The TV shows you've seen recently thread.

[Diunx]

Damn didn't even realize that was Micheal Pitt in Hannibal until episode 10! why the fuck isn't this guy starring in movies? one of the best young actors working right now.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Fargo 

That scene with Gus Grimly and his neighbour had to be a nod to A Serious Man and the rabbis.

[ZephyrFate]

Damn didn't even realize that was Micheal Pitt in Hannibal until episode 10! why the fuck isn't this guy starring in movies? one of the best young actors working right now.

he's a huge asshole on set

[Phoenix Dark]

Yup I heard the Boardwalk Empire showrunners

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got rid of him early due to him being a pain in the ass to work with.

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[Himu]

Arrow

Season finale

Not as consistent as season 1, but has way higher highs and ultimately, I think the season long story arc makes for much more compelling tv at the end of the day. Fantastic finale. The finale fight had some of the best editing on tv this year.

[Raban]

Fargo 

That scene with Gus Grimly and his neighbour had to be a nod to A Serious Man and the rabbis.

this show is so. fucking. good. Colin Hanks really flexes his acting chops in this episode in a way that has impressed me more than anything else I've seen him in. He's so perfectly naïve and charming. The tension just rises and rises, I cannot wait to see how much it drums up as we head into the back half of the season. Wowowowowow.

It's also worth mentioning that the cinematography is absolutely stunning. Each episode finds more and more striking and beautiful ways to show off the Minnesota landscape. It's as if the setting is one of the show's characters, and it's just as detailed and expressive as the actors.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Shit's about to get very interesting. Pretty much everyone has their sights set squarely on Malvo now, including Adam Goldberg and the deaf guy. Very interested to see where this goes.

Man, this show is going to kill at the Emmys. I read somewhere it's getting submitted as a mini-series, which means its only real competition is AHS, which was shit this year (True Detective is submitting under Drama). Allison Tolman is totally getting an (much deserved) Emmy.

[Raban]

I normally don't spare a thought for award shows, but it'd be nice if what you're saying happens simply so that more people are drawn into the show (which is possibly one of the reasons award shows exist anyways?).

I will schlick myself furiously if Tolman wins an emmy.

[brawndolicious]

Should I watch the Fargo movie before getting into the TV show? I feel like this may have been asked before in which case I apologize (but still would like to know).

[ZephyrFate]

you should watch it regardless

[Raban]

Should I watch the Fargo movie before getting into the TV show? I feel like this may have been asked before in which case I apologize (but still would like to know).

yeah that was literally discussed on the last page. no it's only tangentially related to the movie (theme, setting, a nod or two) but at some point you ought to watch the film because it's fantastic.

[Madrun Badrun]

Arrow

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Great final. Hong Kong instead of Russia and with Waller?  Could make the flashbacks interesting again.  Finally Thea is gone.  She is stupid.  The true love bit was great.  I was really going wtf for a second.  Bought the first season on Bluray just to support the series, that's how much I like this show. 

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Agents

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OK final.  I liked what it set up for the second season and enjoyed the humour of the dude getting blown to bits.  Hopefuly AoS and Agent Carter will keep up the post CA2 quality.  I'm more excited about the 4 netflicks MCU series though.  Daredevil is going to be like an 8 hour long movie and available all at once. 

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[Phoenix Dark]

Allegedly Brad Pitt is indeed closing in on True Detective S2.

oh well. I was hoping for

[Himu]

Should I watch the Fargo movie before getting into the TV show? I feel like this may have been asked before in which case I apologize (but still would like to know).

Fargo is one of the few movies entered into the National Film Registry on its first year of eligibility. You should watch it, tv show or not. It's of the best of American cinema.

[Himu]

Fargo is also on netflix.

[Phoenix Dark]

Fargo has a lot of funny parts but it's quite dark. Especially to me, as I'm guilty of ignoring some problems and having to deal with the consequences of inaction being more dire than the problem itself. Shit is depressing brehs.

[Himu]

The editing in the final fight was

[cool breeze]

Arrow S2 finale was great.  where they left things got me excited for season 3.

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Thea off with Malcolm, who's back as a main character
Ollie off the island in flashbacks
Setting up supermax

also, Malcolm's "Thea, your brother was weak and couldn't shoot me"  even in death Tommy stays losing.  http://i.minus.com/ibeEBeaM6mvhs8.gif

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The Flash looks like it will be a fun show.  It'll be airing same time (a day earlier on tuesday) as season 3.  we'll probably see some crossover episodes.

[Himu]

Looks

Can't wait. Hopefully it isn't cancelled like The Flash series in the 80s. I'm glad that they seem to be doing Flash justice. I was worried because of the limited TV budget but I have faith in the Arrow team. Must watch.

[Phoenix Dark]

fuckin nerds



watched the first Louie ep of this season, loved the comedian round table scene

[Himu]

Agreed.

Also, PD calling others nerds.

[Phoenix Dark]

Agreed.

Also, PD calling others nerds. (Image removed from quote.)

calling other nerds "nerds" is a past time of nerds breh. I enjoy it

[Himu]

The thing with Sara was obvious to me.

As for Laurel, still better than Thea.

RE: nerds. At least all of us are nerds who are sports fans. Which makes us better than those OTHER nerds.

[Himu]

Thea will get interesting, but she's still a fucking bitch.

Roy never changes. Dude is like Doug, and has a whole closet of red hoodies. Why didn't they give him a full costume? They didn't think it'd be weird they're tagging along with the same kid who wrecked the city a few weeks ago? Okayyyy.

[etiolate]

I just realized that Felicity Smoak and Skye from AOS are the same character, but Felicity is ten times better.

[Madrun Badrun]

You just realized that? 

Also pretty sure Felicity is the hottest women on TV right now. 

[Phoenix Dark]

You just realized that? 

Also pretty sure Felicity is the hottest women on TV right now.

[Himu]

Felicity Smoak is the best character on Arrow.

[Madrun Badrun]

PD, you are a better judge of BBC than women.

[Madrun Badrun]

And I only said currently because Jennifer Gardner and Jackie Burroughs still beat her. 

[Madrun Badrun]

Maybe.  But Felicity is given a handicap because her titties are still and unknown. 

[Kshow]

PD, you are a better judge of BBC than women.

Are you sayin she don't stack up? Cuz she's smokin!

Finished watchin Fargo! Holy fuck! Different kinda movie, but I loved it. Not to gruesome for me. Really good potrayal of greed actually. Is it jus me, or was Margie Sexy!?  lol   Curious how you'd make a show out of it though..

[Raban]

You make a show out of it by making it 10 times better.

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and no it's not just you. Fargo is all about dat PAWG-life

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[Kshow]

You make a show out of it by making it 10 times better.

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and no it's not just you. Fargo is all about dat PAWG-life

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HHHWoah HHHWoah HHHWoah! That's some strong words! Imma have to give it a looksy, but it's hard to be classic..

[Raban]

ymmv of course, but I think the wealth of engrossing and complex characters elevates the show above the movie.

[Raban]

Twin Peaks+Fire Walk With Me in a fat Blu-Ray set

[Kshow]

Jus finished the first ep. of fargo! Verrrrry nice! All star cast! IF there's anyone out there that's not watchin it. Missin out on the best show on tv. And that's after ep 1. Don't follow the movie really either. After one ep anyway. Rip roarin through seinfeld, already on the last season...    Greatness goes by so quickly!

[Madrun Badrun]

hannibal   so gory

[Yeti]

This show looks ridiculous, I'm kind of excited for it

[Phoenix Dark]

Finally got around to watching the first ep of 24 Life Another Day. Gotta say that was probably the weakest premier ep of the show I can remember. On the positive side I love that Heller is president now, and it's good to see Chloe again. But the episode didn't really set up "the threat" well at all IMO. I'll watch the second tomorrow.

On a side note it reminds me of one of my biggest 24 complaints. The show killed off so many characters to create twists or shock moments that by the time it got to later seasons it just felt empty. New characters often feel like copies of previous ones.

[hampster]

"I already knew I wanted to be a scientist, but that afternoon, I learned from Carl Sagan the kind of person I wanted to become."

Cosmos is bringing the feels

[Madrun Badrun]

hannibal   so gory

Did the scene we all knew was coming with Mason happen tonight? I'm a few episodes behind.

ya and it was really well done.

[Raban]

"I already knew I wanted to be a scientist, but that afternoon, I learned from Carl Sagan the kind of person I wanted to become."

Cosmos is bringing the feels

this show has nearly brought me to tears more than anything on television. so many feels.

[CatsCatsCats]

Does it get better? The first few episodes felt like "hey guys, science is real! Check out this knowledge you should have gotten in highschool and jr high!"

[Raban]

yeah it definitely started that way, but later on it gets more into the human interest stories behind some of the landmark scientific discoveries of the past century

[Madrun Badrun]

agreed. Next season is red dragon so it shouldn't have these issues, though I'm worried about it being too predictable. 

[TVC15]

agreed. Next season is red dragon so it shouldn't have these issues, though I'm worried about it being too predictable. 

Season 4 is Red Dragon.

I haven't liked the second half of this season so much.  Anyone being convinced that Chilton was the Ripper is distinguished mentally-challenged.  Hannibal keeping someone alive (that just coincidentally happens to have a connection to someone he'd work for in the future) is distinguished mentally-challenged.  Will's "dark side" plan is distinguished mentally-challenged.  Will going back to Hannibal and Hannibal accepting him is distinguished mentally-challenged.

[Himu]

Does it get better? The first few episodes felt like "hey guys, science is real! Check out this knowledge you should have gotten in highschool and jr high!"

Felt the same way. Haven't learned much from it like I did with the original Cosmos but the internet loves jacking off Neil's cock and slurping on his jizzum like a five dollar slut.

yeah it definitely started that way, but later on it gets more into the human interest stories behind some of the landmark scientific discoveries of the past century

Thank God. The history stuff was the best part of the original Cosmos.

[Raban]

While I understand your concerns, you guys are looking at Cosmos like it's billed as an educational show; it's not. I made the same mistake at first.

[Madrun Badrun]

The west wing episode with CJ and her dad makes me very sad every time I watch it. 

[Himu]

While I understand your concerns, you guys are looking at Cosmos like it's billed as an educational show; it's not. I made the same mistake at first.

You're right. It is pop science which is more important mainstream wise in the long run. But as someone who loves learning and the original Cosmos, I've found the first eps disappointing.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

I think that was probably the best Veep ever.

[pilonv1]

Some incredible Pete Campbell this week

[pilonv1]

Yeah I loved that scene too. Wonderful stuff.

[CatsCatsCats]

I will cut anyone who spoils drag race. I don't have logo and the torrents not up yet

[Tasty]

Oh my god the end of the last Silicon Valley left me DYING. Literally gasping for breath.

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Oh my god the end of the last Silicon Valley left me DYING. Literally gasping for breath.

Yep. Great episode. Zach Woods is absolutely stealing the season, though. That guy is just the perfect sad-sack.

[Eric P]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/27487237

whoah.

Authorities in America say The Shield actor Michael Jace has been arrested on suspicion of murder after his wife was found shot dead at their home in Los Angeles.

Officer Chris No says police arrived at the couple's home on Monday evening after a report of shots being fired.

Officials say 40-year-old April Jace was found dead inside.

Michael Jace, 51, was then taken into custody and booked on suspicion of homicide.

He is being held on $1 million (£593,000) bail.

Celebrity website TMZ claims the actor called police himself to report the shooting and that two of his children were in the house at the time.

Jace played Detective Julien Lowe in FX drama The Shield and played a police officer in Southland.

He also had roles in Forrest Gump and Planet of the Apes.

The actor and his wife were married for nine years while Jace has another child from a previous relationship.

literally had no idea he was that old.  he looked so young in the show

[Phoenix Dark]

[Tasty]

Don't start none, brehs