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Crossbones |OT| Because John Malkovich Is Blackbeard - Fridays 10/9c
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The One and Done
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Cancelled.
Tokubetsu
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Pacing of the show is so fucked. I felt like I watched the main plot points from three episodes they shot and just edited together. Scenes that feel like they should be more of a slow burn, over 5-10 minutes happen, in under 90 seconds. Every cut or jump feels like we're missing at least 30 seconds of footage. Like it was edited for gore AND time constraints.
Vert boil
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First day in the writers room, "Let's English this bitch up!!".
*Snore filled eye roll*
I'll watch another episode or two but i doubt it's going anywhere interesting.
Eisengrim: Mallet/spit
Lowe: Toasty fingers
Nenna: Fight shuffle, Jumping down from the shroud (with fighty stab stab), Pulling knife out on Lowe
Whitebeard: Woman in White (Turning around, Standing up, Shocked)
*Snore filled eye roll*
I'll watch another episode or two but i doubt it's going anywhere interesting.
Eisengrim: Mallet/spit
Lowe: Toasty fingers
Nenna: Fight shuffle, Jumping down from the shroud (with fighty stab stab), Pulling knife out on Lowe
Whitebeard: Woman in White (Turning around, Standing up, Shocked)
You werent kidding, everything went by on such a breakneck speed. There was enough story development for at least 2 or 3 episodes.
Problems in the first episode:
- Side characters are introduced out of nowhere, we barely even know their names until later in the episode;
- Lowe and Fletch instantly become friends and confidants in mere minutes without any meaningful interaction;
- The introduction to Blackbeard is weird: he slits a mans throat and then Low saves him. Sounds like the scene was built to prove if Lowe was really a doctor, but it isnt presented that well;
- In the above scene Selima and a bunch of guards are present, instantly after Low saves the man they disappear. Only Lowe and Blackbeard are left in the scene;
- When talking to Blackbeard, he is very calm but makes a very weird turn at the last minute. He gets mad, but the moment this happens it doesnt feel natural at all (Maybe nitpicky);
- Lowe and Fletch barrage the room they are staying in after everybody finds out that the captain (?) is dead. When the pirates do get in, Lowe threatens to burn the paper he found on the captain if they dont bring Blackbeard there. The strange part? Blackbeard is there is mere seconds;
- When the pirates and Selima take Lowe to torture him it is night. After Blackbeard saves him, they walk outside on the beach which is in broad daylight (Maybe nitpicky);
- Lowe and Fletch somehow find a boat to escape (Lowe could have found it after dumping that guard off the cliff, but again they did not really communicate well);
- Oh god, please slow down.
- The character interaction is really good, Coyle, Malkovich and Foy scenes are fun to watch (even if it goes at such a blazing speed);
- The scenery and cinematography is pretty nice.
Even with all those faults, I really enjoyed it. Will keep tuning in for now.
Was sort of interested in this but early reviews and impressions are mostly negative so far. I will wait and see if there are any significant improvements made but currently I don't have any interest in watching this. Shame because the trailer had me at least a little intrigued. Hopefully it gets better.
zorlaczerohero
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Sort of enjoyed it, but the whole remembering the cypher thing was straight out of Black Sails, dunno which was written first. I'm ok with two pirate shows. And Johm Malkovish is always a pleasure to watch.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Incredible. Just incredible.
Stormwatch
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I really want to like this show. I'm a huge fan of pirates and enjoy both the fantastical and realistic versions of them. So far I'm not sure where this show is heading. That preview video made it seem like they just spoiled the whole season, but at the pace this show is going that might just be the first 10 minutes of the next episode. Like others, I'm going to watch a couple more episodes before I decide whether I'll continue or not.
Lactose_Intolerant
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I watched for Jeff but he couldn't even save it. I knew the show was going to be crap jsut by watching the ship battle at the start of the show. Nothing happened for like a good 2 minutes. Random guns go off, cannons firing before the ships were even near each other, etc. No one dies until like 2 minutes goes by.
Whole show just felt cheap
Whole show just felt cheap
NotTheGuyYouKill
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About to watch the pilot.
Wish me luck, maties.
Wish me luck, maties.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I... Liked it?
More thoughts tomorrow
More thoughts tomorrow
NotTheGuyYouKill
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OK, so thoughts:
- This is John Malkovich just playing John Malkovich, but with a hilarious British accent. By this, I mean every time I see John Malkovich, he is just John Malkovich. He is magnetic and watchable, and incredibly entertaining, but he's basically playing John Malkovich.
- Pacing in the show was a bit... fast.
- The 'High Treason' girl who had the crippled dude for a husband is so goddamn cute. Swoon. Pretty sure Lowe's gonna get some of that.
- So, Lowe is supposed to be this clever, suave secret agent dude who actually is also a doctor. I barely followed along with his plans for some reasons. Him coming back to save Blackbeard's life was hilarious cause all the pirates are like "Fuck you, man, you knows what you'll do to him! You started this shit!" and it's like, it's not like anything Lowe does is gonna make the situation worse.
- No pirate lesbians like Black Sails, but at least the pilot for Crossbones was amusing whereas Black Sails was dull as fuck and I dropped out after Episode 1. This, I'm willing to check out Episode 2.
- Was that Julian Sands as the Governor dude?
- Lowe was such a dick for killing the inventor guy, haha.
I'm still confused as to what's gonna happen. So, the Spanish are allying with some mangy pirate... who cares? Lowe knows where the island is, escape, call the British Navy and blow them to kingdom come.
- This is John Malkovich just playing John Malkovich, but with a hilarious British accent. By this, I mean every time I see John Malkovich, he is just John Malkovich. He is magnetic and watchable, and incredibly entertaining, but he's basically playing John Malkovich.
- Pacing in the show was a bit... fast.
- The 'High Treason' girl who had the crippled dude for a husband is so goddamn cute. Swoon. Pretty sure Lowe's gonna get some of that.
- So, Lowe is supposed to be this clever, suave secret agent dude who actually is also a doctor. I barely followed along with his plans for some reasons. Him coming back to save Blackbeard's life was hilarious cause all the pirates are like "Fuck you, man, you knows what you'll do to him! You started this shit!" and it's like, it's not like anything Lowe does is gonna make the situation worse.
- No pirate lesbians like Black Sails, but at least the pilot for Crossbones was amusing whereas Black Sails was dull as fuck and I dropped out after Episode 1. This, I'm willing to check out Episode 2.
- Was that Julian Sands as the Governor dude?
- Lowe was such a dick for killing the inventor guy, haha.
I'm still confused as to what's gonna happen. So, the Spanish are allying with some mangy pirate... who cares? Lowe knows where the island is, escape, call the British Navy and blow them to kingdom come.
a secret-boss
Banned
Dr saves a random guy when Blacbeard slit his throat
Knock out a guy then throw's his body off the cliff.
Saving Life....
Knock out a guy then throw's his body off the cliff.
Saving Life....
NotTheGuyYouKill
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He's not a very good doctor.
You werent kidding, everything went by on such a breakneck speed. There was enough story development for at least 2 or 3 episodes.
Problems in the first episode:
The Good:
- Side characters are introduced out of nowhere, we barely even know their names until later in the episode;
- Lowe and Fletch instantly become friends and confidants in mere minutes without any meaningful interaction;
- The introduction to Blackbeard is weird: he slits a mans throat and then Low saves him. Sounds like the scene was built to prove if Lowe was really a doctor, but it isnt presented that well;
- In the above scene Selima and a bunch of guards are present, instantly after Low saves the man they disappear. Only Lowe and Blackbeard are left in the scene;
- When talking to Blackbeard, he is very calm but makes a very weird turn at the last minute. He gets mad, but the moment this happens it doesnt feel natural at all (Maybe nitpicky);
- Lowe and Fletch barrage the room they are staying in after everybody finds out that the captain (?) is dead. When the pirates do get in, Lowe threatens to burn the paper he found on the captain if they dont bring Blackbeard there. The strange part? Blackbeard is there is mere seconds;
- When the pirates and Selima take Lowe to torture him it is night. After Blackbeard saves him, they walk outside on the beach which is in broad daylight (Maybe nitpicky);
- Lowe and Fletch somehow find a boat to escape (Lowe could have found it after dumping that guard off the cliff, but again they did not really communicate well);
- Oh god, please slow down.
- The character interaction is really good, Coyle, Malkovich and Foy scenes are fun to watch (even if it goes at such a blazing speed);
- The scenery and cinematography is pretty nice.
Even with all those faults, I really enjoyed it. Will keep tuning in for now.
That scene creeped me out...poor guy
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I thought the pilot for Black Sails was utter boredom incarnate.
To each his own
Stormwatch
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Well, I think this episode was a bit better. I'm still not fully behind it, though.
Vert boil
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Unless there is a drought of dramas over the next month or so this will be the last one I watch. Meh.
Lowe: Close up of the drawing of Kate (flipping pages)
Rose: Bastard thwarting (slightly shorter version)
Selima: Irritated
Whitebeard: Swinging bell
Lowe: Close up of the drawing of Kate (flipping pages)
Rose: Bastard thwarting (slightly shorter version)
Selima: Irritated
Whitebeard: Swinging bell
Yeah, I'm liking it too, hate the Fletch guy though. He just looks stupid the entire time. One thing that kind of bothered me was the whole 'jury' thing. Lowe was convicted because they thought he did it and they also wanted to kill Sam because he sent out the assassins? Suddenly, the chick turns up and just says; 'he was with me' and it's all good. Good jury there.
Production value = worse. Sets look cheap.
Story = Eh, can't tell at this point. Too soon.
Dammit.
Stormwatch
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I hate how networks like NBC send these shows out to die. It is bad enough that they show it on Fridays at night, but now they are skipping weeks due to prior sports commitments.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I forgot this show existed after the first episode.
AngmarsKing701
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I haven't started watching it but I have the first three episodes DVR'd. Is it worth watching or has it already gone sideways?
I kind of like the first two episodes but the third one convinced me not to watch it anymore. It just feels so mediocre. Just give the first two/three a go and see for yourself.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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lol, y'all quit watching?
NotTheGuyYouKill
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John Malkovich is sad now.
Ive never forgiven them for cancelling journeyman
Oh wow, NBC sucks. Apart from Hannibal I can't come up with a show I follow from that channel.
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