Survivors

I really enjoyed the first series which is only six episodes long unfortunately and I can't wait for the next series which is now confirmed.

After the virus outbreak the few remaining Survivors start to find each other. As time passes they begin to depend on each other and organise themselves. The power struggles both from within the group and outside leave you wondering how civilisation ever got to where it is today. This show works on many levels and those of you who like end-times scenarios will probably love it. The character interactions are great, quite believable.

This isn't Mad Max, this is the bit before Mad Max.

A very good show but as a fan of the original 70's Survivors I am finding the new version misses the mark for two reasons (A)The original outbreak of flu seemed to wipe out 99% of the population in a day!! Even the most deadly flu would take several weeks to achieve that so realism is somewhat compromised in order to move the plot on too quickly. Secondly Survivors 2008 places way too much emphasis on what is going on between the characters and gives virtually no attention to the actual mechanics of living. The original series went to great lengths to show the characters learning how to farm, generate electricity etc etc. None of that in the new show. Anyway still a quality drama compared to most TV output so I'll give it an 8 but do check out the original that ran for 3 series, 30 odd episodes, all available on DVD. Did you know 1975 Survivors still has a cult following and fan club?

I know that BBC has decided against a third season, and nothing a viewer in the USA says will likely change that, but here goes anyway: My wife and I watch a lot of programs, both British and American. We were completely sucked in by Survivors and are continually impressed by how unpredictable and exciting each episode is. We watch "24" and have enjoyed other edge-of-your-seat shows like "Alias" and "Prison Break" in the past, but we agree that Survivors is usually more entertaining than any of them.

Perhaps the total number of viewers in the UK hasn't been up to hopes, but maybe if demographics (average income, education level, etc.) are taken into account, PLUS you add in American viewers (via BBC America), the BBC should reconsider its decision and renew this riveting program for a third season (or "third series," as they call it) and beyond.

The premise of the show seemed fairly mundane: a virus wipes out most of humanity and we view the struggles of a ragtag bunch of survivors. But, despite a few logical lapses, the execution is excellent and the program is exciting to watch. Most of the characters are very well realized and acted, and the plot (episode-by-episode and ongoing too) is much better than one would expect. We look forward to watching the program every week.

They brought Doctor Who back (and we love it). Survivors deserves at least another few seasons -- especially given the miniscule 6-episode British seasons, which are about 1/4 as long as seasons of most American programs!

This post-apocalyptic remake is an excellent escape into a desolate Great Britain after a global pandemic wipes out most of humanity. How a small group of surviving strangers come together and grow into a protective family of friends in a new world where hostile villages and gangs have already started to emerge is fascinating to watch!

And just to add more intrigue to the entire situation, the secret organization that appears to be responsible for releasing the plague in the first place is still up an running as they attempt to find a cure that will allow them to re-emerge from their high tech ecologically isolated facility.

I can't wait for the second season!

Marcel F. Williams

This little show got its flaws but is still "more realistic" than 90% of all shows and movies labelled post-apocalyptic. Besides a solid production and acting, Survivors is not spoiled by woke agenda (great plus) and got more to deliver than just action and soap opera drama. There are of course some flaws in logic regarding group behavior (like splitting the group etc.), and sadly they didn't end the show/story, so we got some real cliffhanger in the end, anyway, sometimes (in its best moments) the show reminds me a little of the epic Lost, without the mystery parts of course. Solid and a good show for all who pray for the doomsday to come to have some fun ;) Last note: the British show aired first between 1975-77 is closer to the original material of the book written by Terry Nation and also a solid one.