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BlueTsunami · « **Reply #4860 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:51:50 PM »

Definitely. I was also surprised at the feeling of being starved of Tony's internal thoughts when he and his therapist had a falling out. I love those scenes between the two.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #4861 on:** March 24, 2012, 04:49:57 PM »

Fringe $:-\$

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Timber · « **Reply #4862 on:** March 24, 2012, 06:22:13 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on March 24, 2012, 03:30:08 PM

Then, in the second season, they give you a glimpse of how these american gangsters are perceived in their own motherland.

And you thought the Germans were classless pieces of shit.

Momo · « **Reply #4863 on:** March 24, 2012, 06:43:36 PM »

Quote from: Flannel Boy on March 24, 2012, 04:49:57 PM

Fringe $:-\$

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Yeah pretty bullshit to sum up the biggest plot thread of the season with that

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4864 on:** March 25, 2012, 01:29:36 AM »

Wow, the new Community ep was horrible. In fact the last few episodes have been weak

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4865 on:** March 25, 2012, 01:36:44 AM »

But apparently it's like the best show of all fucking time as diehard Community fans would have me believe?

I tried to get into it, but I just don't get the appeal.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4866 on:** March 25, 2012, 01:54:32 AM »

about to watch the Spartacus ep

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4867 on:** March 25, 2012, 02:15:57 AM »

You're going to get the weirdest boner. Seriously.

I almost did.

Momo · « **Reply #4868 on:** March 25, 2012, 02:58:34 AM »

That Spart ep actually killed my boner

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4869 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:06:16 AM »

Obviously you aren't turned on by Illythia.

Momo · « **Reply #4870 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:18:16 AM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on March 25, 2012, 03:06:16 AM

Obviously you aren't turned on by Illythia.

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Naah, by my logic she should have allowed him to die, it's illogical what she did. Plus she killed my new favorite female

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4871 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:26:12 AM »

Wow that episode was packed with so much stuff. It felt like it was more than an hour

Am I the only one who noticed the dialogue was significantly more...flowery and heavy handed than usual? Some really odd lines throughout

Illythria omg

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I doubt she's 100% in support of Glaber. She realizes he is her meal ticket basically, and while they both share common enemies eventually old wounds will fester again

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Momo · « **Reply #4872 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:39:13 AM »

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More inconsistencies. Killing a roman citizen was a big fucking deal last season, now they are just doing it as readily as they fuck. I mean come the fuck on.

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ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4873 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:41:37 AM »

Quote from: Momo on March 25, 2012, 03:39:13 AM

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More inconsistencies. Killing a roman citizen was a big fucking deal last season, now they are just doing it as readily as they fuck. I mean come the fuck on.
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That's not an inconsistency. They're both monsters. They've had romans killed and swept it under the rug before (Licinia, for one; Illythia's dad for another).

She's playing him, because they're playing each other. They've found common ground in their madness. Not inconsistent at all. It's also not as big of a deal as the first season as there are different players involved -- Glaber has higher position than Batiatus ever had, and thus more influence. He can easily hide murders, whereas Batiatus had to pull more strings to make sure things were kept hidden.

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I thought the dialogue in this episode was amongst the best in the whole series.

Momo · « **Reply #4874 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:44:26 AM »

I have to disagree, both behavior sets are inconsistent :/

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4875 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:45:46 AM »

And I have absolutely no idea how you could say that.

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You do remember Illythia cut off the escape route of a ton of Romans in season 1 right? She's been a monster for a long time.

On top of that, Lucretia planned it all so it would happen this way -- she essentially forced both Seppia's and Illythia's hand, and turned them into different people entirely, as fluid as the water that reflected on Seppia towards the beginning of the episode.

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Momo · « **Reply #4876 on:** March 25, 2012, 04:31:39 AM »

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I agree that they both are murderers and capable, thats not my issue. My issue is with what little regard for law and planning they did this. Nor do I expect this ever to be mentioned or anyone questioning what happened to the pair of siblings. Every murder previously was a point of peril now it's just whatevs.

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Diunx · « **Reply #4877 on:** March 25, 2012, 12:09:41 PM »

Spartacus!!!!!

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4878 on:** March 25, 2012, 02:07:51 PM »

They arent questioning it because now, obviously, it's not a big deal. they've gone insane, there's no need to question it anymore. on top of that, anyone who would care is dead.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4879 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:27:56 PM »

Quote from: ZephyrFate on March 25, 2012, 02:07:51 PM

They arent questioning it because now, obviously, it's not a big deal. they've gone insane, there's no need to question it anymore. on top of that, anyone who would care is dead.

I don't understand the criticism. How hard would it be for Glaber to blame the murder on escaped slaves? It's not like anyone from Rome is going to come to the city to investigate

Momo · « **Reply #4880 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:33:33 PM »

It makes Batiatus' and Lucrecia scheming when they did similar acts look ridiculous in hindsight. It's classic DragonBallZ level stuff where Trunks just destroys Freeza to show he is so much better than everyone who just struggled to defeat him an episode ago. (kinda)

They established previously such acts are not to be taken lightly,

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surely there is a new magistrate also how lazy is it to murder your problems away?(Without repercussion) Before there would be some actual scheming to get rid of someone, not taking anything away from Illyhia's plotting up till there, that was great. The end result was weak as hell, combined with last weeks heavily predictable episode I feel the writing is going down the toilet. I love the show, but these last two have been asking me to swallow shit im not willing to

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Beezy · « **Reply #4881 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:41:37 PM »

Quote from: Momo on March 25, 2012, 03:33:33 PM

It makes Batiatus' and Lucrecia scheming when they did similar acts look ridiculous in hindsight. It's classic DragonBallZ level stuff where Trunks just destroys Freeza to show he is so much better than everyone who just struggled to defeat him an episode ago. (kinda)

It really doesn't. Someone already explained that Batiatus held a lower position. Glaber is from Rome and commands his own army. Batiatus trained gladiators for a living. Huge difference in what they can do and get away with.

Edit: Two episodes and the writing has gone down the toilet.

Momo · « **Reply #4882 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:42:57 PM »

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I mean following this logic why didnt Glaber just kill Verenius? Why didnt Illythia not just kill Glaber? If murder is going to be made a valid resolution to a problem it looks god damn ridiculous if others do not use it when it's so simple, easy and available

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Diunx · « **Reply #4883 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:44:10 PM »

Batiatus was just a Lannista, Glaber is a motherfucking Praetor!

Momo · « **Reply #4884 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:48:13 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on March 25, 2012, 03:41:37 PM

Quote from: Momo on March 25, 2012, 03:33:33 PM
It makes Batiatus' and Lucrecia scheming when they did similar acts look ridiculous in hindsight. It's classic DragonBallZ level stuff where Trunks just destroys Freeza to show he is so much better than everyone who just struggled to defeat him an episode ago. (kinda)
It really doesn't. Someone already explained that Batiatus held a lower position. Glaber is from Rome and commands his own army. Batiatus trained gladiators for a living. Huge difference in what they can do and get away with.

Edit: Two episodes and the writing has gone down the toilet.

In fairness, I love the show but the last two episodes has made me want to rain dance on the writers heads. I still think it's good entertainment and I'm sure the finale will be spectacular and I'll love it.

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"Being from Rome" isnt a valid excuse. Even Ceasar (in the show Rome) couldn't outright murder his enemies. He has to outmaneuver and out-strategise them. The resolution to that plot thread does not sit well at all with me

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Momo · « **Reply #4885 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:49:34 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on March 25, 2012, 03:44:10 PM

Batiatus was just a Lannista, Glaber is a motherfucking Praetor!

If any other Praetor were to somehow learn of this his balls would be lopped off faster than a new Taco Bell thread can be made in the hotdog bar

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4886 on:** March 25, 2012, 04:04:17 PM »

Who could possibly learn the truth? If Glaber was pulling this shit in Rome I would agree with you. But he is literally the highest and only government official in Capua. Every time someone important visits him, they come from Rome.

The Caesar comparison makes little sense because he spent most of his political career in Rome with eyes everywhere. Also Caesar was already a heavily watched figure, his enemies were always on his heels; he couldn't get away with much of anything without someone seeing. Glaber is basically ruling a small city, living in a home isolated from the rest of the city with no high born neighbors

Momo · « **Reply #4887 on:** March 25, 2012, 04:30:05 PM »

Capua was actually the second most important city in the Roman empire, not far behind Rome at all. Just because they choose to focus on the ludis doesnt mean shit isnt going down outside its gates. I'm pretty sure there would be quite a few big wigs in town at any given time. Everytime a visitor from the senate visits they mention Glaber is not in high standing with the rest of his fellow praetors, knowing that one can deduce there is eyes on him as there's always someone jockeying to usurp those above their standing.

I'm going to let this debate die here, I'm probably reading too much behind the curtains, something the writers I'm sure did not intend nor wants it's audience to think about.

Additionally please understand that a lot of my sentiments comes from a place of extreme butthurt at my favorite new character being thrown to the lions.

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #4888 on:** March 25, 2012, 04:54:59 PM »

It was inevitable. She was young, naive, and just starting to be devious. She was a newborn in a den of vipers.

Momo · « **Reply #4889 on:** March 25, 2012, 04:56:29 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4890 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:03:37 PM »

I guess my final point is the same as the first: given the chaos in the city, it would not be hard to fake her death as murder at the hands of revolting slaves. Maybe she was ambushed on the road, or at her brother's house, or anywhere. Unless you transport the cast of The Wire into Spartacus, there's no way anyone could prove Glaber's story wrong.

Hell, Verenius came to Glaber after hearing about Illythria's disappearance. Yet when she actually showed up his entire plan was destroyed. He couldn't prove she was abducted despite multiple people presumably seeing Illythria stagger into town.

Diunx · « **Reply #4891 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:06:10 PM »

Not to mention that he found out about the whole thing because Seppia told him.

Himu · « **Reply #4892 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:06:57 PM »

how the fuck can anyone like seppia

she did jack shit except show her nice perky tits

who cares

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4893 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:13:05 PM »

Yup, what a boring character. And useless considering there's nothing she could have done to stop Glaber. Plus if you know basic historical points about the story...yea

Momo · « **Reply #4894 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:13:38 PM »

Watched Young Justice 22, 23, 24, 25 about to watch 26

I really, really like the canon they are creating here and hope that when the series dies they spin it off into it's own comic universe.

*tries to change subject*

Himu · « **Reply #4895 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:16:23 PM »

i loved her tits and she could certainly act

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4896 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:18:28 PM »

Meh, I've seen better on the show.

The best tits were on a brunette slave in S1 that gave Battiatus a blowjob

Himu · « **Reply #4897 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:22:35 PM »

agreed

Momo · « **Reply #4898 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:48:47 PM »

Finished ep 26 ..

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #4899 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:00:31 PM »

Guys. I need firm guidance, like a Catholic Priests warm grip on an alter boys girlish hips as he stutters repression with a locomotive penis shunt into an unwilling young, firm pink tunnel.

I watched about 5 mins of The River last night, and was unimpressed. Does it get better.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #4900 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:02:00 PM »

No, but I watched it all anyway. The first episode was probably the best one (the one where they fought zombies was second best).

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #4901 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:03:41 PM »

So that leads me into my next query: should I just wait for Spartacus to end and then mainline it?

Momo · « **Reply #4902 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:04:10 PM »

I watched 30 mins of the river and switched off. some people I know claim it to be good, but I know for a fact they have questionable taste (they love secret circle, revenge and true blood)

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #4903 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:04:26 PM »

Also shame about The River. What other good stuffs out there then?

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #4904 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:04:56 PM »

True blood season 1 was excellent.

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #4905 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:05:20 PM »

Pithy short replies. I need nicotine.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4906 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:05:39 PM »

Quote from: Martin Raperman on March 25, 2012, 06:04:56 PM

True blood season 1 was excellent.

lol

Momo · « **Reply #4907 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:06:54 PM »

Fringe is good (for the most part), The Mentalist, Rome (if you havent watched it, the series ended 2/3 years ago), Grimm is okay in a less emo than Supernatural way, Sherlock is flat out amazing, Alcatraz is trash, Justified is really good

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #4908 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:09:15 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 25, 2012, 06:05:39 PM

Quote from: Martin Raperman on March 25, 2012, 06:04:56 PM
True blood season 1 was excellent.

lol

God, if you were god, I'd be the big Satan, like Jobs.

Momo · « **Reply #4909 on:** March 25, 2012, 06:10:11 PM »

Also, wait for Spartacus to end, you may as well since next week is the finale

Eric P · « **Reply #4910 on:** March 25, 2012, 09:18:48 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on March 25, 2012, 02:43:39 PM

Ive been watching Supernatural on Netflix all month. This show is rad as hell.

seconded.

Momo · « **Reply #4911 on:** March 26, 2012, 12:18:08 AM »

Supernatural gets really awful in the later seasons, don't be too quick to praise it

Yeti · « **Reply #4912 on:** March 26, 2012, 06:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Momo on March 26, 2012, 12:18:08 AM

Supernatural gets really awful in the later seasons, don't be too quick to praise it

The only seasons I thought were lackluster were the first one and the current one, but even then there have been enough good episodes to enjoy it.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4913 on:** March 26, 2012, 11:34:15 PM »

(spoilers)

cool breeze · « **Reply #4914 on:** March 27, 2012, 12:57:59 AM »

Season 3 of Lost is pretty weak so far. The opening felt cheap compared the awesome opening of season 2. Seasons 1 and 2 were mostly great.

It's dumb how they keep trying to play up this "good guys" thing when the first encounter was Ethan trying to kill Charlie. And Ethan seemed strong, like he was juicing, but now it's like "nope regular guy."

On the upside there's more Desmond and some of the bad characters are gone.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4915 on:** March 27, 2012, 02:00:39 AM »

Yup, good to see someone agrees on S3. The first half pretty much sucks, while the second half is pretty damn good.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #4916 on:** March 27, 2012, 06:11:46 AM »

Yea the first 1/2 of season 3 is a slog. But then you enter the most consistent run of the entire series starting with the last 5 or so episodes of season 3 and the entirety of season 4.

Then you can stop watching. But tragically you will not.

Mupepe · « **Reply #4917 on:** March 27, 2012, 10:13:08 AM »

If you have the will power stop at season 4. Season 5 has some good moments but it's clearly on a terrible decline

cool breeze · « **Reply #4918 on:** March 28, 2012, 05:56:23 PM »

I'm gonna see the whole thing through. I know it doesn't give you answers and that's fine. Best part of Lost is when it completely dislodging you. This was amazing:

I wish I saw it live. I would've thought I was on the wrong channel. And then he injects himself and it's like fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

also why the season 3 intro felt cheap. Instead it was "oh, this again $:-\$ " except it's this smug looking woman WHY IS SHE SO SMUG

etiolate · « **Reply #4919 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:49:30 PM »

Dickie Bennet's hairdo and outfit last night was a sight to behold. Like a hillbilly mohawk with a touch of shock treatment.

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