Wayne's Worlds: London Gets Dino-'Sore' In 'Primeval'

First things first ... I want to again mention that "Charlie Jade" continues to be shown on the SciFi Channel. The bad news is that it is running Tuesdays at 3 a.m. The reason I mention it is that I keep running into people who liked the show but didn't know it was still airing. So, you have been notified!

SciFi Channel, I have a related request ... if you did this for "Charlie Jade," could you please go ahead and run "Haunted" in the same way? For those who don't know, "Haunted" was a short-lived UPN program that starred Matthew Fox of "Lost" fame. The network has twice aired the first two episodes, but pulled it from their schedule once they aired. Replace "Charlie Jade" with "Haunted" at 3 a.m., and I'll be happy.

And now, on to the main event ...

If you are like me and enjoy some variety in your science-fiction, you might give a show that recently started airing on BBC America a try. It's called "Primeval," and has several things going for it, in my opinion.

Like "Doctor Who" and "Torchwood," this program first aired across the pond, with "Primeval" appearing on ITV. I particularly like this show because it is more action-oriented and has more dangerous situations than "Who" or its spinoffs.

I also like the ensemble cast although I do struggle understanding the accents at times. (I do love listening to various accents, so that's not a problem, by the way.)

The series focuses on Professor Nick Cutter, who leads a team of scientists as they investigate portals that open up and deposit dinosaurs in various locations around London so they can gnaw and chew on the city's inhabitants.

Cutter is the character I like most, kind of sullen yet smart as he struggles to apply his knowledge to this unique situation.

Also involved is Cutter's wife, Helen, who is far ahead of Nick's team since she has utilized the portals many times. She has ties to Cutter's second in command, Stephen Hart.

Connor Temple is the "eager young space cadet" who grows up during the show. He has a thing for zoologist Abby Maitland, who is the team member with more experience with animals.

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