draco-x
Now And Again is an amazing single-series TV show. I say single series because it was cancelled after a cliff-hanging season finale. Michael Wiseman is offered another shot at life after he dies on a subway platform. The overweight underachiever has his body rebuilt by the government under the supervision and vision of Dr Morris (played by 24's Dennis Haysberth). The deal is simple, the government will use Michael as part experiment and part operative. If Michael refuses, the government will restore the natural order and kill him.Because of secret nature of the project, Michael cannot have any contact with his grieving family- a wife and daughter who still believe that he's dead. This is the central concern of Close's character, and much of the series revolves around his inability to give up hope of ever being with them.Science Fiction doesn't come much better than this. Each episode allows Michael to explore his unique talents of speed and strength, but they never become the sole driving force of the show. The visual effects are convincing and its nice to see a TV show that films so much out door locations. It adds something the the 'suburbia' element of the Michael's persona.Gerrit Graham provides many chuckles as Michael's former friend, and adds a lot of depth to the sort of life the Michael used to have. All the performance are top notch, except perhaps for the occasional moments from Heather Matarazzo who plays the daughter. Kudos for not picking a typical LA teenage actress to play the part (I looking at you Mellisa Joan Hart), but sometimes her range can be limited, but she makes up for it in a wry sense of humour.So why "Eric Close: Mr Plague" I don't mean it in a derogatory way, its just that he has a habit of being in really good TV shows that get cancelled after a first season (just look for Dark Skies on IMDb). But he's a fine actor and tragically overlooked for feature films.
brocious
I couldn't believe that CBS cancelers this show after one season. It was one of the best shows on TV at that time. It really made me angry that CBS cancelers it after it was just getting going. Not only that; but, it ended with a cliff hanger. CBS didn't have the decency to even tell us what happened! For heaven's sake, if you're going to end a show, don't advertise a cliff hanger or allow it to air! Of course, CBS didn't! I was kind of hoping if they end with a cliff hanger, at least have a movie of the week or a special to tell us what happened. Bring back the characters and either have them rescued or whatever! But, no, it just ended and that was it! Hell on the fans of the show! I've seen that happen on a few other shows. If you're going to cancel a show, don't end with a freaking cliff hanger!
signjay
Now & Again is one of my favorite TV shows of all time. I had a great time watching these characters. My favorite scene was Michael appearing as an angel to help Heather come back from the near death of the lightening strike. I was terribly disappointed when the show was canceled but do not wish to see a neat and tidy wrap up. The stories in this program were creative and unpredictable and never neat and tidy.
Nicolas 84
I have found this serie very pleasant to see.The actors are all well playing, and the dialogues are very goods and some times very funny.It is a shame it stops so soon.I really had a good time watching.:(