[NBC TAKEN] GAIUS CHARLES WEEKLY CHAT | Leah Monday 24 April, 2017
Another great chat with Gaius Charles of NBC’s Taken. I hope these chats are inspiring you to check out the show. Its goes deeper than the Taken movie trilogy goes into, more development beyond Bryan Mills character. The show continues to build outside the Mills storyline to make it a full story for the series. This episode “Leah” we see yet another story to unfold and it deals with a Mossad agent with early onset Alzheimer’s.
This episode as explained in the title is more about “Leah’, so much that even Bryan Mills character is a little toned down. Did he learn his lesson is last week episode of Solo? I think so!!
Gaius also brought to our attention how this episode focuses more on Christina’s character. Actually this episode has high emphasizes on both Leah and Christina, as they are both vets in this industry with a lot in common who might share a similar fate. It showcases the seriousness of having Alzheimer’s in this industry and what it can do for one’s career detrimentally, and it makes us all wonder would this happen in real life? Christina & Leah both have job where it causes them to adopt masculine qualities with lack of emotion most of the time, but the layers of Taken continue to showcase that these are still WOMEN with emotional needs and even vulnerabilities that doesn’t make them weak, but human and even more feminine because of it.
Gaius shared he got a lot of tweets from fans saying it was amazing to see women on the show kick butt and show their particular set of physical skills. We do not see too many female characters show this kind of skill on action shows often and the fan made sure to show appreciation of it in this episode.
Again this episode didn’t have a lot of John’s (Gauis Charles) character in it, because it did focus on Leah character. What Gaius wanted to share about this episode is how the dynamic of Taken kind of takes a spin on a Spy Vs Spy concept. Once again it’s also another way the Taken series humanizes these agents. Gaius explains usually in these type of action packed shows we always see these agents as one dimensional characters, but they are strong and tough people with vulnerabilities.
Taken keeps getting better with every episode and I promise it is more than just an action-flick series. Its a true storyline that I am getting intrigued with. Thanks Gaius for chatting with me every week and if you have any question for him or the show please comment below!
Catch up and watch the full episodes on NBC’s Takenhere.
Watch TAKEN every Monday night at 10:00pm/9c on NBC
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The character of Leah did sound pretty cool. It’s interesting that throughout the series they’ve been putting the focus on each character’s internal and external conflicts.
I have to admit that I have not watched Taken at all. It sounds like an interesting show that I will have to check out. Thanks for sharing the chat and sharing the link to watch this awesome show.
I have never watched this show but now I am incredibly intrigued and will definitely be putting it on my must watch list! Thanks for putting it on my radar!
Wow! That’s really interesting! It’s my first time hearing about this show. I’ve always enjoyed watching shows like this though, so I’d love to see more of it.
I started watching Taken when it first aired, but have missed so many episodes I think I need a lot of catching up to do this weekend and the weekends after that. This episode you discussed here is really interesting. A Mossad agent with early onset Alzheimers. Wow.
Now that I’ve reduced my cable bill, I don’t have my DVR capability anymore so I’m missing out on shows! I need to put a reminder in my phone to catch up on this on demand.
So when I saw this was coming out, I was very skeptical. I didn’t think they should have had so many versions of the movie and now a show? It sounds like they have developed something pretty good here. I might have to check it out.
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Oh man, thank you again for the reminder. I NEED to catch up on this show.
I always enjoy reading your weekly Taken posts. They’re very in-depth!
I love, love, LOVE this show! I recently started watching it, and I can’t get enough of it!
Taken is one of my favorite shows! They did such an amazing job with it. I was worried at first, but they really captured the feel of the movies.
We have been watching this since the beginning. It’s good – waiting for more to unfold. Thanks for the insight on the show!
The character of Leah did sound pretty cool. It’s interesting that throughout the series they’ve been putting the focus on each character’s internal and external conflicts.
My husband watches it and I always get intrigued by it. I think I’m going to sit with him and get into it!
This sounds like a really interesting episode. I like when shows focus on women kicking butt.
I know a few people who are really into this show! I have never watched an episode – these ‘chats’ are so much fun, too!
It sounds interesting. I would love to watch this. The characters are cool.
I have to admit that I have not watched Taken at all. It sounds like an interesting show that I will have to check out. Thanks for sharing the chat and sharing the link to watch this awesome show.
It looks very interesting! I like to watch it. I can’t wait.
I haven’t heard of this show. It sounds interesting. I will check this out.
I’ve got to check this one out! There are so many great shows out lately!
I haven’t watched this show yet but it sounds so interesting! I need to binge watch this weekend!
I have been wanting to check out this show for awhile. I keep forgetting about it. I have to set my DVR.
I haven’t yet watched this show. I need to check it out. It sounds like it might be a great show to watch.
I have never watched this show but now I am incredibly intrigued and will definitely be putting it on my must watch list! Thanks for putting it on my radar!
I have never seen this show before. Sounds like something I’d like to watch though. I’ll have to watch for it when it’s on again.
Honestly, I haven’t seen an episode and it would be so nice to catch up. It’s been getting good reviews and I’m getting curious!
Wow! That’s really interesting! It’s my first time hearing about this show. I’ve always enjoyed watching shows like this though, so I’d love to see more of it.
I need to start watching this show, it looks awesome, a cool storyline
I started watching Taken when it first aired, but have missed so many episodes I think I need a lot of catching up to do this weekend and the weekends after that. This episode you discussed here is really interesting. A Mossad agent with early onset Alzheimers. Wow.
Oooo now this looks like one epic show!!! I will definitely have to check it out to see if it lives up to the hype!
I have yet to hear about this show, but now that I know I may have to check it out.
This sounds like a good show. I will have to see if I can find it.
This sounds like a superb show! I need to stop procrastinating and start watching it!
I have never heard of this show until I saw it on your site. It sounds like my kind of show!!
I have not seen this show yet although I’ve seen the trailers and the original motion picture a few years ago. I love the movie!
I have never heard of this show. However I am looking for a new good show. It seems like once I get hooked then the series ends.
My first to have heard of it. I wouldn’t mind watching it.
I havne’t heard of this show before but I need to watch it!! It sounds soooooo good!!
I have never watched this show! Now you have me intrigued!! Thanks for sharing.
Now that I’ve reduced my cable bill, I don’t have my DVR capability anymore so I’m missing out on shows! I need to put a reminder in my phone to catch up on this on demand.
So when I saw this was coming out, I was very skeptical. I didn’t think they should have had so many versions of the movie and now a show? It sounds like they have developed something pretty good here. I might have to check it out.
Love seeing Jennifer Beals back on TV. She was on a TNT show that got canceled and I was so disappointed.
I haven’t seen this show before, but it sounds like a really good one! I’ll have to check it out sometime!
Every time I read your weekly chat, I’m more interested in the show! Gotta check it out!