1x8: Core Fortitude

[Cindy]

Hiya everyone!

CBS has finally released the official press releases for several upcoming episodes today. So I will update each episode thread accordingly.

Also, I will move the TV Guide tidbit to the second post just to follow format.



[glow=red,2,300]Episode 1.08 -

'Core Fortitude'[/glow]

06.14.2011 RICK MUST DECIDE WHOSE SIDE HE'S ON WHEN HE HAS TO BEND THE RULES TO APPREHEND AN ARMS DEALER, ON "CHAOS," SATURDAY, JUNE 18


"Core Fortitude" - When Rick's new team goes against orders to apprehend an arms dealer, Rick must decide if he can trust them or if he should report their unauthorized activities to the CIA director, on CHAOS, Saturday, June 18 (8:00-9:00PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.



SERIES REGULARS:

Rick Martinez..........Freddy Rodriguez

Michael Dorse.........Eric Close

Casey Malick...........Tim Blake Nelson

Billy Collins............James Murray

Fay Carson..............Carmen Ejogo

Adele Ferrer............Christina Cole

H.J. Higgins.............Kurtwood Smith



GUEST CAST:

Operative Blanke...............Rick Overton

Bernard LaRouche..............Robert Foxworth

CIA Security Guard............Simon Longmore

J.O. Mullins.....................J. Douglas Stewart

Donald Combs..................James M. Connor

General Margolis...............Bill Duke

Card Player......................Peter Hanlon

Lawyer...........................Ellie Harvie

Higgins' Aide....................Matthew Harrison



WRITTEN BY: Tom Spezialy

DIRECTOR: David Straiton

GENRE: COMEDIC DRAMA

RATING: To Be Announced


Source: CBS Press Express - 'CHAOS'

[Cindy]

Hiya everyone!

As mentioned above, here's the moved TV Guide post that I posted not a few days ago.


Okay... 3 episodes remain that have not been put in order... Episode 1.11 - 'Mincemeat' and Episode 1.12 - 'Proof Of Life' and of course Episode 1.13 - 'Season/Series Finale'.

The thing is... 'Core Fortitude' was originally the episode title for the 'Pilot'. But then they switched things around and now Episode 1.08 is now called 'Core Fortitude'.

Talk about one doozy thing here.

So I'm not sure where 'Core Fortitude' falls now... If one of the remaining episode has changed its name... or if this is this missing title for Episode 1.13 - 'Season/Series Finale'.

I did double check with the Spoilers that we had, but none of it fit with the rather vague description there. So it's hard to pinpoint which episode they are refering to.

Seriously, if they put the originally scheduled 'Season/Series Finale' as Episode 1.08... then I don't know WHAT to think there.

Anyhoo, here's the TV Guide summary for next week's episode... which by the way is on the CBS schedule.



[glow=red,2,300]Episode 1.08 -

'Core Fortitude'[/glow]

Chaos Episode: "Core Fortitude"
Season 1, Episode 8

Episode Synopsis: The agents go against orders to capture an arms dealer, but their actions trouble Rick, who must decide whether to report their unauthorized activities to the CIA director.

Original Air Date: Jun 18, 2011


Guest Cast

J. Douglas Stewart: J.O. Mullins
James Michael Connor: Donald Combs
Rick Overton: Blanke
Ellie Harvie: Lawyer
Matthew Harrison: Higgins' Aide
Bill Duke: Gen. Margolis
Robert Foxworth: Bernard LaRouche
Peter Hanlon: Card Player
Simon Longmore: CIA Security Guard


Source: TV Guide

[Cindy]

Hiya everyone!

And here's the Entertainment Alley's weekly reminder and from the looks of it, he finally notices that the episodes are shown out of order. Hehe!


PS: Thread is open up for your posting pleasure! Don't forget to tune in for tonight's 'CHAOS' episode! ;D


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There’s Core Fortitude on CHAOS – New Ep
June 18th, 2011 | Posted by Nezi



Check out 'CHAOS' tonight on CBS.


Did you noticed CBS had moved CHAOS to Saturday nights? Luckily we did, so we’ve been able to catch this funny little gem of a show. Hopefully you have too, because it’s pretty awesome. But if you haven’t had a chance to see it, you should. It’s unfortunate it got dumped on Saturday night because it’s a terrific show. In tonight’s new episode, “Core Fortitude,” when the team decides they must act to apprehend an arms dealer, even though it goes against a direct order, Rick must decide if he can trust the guys or whether to turn the group in.

On CHAOS, Freddy Rodríguez plays new CIA Agent Rick Martinez, who was assigned to the Clandestine Administration and Oversight Services, aka CHAOS, team. Eric Close plays Michael Dorset, the teams leader and tactical expert. James Murray plays Billy Collins, a cute Scotsman who was booted from British Secret Service and the UK but definitely has a way with the ladies. Tim Blake Nelson is downright hilarious as Casey Malick, who is the team’s smallest member but also its greatest weapon. Carmen Ejogo plays Fay Carson, who works for the CIA and is also Dorset’s ex-wife. Christina Cole plays cute Deputy Director Adele Ferrer, who has eyes for newbie Martinez. And, Kurtwood Smith plays smarmy Deputy Director Higgins who is looking for a reason to close down the CHAOS group.

In tonight’s CHAOS, Rick Overton guest-stars as Operative Blanke, a CIA employee who was supposed to leave but didn’t. Other guest-stars for the evening are Robert Foxworth as Bernard LaRouche, J. Douglas Stewart as J.O. Mullins, James M. Connor as Donald Combs, Bill Duke as General Margolis, Simon Longmore as CIA Security Guard, Matthew Harrison as Higgins’ Aide, Ellie Harvie the lawyer, and Peter Hanlon as the card player. “Core Fortitude” was written by Tom Spezialy, and directed by David Straiton.

So we’re thinking they have actually been showing the CHAOS episodes out of order. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time a network has done that, Firefly and Law & Order: LA come to mind. Anyway, there was one of the earlier ones that made it seem like Rick and Adele had already been dating. But the more recent ones made it seem like they were still just flirting, and the night he followed her home seemed like the first time the two were communicating outside of work. Not only that, but the description of this episode makes it sound like it should be one of the first. Because in the episodes we have seen so far they have already taken on several cases where they had to lie about what they were doing since they weren’t CIA commissioned. What do you guys think?

CHAOS airs tonight (June 18) at 7:00pm CT/8:00pm ET on CBS.

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Photo © Michael Courtney/CBS


Source: Entertainment Alley

[Cindy]

Hiya everyone!

Whoa... I just finished watching this episode... and thank god... Much to my relief, for once I'm wrong about this episode being the intended 'Season/Series Finale'. LOL!

You guys wouldn't believe how relieved I was... ;D

On anothter note, you can clearly tell that this episode really Episode 1.02. The other previous episode I was talking about wasn't as obvious as this one.

Rick was settling in... and the introduction of him being the newbie as well as the intro of the Adele character.

AND... You can clearly tell that this episode still had echoes from the 'Pilot' in terms of action scenes and everything!

Overall, very, very strong episode especially if this is the episode that has them coming back after being picked up by the network! Now that I think about it... They got a lot of solid episodes so far with the exception of 1 or 2!


Darn CBS for messing up everything. Now all of the sudden, Episode 1.02 is Episode 1.08?

Argh!

I'm going to update the other thread now.


Oh... Before I forget... Much to my surprise, tonight's episode was sponsored by 'Windows 7'. Who would have thought, huh?

[Cindy]

Hiya everyone!

Ahh... So sorry for the delay in posting the YouTube clips here, but I got caught up reading fanfics here! Hehe!

Anyhoo... As you all know, this episode was originally intended to be Episode 1.02. The guys looked great in this... and on a more superficial note...

Damn! Michael looked HOT, HOT, HOT in casual clothing and waving his gun around!

The guys should wear more casual clothes there!



[glow=red,2,300]Episode 1.08 -

'Core Fortitude'[/glow]

1. CHAOS - You're My Insurance

I like this clip between Higgins and Rick. You can see how Higgins is show the rookie agent the way around the agency, including the infamous big CIA sign on the floor.

All the more reason to go ARGH!!! at CBS for messing up the episode order!

This scene actually explained and introduces the finer details of the agency.



Clip Description:

Published on Jun 18, 2011 by CBS

The director tells Martinez that his presence in the special unit is his only insurance that the current assignment will be carried out by the book.



2. CHAOS - Shift Focus

This scene pretty shows the end of the whole 'Rick/Fay' relationship and the beginning of throwing the crap storyline at Michael.

Argh... Seriously, if this episode had aired in its original spot, I don't think I would have even warmed up to the 'Fay' character much less what they are doing with Michael.

If anything, I find it all the more annoying now... Argh!

You can clearly tell that Tom Specialzy decided to give Rick a better storyline and a better female lead when he introduced the Adele character while Michael gets settled with the crap 'Fay' storyline.

Argh...

The ODS really needs to get rid of 'Fay' character... SOON!

Seriously, one minute, she's ready to jump the sack with the newbie, the next, she's playing this 'injured' party who throws crap at Michael... until the writers decide to have Higgins, Rick AND Michael dump her for good in the later/earlier episode... and her role is reduced down to one 1 lousy scene that can easily be replaced by an extra.


And... Interestingly enough, now that I think about it... It certainly would explain Eric's reaction from the media tour he did with Freddy a while ago... when he was almost grimacing when the question came up about the female leads playing romantic role.

I don't think he's that 'thrilled' to have his character being reduced down to a pathetic loser getting verbally beaten down practically every episode by some 'holier than thou' ex-wife.

Seriously, it's NOT even funny... and it definitely NOT romantic! In fact, it completely ruins his character!

Give me Season 1-3 Sam any day! ;D

Okay, that's my rant about that ONE flaw for this episode tonight.



Clip Desciption:

Published on Jun 18, 2011 by CBS

While Dorse tries to get information from his former wife, Martinez is thrown into a class with a teacher who can't get past his own capture.



3. CHAOS - Operating Illegally

Now... See... This IS what I'm talking about. Give Eric these kind of scenes! ;D

He's totally in his element when he confronts the bad guy... snarky and confident, but totally in control and... not to mention HOT!

Although I had to laugh when he pulls out his ID to identify himself with with DOJ. I guess the CIA doesn't hand out badges?




Clip Description:

Published on Jun 18, 2011 by CBS

When the unit goes after a suspect they are apprehended by another government agency for operating illegally withing the country.



4. CHAOS - Let's Kidnap Him!

I have to say that I really like Higgins in this episode. Here's another good scene with him... and he's actually out of his office!

They really should give him a bigger part there.

And... then we got the scene of the Rick meeting up with the rest of the team in Boston.

And let me just say... Damn... Guys are looking mighty HOT wearing casual clothing! Very nice change from their usual suit.

They really should wear more casual clothing there especially when they are out on the field.

Anyhoo, in the scene with the guys... they introduce Rick and remind themselves of why the ODS was formed and what they do.

I had to laugh at Michael's get delivery of the line after asking Rick to kidnap the bad guy... Rick of course, immediately agress... only to have Michael tell him in a heartbeat that 'they' couldn't! LOL!

Great, great comedic timing!



Clip Description:

Published on Jun 18, 2011 by CBS

With their quarry seemingly beyond their reach, the team comes up with a plan to get to him.



5. CHAOS - The Take Down!

And the rookie goes after their target while Casey finally gets his revenge... LOL!

And Michael still looks incredibly yummy in his casual clothing!



Clip Description:

Published on Jun 18, 2011 by CBS

Martinez goes into action to secure the team's quarry - a fugitive protected by the government.



6. Official CHAOS Site at CBS

You can find those clips at the official CBS site as well as the complete episode for Episode 1.08.


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CHAOS - Core Fortitude

Air Date: 06/18/11

Full Episode 42:21

When Rick's new team goes against orders to apprehend an arms dealer, Rick must decide if he can trust them or if he should report their unauthorized activities to the CIA director.



7. CHAOS at TV.com

In addition, TV.com has the clips as well the complete second episode on their site as well. Just go to the link below to check it out if the links above are not working for you.


Source: CHAOS at TV.com - Videos

[Cindy]

Hiya everyone!

I stumbled on this on my daily news search. Apparently, MovieWeb is like TV.com. They have all the clips released so far for the show on their site, including promo clips as well episode clips.

I thought I post a note on here to let you know. Give it a try if you are having trouble viewing the clips on YouTube.


Source: MovieWeb - CHAOS Videos