The revamped story and reshuffled cast bring noticeable improvement to Extant as the alien invasion begins.
Gone are the associations with immortality and dead loved ones.
Gone are the characters who lacked chemistry with the protagonist, Molly Woods, played by Halle Berry.
Its still not a perfect show, but the improvements are already apparent and appreciated.
When a military man justifies the deception by saying, Why cause a panic, I immediately panic.
Cue invasion of the body snatchers.
Now theres no one to stop the impending robot army!
Aliens vs. robots anyone?
Its interesting that the military now has its hands in both the alien plot and the robot story.
I predict a betrayal in the future.
Although the writers jettisoned a few actors and plotlines, it appears to have been an admirable choice.
Better dialogue, more likable characters, and a clearer focus is just what the show needed.
Rating:
4 out of 5
