Tru Calling is back on television, as hard as it is to believe. But while I was watching a thought struck me about the timing, which I will get to in a minute. First I can't believe that I am seeing new episodes again.
I remember when the show first came on in the Fall of 2003, it was maligned by critics, and not terribly well supported by viewers. I was one of the few that liked the premise and thought it had some promise. Near the halfway point of that fateful season it started to slip away, how many more episodes could play out in a similar fashion? It was teetering on the brink of sliding down that slippery slope into oblivion. Then Jason Priestly joined the cast and injected some life into the proceedings. The second half began a slow build to a satisfying end to the season. But let us back up a bit, I know a lot of you are probably unfamiliar with the series, and if not for the demise of Point Pleasant, many of you would have never had the chance.
The basic idea behind the series was that Tru Davies, played the lovely Eliza Dushku, would have days "rewind" in order for her to save someone who had died. She is a would be medical student who works the night shift at the morgue, sometimes a body would come in and it would talk to her, generally something simple like "Help me!" At this point the day would restart with her retaining all the memories she had acquired in the day that never was which she would use to prevent the results from repeating. There was never any explanation of where the ability came from, but soon enough she enlisted her boss at the morgue, Davis, and her brother Harry. She also discovered that her mother who had died mysteriously years before had the ability as well. Enter Jason Priestly as Jack, at first he was just a strange co-worker, then he started to appear to have the same information as Tru, and the people she was trying to save were still dying. It turns out that Jack was the opposite of Tru, where Tru sees people to save, Jack sees fate to be preserved. You see, some people are meant to die, and it is not up to Tru to, essentially, play God. This sets up a battle between the two with peoples lives in the balance. The first season ended with the revelation that Tru's father was in the same position as Jack, playing the opposite of his wife. Now we're getting somewhere.
With that said, I, and at least one other fan that I knew, was looking forward to a second season although no announcement had been made. That was back in the Spring of 2004. Then came the announcement that it had been renewed for a second season. I was looking forward to seeing where they would take the show, but as the 2004 season neared, it was announced that the show was being cancelled, despite a number of episodes already being shot. I was a bit deflated, but I'd get over it, it wasn't like when Farscape had the rug pulled out from under it, that made me very upset.
Article comments
1 - DMD
The people Tru saves are perfectly healthy and will live out their lives happily as though nothing had happened. Not really at all comparable to Terri's situation IMHO.
2 - Chris Beaumont
They may be perfectly healthy, but what if they were meant to die? By the virtue of the rewind day their lives are being artificially extended, which is where Jack comes in to make sure that what was supposed to happen still happens, essentially filling the God role. Terri's situation is not much different with people choosing if/when she should die, one side extending her life in a potentially artificial manner, and the other side wanting her death to finally come after being fated so many years ago.
So, while the people Tru saves are not necessarily terminally ill or incapacitated, they are living perhaps beyond the intended life cycle.
I'm not really picking sides, but it just struck me as odd timing.
Thanks for sharing!
3 - Scott Pepper
Chris, this article has been syndicated at the Advance.net network of sites, including Cleveland.com.
4 - Jess
i'm still confused on whether or not FOX is going to continue the serries. i hope they do because i don't watch much television. this show is an intelligent tv show that makes you think. the episodes take you down a path where you think you know what's going on then it turns the tables on you. season one went a bit slow until Jack was in the picture. then it picked up at a great pace. season two episodes are very impressive in comparision to season one. the writer's have found their place in the show. playing with fate is a touchy subject but a good one at the same time and this show brings out some interesting conversations. i hope FOX will come to their senses and continue this great piece of work. i hope they don't just leave it in mid season because it's unfair to the viewers. they should atleast finish the season. just stating my opinion.
Peace out!
5 - ann
i have always watch tru calling and never stop i love the show and will always love it!!!!!
6 - gemma.p
i love tru calling will it come back ive watched every episode and want it to come back so much. Why did u cancle it any way
7 - Lyra Granger Weasley
I love tru calling. I actually bought the DVD of the complete Tvshow.
8 - paulo
i am portuguese and i want Tru Calling back now!!!!!!
FUCK YOU FOX
9 - Anthony Brinks
i want true calling back now that was the best show ever give it back