# Wayward Pines Season 1 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 14, 2015, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072 "2015-05-14T22:11:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/21 "2015-05-15T16:04:12Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > And why the hell would you fake crickets? Is keeping real crickets out really worth the trouble? Given that there are clearly real woods surrounding the town, would it even be possible to keep real crickets out? That was weird. I could see it as her letting him know that everything is bugged - but why would you have your hidden microphones make a noise? Even if it is a natural one, it would cause people to look where you presumably don’t want them to. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/22 "2015-05-15T18:20:43Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > That was weird. I could see it as her letting him know that everything is bugged - but why would you have your hidden microphones make a noise? Even if it is a natural one, it would cause people to look where you presumably don’t want them to. Was there some indication that that thing he found was a bug? I thought it was just a little box that makes cricket sounds. (I know that makes no sense, but faking cricket sounds makes no sense to begin with). I wonder if, for some reason, they want him to see things like fake crickets and electric fences. Maybe they want him to know that he’s being held prisoner in some sort of fake town. Maybe it’s some sort of torture or psychological experiment. In the British show _The Prisoner_ they were doing it to try to get Number Six to give them information. Maybe Burke knows things, or at least they suspect that he knows things, that they want to know. Maybe the bartender woman is actually working with them. If she keeps helping him perhaps he’ll grow to trust her and tell her what they need to know. ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/23 "2015-05-15T19:18:03Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > I wonder if, for some reason, they want him to see things like fake crickets and electric fences. Maybe they want him to know that he’s being held prisoner in some sort of fake town. Maybe it’s some sort of torture or psychological experiment. > > In the British show _The Prisoner_ they were doing it to try to get Number Six to give them information. Maybe Burke knows things, or at least they suspect that he knows things, that they want to know. Maybe the bartender woman is actually working with them. If she keeps helping him perhaps he’ll grow to trust her and tell her what they need to know. Well, his boss(?) did meet with the psychologist/psychiatrist to try and stop whatever was happening - so Burke is apparently there for a reason. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/24 "2015-05-15T19:28:53Z")
I hope that it’s not as simple as that woman actually being in league with the captors. That’s an old, obvious, and cliched plot twist. ---
**Author:** ![MoonMoon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moonmoon/32/2959_2.png) [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/25 "2015-05-15T23:52:57Z")
I give it a solid “meh”. There was some seriously awkward dialogue and acting, and I can rarely make it past that to enjoy a show. And who the hell started the trend of raspy, whispery “Batman” voice to convey drama? I want to punch him in the eye. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2015, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/26 "2015-05-16T00:14:51Z")
> [@MoonMoon](#): > > … > And who the hell started the trend of raspy, whispery “Batman” voice to convey drama? I want to punch him in the eye. Maybe Batman? ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2015, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/27 "2015-05-16T00:37:18Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > Regarding _Twin Peaks_, I think the authors and directors of _Wayward Pines_ are deliberately alluding to it. For example, the “Welcome to Wayward Pines” billboard in the opening is likely inspired by the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign. Also, the crickets are reminiscent of “the owls are not what they seem”. I saw the Twin Peaks comments when the show started running commercials and I feel bad for shows when that happens. But when you make a comment like the above, you are kind of asking for it. As for some of the confusion, I read an article (from someone that has clearly seen the entire run) that said much of this is cleared up by episode 5. Things such as why Wayward Pines even exists. I don’t think that’s a spoiler, it’s really all that was said in the article and it’s on a popular website (USAToday I think). They were just trying to make sure people stick with it and don’t give up after an episode or two thinking it’s going to be another Lost. As for my take, I liked it, I like Matt Dillon (though never been a Juliette Lewis fan), but I was still sort of ‘meh’ about it. I’m really hoping it finds it’s legs in the next few episodes. The fact that I’m about halfway through the first season of Orphan Black may have something to do with it. My weird meter may be pinged for the moment. Also, regarding the Twin Peaks thing. I’d bet they could have gotten rid of the forest element, that would have removed some of the ‘this is just like Twin Peaks’ comments. Other than that, it’s not really like Twin Peaks at all. If Wayward Pines was Wayward Suburbia, people could compare it to the Stepford Wives or Desperate Housewives or any other ‘things aren’t what they seem’ movie. But I think the Twin Peaks comparison will die down after a few episodes. So far, the only similarities are a single FBI agent in a strange wooded area. He’s not throwing rocks at bottles, no one is traveling to the Black Lodge and unless the/a killer…well, those of us that saw it know remember the killer, we’re probably in the clear WRT Twin Peaks. ---
**Author:** ![davidm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidm/32/225_2.png) [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/28 "2015-05-16T01:05:47Z")
I’m asking for it? What am I asking for? ---
**Author:** ![What\_the](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f4b2a3/32.png) [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/29 "2015-05-26T15:48:58Z")
> [@SuperNelson](#): > > I read the books earlier this year, and I’m a little skeptical. I enjoyed the setup and exploration of the premise, but the books had a sudden reveal that was, for lack of a better word, Shyamalan-esque. So it will be interesting to see if the writers can overcome this and create a satisfying story arc. I was hoping for Twin Peaks weirdness and was disappointed by the first episode reveal… both the content and that it happened so quickly. I’ll keep watching at least to ep 5 though. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/30 "2015-05-26T15:51:27Z")
I’m waiting. I got burned with the absolute horrible Under the Dome a few years ago. Never again. ---
**Author:** ![simster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simster/32/1047_2.png) [@simster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simster)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/31 "2015-05-26T16:05:51Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > Maybe Batman? I was prepared for that… ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/32 "2015-05-26T19:09:24Z")
> [@MoonMoon](#): > > I give it a solid “meh”. There was some seriously awkward dialogue and acting, and I can rarely make it past that to enjoy a show. I couldn’t make it through the first episode for this reason alone. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/33 "2015-05-26T19:21:21Z")
I watch it (and Under the Dome) because it’s different. Can’t stand another reality show, police procedural, or formulaic sitcom. ---
**Author:** ![obfusciatrist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4af34b/32.png) [@obfusciatrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obfusciatrist)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/34 "2015-05-26T19:45:23Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > Regarding _Twin Peaks_, I think the authors and directors of _Wayward Pines_ are deliberately alluding to it. Decided I didn’t want to sit through 10 hours of TV so I just read the books. In the acknowledgments after the first one the author _says_ it was inspired by Twin Peaks and includes this: > [@](#): > > _Pines_ is the culmination of my efforts, now spanning twenty years, to create something that makes me feel the way _Twin Peaks_ did. ---
**Author:** ![alphaboi867](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alphaboi867/32/3898_2.png) [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/35 "2015-05-26T22:57:15Z")
> [@davidm](#): > > Is it only 10 episodes in the first season or is there only 1 season? I’m also interested to know this; I don’t want to get burned like I did with **Under the Dome**. ---
**Author:** ![obfusciatrist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4af34b/32.png) [@obfusciatrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obfusciatrist)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2015, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/36 "2015-05-27T02:20:13Z")
My understanding is that the 10 episodes covers the entire trilogy that currently exists in book form. So it will come to a conclusion. But, assuming it gets to the same conclusion as the books it will be easy enough for them to do a second season if the ratings support it and the actors are willing. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2015, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/37 "2015-05-27T06:14:48Z")
What’s up with the ads for “a Wayward Pines story” with pointers to some website? Is there another storyline only presented online? ---
**Author:** ![crucible](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5f8ce5/32.png) [@crucible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crucible)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/38 "2015-05-28T14:09:33Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > I saw the Twin Peaks comments when the show started running commercials and I feel bad for shows when that happens. But when you make a comment like the above, you are kind of asking for it. > > As for some of the confusion, I read an article (from someone that has clearly seen the entire run) that said much of this is cleared up by episode 5. Things such as why Wayward Pines even exists. I don’t think that’s a spoiler, it’s really all that was said in the article and it’s on a popular website (USAToday I think). They were just trying to make sure people stick with it and don’t give up after an episode or two thinking it’s going to be another Lost. > > As for my take, I liked it, I like Matt Dillon (though never been a Juliette Lewis fan), but I was still sort of ‘meh’ about it. I’m really hoping it finds it’s legs in the next few episodes. The fact that I’m about halfway through the first season of Orphan Black may have something to do with it. My weird meter may be pinged for the moment. > > Also, regarding the Twin Peaks thing. I’d bet they could have gotten rid of the forest element, that would have removed some of the ‘this is just like Twin Peaks’ comments. Other than that, it’s not really like Twin Peaks at all. If Wayward Pines was Wayward Suburbia, people could compare it to the Stepford Wives or Desperate Housewives or any other ‘things aren’t what they seem’ movie. But I think the Twin Peaks comparison will die down after a few episodes. So far, the only similarities are a single FBI agent in a strange wooded area. He’s not throwing rocks at bottles, no one is traveling to the Black Lodge and unless the/a killer…well, those of us that saw it know remember the killer, we’re probably in the clear WRT Twin Peaks. I agree, it is nothing at all like Twin Peaks. there was, however, a similar premise in a show not long ago, I don’t think it was a series. Group of people caught in a town, an old hotel, surrounded by some sort of electrified fence (not ‘lost’); everyone in the town unwilling to help. What show was that? ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/39 "2015-05-28T14:37:21Z")
Newhart? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072/40 "2015-05-28T21:27:30Z")
In many ways _Wayward Pines_ reminds me far more of the first season of \*Once Upon a Time \*than _Twin Peaks_. But _Twin Peaks_ was a long time ago, and I have not re-watched the series since. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayward-pines-season-1/720072.md?page=3)