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Early Edition

  • TV Series
  • 1996–2000
  • TV-PG
  • 41m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
14K
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Kyle Chandler and Shanesia Davis in Early Edition (1996)
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His name is Gary Hobson. He gets tomorrow's newspaper today. He doesn't know how. He doesn't know why. All he knows is that when the early edition hits his doorstep, he has 24 hours to set t... Read allHis name is Gary Hobson. He gets tomorrow's newspaper today. He doesn't know how. He doesn't know why. All he knows is that when the early edition hits his doorstep, he has 24 hours to set things right.His name is Gary Hobson. He gets tomorrow's newspaper today. He doesn't know how. He doesn't know why. All he knows is that when the early edition hits his doorstep, he has 24 hours to set things right.

  • Creators
    • Patrick Q. Page
    • Vik Rubenfeld
    • Ian Abrams
  • Stars
    • Kyle Chandler
    • Shanesia Davis
    • Fisher Stevens
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,391
    893
    • Creators
      • Patrick Q. Page
      • Vik Rubenfeld
      • Ian Abrams
    • Stars
      • Kyle Chandler
      • Shanesia Davis
      • Fisher Stevens
    • 61User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Kyle Chandler
    Kyle Chandler
    • Gary Hobson
    • 1996–2000
    Shanesia Davis
    • Marissa Clark
    • 1996–2000
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Chuck Fishman
    • 1996–2000
    Billie Worley
    • Patrick Quinn
    • 1998–1999
    Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson
    • Erica Paget
    • 1998–1999
    Myles Jeffrey
    Myles Jeffrey
    • Henry Paget
    • 1998–1999
    Ron Dean
    Ron Dean
    • Det. Marion Zeke Crumb…
    • 1996–2000
    James Deuter
    James Deuter
    • Boswell
    • 1996–1997
    Tess Harper
    Tess Harper
    • Lois Hobson
    • 1998–2000
    Michael Whaley
    Michael Whaley
    • Detective Paul Armstrong
    • 1999–2000
    Constance Marie
    Constance Marie
    • Police Detective Toni Brigatti
    • 1998–2000
    Stephen Cinabro
    • Assistant Detective…
    • 1996–1999
    Mark Morettini
    Mark Morettini
    • Desk Sergeant…
    • 1996–1999
    Ed Cray
    Ed Cray
    • Glass Worker…
    • 1996–2000
    Samantha Goldberg
    Samantha Goldberg
    • Sam - Newspaper Employee…
    • 1997
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    Luis Antonio Ramos
    • Miguel Diaz
    • 1999–2000
    William Devane
    William Devane
    • Bernie Hobson
    • 1997–1999
    John M. Watson Sr.
    • Morris Sanford
    • 1996–2000
    • Creators
      • Patrick Q. Page
      • Vik Rubenfeld
      • Ian Abrams
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    Dino-23

    A show for everyone from 5 to 500

    The German title of Early Edition is "Alone Against The Future" which would imply a science fiction show. I was disappointed when I found out that it wasn't - for about 30 seconds. Then it caught me and never released me again. Every single episode is brilliant, Kyle Chandler portrays Gary beautifully and very believably, the plots are smart, humourous and thrilling. It is fascinating (and often funny) to see how creative Gary is in solving his daily "Save Chickago" tasks. After watching I always have learned a principle, I feel entertained, my faith in the good im man is strengthened and I am eager to watch the next episode. Parents, this is the show You can have Your children watch instead of all this Pokemon crap.
    Kirpianuscus

    inspired series

    No doubts, I love it. For a sort of rare freshness of each story, for the realism of situations and for the fine work of Kyle Chandler , Fisher Stevens and Shanesia Davis.

    Clever and pure seductive. The bare feets and the cat and the newspaper. And the music. And a world accesible and, in same measure, just provocative. I saw it as a sort of chain of personal messages and as fair portrait of small things defining the ordinary life. And, sure, as beautiful euloge of change, implication and friendship.

    So, after decades, Gary Hobson remains more than well crafted character . And the orange cat is just one of the precious memories from my youth.

    In some measure, diagnosis of the end of a world ( not only rest of a century ), great scene by scene for admirable honesty.

    Sure, today nostalgia works.
    buffyrulezz

    Don't miss it

    What's there to say about Early Edition besides the fact that it's the best series on this side of the world. It has everything, good actors, more then enough directors and the plot. The plot, a guy (Gary Hobson) get's tommorow's Chicago Sun-Times today, he knows what will happen in the future, a thing that one should be very careful with. His personal mission, to save the world, or atleast the ones he can save in his territory, the great city of Chicago. Every day, he goes out to save the world, sometimes with his blind friend, Melissa, sometimes with Chuck (Fisher Adams), a friend that wants to place bets with the aid of the paper. Shortly told, a plot to adore, a plot that has a lot of room for different subjects. On the background Chicago and a man who's saving the lifes of his fellow-Chicago citizens.

    It's just a fantastic series, don't miss it.
    Ginger87

    I Loved This Show...

    "Early Edition" had to be one of the best shows ever made. It tells the story of a man who gets tomorrow's newspaper today. It had such a clever plot and I had nothing to complain about it except that it was canceled. Every episode was interesting and kept me glued to the T.V.

    My favorite episode was the one that Gary goes back in time to the Chicago Fire. I also liked the first episode, the episode that started it all. I also really enjoyed the episode when the paper and the cat disappear. ( I love that cat). That episode was very interesting.

    I hope one day they bring this show back with new episodes. As for now I watch the reruns of it on PAX. I give this show 10/10 stars.
    angelhfw

    LOVE IT!

    So many shows these days are just dumb. I like this show because sometimes, i can't even guess what gonna happen next. I wish that they hadn't gotten rid of it, but i love watching it on PAX. (go PAX!!) The stories are interesting without being gross or sick. It's one for the whole family!

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    • Trivia
      The newspaper used by Gary throughout the series was printed by the Chicago Sun-Times for each episode.
    • Goofs
      Throughout mainly the first season, it can be seen that the headlines do not match the columns themselves.
    • Quotes

      Cat: MEOwwwwwwwww.

      [sound of paper landing on floor outside door]

    • Crazy credits
      The mysterious orange tabby cat is uncredited. The part was played by cat actor Panther, a shelter rescue cat adopted by trainer Bill Casey.
    • Connections
      Featured in Best of the Worst: Spookies, Action USA, and Alien Private Eye (2019)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bản Tin Sớm
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Three Characters
      • Angelica Films
      • CBS Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 41m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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