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| The new persuader: the lovely Laura Mennell, starring in the popular new sci-fi/action series ALPHAS. Image: SYFY CHANNEL/FIVE. |
Blessed and cursed at the same time with the abilities to "push" people into doing whatever she asks of them, the lovely Canadian actress Laura Mennell, in her guise as Nina Theroux, one of the new team of super powered human beings in the popular sci-fi adventure series ALPHAS, is one hot lady who I'd certainly take orders from whether I was under her spell or not! Probably best known as Janey Slater, the doomed wife of Billy Crudup's Doctor Manhattan in the epic film adaptation of the WATCHMEN graphic novel, Miss Mennell has carved out a fine and lengthy career in popular TV series including SMALLVILLE, MILLENNIUM, THE 4400, EUREKA, SUPERNATURAL and FRINGE.
Laura's character of Nina is just one of six uniquely gifted people comprising the Alphas of the title (whose skills include heightened instincts, superhuman strength and the ability to intercept electronic signals), once individuals who come together and pull their incredible resources to investigate and fight crime for the government, headed up by Academy Award nominated character actor David Strathairn, who plays their equally talented, if "normal" leader, Dr. Lee Rosen. Following on from such modern day hits as MARVEL COMICS film translation of X-MEN (of which this new series was created by one of the writers of its third hit film: Zak Penn, with Michael Karnow) and Tim Kring's HEROES, it's going to be interesting to see just what new ingredients its maker can bring to the premiere season show table in order to make it different, and also standout, from what has gone before- we've already seen and enjoyed the drama and problems of everyday people trying to survive the great hurdles and responsibilities that having these powers bring for the last ten years.
Trailer: Alphas Trailer - YouTube
Alphas Trailer - New Series - YouTube
Alphas - Full Trailer - YouTube
Receiving its UK transmission premiere on FIVE STAR next Tuesday night at 10pm, the series original States-side premiere episode, in which the team look into a shooting at a police headquarters, shown on the SYFY Channel, was quite low key at first, though reviews for its opener were generally positive. It has since gone on to gain further improved press reaction and enthusiasm from TV audiences over the next ten episodes, as well as second season renewal.
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So, it looks like the New Testament's meaning for the word "Alpha" shows continued promise for the series beyond its mere title!
Look out for more on ALPHAS on KOOL TV in the not too distant future...
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