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Halt And Catch Fire S3 |OT| Great Minds Don't Always Think Alike - Tuesdays 9/8c
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RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I think they figured that getting it away from the super crowded night would allow it to maybe find a bigger audience. There aren't really any notable shows airing on Tuesdays right now, while practically everything is airing on Sundays, so it wasn't a band plan. Plus, as we've seen, it's not like Fear the Walking Dead gave it any noticeable boost.
To be fair, they announced the sneak preview, like, the day of and most people didn't even know it was a thing.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
The real tragedy of this show is Joe.
He truly changed in s2, but because every other main character was an ass to him, he reverted.
Basically, the good guys were the bad guys in s2.
He truly changed in s2, but because every other main character was an ass to him, he reverted.
Basically, the good guys were the bad guys in s2.
Darth Pinche
Member
In the second episode, I loved how Gordon
I was so pissed during that
slipped Cameron that $20, in a cool power move, like "I know what you did , I got you." But not making an issue in the moment, saving it for later.
I was so pissed during that
dinner scene with the investors. It took me a little to get what they were insinuating, just like Donna and Cameron. Fuck those guys!
CopperPuppy
Member
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Definitely tragic, love life and career. Seeing what he's capable of, sorta like poking a bear.
Honestly, its a miracle this show got three seasons, genuinely very grateful to AMC for supporting the show this far. Hope the season has a good ending.
Wonder how well it's doing on Netflix? If ever there was a show with cord cutter digital types as its chosen demographic, this is it.
Wonder how well it's doing on Netflix? If ever there was a show with cord cutter digital types as its chosen demographic, this is it.
Darth Pinche
Member
I think they are hinting at the birth of the internet as we know it. Maybe the new guy will be instrumental in it?
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Would be a fine way to end the series. All the characters looking on to the true connected future
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Watching the premiere now. Gordon talking about Joe like he's the Boogie Man. Haha
Spiral Insanity
Banned
The first episode was really disappointing.. hoping it picks up.
I like how Joe is doing security while Cameron is basically getting into things that are now illegal.
Also, I always saw Joe as the visionary, while Cameron just wants to make money doing what she likes rather than being an innovator.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Alright, finished with both episodes. Very slow start to the season. I'm not sure if they're trying to build up a conflict between Gordon and Cameron but it all feels very small potatoes at the moment. Giving her the $20 but not confronting her felt so strange. Like is that it...or...I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to take away from that scene.
No idea where they're going with the Ryan Ray character. There is a lot going on with him. Sometimes he gets positioned as being a little sinister, like on the verge of a breakdown. Then they play up him being the plucky misunderstood genius.
Cameron and Donna in pitch meetings is retreading what we've seen last season. I did like that they finally addressed the hurdles that two women would have to face in a male dominated industry.
No idea where they're going with the Ryan Ray character. There is a lot going on with him. Sometimes he gets positioned as being a little sinister, like on the verge of a breakdown. Then they play up him being the plucky misunderstood genius.
Cameron and Donna in pitch meetings is retreading what we've seen last season. I did like that they finally addressed the hurdles that two women would have to face in a male dominated industry.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I literally cannot wait for the shitstorm that will hit when a show does Gamergate.
Tipsy Donna is fucking adorable. We needs GIFs stat.
Joe's realizing his problem is he is now surrounded by yes men in his company. He doesn't have anyone like Cam, Donna, or Gordon to question him anymore. He needs someone to bounce off of. I wonder if Ryan is going to mainly serve as a substitute for his former team throughout this season or if there's more to his character than that.
Is Boz gonna find love in Annabeth Gish? :3
Joe's realizing his problem is he is now surrounded by yes men in his company. He doesn't have anyone like Cam, Donna, or Gordon to question him anymore. He needs someone to bounce off of. I wonder if Ryan is going to mainly serve as a substitute for his former team throughout this season or if there's more to his character than that.
Is Boz gonna find love in Annabeth Gish? :3
- A|V Club Review: Searching for security strikes sparks on an electric Halt And Catch Fire.
- Vulture: Halt and Catch Fire Recap: Back to BASICs.
- Vulture: Halt and Catch Fire Recap: Back to BASICs.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I liked that one even more than the first two. This season has been great so far.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Ratings:
Season 1:
Episode 1: 1.19 million
Episode 2: 970K
Episode 3: 765K
Episode 4: 844K
Episode 5: 575K
Episode 6: 717K
Episode 7: ??
Episode 8: 627K
Episode 9: 549K
Episode 10: 574K
Season 2:
Episode 1: 659K
Episode 2: 494K
Episode 3: 452K
Episode 4: 451K
Episode 5: 543K
Episode 6: 558K
Episode 7: 499K
Episode 8: 497K
Episode 9: 588K
Episode 10: 485K
Season 3:
Episodes 1 & 2: 339K
Episode 3: 397K
Episode 4: 312K
(the sneak preview of the first episode of the season 3 premiere that AMC tried to trick Fear the Walking Dead fans into watching on Sunday netted 367K viewers)
Season 1:
Episode 1: 1.19 million
Episode 2: 970K
Episode 3: 765K
Episode 4: 844K
Episode 5: 575K
Episode 6: 717K
Episode 7: ??
Episode 8: 627K
Episode 9: 549K
Episode 10: 574K
Season 2:
Episode 1: 659K
Episode 2: 494K
Episode 3: 452K
Episode 4: 451K
Episode 5: 543K
Episode 6: 558K
Episode 7: 499K
Episode 8: 497K
Episode 9: 588K
Episode 10: 485K
Season 3:
Episodes 1 & 2: 339K
Episode 3: 397K
Episode 4: 312K
(the sneak preview of the first episode of the season 3 premiere that AMC tried to trick Fear the Walking Dead fans into watching on Sunday netted 367K viewers)
Roland_Gunner
Member
For me, Donna is one of the best realized characters in tv right now. Her interactions with everyone seem real and believable while several other parts of the show are strained and forced.
Templar Wizard
Member
Hopefully there is some real payoff from the change of Yuppie Joe to Joe Jobs.
It would be wasteful to have his arc in S2 not to be used for motivation in S3.
It would be wasteful to have his arc in S2 not to be used for motivation in S3.
It feels like every episode we see more into the window of his life. He's Steve Jobs at the end of the first episode, then he's mysterious surfer Joe, then he's having parties he doesn't enjoy and asking for Ryan to do most of the thinking for him in board meetings. Then we find out he's learning to code. He's transforming, but we can't say for sure into what yet.
I feel like he's trying to be what his circumstances want him to be, but there's still something lacking. I guess he's thinking Ryan is the answer he's been looking for.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I don't quite get what happened there at the end with Cameron. Why did she ask Gordon about Cardiff?
I took it to mean that she's growing suspicious that she's losing grip on the situation and thus her company. That's why she asked Gordon when it was he realized he was losing control at Cardiff.
Cameron was suspicious about how Donna suddenly changed her mind about getting her to move out. She brought up Cardiff because it was Gordon's company for a while before it fell apart. Since she's co-running Mutiny with Donna, she wanted to know when he realized he lost it.
Anyway, that was another good episode. LOVED the laser tag scene. Great use of Billy Joel too.
- A|V Club Review: Everyones making moves on an energetic Halt And Catch Fire.
- Sepinwall: Review: 'Halt and Catch Fire' tries to learn 'Rules of Honorable Play'.
- Vulture: Halt and Catch Fire Recap: When Did You Know?
- Sepinwall: Review: 'Halt and Catch Fire' tries to learn 'Rules of Honorable Play'.
- Vulture: Halt and Catch Fire Recap: When Did You Know?
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
It's like I'm perpetually an episode behind. Just got around to catching Episode 3 tonight. No idea what's going on with Joe. He seems aimless. His enigmatic persona is just that, a persona. Dude is still winging it.
Bos was great as usual. I wonder if they're setting Cameron up to collapse, she is going to be taking on so much alone.
Bos was great as usual. I wonder if they're setting Cameron up to collapse, she is going to be taking on so much alone.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Season 3:
Episodes 1 & 2: 339K
Episode 3: 397K
Episode 4: 312K
Episodes 1 & 2: 339K
Episode 3: 397K
Episode 4: 312K
Darth Pinche
Member
Those numbers are depressing. This is such a good show!
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Halt and Catch Fire >>>>> Mr. Robot
Easy.
Mr Robot is also bombing so maybe people just don't care about this kind of subject matter hah.
The people who care about this subject matter don't watch television live.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Yup.
I like aspects of Mr. Robot, and I really like the direction of Season 2, but I just cannot root for terrorists.
By what margin? I think they're both equally bad.
Likeable characters?
H&CF
S1 only had Karen. After S2 a few characters actually became people, but no one is a standout. Joe is a PoS and I hate him. Please die.
MR
Although not a likeable guy, Elliot is an interesting character sometimes, as well as Mr. Robot. Everyone else? Eh.
Plot/Story
H&CF
S1 was okay, nothing standout.
S2, I don't remember anything about it.
S3 seems interesting so far?
MR
S1 was engaging and felt good up to some weird points. Very Fight Club.
S2 . . . first half bad, second half decent to good.
Aesthetics
H&CF
The show does try to replicate the 80s in a decent way. Looks good generally speaking. Decent caliber direction.
MR
Tries to be way too cinematic, but that's part of the problem with building a brooding story.
Music
H&CF
Has some decent music on occasion.
MR
Really good music for the most part.
Yet, overall, they both kinda suck.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
You watch every show, your opinion is invalid.
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