The pilot episode was so much better than any of the episodes since have been. When I watched the pilot, I thought this was going to be a really good show. I even went back and watched it again, which I almost never do. From the second episode to this episode, it's been generally pretty disappointing. Not bad, per se, just not living up to its potential.

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"His deadpan delivery cracked me up, and he definitely sold me on considering using the devil to delivery things rather than UPS of FedEx."

Come on, at least make it look like you read over your article once before you post it.

"using the devil to delivery things"
"UPS of FedEx"

"Although remember the pilot episode? Sam had some sort of telekinesis power that seems to have vanished."

I think those powers are granted to him on a per soul basis. Like this week he had the slippery shoes (though I don't recall how those were used exactly) and he was also able to make things disappear for the magician soul. I think once he turns in the vessel, the power leaves him. When he is contracted to find a soul he is first given the power to assist and then the vessel.

This show is so reminiscent of charmed, except instead of three girls its three boys. The devil is basically the whitelighters and they are all hunting demons. Its like KS said "Lets make a boy version of charmed!" Not that it's a bad thing, I liked charmed a lot too.

I'm a little annoyed at the plot with Sam and Andi. Shows that constantly hold back in the name of plot progression (or lack there of) are just aggravating to the viewer. When its so obvious that the problems would be fixed by doing something very simple are overlooked by the characters it makes me feel like its amature writing. If they wanted to keep it a real secret from Andi, they could have made the devil do something to interrupt him every time he went to tell her. Instead we just get a weak main character that is too scared to say something (though he told his other two friends immediately, why not the girl he likes?!) I guess they sorta made it so he can't tell her when the devil told him it would be bad for her, but I'd rather see that then to just hear about it.

Oh, and the page that was torn out is definitely something to do with his dad being able to replace him.

I think that Ted (manager, Work Bench) is God. Not like 'awesome', but actually God in the show. He's the total opposite of the Devil's character: he forgives (i.e., doesn't fire anybody) everyone, he challenges Sam (vs. the Devil, who gives Sam powers, etc.), is subordinate to however many people above him (the Devil is clearly in charge of his domain), and he is bumbling and goofy, compared to the Devil's suave, accomplished character. What other purpose does Ted have in the show? He could easily be relegated to a situational character, and all other characters in the show serve some sort of central purpose. I think it's a lock. Ted is God.

Love the comparison to Scooby Doo. Where does the devil fit in?

Reaper has to be one of the best new shows this season! It's definitely my favorite.

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Has anyone else noticed that Chuck and Reaper seem to have the same plot points every week? Two weeks ago Chuck was angsty about not going anywhere with his life... the next day Sam was angsty about not going anywhere with his life. This week Chuck's abandoning his family and friends... Sam's doing the same. I know that these are pivotal plot points in a "discovering yourself/secret life" story, but come on. Someone needs to lock these writers together in a room and not let them out until they come up with a schedule, for both shows sake.

The Buttless Chaps are an excellent Vancouver-based band, well worth checking out ('Love This Time' or 'Where Night Holds Light' are their most recent albums, and also likely to be the easiest to find). That particular Buttless Chaps show poster has actually appeared in *every* episode of 'Reaper'. A lot of bands on Vancouver-based Mint Records are name-checked on the show in this fashion -- see also conspicuous placement of gig posters for The Organ.

I'm not a shill, by the way -- just a satisfied customer.

i'll probably keep watching a bit longer, but I don't think that much of this show so far. I agree that it reminds me of Scooby Doo, but Scooby Doo had comically large sandwiches and this show doesn't.

It might be compared to the the X-Files too, but the X-Files was better acted and filmed, as is Smallville.

But the Sam/Andi thing isn't that compelling, so they really need to move the story along in a major way. The vessels are funny, but none of the captures have been particularly interesting.


So yeah, a lot of promise, but not much delivery so far.

Oreo, watch the opening credits. Kevin Smith is listed as consultant. Yes, he directed the pilot episode, but he's also listed as consultant.