{"id":46507,"date":"2022-07-03T06:31:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-03T10:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crashdown.com\/news\/?p=46507"},"modified":"2022-07-13T02:57:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:57:31","slug":"crashdown-coms-bt-pilot-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crashdown.com\/news\/2022\/07\/crashdown-coms-bt-pilot-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Crashdown.com’s B+T Pilot Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Edited by Tina<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n

The TV camp for grown ups aka ATX Television Festival<\/a> in Austin Texas was the perfect place to premiere a pilot that is not only a heartfelt project of co-creators Majandra Delfino and Brendan Fehr it was supported and fought for by fans.<\/p>\n

The Beginning<\/h4>\n

It all started with a promo photo of the new paranormal duo in leather in front of the infamous rock formation that played a big role in Roswell and it led to a fast-paced, mystery-driven, easter-egg filled, feel-good episode, which hopefully serves as a door opener for much more time with those characters on screen.<\/p>\n

Fans of the actors grew up to be adults with them and are definitely ready for this non-teenish sci-fi experience that combines original unique nostalgia with an all new<\/em> mystery.<\/p>\n

The first promo<\/a> for \u201cBaron And Toluca\u201d showed that the chemistry between the main characters is as sizzling as the heat in the New Mexico desert, and it definitely made fans thirsty for more. The second promo<\/a> went one step further, hinting at the paranormal power that our two characters are facing and setting our minds racing at warp speed in order to figure out what exactly it is that\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n

Both times we\u2019ve seen them together it promised a great battle of words, candy chemistry and it left viewers craving for more.<\/p>\n

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After watching the pilot, we can say:<\/h4>\n

The good news:<\/strong> The wait and the fight was worth it.
\nThe bad news:<\/strong> again, they left viewers craving for more.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Can we have a premiere date of a full season please?<\/p>\n

When you watch the pilot, you notice that the two promos that were released before are stand alone mini episodes, but of course things overlap like the mysterious disappearances we\u2019ve witnessed in promo number two.<\/p>\n

We meet Toluca Mendez and Jake Baron in their everyday life struggles after their success and lost fame as actors on the now forgotten cheesy 90\u2019s cult hit \u201cAlien Advocates\u201d, a sci-fi show with X-Files vibes. Their former show and an invite to a \u201csecond rate Comic Con\u201d \u2013 they both can need the money \u2013 brings them back together and we weren\u2019t that wrong that a triangle<\/a> plays a part in this little mystery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jake and Toluca stand out against each other to avoid spending time together or even sharing a car seems to be a horror for those former lovers, but they are \u201dforced to work together because their life depends on it, and they couldn\u2019t be more annoyed by that\u201d, said Majandra in the Entertainment Weekly interview they both gave after their project was revealed and it was amazing to see this coming to screen.<\/p>\n

The pilot is inviting audiences to join Jake Baron and Toluca Mendez on their journey as a X-Files-y paranormal team and while there are many Roswell easter eggs and sci-fi references hidden this will clearly be a show for everyone who loves a good mystery.<\/p>\n

In over 60 minutes, viewers get a look at their past as a couple and a preview of Jake and Toluca as Agents with quite familiar names – hello easter eggs [watch a deleted scene on YouTube now!<\/a>] – and of course their love hate relationship in the present while they are trying to save themselves and the planet \u2013 that is if they don\u2019t kill each other first.<\/p>\n

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Without ruining the watch experience:<\/h4>\n

Yes. We can confirm that familiar faces show up on screen literally and digitally. One indicates a major role in the mystery and another cameo in a continuation of upcoming episodes. Other sci-fi references and Easter eggs are perfectly placed for you to discover during your watch and many rewatches once it is available for all the fans who can not wait to finally watch it.<\/p>\n

The cherry on top for many fans who supported the Indiegogo<\/a> fund of the pilot episode with gracious donations and made it in the episode as extras or even with speaking roles and due to social media and friendships made because of the community you could even recognize a few of them. By the way\u2026 you all did a great job!<\/em><\/p>\n

Relatives of Majandra and Brendan were also acting in their heartfelt project. All we will reveal is that Majandra\u2019s husband shared the screen with her. We learned that David Walton is a cast member when he was originally announced to show up as a panelist in Austin, but we won\u2019t give away his role on the show.<\/p>\n

Snooki, who is a big Roswell fan and asked the \u201cDo you believe in aliens?\u201d question at the Roswell Reunion panel at the 15th Anniversary and was on the Panel at the ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas in 2014 got a chance to act in the Pilot as well.<\/p>\n

The pilot episode with a special festival soundtrack features a good amount of music. The next screening of the pilot might bring an all new music experience since some songs had a special license for this festival screening. [Here’s a little goodie: We made a list of all songs we identified on Spotify. Check it out here: BARON + TOLUCA: ATX Festival Soundmix]<\/a><\/p>\n

Once B+T are on the road with that shiny motorcycle you\u2019ve seen in the promotional poster you would like to follow them and their journey to unveil the paranormal mystery that can be deadly.<\/p>\n

No spoilers, but \u2026 three things we liked and didn\u2019t like.<\/p>\n

Things We Loved & Hated<\/h4>\n

+<\/strong>
\n\u2026 this time, it\u2019s not Baron walking down a street with a 285 street sign
\n\u2026 scenes play at the Roswell High school and the UFO Museum
\n\u2026 there\u2019s a hello to the Dans easter egg<\/p>\n

–<\/strong>
\n\u2026 no appearance of the beloved Hot Dog shirt
\n\u2026 no theme song or opening credits, but hey it\u2019s the Pilot
\n\u2026 78 minutes\u2026 not enough<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Keep up the excitement and enjoy your first watch of the B+T pilot and if you have the chance to watch it, please be sure to share your opinions with us @crashdowncom<\/a> and @bandtfans<\/a>. If you are living in Europe, don’t miss the chance to attend the international premiere in Paris.<\/p>\n

Read Laura\u2019s review here<\/a> and please share your ATX TV Festival experiences with us! Make contact @crashdowncom on social media or e-mail us: crashdowncom@gmail.com<\/a>! Thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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