Flight 29 Down

Okay, I get that this is a watered down kid's show, but every character, especially the one adult and so-called pilot, is an idiot. That's no fun to watch, right off the bat. Don't tell me this guy was the only chaperone for a school trip PLUS having his hands full flying the plane. Maybe if they'd had a few more adult chaperones who happened to get killed in the crash, that would make it more realistic and believable, but I guess that would be reason to lose a G-rating for NBC's Discovery Kids lineup.

I'm watching a rerun of the pilot episode as I write this, and AIRLINERS DON'T FLOAT! That's why they're required to have flotation devices for all passengers, so WHERE ARE THEY? Oh, and the word for the letter W in the international phonetic alphabet is WHISKEY, not "William". Isn't that taking watering things down for the G-rating a little too far?

I thought that the purpose of the Discovery Kids lineup was to inform and educate by entertaining. The only way for this to have any educational value would be for all the characters to die off, the way they would if it would be a real-life situation, to show the audience how NOT to survive.

Like I said, every character in this show is an idiot. Maybe it's autobiographical for the writers!

This is the best show on Discovery Kids.I was already a Corbin Bleu Fan. When I found out that Corbin was going to be in this show, I felt that I just had to watch it.This show reminds me of Lost and Survivor. Although I think that Flight 29 Down is much better. All of the cast names are Corbin Bleu(Nathan), Allen Alvarado(Lex), Hallee Hirsh(Daley), Johnny Pacar(Jackson), Jeremy James Kissner(Eric), Lauren Storm(Taylor), and Kristy Wu(Melissa). It is written by Stan Rogow,who is also wrote scripts for Lizzie McGuire.All of my siblings love it. I like this show so much that I bought the book, which tells the beginning of what happened , before the show started. I give it three thumbs up.

Flight 29 Down seems so familiar to me because I'm from Hawai'i and looking at where they filmed it reminds me on when I actually swum there. And I use to camp there with my family. It was great! Anyway as I watch the show I see how the director uses the beautiful landscape of Mokuleia. He could develop the story from just the place where the kids are stranded. And the story line is great. But what actually got me to watch was when I read the newspaper. It said a kids show filming. I found that Hawai'i shots a lot of shows and movies here and that it does make it feel real as if we were there. The actors must have had fun filming I mean even I find something new to do here. But I live here. So I hope that Flight 29 Down will last a long time before going off air.

This show is not a rip off of Lost. The concept for the show was made even before Lost got on the air. The show may seem simple at first with just some kids stuck on an island but there is SO much more to it! The stuff they do in every episode is really interesting. Yeah, it could be a little more edgy with maybe someone getting really sick or dying but it's still good. Watching the relationships between the characters is what gives this show a heart. Trying to figure out who's going to end up with who and how each character will react to a situation is what keeps it interesting. This show could easily get boring but it's not. It feels like forever when I have to wait a week for the new episodes. And, if you all think this is some 12 year old writing this well you're wrong. I'm 20 years old and my sister (age 18) loves this. I even think most of the audience for this show are mid-teen girls and up. The added bonus to the show is having Johnny Pacar and Jeremy Kissner as Jackson and Eric. They are very appealing to watch, especially Johnny. So don't listen to people who say that it's a cheesy kiddie show cause it's so not! Watch an episode or two and give it a chance. You'll love it, really!

"Flight 29 Down" is an excellent family show. It's sort of a mixture of "Survior", "Lost", and "Gilligan's Island". This series focuses on seven of the eleven passengers of the crashed plane 29 DWN. It is about their trials and how they cope and survive until rescue comes; if it comes. I'm not that great at explaining how awesome this show is in a nut shell so this is a description from a webmaster named Gwen "This show focuses on 7 of the 10 teenage survivors of a plane crash. They're all from LA but not all of them are friends. Their plane lands on some island in the South Pacific. 3 of the teens and the pilot go off in the jungle to explore it leaving the other 7 to worry about setting up camp and finding enough food and water. They have a radio but it is a long time before they get any contact with anyone. Each episode takes place within 1 or half a day of them being on the island. Drama occurs between the castaways revealing their insecurities, crushes, egos, and social problems. Surviving becomes more than just finding enough food and shelter. They eventually become like a family, having to learn to live and work together." Also here is my own description of each of the main characters:

-Nathan: Nathan is Mr. Popular. Captain of the football and track team, he feels he can do no wrong being that he's an experienced Boy Scout. Having been the class president for the last few consecutive years, Nathan feels the need to take charge of the odd band of cast-aways, but not if his rival has anything to say about it! Nathan soon finds out that doing things for scout points and badges is completely different than real life.

-Daley: Daley's fiery spirit and true sense of organization and competition earned her the position of class president. But do those things really come in handy on a deserted island? Yes and no. she makes a big effort to keep the group all on the same page at the same time as keeping an eye on her little step-brother, Lex, but always seems to fail. With her tragic family background, she has learned how take care of herself and others. But the real question is, can she ever become close to someone again?

-Lex: What does E=MC squared REALLY mean? Just go ask Lex! He's a ten year old prodigy child. when he's not studying for exams in his high school classes or adding to his butterfly collection, Lex uses his time to make his older sister and the "other big kids" listen to him. Only when they're really in trouble do they turn to him, but Lex is always glad to help even though he's preoccupied with the same problem his sister has: making friends.

-Eric: He's a low life, evil, manipulative rat. But that's why we love him! Eric's attempts to charm his crush, Taylor, plans to avoid work at all costs, and well-placed sarcasm always add comic relief to any situation. Even when faced with life-threatening situations, Eric always comes up with a remark that will have the audience doubling over.

-Taylor: Taylor is the princess of the group. Like Eric, she will avoid work at any cost and is the definition of a "dumb blonde"... or so we think! could there really be a caring human being under all that pink? If so it will need a lot of coaxing, less snide remarks by the others, and one very special person. Then maybe, just maybe, she can change the status quo.

-Melissa: If you ever wondered what an optimist is, well, here you go. Mel is a fountain of encouragement and endless patience. She always tries her hardest to make the best of a situation in the form of a compliment, a hug, or maybe even a cupcake. Think she's the perfect "good girl" right? well she was, that is until Jackson came along. Can she keep her mouth shut or will it slip that she can't stop thinking about him.

-Jackson: Jackson is basically one big question mark. Or at least he is in the beginning. Can anybody reach him? He's only been at school a few months and got in on a specialty scholarship. There are rumors going around that he's been in a gang and maybe still is. But that's just the question, are they really rumors? Due to the fact that he keeps to himself, they may never know. Is there a super big brain behind those sapphire blue eyes or are the lights on and nobody's home. Your guess is as good as their's. But despite everyone's opinions of this mysterious guy, they might just have to huddle under his street smart wing if they are going to survive. (he's my favorite!)

If you like drama, romance, comedy, action, or any of these 7 fantastic actors, you'll love this show. So don't hesitate to try it. If you have any questions, just come to the board below and we'll be happy to answer. We don't bite, really! This is the best show I've seen in a long time and is perfect for kids, teenagers, and adults. I guarantee you won't be sorry you watched it!

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