Overall, i'd say Season 2 is better and more coherent. It starts not bad at all and later weakens a bit. Give it a go, certainly if you were able to pull through S1.
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Overall, i'd say Season 2 is better and more coherent. It starts not bad at all and later weakens a bit. Give it a go, certainly if you were able to pull through S1.
crazygambit
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Thanks. The wife is not too thrilled about it though.
I liked season two better overall but that ending ugh I don't even care who the driver is. Which means I'll still watch season 3! It's so bad the stuff Ryan and gang get away with seriously. I guess that's half the fun. I had no idea though it was picked up for a 3rd season till this morning reading this thread.
I hope they don't so the Hannibal plot thing with Joe helping Ryan. Bring back Mandy and make her Into a serial killer cause Korbon brought her back from the dead I don't know. Or Zombie Emma.
I hope they don't so the Hannibal plot thing with Joe helping Ryan. Bring back Mandy and make her Into a serial killer cause Korbon brought her back from the dead I don't know. Or Zombie Emma.
rockman zx
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Decent finale but I'm not fully satisfied with it. The best thing this season was the new girls, glad that Max didn't die.
My guess is that next season will be the last, to bad that the Joe/Claire nonsense will continue.
http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/04/30/the-following-finale-post-mortem/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entertainmentweekly%2Fausiellofiles+%28Entertainment+Weekly%2FEW.com%27s%3A+The+Ausiello+Files%29
My guess is that next season will be the last, to bad that the Joe/Claire nonsense will continue.
http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/04/30/the-following-finale-post-mortem/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entertainmentweekly%2Fausiellofiles+%28Entertainment+Weekly%2FEW.com%27s%3A+The+Ausiello+Files%29
I have a feeling Claire won't be in next season, she kind of gave her goodbye as a way out of having her return to the show imo
rocketskates
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I do wonder who was in that vehicle at the end.
I predict next season will definitely be a "Hannibal" type of deal, with them enlisting in Joe's help to catch some new serial killer. Which would be kinda neat, since if there's one thing the finale got right, it was Ryan and Joe teaming up. Their banter has always been great but them working side by side was something funny and entertaining. As bad as the show is, that's something I can watch.
I predict next season will definitely be a "Hannibal" type of deal, with them enlisting in Joe's help to catch some new serial killer. Which would be kinda neat, since if there's one thing the finale got right, it was Ryan and Joe teaming up. Their banter has always been great but them working side by side was something funny and entertaining. As bad as the show is, that's something I can watch.
So I just started watching this show. I only watched the very first two episodes so far. Not entirely sure what I think. At times it's fun and I like Kevin Bacon as an actor but the show's main plot is really bad.
We are suppose to believe that Joe has managed to get this massive following of people to do his every whim... from the internet he was using in a max security prison? Even if he was able to some how do whatever he wanted on the internet for years without anyone in the prison finding out, I would STILL find it hard to believe he was able to convince so many people to commit massive crimes in his name. Most dumb plot I've seen for a tv show in years... that is unless things get better explained in later episodes?
Anyways I'm about to watch episode 3? Does this show get better? What does GAF think of The Following?
We are suppose to believe that Joe has managed to get this massive following of people to do his every whim... from the internet he was using in a max security prison? Even if he was able to some how do whatever he wanted on the internet for years without anyone in the prison finding out, I would STILL find it hard to believe he was able to convince so many people to commit massive crimes in his name. Most dumb plot I've seen for a tv show in years... that is unless things get better explained in later episodes?
Anyways I'm about to watch episode 3? Does this show get better? What does GAF think of The Following?
It's funny because I just recently wrapped up season 2 of Hannibal (my favorite show on tv) and wanted something to fill the gap for now. The Following obviously isn't as good but it's kind of fun. We'll see how far I can get...
That might well be the greatest understatement of all time!
I just finished episode six and I am completely amazed at just how many people apparently Joe was able to "convince" to do his evil bidding. Even people in the police apartments in local areas. lol this show is completely unbelievable at times... and yet I can't stop watching this mess. lol
You have seen nothing yet. It gets like Dexter levels of stupid.
Also, pro-tip: read the AV Club reviews + comments.
Dirtyshubb
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As I always say, season 1 is great as long as you can accept that the police force are complete idiots, otherwise Ryan and Joe play off great against each other.
Season 2 is overall great though (In my opinion), fixed the stupid police problem for the most part and had and interesting story.
I wouldn't say they "fixed the stupid police problem" so much as they made the criminals equally inept.
Dirtyshubb
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Hmm well for the most part the police are a lot better organised and make smarter decisions then they were in season 1 and as for the criminals for the most part I can't think of anything that stood out as 'Damn, that was just stupid' unless you count
Joe making all the wrong choices towards the end since he was starting to accept his time had come and it would have been a good end to his story
Of course I can't remember everything so there very well may be some good examples.
Like I said before though, for me season 2 was better and an enjoyable show and I can't wait to see what happens in season 3, even if it is most likely gonna be
a rip off of Silence of the lambs with Joe consulting with Ryan about catching the left over twin
dead souls
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Exactly. It's bad in just the right way. I have a blast watching it.
Just finished season two. Thought that the ending was a bit weak. I read up on some spoilers for season three:
http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/04/30/the-following-finale-post-mortem/
It sounds like the show is mostly
So far we don't really know anything about season three other then what I posted above. Definitely not enough to get excited about. This show is certainly dumb fun but I'll definitely watch season three anyways.
Does anyone have any recommendations for shows to watch that are similar to Hannibal and The Following?
http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/04/30/the-following-finale-post-mortem/
It sounds like the show is mostly
done with Joe Carroll and everyone associated with him. I originally thought that maybe Ryan would consult Joe on other serial killer cases (Hannibal style) but that no longer seems to be the case going off of the spoilers.
I'm guessing that season three will have an all new serial killer along with more on the wonder twins. lol at least the one that is still alive.
I'm guessing that season three will have an all new serial killer along with more on the wonder twins. lol at least the one that is still alive.
So far we don't really know anything about season three other then what I posted above. Definitely not enough to get excited about. This show is certainly dumb fun but I'll definitely watch season three anyways.
Does anyone have any recommendations for shows to watch that are similar to Hannibal and The Following?
Napoleonthechimp
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I dropped the show a few episodes into season 2. Given the reactions above I'm not entirely sure if I want to finish it and therefore subjugate myself to further stupidity.
dead souls
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The stupidity is the exact reason it's worth watching. It's a masterpiece.
Lactose_Intolerant
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A certain somebody was at the food pantry I volunteer at sometimes, about a week ago( I wasn't there that particular day).
times are tough
I dropped this show after like the 2nd episode. How do people continue watching it?
dead souls
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Is everybody ready for tomorrow?
I sure as hell am.
I sure as hell am.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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THIS IS STILL ON!?
dead souls
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Yep. Premiering after Gotham tomorrow.
HeartlessNobody213
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Ready for more FBI stupidity.
Same lol...I cant even remember how it ended last year...I mean its not completly bad and worth it for the FBI fuck-up of the week
bucknuticus
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This is my guilty pleasure show, its so bad but i cant stop watching. Send help!
HeartlessNobody213
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Actually a very solid season premiere.
Funny thing is though, it wasn't until the flash back scene with Mike and Max that I realized who Mark was.
I had honestly forgot and had assumed he was some new serial killer. Still the guy who plays Mark is doing an excellent job of being, well fucking crazy. Excited to see how this season goes.
Funny thing is though, it wasn't until the flash back scene with Mike and Max that I realized who Mark was.
I had honestly forgot and had assumed he was some new serial killer. Still the guy who plays Mark is doing an excellent job of being, well fucking crazy. Excited to see how this season goes.
dead souls
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Started a little slow, but once the "twins" were having dinner I stood up, applauded, and thought to myself "Now The Following is back."
I loved it.
I loved it.
Same here. lol Pretty good start tonight.
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Classic Poe.
Rug Monkey
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Me too. It's so bad I actually feel shame. I only watch to see if it can get any sillier.
dead souls
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He's finally back...
Classic Joe.
Great doubleheader tonight.
Classic Joe.
Great doubleheader tonight.
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