sigmacats I am intrigued, as are many, with the "afterlife" and experiences of people who've had NDE's (and other experiences) which have convinced them of it.I was really put off by Jennifer Beals' character throughout most of the series. Really cold, curt, and just unlikable. There were moments of humanity, but then they didn't seem consistent with her overall personality. I would like to see her be able to convey a professional, competent attitude without being so cold and dismissive.Hope the show continues and uses documented experiences in a well thought-out theory of what just might be awaiting us after death.

José Laurentino Neto A perfect story with a perfect ending!Scream if you want, complaint if you want, but this was perfect: a well rounded fiction with the perfect story line.The ending? If this episode was it, it was just perfect!An impossible quest with answers that no one would ever accept.For me it was "CONTACT" all over again: people choose belief over fact; specially when fact is not and cannot be everyone's knowledge.Plato? Oh yes, "The Allegory of the Cave".I liked the entire thing even though I do not believe, for one trillionth of a second that is anything beyond death. Your last breath is the end of your existence here, there, or anywhere.Even if there was something after death, there would be no way to carry on your life features into it. And, again, who can proof me wrong?

daniel-schlachta A filthy rich entrepreneur who is used to getting what he wants by waving his checkbook discovers that he has cancer and does not have much longer to live. So he wants to know what happens when he dies, whether there is a life after death. Being the visionary that he is he decides that the answer is somewhere and just hasn't been found yet. So he enlists, or rather coerces, the help of a brilliant female surgeon who is struggling with a near death experience and has recently suffered the loss of a child - but no clue about social interactions or philosophy or science in general - as his researcher in the capacity of voice of reason. Add to the mix a Senegalese intern who is wise and servile, a cliché teenage daughter and an estranged husband who, apart from one extramarital night out, seems to be incapable of doing anything wrong. Oh, and a best-selling author who might or might not be a huckster.Sounds absurd yet? I haven't even started. The only reason I didn't switch this one off is because for some time I couldn't figure out who the intended audience is. I also wondered what they would throw in to make the details more interesting (answer: nothing).To leave on a positive note: perfect for a nerdy drinking game.EDIT: Episode 3-5Basically everything I criticized in my - admittedly very scathing - review has gone. They must have fired the screenwriter and hired a decent one. People are suddenly people and behave like that. The dialogue has improved immensely. No more pseudo-philosophical claptrap, even Matthew Modine's character has something to say (albeit copied from Marvin Minsky but what the heck.) All in all I've never seen such a piece of trash turned into a quite watchable show.

Kareneo I read through a couple of the prior reviews and a couple stood out for me: "Where is this going?" and "Another angry female in charge." I can't help but feel like this is a one-trick-pony, but I really hope it gets it's shizz together to improve. Why? Because I applaud anyone who tries to look deep into the meaning of life, and what is consciousness and what happens when we die, I think there is a place in this world now for TV that goes above and beyond the usual formula, but it seems that so far in the first 2 episodes, the writers are floundering. I heartily agree with the comment 'another angry female in charge', it is funny how writers think that to portray a 'Strong Female Character' that they have to make her all yelly and dour, why not have a poised, easy-going woman in charge? Why not have a funny woman in charge? What is it about writing for TV these days that everything has to adhere to the usual US0fA TV stereotypes? I have known women in authority who are playful and kind, so it is a thing! Anywho, the opening scene of the second episode was a good idea but so badly and sickly-sweetly written it had me gagging and wishing they would all hurry up and make their transition to the other side! (Sorry Jennifer!) Having said all of that, I love Jennifer Beals, I love Matthew Modine, and I am keen on them making something of the subject material, so here's hoping I can one day change my star rating...