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RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
WJD said:
That's pretty much the same way I felt about Chuck after I finished the first season. To begin with, I only watched the show because it came on before Heroes (lol). After the season ended, I didn't really care about the show enough to remember it existed. The following season I started watching Heroes online, and missed season 2 of Chuck as it was airing. But due to all of the positive comments following the second season finale, I caught back up with it, and enjoyed it more than the first season by far. I would strongly recommend that you at least watch the first few episodes of season 2. Up to episode 5, I'd say. If the show doesn't hook you by then, it just might not be for you. But please give the phenomenal second season a chance. It's one of my favorite seasons of any TV show that I've watched.
MetalFearSolid
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RatskyWatsky said:
This. Chuck Season 2 is amazing..
Cornballer
Member
Just a quick heads up to let everyone know that all of Mad Men (S1-S4) is now available on Netflix for streaming.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Just started Entourage. Short eps so should get through it in no time, so far its been good.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
i am shocked at how perfect GAME OF THRONES is. it's got the viciousness of DEADWOOD in a lord of the rings setting. amazing.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Just finished Breaking Bad season 1!
What an incredible first season. What else can I say? I can't wait to start season 2.
The first season was pretty good. The show gets progressively worse though.
Amazing. Pretty much everything about the first season was exceptional through and through. Acting, writing, pacing, music, cinematography, etc. were all superb. Random thoughts:
At the end of episode 2 or 3, when the kids find the breathing mask in the desert....WTF? I thought that they established that they were in the middle of nowhere, so why are there two children playing ball out there? It's not too big of an issue, I suppose, but it's a little convenient/nonsensical.
The part where Jesse is...destroying the body with the acid in the tub..Ugh. And then the tub breaks and all sorts of..pulp goes everywhere. And then they flush it. Holy shit. I was gagging the entire time, lol.
The "intervention" scene was really fantastic. Writing and acting was especially strong in this scene, even for the sister and her douchey husband. Walter's speech was so heartfelt and well acted..wow. Although, after his amazing speech about wanting to die with dignity and on his own terms, etc. the next day he changes his mind? I don't really understand that.
Holy shit at the crystallized mercury exploding. Is that a real thing? I love that since Walter knows he doesn't have too much longer to live, he's a total badass. Standing up to Tuco, standing his ground. Damn.
I also really like that the show sort of teaches you about chemistry. I have no idea if any of it is actually accurate, but it's super interesting. The acid that'll melt through (pretty much) anything except for a plastic container? Etch-a-sketch powder eating through steel locks? Really cool.
At the end of episode 2 or 3, when the kids find the breathing mask in the desert....WTF? I thought that they established that they were in the middle of nowhere, so why are there two children playing ball out there? It's not too big of an issue, I suppose, but it's a little convenient/nonsensical.
The part where Jesse is...destroying the body with the acid in the tub..Ugh. And then the tub breaks and all sorts of..pulp goes everywhere. And then they flush it. Holy shit. I was gagging the entire time, lol.
The "intervention" scene was really fantastic. Writing and acting was especially strong in this scene, even for the sister and her douchey husband. Walter's speech was so heartfelt and well acted..wow. Although, after his amazing speech about wanting to die with dignity and on his own terms, etc. the next day he changes his mind? I don't really understand that.
Holy shit at the crystallized mercury exploding. Is that a real thing? I love that since Walter knows he doesn't have too much longer to live, he's a total badass. Standing up to Tuco, standing his ground. Damn.
I also really like that the show sort of teaches you about chemistry. I have no idea if any of it is actually accurate, but it's super interesting. The acid that'll melt through (pretty much) anything except for a plastic container? Etch-a-sketch powder eating through steel locks? Really cool.
What an incredible first season. What else can I say? I can't wait to start season 2.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy said:
The first season was pretty good. The show gets progressively worse though.
brucewaynegretzky
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I just watched the pilot for Twin Peaks last night. Does it get better?
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Solo said:
And neither are in the same realm as Sopranos.
I realize that wasn't part of the conversation, but in my rare visits to this thread I just feel like its my duty to make sure you've gone through the entire Sopranos.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
i'm three episodes in! cut me some slack. it wasn't a value comparison, just speaking about how ruthless everyone in it is.Solo said:
three episodes of GOT wrecks all the sopranos i've seen though.
beelzebozo said:
In that sense, sure, fair enough. But where Deadwood is a clear cut ahead is the writing, the performances and especially the production values. Probably my biggest gripe with GoT is that you really feel the budget constraints - very often it feels cheap and too much like a soundstage.
crazygambit
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Sotha Sil said:
I want to believe. I'm up to about half the first season trying to power through it, but it's just so bad.
GAF tells me it'll get better, but so far it's been terrible. They have to explain EVERYTHING to the audience multiple times it's incredibly annoying. My suspension of disbelief limit is fairly high, but here is broken multiple times. And I'm not talking about the supernatural stuff at all.
Minor spoiler:
That a trained agent for example would make a phone call planning to murder someone from his WORK landline is just facepalm worthy. And they somehow have to "hack" his phone to listen? Jesus, even at my work all my calls are recorded and I certainly don't deal with highly sensitive goverment information.
I really hope it gets better GAF, don't let me down.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
beelzebozo said:
So I'm guessing you've seen no Sopranos then?
I loved the whole first season of GoT and can't wait for the second, but I think your off the cuff impressions are clouding your judgment.
i'm a couple of episodes into season four of nip/tuck. last season's
arc got more over-the-top as it went on, and its conclusion was utterly ridiculous. the moments christian and sean share are what i'm most interested in--and they're pretty great.
although it feels a bit stagey at times, it's pretty good.
carver
beelzebozo said:
although it feels a bit stagey at times, it's pretty good.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Solo said:
Yeah, its in Westeros which is on a made up planet.
:3
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
Scullibundo said:
i've seen two seasons of SOPRANOS. i understand your skepticism. i think it's an okay show, but after two seasons i was completely burnt out on the show's mood, and was even tired of gandolfini playing tony. in a normal show like this, there are a series of betrayals and forged alliances and all that which under the surface are pretty calculated, but a good show understands how to obscure them and make them seem organic. THE SOPRANOS felt like nothing but an endless string of these things--someone having illicit sex, seemingly mundane home issues, someone betraying someone else and attempting to have them murdered. that's all well and good so long as i am interested in the characters, and to be honest, after two seasons without thinking i decided to move on to another show.
what i mean when i use the above comparison--that after three episodes i like GOT better--is that i've had a stronger emotional reaction to those three episodes and feel more tied to the characters. that's not necessarily going to be true for everyone, but i went into work today ranting about the little stupid prince motherfucker, wishing death upon him, extremely hooked.
bud said:
you know, it does feel stagey. solo mentioned that too, and i think that's a great point. i never noticed though, because the plot and performances are that strong for me.
as to your nip/tuck watch, i always refer back to that first season as one of my favorites. it got harder to watch as i went.
TriniTrin
war of titties grampa
For some damn reason, I love Swamp People..... And I have no idea what is the reason I like it so much. Here is a clip of the dude with the best storylines and hilarious bobby bouche accent!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KzeYrjfN9s&feature=fvsr
Also been watching MAN vs WILD which is a great show too! Someone told me most of the stuff he does is fake but I don't see how. That Bear dude is crazy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KzeYrjfN9s&feature=fvsr
Also been watching MAN vs WILD which is a great show too! Someone told me most of the stuff he does is fake but I don't see how. That Bear dude is crazy.
It's not quite up there with The Sopranos or Deadwood in any respect, but I've been watching a lot of Pawn Stars recently. It really hits the sweet spot between Antiques Roadshow and American Pickers and other shows like that in that it features a lot of interesting historical items as well as the cars, bikes, and other fun stuff.
Discotheque
Banned
Scullibundo said:
Good man. Beelze you're a bro but you're just spitting straight blasphemy in this thread right now.
God tier:
Sopranos
Deadwood
The Wire
a tier or two below:
GOT
I'm hooked on Vampire Diaries at the moment, almost finished with season two. The interwebs are a scary place when watching a show like this. I accidentally saw a spoiler and it nearly killed me.
Another I finally caved on was Cougar Town. I'm mad I didn't sooner, it's awesome.
Another I finally caved on was Cougar Town. I'm mad I didn't sooner, it's awesome.
Discotheque
Banned
Well all the god-tier shows aren't flawless. Deadwood didn't get it's ending and The Wire had a really spotty fifth season (for me)
I don't think it will reach it. It's going to be middle b-tier at the end of it's run (are you guys tired of this word yet?)
thekad said:
I don't think it will reach it. It's going to be middle b-tier at the end of it's run (are you guys tired of this word yet?)
Discotheque
Banned
I meant FIVE! My bad it was a slip. I like second season quite a bit actually, the union boss' end was sad to see.
Season 4 is about as good as a TV show will ever get I think.
Season 4 is about as good as a TV show will ever get I think.
Discotheque
Banned
I've only seen season one of Mad Men so far. If the other 3 are as good as this then THIS is my favorite show currently running on tv right now. I liked it even more than Breaking Bad (which is still consistent)
Discotheque
Banned
thekad said:
If you don't like it after that many episodes you should probably quit. I loved it though.
And the introduction of the best tv performance of the year:
Pretty much. Season 2 was a mess overall. Good pieces, like I saidDead said:
matt in the tub is one of the best moments of the series
It took me a while to love it. I definitely thought season 1 and 2 were great and season 3 brings it all together. But that slow burn meant it wasn't as immediately captivating, where Breaking Bad had me way fucking hooked in the first 5 minutes.Discotheque said:
Discotheque
Banned
Yeah the benefit of Breaking Bad is that it has so many memorable shock moments in it. I'm getting used to slow-burners now though so I loved Mad Men after I saw the pilot.
ThisWreckage
Banned
I'm in the small minority that preferred Boardwalk Empire over Mad Men. Especially the last season of Mad Men.
bodyboarder
Member
Been watching white collar as of late, enjoying it.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Salazar said:
Oh! Watch yo mout!
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