lola, you announced that Flower had died due to a snake bite COINCODENTLY at the moment that Lola was bitten and deposed by her sister, so of course I thought you weren't paying attention, not nknowing how much farther you were in the story line.
88 - Jet in Columbus
Chris, it was revealed to me today by the visiting nurse that I had a heart attack, not just a Conjestive Heart Faliure.
I guess they didn't want me to give up hope, so they kept that part from me...
89 - Liz
wow...I came on this site to see if I could find out about Flowers well being. Instead I found international bashing and childish behavior from fellow americans and europeans alike. Regardless of this behavior, lets settle this by saying that I live in the states. I have "on demand" cable and watched a special intitled "Remembering Flower", in which they paid her their respects, stating the desert has lost it's favorite rose. As much as we may not like it, nor want to hear it, this info is available in the states for anyone who cares to really pay attention. RIP our sweet Flower...
90 - Jet in Columbus
Again????
Not many people have "on-demand" myself included.
To reveal what's going to happen on a favorite TV show before it's actually broadcast is not fair the the rest of us.....
91 - Jet in Columbus
To be broadcast Sep 28, 8:30 pm
(30 minutes)
Remind Me Meerkat Manor
Journey's End
TV-PG
In a contest over land the Whiskers see off rival gang, the Zappa, but when one little trooper gets left behind the Whiskers are left with a tough decision. And it's the end of an era when tragedy strikes and the Kalahari loses its favorite rose.
I will miss her, and had a lot of respect for her, but her death did NOT need to be revealed so long ago as to ruin it for everyone that doesn't have the ultimate cable package.
92 - Liz
Not so much again as this was my first time here, posting etc. Guess I just wanted to help educate as to prevent further public embarrassment. Flower is no more alive in the states than she is in the manor, nor was she last week when it was stated, over and over again that she was. The info has been available here, in the states, for weeks, so no one ruined it for anyone really, it's just nature. (and on demand is nothing more really than basic cable:))
93 - Jet in Columbus
Upon request, I can tell you exactly what's going to happen for the rest of this season, but do you really want to know in advance?
Yes this information is available, but why ruin it for everyone who'd like to find out for themselves.
94 - Liz
No, I do not care to know what happens for the rest of this season, but would continue to watch either way. I came to this site to find out how Flower died, not if. In all actuality, if not for all the international banter on this site, would not have found out all the details of her death.
95 - Jet in Columbus
What's that expression?
oh heah
"Damned if I do and damned if I don't"
sigh
96 - jenni
Well, I'm amazed. Just read all what's been written since last week. Jet in Columbus (Sad dude) All I will say is Flower died end of February 2007 - 7 months ago. From what I could see when searching the web is that people already knew. Your not telling anyone anything if its been out there for 7 months. If you don't want to know what happening don't visit Meerkat sites which I'm so glad I did not.
We've finished watching the last episode of the current series tonight in England and all I will after Flower died last week it does get worse!!
Get the hankies out!
Enjoy
97 - Christien
Without revealing anything...
You're right Jenni. I'm in the Netherlands and saw the last two episodes yesterday (taped it). I cried my eyes out.. those episodes were like an emotional rollercoaster to me. This season a lot happened/happens (depending on where you are).
Who thought a couple of years ago that so many would cry their eyes out over some Meerkats in the Kalahari? I think Animal Planet did a great job with this series and I'm hoping for many more great seasons.
And to Jet: we both love the meerkats and this show, can't we just make up? I'm sure Flower would want us to, seeing as she loved a big family...
98 - Jet in Columbus
Done...
99 - Jet in Columbus
Being in the U.S. I'll be seeing Flower's death for the first time tonight at 8:30 PM...
100 - jenni
Jet,
We'll be here for you after the show.
101 - Dana
I caught only the last three minutes of the show tonight (in the U.S.) and had no idea Flower had died. I can hardly stop crying! What a loss. I am a born animal lover, but even a non-animal lover can't help but respect her. The vision of poor Flower hanging her swollen head...I almost wish I hadn't seen it, it's so emotionally overpowering...
102 - Stephanie
I agree Dana. My heart broke watching the very end seeing Flowers condintion. Almost wish i didn't see that part. This show was very emotional and still get teary eyed thinking about the vision i have of Flower in the end.
103 - Dana
Cafepress.com has "I Heart Flower" products, in case anyone else has felt the urge to display their honor for Flower like I have. :)
104 - jenni
USA.
Have you reached the end of series 3? Is it this week or next week when you do?
105 - Jet in Columbus
I believe it's the First week of November...
106 - Jet in Columbus
Since it no longer appear to be a great crime to reveal the future...
Friday, Oct. 12, at 8:30 p.m.
Farewell My Lovely
The imminent change in season has forced Zaphod to finally leave the Whiskers and return to the lonely life of a roving male. Having found a potential mate within the Zappa tribe, Zaphod finds his efforts hampered by Houdini, the Zappa's dominant male. Despite the hardships, Zaphod is determined to make a go of living alone.
Friday, Oct. 19, at 8:30 p.m.
Three Degrees of Separation
The wide-eyed Whisker pups are taken on a foraging trip to learn about life in the Kalahari. At the Starsky household, sisters Mozart, Kinkajou and De la Soul have fallen on hard times. In an effort to turn their luck around, the girls bravely go in search of a solution. However, they end up looking in all the wrong places!
Friday, Oct. 26, at 8:30 p.m.
The Graduate
A new roving male is learning the ropes at Meerkat Manor. While Wilson from the Commandoes introduces himself to a certain Whisker lady, someone else makes a surprise return to the family. And, at last, there's hope for lone female Mozart when a dashing young male turns his attention to her. But how long will his interest last?
Friday, Nov. 2, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
A Family at War
In the season finale, the Whisker family has expanded to a burrow-bursting 50 members! Rocket Dog, the new matriarch, is finding it tough to keep on top of everything, and her competitive sister, Maybelline, isn't making the situation any easier. Unhappy with her subordinate status, Maybelline is ready to take matters into her own paws, but will she succeed in her quest for leadership? Will Rocket Dog's power be checked? As this season of Meerkat Manor comes to a close, it's obvious that nothing in the Whisker family will ever be the same!
107 - Otis B. Driftwood
darn you, Jet. why did you have to publish these synopses. you've ruined the show for me
108 - Jet in Columbus
Oh, okay, it was all right with all of you that all these people revealed that Flower died months ago, because the European version is running 6 months ahead of us??? And since everyone over there knew about it ahead of us, it was okay to publish such a revelation in the comments of my article here, ruining it for us who didn't know yet... but it's not okay for me to reveal the "Future" myself, even though you all know it from watching it over there?.
It's okay for them to do it, but not me-Damned if I do, Damned if I don't. Just look back at the hell I took for refusing to acknowledge Flower's death LAST YEAR, even though it wasn't revealed to the American audience week before last?
Not only is that being a little hypocritical of you, but it's damned unfair...
And people wonder why I stopped writing on this forum!
Now it turns out I'm not even allowed to publish a new article about it on my own blog, unless I publish it here first because of some bullshit rule from Google.?????
109 - Jet in Columbus
By the way, no one put a gun to your head and made you read them Otis, now did they?
110 - Christopher Rose
Jet, Otis was making a joke.
As to the Google thing, you're confused. You can publish whatever you want on your own blog, it just means we won't then publish it here.
You could of course write two different articles...
111 - RIDO
In the YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE IT files...
Maxim just named Rocket Dog it's Girl of the Day!!
MAXIM'S "Girl" of the Day! ALSO... MAXIM's TRIBUTE TO FLOWER!
112 - Jet in Columbus
Thanks for the post Rido
113 - jenni
The current series is NOT six months ahead of the USA. They showed the entire series in September, M-F, every week till it finished. Think that was two and a half weeks in total. Having seen the entire series, Jet, you ain't really telling anyone anything in those synopsis that you've written, stop being a sore loser, ‘be nice’ please!
This side of the Atlantic we know what really goes down. See, I’ve said that without telling you a thing.
114 - Jet in Columbus
Jenni Jenni Jenni....
sigh
...and people still wonder why I'm gay!
115 - jenni
Yep! Gay and very amusing!
116 - cj
this is like world war 3 it is actually pretty funny I was really just surfing the web trying to find rateings for the show but this blog is now my faveorite sitcom
117 - Jet in Columbus
CJ it's been a long time since I've had such high praise. Are you going to share what you"re smoking?
118 - cj
really I think this blog is one of the funniest things I have read in a while so yeah this is better than a sitcom it's interactive
119 - Jet in Columbus
So tell me, do you at least watch the show?
120 - cj
yeah I do every time it's on i love it that is why I was trying to look up the rateings if a show like this doesent soar it sinks sadly
121 - cj
excuse the spelling
122 - Jet in Columbus
The problem with rating a show like Meerkat's is that it's shown multiple times a week and is also repeated the very next week prior to a new episode.
The ratings will naturally be low because different people watch it at different times on a regular basis. I guess they have to take the ratings on a cumulative basis...
123 - Jet in Columbus
In addition, since the mob is studied by Cambridge university, apparently The U.K. and Europe sees it 6 months before the American market.
That's what caused all the bru-ha-ha above, because I thought they were reacting to Lola getting bitten by the snake, when actually they were way ahead of us and had witnessed Flower getting killed at the same time.
Now that it's straightened out,.....
124 - cj
for now that is lol
125 - jenni
Jet.
We're Not six months ahead of you.
You started watching the Kats before us in the UK. We, (lucky folk) starting watching after you but on a Mon-Fri basis for two and a half weeks til it finished. You're watching it on a weekly basis, that the only difference.
We're also on our third(?) re-run of the new series.
Yesterday Flower died again!