Congratulations if the journalists and covert operatives in The Wanted ever bring some real-life terrorists to justice. Read the full post.
Jul 21
2009
03:42 AM ET
'The Wanted' wants terrorists. 'The Wanted' also wants your love. Make up your minds, boys.
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This was the worst new show I have seen in ages. The whole time I had my finger on the fast forward button. I think the cause behind the show is certainly noble and it’s a good thing they’re doing, but as the author of the article says…it definitely does not make good T.V. What they should have done instead is compile all of the stuff from what would have been the full season of shows and made a (documentary) movie instead. I predict this show will fail. Quickly.
Liberals would hate this show. That’s what will happen if US continue down the path being like the Europeans.
GREAT SHOW! If this is what it takes to get Terrorists and War Criminals off the streets, I’ll be watching every episode. THIS IS MUST WATCH TV.
Ken probably thinks that “The Bachelor” is top flight reality TV. Shows better than most of the trash on TV these days. As an X Special Forces member I can tell you that most of it is not dramatic work followed by moments of high intensity. It won’t change many minds because if the guy said I did it all some would claim he was framed. People ignore facts to fit their agenda. The show may not apprehend anyone, but it might well force some issues into the open. As for those that complain about the stereotyping help rid the negatives from your midst. I’ve dealt with people like him. Terrorist always deny the truth unless it suits them.
I loved the show.I will be watching the show every week. NBC keep up the good work!!!!!
I am a Gen Y-er who feels it is important to watch the news, but who has grown up watching so many blockbuster-type tv shows and movies, that I have become desensatized to anything that doesn’t have explosions, fight scenes, and drama. (Okay, I’m slightly exaggerating.)
I believe that it is fundamentally important to watch the news, however, I find that most news broadcasts do not capture my attention long enough to merit sustaining much information. Had I watched the story of Mullah Krekar on any regular news program, I would have data dumped much of the information that had been presented to me. Watching the story play out on NBC’s “The Wanted” last night, though, caused me to not only learn who this man is, but learn more about Norway’s government than I ever had in my 26 years on this planet. “The Wanted” prompted me to want to know so much more about what’s going on in the world; it put world events into much more of a realistic and personal light than a journalist reading a teleprompter could. The show made me wish that news was presented in this “reality news” format much more often. I kid you not, I think it would prompt a lot more people to care about the news, and care more about making a difference in the world. Shouldn’t that be what matters? I think the producers of this show are definitely on to something with this news format, and I for one, say, sign me up.
Yes, the show may not have accomplished its task of getting Norway to change its stance on extraditing Krekar. What this show has done is raise awareness like never before, though, on 1.a terrorist who should be brought to justice and 2.a “safe haven” system in Norway that may need deeper examining. Grade: A.
I am a Norwegian citizen living 2 hours outside of Oslo and watching this episode made me laugh over and over again.
First of all, the area in Oslo that Krekar lives in is perfectly safe. I know people who live down the street from him. And have American “supersoldiers” running around behind trash cans and trees with cameras to “get a PID” was to say the least hilarious. (not to mention illegal)
When he went on to say “people might get killed” and “he’s still a prominent figure” it was almost impossible to hold back the tears as I laughed.
Krekar is one of the most PR horny people out there. Anyone bothering doing research on his stay in Norway for the past couple of years would know this.
All they had to do really was to ring the doorbell and ask for an interview. Krekar has to known memory never EVER turned one down.
My personal favourite is when he (Krekar) told Norwegian tabloids that “he had the most boring sex ever” in order to spur some kind of conversation of how “western” (or “hip and with it”) he really was. Although I doubt his wife found it amusing to read that in the checkout line at the supermarket the next day.
My second favourite (which also displays the Norwegian Muslim Opinion of Krekar) is when he left the Supreme Court when it was ruled he was considered a danger to National Security. He waves to the crowd that had gathered, they gave him the finger back…
Considering he is not permitted to work, has no passport, have no id documentation whatsoever and get recognized anywhere in Norway, I doubt he poses as any form of threat in Norway at all. And since his presence costs us no money, I doubt they’ll open the money bag to hurry things up.
After all, that man was neutered years back as far as “prominent figure” and “importance” goes any way.
I agree with Allysa–the show was riveting and the team is pretty goodlooking. Great combination if you ask me! I can’t wait for next weeks episode, found these previews on YouTube!! Enjoy–
Personally i found this show insanely boring
We ALL LOVED the show. It’s about time we felt that these criminals were going down one by one. We thought it was VERY well put together and we miss it not being on the air. I have told many people about it and they were able to see the 2nd show. My dad and two brothers being in the military were very interested in it also. I think what NBC was trying to do was brave and noble and I commend them on sticking their head out there and their own lives to catch the people who we can’t seem to catch, ever!!! Good Job NBC – You only hear from the people who didn’t like it. I thought it was a mastermind and it’s about time you heard from the many who really did like it!!! Please continue – It was fantastic and even more real because the guys were NOT actors. GREAT JOB!!
Everyone seemed to completely miss the point of “The Wanted” which is simply this – real life terrorists who have murdered people in the most grotesque way – and openly admit it – like the featured terrorist in the first show – DO LIVE FREELY AMONGST US! There is no justice or retribution for their actions because of silly government red tape. I would have enjoyed the show more if they went around “hitting” these guys “Munich” style, or at least abducting them like The DOG. But I was fascinated that a killer with a revoked visa can stroll about freely spewing his venom, and probably materially helping their cause from the safety of Oslo Norway!