I remember discussing this show with a few folks here a few days ago but can't find the thread. I wanted to post an update, as several of us were excited about this show and were wondering if it would get picked up by ABC, as it is one of a few ABC projects/pilots that shows promise. Well, in fact the project is further along than I thought, it in fact has a 6 episode blind-order commitment to series, which means that this Lloyd Braun project is hopefully going to compete for a spot on ABC's schedule for 2008-09.

Here's the description of Section 8 from thefutoncritic:

Feature writer Zak Penn ("X-Men: The Last Stand") has been issued a six-episode order for a new drama about a team of everyday people with advanced neurological abnormalities who work for a secret government agency. Said moniker comes from the clause used for discharge from the U.S. Army because of mental issues. Penn co-created the hour with Michael Karnow and will executive produce alongside BermanBraun's Lloyd Braun and Gail Berman. Karnow then will serve as a producer with the project itself based at ABC Studios. It's understood Penn secured the order following a well received presentation which included special effects-enhanced video of what one of the characters on the show would look like: a guy with perfect balance who throws a roll of 10 quarters that land in 10 cups of water.

Sounds like a potential pairing for Lost. Of course, pairing with Lost has been nothing but a curse so who knows. Still sounds pretty solid.

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Originally posted by mushu_jj:
Sounds like a potential pairing for Lost. Of course, pairing with Lost has been nothing but a curse so who knows. Still sounds pretty solid.

I agree that it should be very compatible with LOST. Like many here, I also have high expectations for Eli Stone (I think LOST and Eli Stone may be the only shows on ABC that benefit from the strike), so I expect Eli Stone to return next season. So I envision a lineup of:


8pm Section 8
9pm LOST
10pm Eli Stone

It would very likely be back on Wednesdays next season when everything hopefully returns back to normal.

Actually, ABC got sued over using the name Section 8. Apparently, Time Gate owns the rights to it (gaming company).

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Originally posted by Robert P.:
Actually, ABC got sued over using the name Section 8. Apparently, Time Gate owns the rights to it (gaming company).

I don't see how they can be sued -- it's like suing someone for using the term 'schizophrenia' or something. 'Section 8' refers to a specific section of military code dealing with discharging folks due to mental issues. I don't think the video game is the same thing, just happens to be named the same thing...