k9nodt
This was a show that, with its mini-movie format, obtained and held the audiences attention. No talking in the office - car chase - back to talking in the office routine here. The writing, direction and acting always made you forget you were watching your TV at home, rather making you believe you were out there in a wide screen setting, experiencing with the performers the drama and tension of working undercover, never knowing if at any moment, you might be recognised. Jon Seda, a brilliant young actor getting a chance to really shine, brought his already large following to this series from his previous films and other TV successes. Oded Fehr, another brilliant young actor, brought a new face to TV, together with his own audience following from his films. The excellent writing, direction, and the acting ability of the other cast members added weekly to the audience base that NBC could have expected to grow with each episode. This show suffered from lack of good promotion, and the misfortune of being frequently pre-empted by awards shows, film re-runs and other delays and postponements that caused the audience to wonder if this was actually a weekly series, and therefore caused the audience lack of interest and loyalty that NBC used as the reason for cancellation. It is hard to understand why NBC would consider cancelling a series with the potential of Undercover. We welcome the airing of the back to back episodes on March 23rd, and feel that, if NBC were to vigorously promote this, and air a number of re-runs, then they would see a more than satifactory return in audience numbers and ratings, and NBC could enjoy the reward of having yet another top-rating drama/action success.
dkmerrill
I was hooked from the first time I saw UC. Everything about it is great. The acting, the music, the stories,etc. were all just wonderful. I can't think of another show on TV that I have looked forward to seeing as much as UC. And I also think that it was getting better and better with every episode.
Dani J
Watch the character and actor interaction. The intensity of the scenes. The intelligence of the dialogue and the characters who say it. This show isn't loaded with backhanded quips about the "Bad Guy", they're shown as being what most international king pins are, intelligent men and women who will destroy all who stand in their way. You must admit that having Oded Fehr play Frank Donovan was a stroke of genius. The man can act as cold-blooded as any of Shane Salerno's "Bad Guys". With his fledgling unit of, still as yet, untried agents, this cast of characters is phenomenal. They are growing right before our eyes. They are almost a cohesive unit...almost. Frank Donovan is a man from whom lines like, "If you don't give me what I want, I'm going to destroy your life", sound uncontrived. I can't think of another character, or actor, on television who could say that line without the viewers busting up with laughter. Instead this line had many of us creeping toward the edges of ours seats waiting to see the outcome the exchange. Ah...intense, well acted drama is so very hard to come by these days. Most of it is just so much lip service and crap. "UC:Undercover" is definitely not crap, it is the best television I have seen in many years. I have found myself loathing the end of each episode. I hate waiting the whole week for another high voltage storyline. I don't just mean the lines, or the actors, I mean the setting, the cinematography, the whole thing as it's captured by the crew, the editors and Shane and of course how it's portrayed by the actors. Watch UC March 23rd from 8-10PM ET
caty-4
I really like this program and am disappointed that it has been apparently abandoned by NBC and is slowly fading away. The cast is excellent. Vera Farmiga and Jon Seda are very effective in their roles as UC agents - always strong and never in doubt of their abilities, but sometimes overwhelmed by the demands of their jobs. Bruklin Harris and Jarrad Paul are convincing in their support roles. Jarrad Paul in particular, as Cody, provides a very enjoyable humorous antidote to the tense story lines. Oded Fehr is powerful and compelling as the UC team leader, Donovan - his character has begun to evolve from "controlling new guy" to inclusive leader and to develop unique relationships with team members. The individual story lines and arcs have all been engaging - I particularly enjoyed "The Siege," which was a gripping story about a prison riot that occurs when "Jake" and "Alex" are working undercover in the prison.It's very disappointing that NBC has declined to promote UC: Undercover. In fact, many weeks go by between the airing of episodes, making it difficult for loyal fans to know when to look for it. I also find it puzzling that networks in general are reluctant to give shows like UC: Undercover an opportunity to settle in a bit before a decision is made about the program's future - this is one program that, while appealing from the first episode, has gotten better and better with each episode. Hopefully they'll let people know about the double episodes in March so that fans who won't have seen it for over 2 months will know it's on!