Sunday, October 21, 2007

 

Jericho

What would happen if terrorists got their hands on nuclear weapons and managed to set them off? This is the premise of the Jericho. As the series begins, Jake played by Skeet Ulrich, returns home after the death of his grandfather in hopes of gaining his inheritance so that he may make a fresh start. Since Jake has been the black sheep of the family this is akin to the return of the prodigal. Just as he is about to leave town Armageddon is unleashed. In spite of past misdemeanors the present crisis affords Jake an opportunity to use his unique skills and makes him a stalwart support for his father the mayor. The series appears to revolve around him.

What happens to law and order when the seat of government disappears? When the power grid crashes, electronic communication becomes impossible, water stops running and food gets scarce panic sets in. Although Jake seems to be at the centre of most of the action here the rest of this ensemble cast have well-developed characters and play them well. The challenge is about knowing who can be trusted; resisting suspicions; defending against enemies without and within; and finding the will to go on despite seemingly insurmountable odds.


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