''Point Pleasant'' boasted many of the same crew behind the scenes as Fox's other failed series, '' Tru Calling ''. In fact, ''Point Pleasant'' got the greenlight just three days after production ceased on ''Calling''. 13 episodes were filmed, but due to poor ratings, Fox only aired the first 8 in the United States . The last 5 episodes are included on the DVD release.
Much of the music featured in the show was replaced for the DVD release due to licensing issues.
The show was executive produced by Marti Noxon , who worked closely with Joss Whedon for several seasons on Buffy The Vampire Slayer . For this reason, ''Point Pleasant'' initially drew in of that show's fans. But ''Point Pleasant'' had a distinct "soapy" flavor, more in the vein of shows like '' Melrose Place '' or '' The O.C. '' than ''Buffy''. The resulting drop in viewership eventually led to the show's cancellation. Advocates of the show, however, point to its Gothic tone, its tempered, surprisingly subtle use of Special Effects , and the potential of the overall plotline as solid reasons the show should have stayed on the air. In fact, many fans of the show have expressed their loyalty through an online petition .
A young girl, Christina, washes up on the beach near Point Pleasant, New Jersey during a violent storm. After being resuscitated by Lifeguard Jesse Parker, the girl is taken in by the family of a local doctor, the Kramers, and quickly befriends their teenage daughter, Judy. The show follows Christina's attempts to discover who she really is, and to learn what happened to her mother, who disappeared shortly after Christina was born.
It soon becomes apparent that Christina's presence has a strange, profound effect on the people around her. Emotions are heightened, repressed feelings and secret desires awakened, and inhibitions weakened, turning what once were friendly competitions into bitter rivalries, romantic rivals into violent enemies, and so on. And if that weren't enough, freakish 'accidents' have a way of befalling those Christina becomes angry with.
Meanwhile, sinister forces have their eye on Christina, believing it is the girl's destiny, as the "child of darkness," to "bring world to its knees." Christina is the child of Satan and a human female. The resulting tension between the good and evil aspects of the girl's nature, with the viewer always left in doubt as to which side she will ultimately choose, provides the basis for much of the show's conflict and suspense.
Christina is plagued by terrifying visions of death and destruction, glimpses of the dark future she seems destined to help bring about. Meanwhile, a handsome, charming stranger named Lucas Boyd arrives in town, determined to help guide Christina toward her destiny, and Jesse Parker, who has become romantically involved with Christina, discovers that he may be the only one who can prevent the girl from ushering in Armageddon .
- 1.01
- ---Christina is rescued by local lifeguard Jesse Parker and taken to the home of Dr. Ben Kramer, who offers the girl a place to stay after she quickly befriends his wife and teenage daughter. Meanwhile, Christina searches for clues about her mother, who grew up in Point Pleasant, and Christina's adoptive father struggles with a group of sinister men who've taken an interest in his daughter.
- ---Aired Wednesday, January 19th, 2005
- ---Written by Marti Noxon & John J. McLaughlin
- ---Directed by Tucker Gates
- 1.02
- ---Christina's search for her mother leads to a local church. Meanwhile, Lucas Boyd moves to Point Pleasant, the town's annual boat parade becomes even more competitive than usual (thanks to Christina's presence), and Ben Kramer has an encounter with an old flame.
- ---Aired Thursday, January 20th, 2005
- ---Written by Marti Noxon
- ---Directed by Rick Rosenthal
- 1.03
- ---Christina suffers visions of death and destruction after a confrontation with Lucas Boyd; Boyd has a proposition for Ben Kramer's old flame; Christina confronts her father and Boyd, and learns a thing or two about her true heritage.
- ---Aired Thursday, January 27th, 2005
- ---Written by Ben Edlund
- ---Directed by Marita Grabiak
- 1.04
- ---Christina confronts a dangerous admirer out to rid Point Pleasant of sin.
- ---Aired Thursday, February 3rd, 2005
- ---Written by Andrea Newman
- ---Directed by Mel Damski
- 1.05
- ---Boyd works with Sarah, the wife of the local sheriff, on a church fundraiser; Ben is nervous about his wife's friendship with his former lover; Christina's anger at Paula has devastating consequences.
- ---Aired Thursday, February 10th, 2005
- ---Written by Zach Estrin
- ---Directed by Michael Lange
- 1.06
- ---Christina meets the doctor who delivered her; Boyd is up to no good; Judy and Jesse search for clues to Christina's past.
- ---Aired Thursday, February 17th, 2005
- ---Written by Robert Doherty
- ---Directed by Lev L. Spiro
- 1.07
- ---The hand of fate prevents Christina and Jesse from leaving Point Pleasant; Ben's wife is plagued by hallucinations involving Lucas Boyd.
- ---Aired Thursday, March 10th, 2005
- ---Written by Diego Gutierrez
- ---Directed by David Straiton
- 1.08
- ---Christina and Judy investigate Boyd; Jesse learns a secret about his past; Ben's wife continues her descent into madness.
- ---Aired Thursday, March 17th, 2005
- ---Written by Jenny Lynn
- ---Directed by James A. Contner
- 1.09
- ---A party in the woods gets out of hand; Jesse learns more about his miraculous heritage; Christina tangles with a demon; Ben Kramer's secrets are revealed.
- ---Aired Sunday, June 19th, 2005 (in Sweden)
- ---Written by Ben Edlund , Robert Doherty , & Zack Estrin
- ---Directed by Marita Grabiak
- 1.10
- ---Boyd learns the truth about Jesse; Ben's wife overhears an incriminating conversation.
- ---Aired Sunday, June 26th, 2005 (in Sweden)
- ---Written by Ron Milbauer & Terri Hughes Burton
- ---Directed by Mel Damski
- 1.11
- ---A series of unexplained disappearances plague Point Pleasant; Jesse learns that he is destined to destroy Christina; a terrifying vision of the future drives a wedge between the two.
- ---Aired Sunday, July 3rd, 2005 (in Sweden)
- ---Written by Andrea Newman & P.K. Simmons
- ---Directed by Michael Lange
- 1.12
- ---Christina's mother returns; Ben's wife is committed to a psychiatric ward; Jesse learns the role his mother must play in defeating Christina.
- ---Never Aired (on DVD Release)
- ---Written by Zack Estrin & Robert Doherty
- ---Directed by Felix Enriquez Alcala
- 1.13
- ---Christina holds the Kramers prisoner in their home as she prepares for her final confrontation with Jesse.
- ---Never Aired (on DVD Release)
- ---Written by Marti Noxon & Jenny Lynn
- ---Directed by Chris Long
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