Chuck will be getting more science fictional (some spoilers)

[TinkTanker]

People always ask if spy-computer-brain show Chuck is really science fiction, so we asked producer Chris Fedak if the show would delve into its science-fiction trappings a bit more. Luckily for us, he said yes.

At the Chuck roundtable interviews at Wondercon, Fedak told us we'll see "more of the scifi side" of Chuck. In the recent episode "Chuck Vs. The Suburbs," you saw a bit more of the "scifi underpinnings of the show," including the secrets of the Intersect, the super-spy database that's downloaded into Chuck's head. "That kind of rabbit hole, and that kind of mythology of how it works, we'll be getting further into it," said Fedak.

The show was always intended to be sort of "a quarterlife crisis" show with espionage and action and zany comedy, said Fedak. The show doesn't have a third-season pickup yet, but Fedak and co-producer Josh Schwartz feel good about its prospects.

They showed a reel of scenes from the rest of the season, and it included tons and tons of Yvonne Strahovski kicking ass in her underwear, lots of bondage and fighting, and Chuck squealing like a little girl. And what looked like a pole-dancing Tricia Helfer! And there are hints that evil spy organization Fulcrum is getting a lot closer to figuring out Chuck's secret.

Chuck tries to track down his father and just gets his envelopes returned to sender. He says something to Sarah about how the U.S. government has hurt everyone he loves, and Sarah says maybe the government should help him for a change. So Sarah helps him track down his dad (Scott Bakula), who's sort of a crazy trailer guy. Chuck brings his dad home, and Chuck's sister Ellie is upset, and says "I thought you were just going for pancakes!" Chuck tells Ellie that their dad is all they have left, and maybe they should try to make it work with him.

Later, we saw some glimpses of Chevy Chase, playing the evil mogul who's a rival to Chuck's dad, as well as - wait for it - a Fulcrum heavy. Bakula says, "Please, he's my son." "Congratulations!" says Chase. "Kill his son now."

Other stuff we learned about at the Chuck roundtables and panel:

Y The Last Man: The Y The Last Man poster in Chuck's bedroom was supposed to be there in season one, but it took a year to get clearance for it. Everything in Chuck's bedroom is a clearance nightmare, said Fedak and star Zachary Levi. Levi found out about that series when a woman told him that he was the only person she could see starring in it, and he started reading it and became a huge fan. (And apparently, there's an internet campaign to cast Levi as Yorick in the movie.)

The series finale includes Bakula, Chase, Morgan Fairchild and Bruce Boxleitner. And as you've heard, it's a "game changer" that sets up a very different status quo for season three, if one happens.

There are actually two weddings towards the end of this season, not just one. (My money's on Morgan's mom.) And there are crazy twists and turns and stuff.

The economy is going to hit the Buy More, but it doesn't sound like the store will go under. But you may be seeing some people downsized from other, better jobs, coming to work at the Buy More because it's all that's left.

Zachary Levi enjoys getting his ass kicked by Yvonne Strahovski. That started back in the first season, when they were filming a promo where Sarah teaches Chuck some martial arts, and she's supposed to twist his arm or something. It wasn't gelling, so Levi suggested Strahovski slap him instead. They had to do 20 takes of that slap but it was still worth it because it was funny. Thus was born the tradition of Strahovski kicking Levi's ass, which Levi likes. "It's very satisfying for me too," says Strahovski.

[Phyll33]

  Please, please let this be picked up for a third season. Tonight's episode looks like it will be a hoot. The
preview is up on the Chuck site. This is one of the best shows NBC has.

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And I know this is petty and vindictive and small (but hey, that's just me being me) but among the many other reasons I want this back is that Terminator is more than likely being canceled and all that crap Tamara gave us about how Chuck just barely made it back and the only reason was because of the writer's strike and Terminator was a hit and blah blah blah.

[SerenityValley]

And I know this is petty and vindictive and small (but hey, that's just me being me) but among the many other reasons I want this back is that Terminator is more than likely being canceled and all that gao se Tamara gave us about how Chuck just barely made it back and the only reason was because of the writer's strike and Terminator was a hit and blah blah blah.

I've not even been watching T:SCC lately.  Last week's ep, I DVR'd and attempted to watch 3 seperate thymes, just can't get into it anymore.  That really sucks, as I love Summer's character.

I'm actually more worried about losing Life.  Love that show.  It was also one that they said (don't ask who "they" is, cause I don't remember!) only stayed on because of the strike.

[Phyll33]

And I know this is petty and vindictive and small (but hey, that's just me being me) but among the many other reasons I want this back is that Terminator is more than likely being canceled and all that gao se Tamara gave us about how Chuck just barely made it back and the only reason was because of the writer's strike and Terminator was a hit and blah blah blah.

  This weeks Terminator was awful. They have totally given up on Summer's part which makes me think
we may have had some Diva thing going with Lena. The show has dramatically turned to her this season
and the writing is not good and the stories are all over the place. I sure would like to know what happened
to lower the quality of this so much. It is so disjointed as to be unwatchable.

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I haven't watched but four or five T:SCC this year. I think the last one I watched was where the redheaded Terminator was a urinal, or something. Can't say I've missed it much. I've about given up on Heroes as well. I'm told the last two episodes are pretty great, so I'm kinda forcing myself to watch it.

[Phyll33]

  I gave up on Heroes after the first season. I could barely get through that first season DVD. They have
really just fallen off the wagon with Terminator, after making so much of Summer's part in the first season
they have just let that fall through the cracks. Whoever is writing this has blown it big time or they just let
too many get involved with stories and nothing jibes.

  Chuck has been my one show I adore this year along with NCIS and Bones. They are going to lose me to
the DVD with Bones if they don't start airing the shows though. I understand Chuck is pulling the ole be
back in 2 weeks crap to, which just spoils a show for me. Why networks ever started this kind of schedule
is beyond me. I don't feel sorry for them at all when their shows die prematurely, they've done it to themselves.
Viewers have gotten fed up not having a dependable schedule.

[Pearl@32]

I'm all for Chuck getting more science fiction-y... The whole missing father storyline will be interesting. I have confidence that Chuck will get picked up for another season.

I would like to think that NBC has enough moxie to bring Life back too, but I don't know. I was surprised to see Medium back on the air! I think it makes Monday night interesting, but I don't watch it every week. Sometimes I want to get ready for bed, which usually means watching a DVD. We're now on Season 2 of Star Trek: TOS.

Heroes is enough to keep my interest, but it's starting to suffer from the "I'm Really Lost with This Damn Thing" syndrome. Eric asked what Peter's power is now and I said that he lost his original ability and got another power but different power later. I didn't know for sure because who can keep up with the starts and stops. It's too bad Heroes can't do the same thing Lost does with catching people up a hour before the new show. But a really good show is in already in place.

[Spooky]

Eric asked what Peter's power is now and I said that he lost his original ability and got another power but different power later.

Instead of borrowing multiple powers (and then using them at will), he can only borrow/use one at a time now.  I guess they wanted Sylar to not have an equal??

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Eric asked what Peter's power is now and I said that he lost his original ability and got another power but different power later.

Instead of borrowing multiple powers (and then using them at will), he can only borrow/use one at a thyme now.  I guess they wanted Sylar to not have an equal??

When you have an all-powerful being, there is no drama. I'd expect Sylar's powers to be scaled back as well.