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Post by The Doctor on Dec 13, 2015 13:34:58 GMT -6
Given how important both Talia and Selina are to Bruce in the comics, I hope that we do get to see both of them again in some substantial guest appearances over the final two seasons. Anything is possible  I sense that with the fact that Bruce is becoming more and more of the Batman, The two of them will show up. Also Jack....Episode 20 was fantastic!!! I do hope we have more Team Watchtower episodes like that!!! |
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Post by Jack Malone on Dec 13, 2015 16:44:26 GMT -6
I sense that with the fact that Bruce is becoming more and more of the Batman, The two of them will show up. Also Jack....Episode 20 was fantastic!!! I do hope we have more Team Watchtower episodes like that!!! I swear every time a character in a regular position gets bumped down to 'reoccuring' or 'guest,' that everyone thinks it means they're never going to be on the show again, haha. It just means when I'm looking at the season as a whole, these characters won't be in as close to 22 as possible, while others, who will be in the main cast, are more likely to be in 22 episodes, or have a story that could warrant 22 episodes. And thanks, man! Looking forward to your reviews |
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Post by Brian Melanson on Dec 14, 2015 19:49:52 GMT -6
Update 12/14/15:
Hey all, I know this is a bit weird, me posting in the Watchtower S3 forum. Jack is currently in the middle of a big change and is without internet. But he was able to contact me to let you all know some BIG news. There won't be a new Watchtower today, but I did get the scoop that.... Watchtower will be completing it's Third Season with a TWO PARTER! Yes, you heard read right! Watchtower will be returning either on December 21st or December 28th. But, Jack promises that Season Three will conclude by the end of 2015! And, Jack wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas! Have a good day!
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Post by Alex Matthews on Dec 14, 2015 21:02:41 GMT -6
I have to admit, I have been popping on the forum every few hours since last night, hoping to see the next episode has been released!  But yay for a two-parter!! That means I should be done with my WTR S3 re-read before the finale airs!! (SIDE NOTE: No internetz?!?! Poor Jackie babes!!)  |
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Post by Jack Malone on Dec 17, 2015 7:21:31 GMT -6
I have to admit, I have been popping on the forum every few hours since last night, hoping to see the next episode has been released! But yay for a two-parter!! That means I should be done with my WTR S3 re-read before the finale airs!! (SIDE NOTE: No internetz?!?! Poor Jackie babes!!) I'm in the middle of moving into a new apartment. These last few weeks have been incredibly stressful. I think its evident in the production area of 'Watchtower' for Season Three that my personal life hasn't been the most consistent and stable, but I still enjoy writing 'Watchtower,' and look forward to closing out the season. Once I settle into this new place, things will be stable for a solid twelve months, and hopefully that's evident with the fourth season, which I hope to launch sometime in 2016 Thanks for all the support. If I'm being honest, I think the final two episodes will air on the 28th at this point. Hope everyone has a great Christmas, a good New Years, and I'm eager to hear any thoughts on the ending of WT S3, or the season as a whole, in the new year. |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 18, 2015 2:43:30 GMT -6
I have to admit, I have been popping on the forum every few hours since last night, hoping to see the next episode has been released! But yay for a two-parter!! That means I should be done with my WTR S3 re-read before the finale airs!! (SIDE NOTE: No internetz?!?! Poor Jackie babes!!) I'm in the middle of moving into a new apartment. These last few weeks have been incredibly stressful. I think its evident in the production area of 'Watchtower' for Season Three that my personal life hasn't been the most consistent and stable, but I still enjoy writing 'Watchtower,' and look forward to closing out the season. Once I settle into this new place, things will be stable for a solid twelve months, and hopefully that's evident with the fourth season, which I hope to launch sometime in 2016 Thanks for all the support. If I'm being honest, I think the final two episodes will air on the 28th at this point. Hope everyone has a great Christmas, a good New Years, and I'm eager to hear any thoughts on the ending of WT S3, or the season as a whole, in the new year. Oh trust and believe that we will all be waiting for the ending to Season 3 so we can see what tricks you have up your sleeve for S4. But congrats on the move. Trust me when I say that moving is the worst thing in the world |
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Post by Jack Malone on Dec 18, 2015 3:07:04 GMT -6
Oh trust and believe that we will all be waiting for the ending to Season 3 so we can see what tricks you have up your sleeve for S4. But congrats on the move. Trust me when I say that moving is the worst thing in the world I think this is the first time where the end of a season will be where the next season picks up, so that's something new for me. I'm excited to take a bit of a 'Watchtower' break, and then get immersed in the fourth season storyline. As for moving, it really is the worst. Luckily, this isn't as big a move as the first one. The first was interstate, and now I'm just moving a few streets down. But setting things up, cancelling other things, packing, getting all my crap from one place to the other... it's very stressful. But once I'm in, I'm staying put for a good twelve months, so that's good |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 18, 2015 4:13:57 GMT -6
Oh trust and believe that we will all be waiting for the ending to Season 3 so we can see what tricks you have up your sleeve for S4. But congrats on the move. Trust me when I say that moving is the worst thing in the world I think this is the first time where the end of a season will be where the next season picks up, so that's something new for me. I'm excited to take a bit of a 'Watchtower' break, and then get immersed in the fourth season storyline. As for moving, it really is the worst. Luckily, this isn't as big a move as the first one. The first was interstate, and now I'm just moving a few streets down. But setting things up, cancelling other things, packing, getting all my crap from one place to the other... it's very stressful. But once I'm in, I'm staying put for a good twelve months, so that's good Well I wish you all the luck in your new place. . And as for S4, youre doing the Smallville reunion so Im excited to see you tackle all of the Smallville Vets for that event. I mean Clark, Lois, Lana, Pete, and Chloe all going back to smallville, Im ready for the nostalgia trip and the oodles of easter eggs that will be left in that episode alone. I do have to ask though, Will Team Watchtower (Helena, Bruce, Vicki, Babs, Dick), learn about Clark being Superman? |
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Post by Jack Malone on Dec 18, 2015 4:44:16 GMT -6
Well I wish you all the luck in your new place. . And as for S4, youre doing the Smallville reunion so Im excited to see you tackle all of the Smallville Vets for that event. I mean Clark, Lois, Lana, Pete, and Chloe all going back to smallville, Im ready for the nostalgia trip and the oodles of easter eggs that will be left in that episode alone. I do have to ask though, Will Team Watchtower (Helena, Bruce, Vicki, Babs, Dick), learn about Clark being Superman? Yep, there'll be a big reunion episode in S4. As for Superman's secret, I'm assuming you're talking about the Batman/Superman episode happening in the fourth season. I haven't planned anything out yet that is as specific as that so I can't answer that question yet, but we'll see. I'll be able to post spoilers and updates about the fourth season when it's closer, and I've actually begun production on it |
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Post by Jack Malone on Dec 19, 2015 6:45:25 GMT -6
Exclusive: Carrie Fisher Previews Kahn's Involvement In Final Season 3 Episodes, Talks Kahn/Perry, and More!
There are only two episodes left of 'Watchtower' Season 3, and VSGuide is here to deliver you as many interviews from the cast as we can until episodes 21 and 22 are released. First up, we were privileged enough to talk to Carrie Fisher ('Star Wars') on the future of her character, Kahn's relationships with Perry and Vicki, and how involved she is when the war Hush brings to Gotham finally arrives in the finale.
VSGUIDE | Your character was re-introduced to the story quite early on in the season, and has been present for quite a lot of the development involving the Hush storyline. There was even a moment where she was suspected of working for Hush. How involved is she in these last two episodes, with the war finally beginning in Gotham after all this time?
CARRIE FISHER | As involved as she could be. Kahn's definitely amongst all the chaos. She doesn't get to sit it out, and be off on some grand vacation, living it up. She's very much there, and very much a part of how the season ends.
VSGUIDE | You're obviously more familiar with the drama side of 'Watchtower,' but it's rare to see your character in the trenches, being part of all the action. What has it been like to shoot those scenes?
CARRIE FISHER | It's fun. And there's less lines to memorise, so that's nice [laughs]. No, I like it. I think fans will be surprised with what happens with Kahn in the finale.
VSGUIDE | Despite Michael [McKean] leaving the show at the end of [episode nineteen], your characters are still very much together. Will we see any mention of how they're doing and how they're coping with the whole long distance thing?
CARRIE FISHER| I scared Michael [McKean] away. They paired us up, and he was like, "nope, can't do it, I'm leaving." [laughs] No, there's more coming up for them. There's the occasional phone call, and messages, and things like that for the fans to enjoy.
VSGUIDE | Do you think that kind of relationship can last with one party off-screen?
CARRIE FISHER | It's not like I'm a part of every episode, so I think it stands a chance. It's nice to think that when Kahn isn't yelling at Vicki, or getting thrown out of buildings, that she's off spending some quiet time with a man that loves her. Plus, she was quite miserable at the start of the season, right? So it's a good contrast. Although, I guess she's also pretty miserable in these episodes, too. I'm talking too much.
VSGUIDE | Who do you work with the most in these last two episodes?
CARRIE FISHER | Yvonne [Strahovski]. And I have a small thing with Alfred [Enoch].
VSGUIDE | Can you elaborate a little on these interactions?
CARRIE FISHER| Well, Kahn and Vicki have had a bond all season, and it's kind of the most important relationship on screen for my character. So it only seems fitting to end the season alongside Yvonne [Strahovski]. But they're kind of caught in the crossfire a little of this whole Hush drama, and I think their bond is tested in a way. Kahn has to really trust her, and lean on her in a way that she wouldn't normally because she's very independent, and very stubborn and confident and cocky. But she gets brought down a little, and so it allows us to see her relying on others, and not being able to really pull through for herself.
VSGUIDE | While your character does have an important relationship with Vicki, it was hinted in [episode nineteen] that Kahn was going to be watching over Chloe, and trying to keep her protected for Perry's sake and sanity. Will we get the chance to see that this season?
CARRIE FISHER | We might. You never know. I love working with Allison [Mack]. I think it would be nice to see those two back in each other's orbit, especially with Kahn knowing her secret, and being in a position to really make the 'Watchtower' appear as a hero in the press, rather than some criminal that needs to be locked away. But we'll see.
VSGUIDE | And obviously these are the last two episodes of the season. What can you tell us about your future on the show? Can we expect you back for another season?
CARRIE FISHER | I'd love to come back and do more. Whether or not that's possible, you'll have to see what happens in the finale.
While she was reluctant to confirm whether we could see the Editor-in-Chief back for another season, she did indicate that the answer to that question would be found in the season's end for her character. With Perry gone, we can't see anyone else take his seat but her, and hopefully whatever conflict Kahn gets caught in the crossfire of, it'll end with a triumph on her part.
Let us know your thoughts: do you think Kahn and Perry can survive long distance? Do you want to see more between Chloe and Kahn? Should Fisher return for another season of 'Watchtower?' Leave your comments below!
'Watchtower' returns December 28th for back to back episodes, titled 'Broken,' and 'Hush.' |
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Post by Jack Malone on Dec 28, 2015 15:28:42 GMT -6
I am so excited, and over the moon about the fact that I've just finished writing Watchtower Season 3. I'm going to be honest, I thought it would be a long shot to get it done before 2016 rolled over, and the entire writing process for the back half of this season has been the most stressful time of my life. I moved interstate mid-year, started Uni, made two long trips back home to make the whole 'living away from my family' process a lot easier and less terrifying, and when all that died down, my six-month lease was almost up and now I'm in the middle of moving to a new place, waiting for internet, and commuting back and forth between the new and old just to use internet now. Right now, I've just done the final edits to 322 'Hush.' I'm going to be editing 321 'Broken,' and then uploading those back-to-back. I'm really proud of how these turned out. The season as a whole has been a lot of fun, and very different to the previous two seasons. I'm looking forward to what Season 4 will be, and hopefully you'll stick around to see how the story plays out there. There's some hints as to what you can expect for the fourth season in this year's finale, which I can't wait for you to see. I'm hoping the episodes are posted later today, if not, they'll be up tomorrow for sure. I'll also be updating 318 with the right link because I'm desperate for Brady to see the finale now after I've written it. So that's everything you can expect today/tomorrow. During hiatus, I really want to reformat all the S1 scripts, and re-release them with the knowledge I have now for scriptwriting, and just tighten things up, and have easier reads so I'm less self conscious of people starting the show from scratch *coughBRIANcough* And so as for a fourth season goes, it might be a while into 2016 before it starts up, but I hope you stick with me, and I hope to start the planning process as soon as possible to make the hiatus less of a pain in the ass. On a technical standpoint, I want to re-do the title card for 'Hush,' as a certain something changed that makes the title card seem completely unrelated to the episode. But as I don't have photoshop on my laptop, I can't fix it until next year sometime. So don't blast me for it, haha! Now, for the main point of this post, here are the last S3 Spoilers for this year's finale, "Hush."
- The episode will feature several flashbacks from 'Smallville,' featuring characters such as Clark, Moira, Jimmy, and Lex. All of these scenes are material from 'Smallville,' and not new experiences from the past written into the show's history.
- There will be several parallels drawn between this episode, and the season premiere, 'Lazarus.'
- Similarly to the previous season finale, it will open with a VOICE OVER from Chloe, and feature an 'epilogue.'
- Hush will have a new power in this episode that seems to put a lot of fear in Chloe, and the origin of that power won't be explored until next season. "There's a lot of ways we set up the fourth season," Malone told VSGuide, "Despite Hush not being the big bad for [season 4], the power he has in this episode is an aspect of our fourth season that we're introducing through him."
- Vera Farmiga guest stars as Sarah Essen. Farmiga told VSGuide that we will see more of her and her son, Jimmy, who will be on the run from Hush in this episode.
- Chloe and Alfred spend a great deal of the episode together.
- Bryan Greenberg told VSGuide he has the opportunity to play three characters in this episode.
- With knowledge that Justin Hartley would be returning to the main cast for a fourth season, VSGuide asked the actor if there would be any indication of what would keep Oliver in Gotham beyond the season finale, and Hartley stated, "There's a reason he comes to Gotham, and there's a reason he doesn't want to leave. Both of those will be revealed in the finale, and carry on into the next season."
- Previous regular cast members, Alaina Huffman, Julian McMahon and Elise Gatien reprise their roles as Dinah Laurel Lance aka Black Canary, Guido Bertinelli, and Mia Dearden aka Speedy.
- The Lazarus Serum that Talia gave to Bruce as a gift will come back into play.
- Series Creator Jack Malone told VSGuide that he hopes the Hush mystery will be understood by the end of the finale, and that all of the answers lie not just in this episode but throughout the season. "I didn't want to spoon feed it all in the finale from beginning, middle to end, so I'm hoping the information given in [the finale] just clicks with everything else the audience have gotten in Season 3 and the big picture is painted."
- An iconic aspect of the Batman mythology will be introduced in this episode.
- Dylan Walsh told VSGuide that the finale goes in a direction for his character that hasn't been portrayed in live action television, and that he's excited to explore new layers for his character. "Whenever your character enters new territory, then it's an exciting thing to sink your teeth into," Walsh said of the upcoming storyline, "I'm looking forward to see how the fans react, and to see what stories follow Gordon into the new season."
- The JSA Brownstone makes an appearance
- Yvonne Strahovski told VSGuide that fans can expect a lot of closure for her character and her arc, telling us, "It feels as if everything that began in [season two] with Vicki reaches a nice conclusion, and a nice arc is formed that encapsulates everything into a nice little chapter for her." In terms of what the fans can expect, specifically, Strahovski revealed "a lot of action, a few tears, and a huge shock near the end."
- There's a reason why Bruce didn't bring Guido Bertinelli back from the dead, and it's revealed in this episode.
- Similarly to the comic book, the final conflict takes place on a bridge.
Also, I really love doing these, and the final two episodes will up soon enough anyway, so here are 10 quotes (in chronological order) from the season finale, titled 'Hush.' As for the characters who say these lines, I'm-a leave that out.
1. "You know, it's times like this where I really appreciate the fact that Superman is off our planet."
2. "You're starting to make me regret crying over you."
3. "I lived my whole life in the bullpen. It's only fitting that I die here too."
4. "If you found out you'd become a monster in the future, would you help fight that monster, or would you do whatever you could to stop that monster from being unleashed in the first place?"
5. "Even Jesus had a last supper, at the very least you can share a scotch with me."
6. "Broken people can't fix broken people, it's not how it works."
7. "History often repeats itself in the most fitting of ways."
8. "I've missed you."
9. "My pretty bird."
10. "I can offer a nice padded cell next to Harley Quinn at Arhkam Asylum. I'm sure the two of you will get along just fine."
CHARACTERS: VICKI, BRUCE, CHLOE, GUIDO, GORDON, GREEN ARROW, KAHN, HUSH, HELENA, AND KYLE.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 29, 2015 12:38:23 GMT -6
Jack Malone....that finale didn't disappoint. I can't wait to give you my review. But I will say this, the team of "misfit" heroes didn't disappoint |
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Post by Jack Malone on Dec 29, 2015 15:05:19 GMT -6
Jack Malone....that finale didn't disappoint. I can't wait to give you my review. But I will say this, the team of "misfit" heroes didn't disappoint Thanks buddy. I'm so happy with how everything turned out. There was only one main story plot point I didn't get to end up doing in the finale, but it'll now be saved for the season premiere. Can't wait to talk the S3 finale with people, so looking forward to your thoughts! |
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Post by Alex Matthews on Dec 29, 2015 16:07:40 GMT -6
I need to time to process the finale properly before I offer some concrete opinions. I will say I'm glad I re-read the entirety of S3 before hand, it made me feel like I'd binge-watched the show on Netflix I also felt like I understood the whole Hush mystery better then if I hadn't, because of how long it had been since I started reading the season. That isn't a critic, Jack, at all, btw, more a comment about my own inability to hold onto all the details you'd worked in and thrown out |
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Post by Jack Malone on Dec 29, 2015 16:49:46 GMT -6
I need to time to process the finale properly before I offer some concrete opinions. I will say I'm glad I re-read the entirety of S3 before hand, it made me feel like I'd binge-watched the show on Netflix I also felt like I understood the whole Hush mystery better then if I hadn't, because of how long it had been since I started reading the season. That isn't a critic, Jack, at all, btw, more a comment about my own inability to hold onto all the details you'd worked in and thrown out Don't see that as a critique at all. The season was planned to involve a mystery and have the bigger picture painted right at the very end. This season's production just fell at the busiest, most stressful times in my life, and getting episodes out at the rate I'm used to releasing episode just wasn't happening. I don't think a total re-read of the entire season is necessary to understand the Hush mystery/storyline, but rather catch easter eggs of where things lined up, for example, "Bound" revealing the fact that Talia has a brother before it's even a storyline on the show. But I appreciate the effort on your part to go back and start from the beginning.
There was a line removed from the 'finale' that seemed to force-feed things a little, and it was in relation to Selina's involvement in the Hush storyline. I took it out because I felt as if the audience could have pieced it together themselves, and that it was probably already known by now that Hush wanted the heart in order to put it into an unconscious Kyle so that if they were successful in killing him, he would come back from death. The specifics were more of an added bonus if I included it, but didn't really add anything to the story at this point in the game.
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