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Rectify Season 2 |OT| The Acclaimed Drama Returns - Thursdays 9/8c
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Great finale. Lots of loose strands for next season. That debrief scene is one of the best things I've seen on TV this year. Lots of beautiful scenes: Daniel and Tawney in the motel, Amantha visiting Daniel, the scene between Daniel and Janet before he left for the debrief. Liked the touch of Ted slipping the money into Tawney's purse too. Nobody knows where they're going. This show is just so touching and dread-inducing and wonderful all at once. The last shot of Daniel, alone, through the window was perfect.
Edit: Should also say that everyone knocked it out of the park acting-wise, both this episode and the whole season. Aden Young was just so fucking good in that debrief scene.
Edit: Should also say that everyone knocked it out of the park acting-wise, both this episode and the whole season. Aden Young was just so fucking good in that debrief scene.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Excellent finale. That confession scene was dynamite. Hot damn. Bring on season 3.
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
Whew that was a finale. The ending montage was excellent. It reminded me a lot of the ending to Krzysztof Kieslowski's film: Blue. I really like that they seem to put a lot of effort in setting up shots, and it does elevate the show as a whole.
The scene in Blue that I was talking about(spoilers):
Three Colours Blue - the ending. (English Subtitl : http://youtu.be/4X3gWrby52I
The scene in Blue that I was talking about(spoilers):
Three Colours Blue - the ending. (English Subtitl : http://youtu.be/4X3gWrby52I
I liked the ending though I really wasn't happy with the amount they left unanswered. It's a long time till season 3.
The music has definitely taken a turn for the worse. I was loving it a few weeks ago but it was overbearing at points in this episode. The worst for me was the scene at the start with Daniel and Tawney. There was more than enough impact with their acting and the writing, they didn't need the music at all imo.
The music has definitely taken a turn for the worse. I was loving it a few weeks ago but it was overbearing at points in this episode. The worst for me was the scene at the start with Daniel and Tawney. There was more than enough impact with their acting and the writing, they didn't need the music at all imo.
Goddamn Teddy.
Amazing episode.
I get some of the complaints about the music, it gets very intrusive at times, but i thoguht the classical piece during the final montage was just a perfect choice.
That debreif scene was fantastic.
EDIT: i've said this before, i'll say it again, this is the most upsetting and frustrating show since The Wire, for me.
Amazing episode.
I get some of the complaints about the music, it gets very intrusive at times, but i thoguht the classical piece during the final montage was just a perfect choice.
That debreif scene was fantastic.
EDIT: i've said this before, i'll say it again, this is the most upsetting and frustrating show since The Wire, for me.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Weird, I didn't have any problem with the music this week.
dead souls
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Wow, this finale was filled with so many great scenes: the debrief, Daniel's confession to Tawney, Amantha and Daniel (flashback and present day).
I'm so glad this show exists.
I'm so glad this show exists.
Just one of those very subjective things, I guess.
I just rewatched the first scene. I thought that the scene itself had all the impact it needed without the music. The simple melody part was okay but the new age style constant sound (chord? note? whir?) was overbearing imo.
There seems to be a lot of that style of music in the show now. Did the person who does the music change?
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
What do you mean?
Same. Thought it struck a fine balance.
This episode punched me in the gut several times...I'm still recovering. Lol
I can't believe there's not going to be a new episode next week and that S3 will only be 6 episodes.
Freyjadour
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S2 should have only been 6 episodes.
Wish that the Teddy stuff hadn't been brought back to the table at the end there. Unnecessary drama with everything else that was going on, the entirity of which is due to specific characters not communicating functionally with other characters.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Onion AV Club has an interview with Ray McKinnon as well.
The music did feel off at times, but only two small parts in the episode where I felt it was too overbearing.
The debrief was tremendous, and I'm sad Daniel admitted to the murder.
So with Teddy coming forward I'm guessing they'll throw out the plea so they have a chance to go after him hard now that he's confessed again(not officially on record however).
The debrief was tremendous, and I'm sad Daniel admitted to the murder.
So with Teddy coming forward I'm guessing they'll throw out the plea so they have a chance to go after him hard now that he's confessed again(not officially on record however).
Feels random in every episode.
The way it was going I thought he wasn't going to confess.
BertramCooper
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Finally watched it. (It always shows up a couple of days late on Google Play, which I don't mind because I've gotten in the habit of watching it on Sunday mornings.)
Season 3 is going to be the most intense six episodes of television ever. Jesus Christ.
This might have been the most depressing season of television I've ever watched. Everything just spun out of control and you knew it was going to culminate in something truly devastating.
It's going to kill me when this show gets completely snubbed again for Emmy recognition next year.
Season 3 is going to be the most intense six episodes of television ever. Jesus Christ.
This might have been the most depressing season of television I've ever watched. Everything just spun out of control and you knew it was going to culminate in something truly devastating.
It's going to kill me when this show gets completely snubbed again for Emmy recognition next year.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Have you seen The Leftovers though? UNIMAGINABLE PAIN
nvrndr
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How good is that?
Looking for something new to watch now, also anyone have an opinion on the new show Clive Owen is in?
I'm not sure how or why anyone would think this season should have only been 6 episodes when there's only 10, an order that is already short.
I love spending time with these characters and would rather the show go on for a couple more years.
Mr. Saturn
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I'm not sure they'll be able to throw out his plea deal though, because at the beginning of the debrief scene when Daniel is signing the papers his lawyer tells him that anything he says can't be used against him.
I agree that it was sad to see Daniel admit to the murder as well, the way it was going it seemed like Daniel thought of himself as being innocent, what with him saying he found Hannah's body and implying that his confession was forced.
Him then changing his mind and "confessing" to the murder felt like he realized he couldn't win and he didn't want to fight anymore, he looked so dejected when he confessed and said that no one coerced his confession.
They can't officially use his new confession in court I gather, but I'm sure the senator will tell people off the record that he had confessed again and was ready to accept a plea, and the attack on Teddy is great ammunition.
I only saw one episode, and seemed very corny to me (on the level of Lost, infact, which is not surprising give the show runner, of course).
I think Daniel is convinced his confession was coerced, but not yet sure whether he actually did it or not.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Er, it's weird. Kind of good but mostly bad. My post was a joke, btw.
It's pretty good so far. (OT) Outlander is another one you should check out. (OT)
British actors are invading our screens and now their formats are invading us too! Next thing you know, we'll be having 3 episode seasons like Sherlock!
dead souls
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And hey, anybody bitching about the music on Rectify, I challenge you to watch The Leftovers and see what a truly awful score is.
Oh lol, Lindelof was a red flag already, I'll stay away. Will check out the others.
I don't know your relation to LOST and/or Lindeloff, but in my opinion The Leftovers is a great companion-show to Rectify. Both have great atmosphere, a stellar cast and a certain sorrowfulness to them. Both shows deal with an disruptive event that changes the people involved and let them start a search for a new sense in their lives so to speak. People here will probably advice you to skip it, I would say, you should give it at least a shot.
Edit: Welp...
nvrndr
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blainethemono
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The only companion piece to Rectify you need is the Paradise Lost trilogy. It's one of the most important documentary series ever produced. Highly recommended for anyone, but especially fans of Rectify for the added insight it gives. I'm pretty sure Ray McKinnon must have taken a lot of inspiration from that story, if only because his wife was so intimately familiar with the case.
dead souls
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I enthusiastically second this recommendation. The Paradise Lost documentaries are amazing.
I did like when they used Sweet Love for Planet Earth by Fuck Buttons in the pilot, but maybe that's just because that song is really great.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
It's like a deadline commenter's dream come true!
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Yeah, confession/'confession' scene was powerful. I think i'm in favor of the deal being thrown away with Teddie coming forward and the prosecutors feeling comfortable with framing Daniel as a violent person. Since the revelation spread around then better just use it for the main storyline. And also because, if i'm not forgetting crucial info about the crime scene, how could he strangle Hanna at the neck; squeezing hard for a long period w\o there being any evidence on the body?
Hanna's body should have obvious marks on her neck in the shape of Daniel's hands, and as much as the Senator would like that confession there should be obvious physical evidence of the body if they are to accept what he's saying as true. Again, i don't remember much about what they said the COD was or what evidence they had.
Couldn't get why the Sheriff was scanning videos when he had that note of Daniel and if here were to talk to him he would have told him straightaway than Trey and him went to Milton's. Dunno what was that about. He could have checked the footage after he got a quick corroboration from Daniel about the visit of the two.
Edit: I think i blanked on the fact that Daniel had access to the police data and all that, so if he did make up him killing Hanna he did it so it matches what evidence there is.
Hanna's body should have obvious marks on her neck in the shape of Daniel's hands, and as much as the Senator would like that confession there should be obvious physical evidence of the body if they are to accept what he's saying as true. Again, i don't remember much about what they said the COD was or what evidence they had.
Couldn't get why the Sheriff was scanning videos when he had that note of Daniel and if here were to talk to him he would have told him straightaway than Trey and him went to Milton's. Dunno what was that about. He could have checked the footage after he got a quick corroboration from Daniel about the visit of the two.
Edit: I think i blanked on the fact that Daniel had access to the police data and all that, so if he did make up him killing Hanna he did it so it matches what evidence there is.
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
just watched the last 2 eps of season 2 (watched the first 8 on tuesday). my god, this has been one roller coaster of emotions. from when he confides in kerwin, about being to broken. then going all the way to the final in a matter of days. and everything in between.
its a beautiful thang D.
its a beautiful thang D.
Ah it's from There Will Be Blood, that's why. Thanks!
Side note: does anyone else think Teddy looks like a young James Cagney?
I know man, can't come soon enough.
Honey Bunny
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Not every story benefits from over-exposure. In fact most don't. This is definitely one of those for me. They've already started coming up with contrived reasons for prolonging plot lines that wouldn't be necessary in a shorter season or film format.
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