Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 2662735 times)

chronovore · « **Reply #16322 on:** January 29, 2019, 07:16:17 AM »

Enjoying the hell out of American Gods. I didn't get into it in the first episode, but it has grown on me. Ian McShane isn't the only good actor in it. Gillian Anderson is stunning, Stormare's Czernobog is fabulous, and even the damned leprechaun is growing on me. I've liked Emily Browning since the first Unfortunate Events movie, and she is pushing all my "bad for you woman" buttons.

toku · « **Reply #16323 on:** January 29, 2019, 11:33:58 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on January 29, 2019, 07:16:17 AM

Enjoying the hell out of American Gods. I didn't get into it in the first episode, but it has grown on me. Ian McShane isn't the only good actor in it. Gillian Anderson is stunning, Stormare's Czernobog is fabulous, and even the damned leprechaun is growing on me. I've liked Emily Browning since the first Unfortunate Events movie, and she is pushing all my "bad for you woman" buttons.

For all the production problems the show seems to have/had I enjoyed the dream like quality of the first season and I'm looking forward to the second. Great cast as you said, everyone pulling their weight too.

"In life you believed in nothing; you will go into nothing. You will be done. There will be darkness."
"...and peace?"
"There will be darkness."

chronovore · « **Reply #16324 on:** January 29, 2019, 08:17:15 PM »

Yeah, I caught that, too.

So. Good.

Also just finished Gaiman's Norse Mythology this morning, and it's great to see how his enthusiasm for the research has informed his American interpretations of those gods.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #16325 on:** January 30, 2019, 01:01:33 PM »

Gaiman is so good at mythology and religion etc

Sandman

American Gods

Good Omens

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16326 on:** January 30, 2019, 01:17:54 PM »

Caught up on Brooklyn 99. One of those shows, like always sunny, that I love having on in the background. There are so many gags that you can tune in and out and find something to laugh about.

Also Santiagos reaction to the microwave was fucking hilarious. They really turned her into a goofball over the course of the seasons in the best way.

TVC15 · « **Reply #16327 on:** January 30, 2019, 01:52:52 PM »

I’d rather watch a sitcom with Pete Davidson than Andy Samberg. Stay losing, Blue.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16328 on:** January 30, 2019, 02:19:32 PM »

Nintex · « **Reply #16329 on:** January 30, 2019, 02:25:51 PM »

Started True Detective Season 3 because none of my friends and co-workers dared after 2.

First episode was tense and well acted. Feels more like the first season already. Hopefully it stays on point

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EVERYTHING IS FUCKING

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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #16330 on:** January 30, 2019, 03:12:37 PM »

Gillian Anderson in Sex Education.

team filler · « **Reply #16331 on:** January 30, 2019, 03:25:56 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on January 30, 2019, 03:12:37 PM

Gillian Anderson in Sex Education.

just looked this up

she'd make such a good mommy dom

TVC15 · « **Reply #16332 on:** January 30, 2019, 03:40:34 PM »

Sounds like Vidocq more than Sherlock.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16333 on:** February 01, 2019, 01:34:24 PM »

Started Schitts Creek on a whim and I'm into it. Punches up and down. Also found a new crush in the motel attendant.

I have a type.

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nonexistent characters

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Nintex · « **Reply #16334 on:** February 01, 2019, 02:16:06 PM »

Watched more of True Detective season 3.

This is good stuff. I recommend it if you liked the first season.

team filler · « **Reply #16335 on:** February 01, 2019, 03:22:43 PM »

anybody see this? is it good?

VomKriege · « **Reply #16336 on:** February 04, 2019, 05:29:42 PM »

Russian Doll on Netflix which I guess is supposed to be that high concept sophisticated dark comedy except it's not very funny (way too New York elite first world humor, think Master of None but even more pretentious) and it's not that clever either, it doesn't really a lot with its premise to pace itself or surprise you. You're probably better off with Maniac, which is certainly more lavish, distinctive and touching. But still, it's ok, perfectly watchable and the lead performances are fine, especially if you like Natasha Lyonne.

Also Rocky's stepbrother is in it.

Yeti · « **Reply #16337 on:** February 04, 2019, 08:21:18 PM »

Snoopycat_ · « **Reply #16338 on:** February 04, 2019, 09:07:56 PM »

I tried to watch Luther but as soon as I see not Denzel I wish I was watching The Wire instead

Bebpo · « **Reply #16339 on:** February 05, 2019, 12:51:36 AM »

True Detective S3 ep5

I feel like pizzaman’s ripping off MGS4 now

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and the killer is gonna turn out to be the partner and the final episode is old men duking it out badly

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Quote from: Yeti on February 04, 2019, 08:21:18 PM

Man I hope that turns out good.

Snoopycat_ · « **Reply #16340 on:** February 08, 2019, 02:41:41 PM »

Those old guys on The Grand Tour look like spaniel fuckers

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16341 on:** February 08, 2019, 04:56:17 PM »

Schitts Creek is my jam y'all. Eugene Levy is so Damn good in this. And I love the relationship between the siblings.

Don Rumata · « **Reply #16342 on:** February 08, 2019, 07:48:53 PM »

Watched the first 10 ep of Punisher season 2.

God the writing in these Marvel shows is such cookie cutter shit, and it meanders so fucking much... but i keep watching, so it's doing something right.

3 particular notes:

I find it funny how they play up Billy's scars, like he was fucking Joseph Merrick, when it's just a couple of cuts, also lol at that arts&crafts mask.
I was hoping he'd pork the therapist from the first scene , so i'm happy with where that went.
My "Christian Comicbook Baddie Bingo Card" was almost filled up with the new bad guy (though he's off screen for 60% of the run time), i just needed a "baptism-in-the-river-that-turns-into-a-drowning" scene to win it all (i did guess the self flagellation tho).

Don Rumata · « **Reply #16343 on:** February 09, 2019, 07:07:02 PM »

Finished Punished s2.
"Thank God Frank didnt actually kill those hookers!".
The mental gymnastics this show goes through are genuinely endearing.
But after watching this, I think Marvel pulling these shows may have actually being a mercy kill.
These jokers have gone on 3 seasons (I'm including daredevil s2) with Castle grunting about the same exact shit non stop.
[Unintelligible]: "Let me do what I do best", follows him stuttering 20 minutes about his wife, as he punches another fat drunk biker to death.
3 seasons and this guy still hasn't gone through one character arc.

Pro tip: if you want to have a show about a psycho vigilante, dont bother bending over backwards to show us he's actually a good boy.
Why would you even try to adapt something like the Punisher, if you are being a coward about it?

Crash Dummy · « **Reply #16344 on:** February 10, 2019, 04:08:18 AM »

you- started this out of boredom more than anything else and got hooked, sufficiently creepy and hope it goes american psycho in s2

Momo · « **Reply #16345 on:** February 14, 2019, 12:06:24 AM »

so? y/n

chronovore · « **Reply #16346 on:** February 15, 2019, 11:45:29 AM »

NOPE.

ALSO, I love Brooklyn 99 even more now. Rosa and her mom, preceded by all the good banter with CSI.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #16347 on:** February 17, 2019, 11:39:58 PM »

Started watching Umbrella Academy.

Eh, it could be worse. It could be Marvel.

Beezy · « **Reply #16348 on:** February 17, 2019, 11:59:02 PM »

Binged watched Umbrella Academy over the past day. It's not good. It's not bad. It just... never feels like much happens.

Momo · « **Reply #16349 on:** February 18, 2019, 01:44:51 AM »

finished Umbrella Academy, the ending is all sorts of bad. liked the show overall though

chronovore · « **Reply #16350 on:** February 18, 2019, 02:46:57 AM »

JUST READ THE FUCKING COMIC AGAIN.

Momo · « **Reply #16351 on:** February 18, 2019, 07:40:10 AM »

Quote from: shosta on February 18, 2019, 02:14:10 AM

these aren't ringing endorsements for a show that had a great trailer

I loved this show until

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Ellen Page's character started to become center stage in the last 2 and a half eps or so, and the ending was super bad in a 90s cliffhanger kinda way

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that kind of left me sour after.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16352 on:** February 18, 2019, 10:07:53 AM »

Quote from: Momo on February 18, 2019, 07:40:10 AM

Quote from: shosta on February 18, 2019, 02:14:10 AM
these aren't ringing endorsements for a show that had a great trailer
I loved this show until
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Ellen Page's character started to become center stage in the last 2 and a half eps or so, and the ending was super bad in a 90s cliffhanger kinda way
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that kind of left me sour after.

I stopped watching midway into the first episode. Page has the charisma of a mop.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #16353 on:** February 18, 2019, 10:15:21 AM »

Quote from: shosta on February 18, 2019, 02:14:10 AM

these aren't ringing endorsements for a show that had a great trailer

On the other hand, it is probably the first TV show since Tiny Toons Adventures to include Istanbul (Not Constantinople) on the soundtrack.

Nintex · « **Reply #16354 on:** February 18, 2019, 04:25:01 PM »

Netflix officially cancelled:
- The Punisher
- Jessica Jones (a 3rd and final season is completed and will be released)

Thus ending their Marvel partnership. Disney+ seems to be focused on 'family friendly' entertainment so it is not likely they'll bring these franchises back.

Don Rumata · « **Reply #16355 on:** February 18, 2019, 05:03:12 PM »

Quote from: Nintex on February 18, 2019, 04:25:01 PM

Netflix officially cancelled:
- The Punisher
- Jessica Jones (a 3rd and final season is completed and will be released)

Thus ending their Marvel partnership. Disney+ seems to be focused on 'family friendly' entertainment so it is not likely they'll bring these franchises back.

As i said upthread, will not be missed.
They didn't know what the fuck to do with it, clearly.

chronovore · « **Reply #16356 on:** February 18, 2019, 07:14:03 PM »

Quote from: Don Rumata on February 18, 2019, 05:03:12 PM

Quote from: Nintex on February 18, 2019, 04:25:01 PM
Netflix officially cancelled:
- The Punisher
- Jessica Jones (a 3rd and final season is completed and will be released)

Thus ending their Marvel partnership. Disney+ seems to be focused on 'family friendly' entertainment so it is not likely they'll bring these franchises back.
As i said upthread, will not be missed.
They didn't know what the fuck to do with it, clearly.

Disney will bring them back in a different format on their own dedicated streaming service, likely in a family-friendlier format.

chronovore · « **Reply #16357 on:** February 18, 2019, 07:27:16 PM »

Watching more LUCIFER and I'm starting to realize it's CASTLE except with a snooty British dude. This isn't Satan from the comics, but it's still fun.

Kara · « **Reply #16358 on:** February 18, 2019, 08:04:30 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on February 18, 2019, 10:15:21 AM

Quote from: shosta on February 18, 2019, 02:14:10 AM
these aren't ringing endorsements for a show that had a great trailer

On the other hand, it is probably the first TV show since Tiny Toons Adventures to include Istanbul (Not Constantinople) on the soundtrack.

The scene where they play it is pretty good, along with a lot of the other musical numbers. Probably doesn't redeem the liberties taken with the source material, I can't say. Producers just liked it better that way.

Bebpo · « **Reply #16359 on:** February 19, 2019, 12:43:31 AM »

True Detective S3 - one ep left I guess? Show kinda mediocre now. Not actively terrible but just dragging and not really doing anything interesting with the premise. Characters aren't really growing much. Pretty much gave away a bunch and is just a wait for the final explanations now. Still stand by my guess halfway through that

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Main guy's partner was involved in the cover up and the show ends MGS4 style with old dudes duking it out

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Will see next ep.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16360 on:** February 19, 2019, 12:46:13 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 19, 2019, 12:43:31 AM

True Detective S3 - one ep left I guess? Show kinda mediocre now. Not actively terrible but just dragging and not really doing anything interesting with the premise. Characters aren't really growing much. Pretty much gave away a bunch and is just a wait for the final explanations now. Still stand by my guess halfway through that

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Main guy's partner was involved in the cover up and the show ends MGS4 style with old dudes duking it out
[close]

Will see next ep.

Pizzaman is a hack fraud

Bebpo · « **Reply #16361 on:** February 19, 2019, 12:52:00 AM »

Yeah, for sure. I'm almost definitely out on the series after this season finishes next week. S3 isn't actively insulting like S2 but it takes an interesting mystery setup from the first ep1 and turns it into a ho-hum generic procedural. I can see why Saulnier had creative differences in the direction of the show and left after 2 eps.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16362 on:** February 19, 2019, 01:23:10 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 19, 2019, 12:52:00 AM

Yeah, for sure. I'm almost definitely out on the series after this season finishes next week. S3 isn't actively insulting like S2 but it takes an interesting mystery setup from the first ep1 and turns it into a ho-hum generic procedural. I can see why Saulnier had creative differences in the direction of the show and left after 2 eps.

The main reason I've decided to not watch S3 is due to Saulnier walking away. Pizzamans narcissistic actions in a very collaborative medium is such a turn off. He's actively working against a possible recreation of S1 'cause of pure ego.

skullstorm · « **Reply #16363 on:** February 19, 2019, 06:59:31 PM »

Got American Gothic (the 95 series) on dvd on a whim after thinking about the show every now and then for like 20 years after watching the show as a kid. I can't remember anything about it but I've loved Gary Cole ever since so it'll be worth the watch for him alone

Three eps in and I love every scene he's in, also this cheesy 90s nostalgia maaaannn

I have to do the same to Earth 2 some day, just for Clancy Brown and the creepy ass terrians that freaked me out as a kid

bluemax · « **Reply #16364 on:** February 19, 2019, 11:21:38 PM »

S3 of True Detective is pretty bad. Pizzaman still can't write interesting women and the whole thing is gonna end up going even less places than S2.

skullstorm · « **Reply #16365 on:** February 20, 2019, 08:36:45 AM »

I've only seen five episodes of True Detective S3, good to know that I can keep my expectations low for the rest of the season. I never watched S2 since I heard it was ass and the cast was just so uninteresting to me but I thought I'd give the new season a chance. It's already annoying me in some ways but just a few eps left so what the hell.

Don Rumata · « **Reply #16366 on:** February 20, 2019, 09:22:51 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 19, 2019, 12:43:31 AM

True Detective S3 - one ep left I guess? Show kinda mediocre now. Not actively terrible but just dragging and not really doing anything interesting with the premise. Characters aren't really growing much. Pretty much gave away a bunch and is just a wait for the final explanations now. Still stand by my guess halfway through that

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Main guy's partner was involved in the cover up and the show ends MGS4 style with old dudes duking it out
[close]

Will see next ep.

TD was always pretty mediocre, in my opinion.
I only watched season 1, which is the most beloved one, and aside from the two big stars "lowering" themselves for television (not even that special now) and a big director behind the whole seaso (also not that special), it was basically a collection of genre clichès and bad cheesy dialogue.
It did have nice cinematography, but again, many shows do nowadays.

Bebpo · « **Reply #16367 on:** February 20, 2019, 01:15:02 PM »

I would not call Fukunaga nothing special. Dude is a great stylish director.

Don Rumata · « **Reply #16368 on:** February 20, 2019, 01:32:07 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 20, 2019, 01:15:02 PM

I would not call Fukunaga nothing special. Dude is a great stylish director.

I meant having a big director at the helm, in itself, isn't something special anymore, because plenty of shows have had that, Fincher, Spielberg or something like The Knick, which was 100% directed by Soderbergh (which i'd argue, is a bigger name than Fukunaga).

It was still prestige television, don't get me wrong, but in that realm, it was quite mediocre (mostly due to the script).

Bebpo · « **Reply #16369 on:** February 21, 2019, 04:49:14 PM »

I have 90 mins (3 eps) left in Russian Doll and I just don't know if I can bring myself to finish this. I felt this way 3 eps in but then they added a twist and I wanted to see if it would make the show better.

The problem is the script is awwwwwwwfuuuuuul. It's such a frustrating watch because the characters act completely illogical because the script is such shit.
Like this is probably the worst nonsensical script I've seen in a long time. It makes Kingdom Hearts look good.

On one hand I am slightly curious to see how the story ends,
on the other hand I can do better things in my life in 90 mins.

Hmmmm....

Absolutely would not recommend this show.

Nintex · « **Reply #16370 on:** February 21, 2019, 05:09:16 PM »

True Detective Season 3 is ok overall, but it lost steam fast after the first 3 or 4 episodes which I really liked.
At this point the past 3 episodes haven't moved things forward a whole lot.

Still if you liked Season 1 I still recommend it. It has some of that vibe but it comes up short in the writing department.

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And yes, I think the conclusion is that he knew and was told what had happened (the wife 'sold' the girl to the Hoyt family) but that he had to keep it a secret from everyone else (Roland, his wife etc.) and has forgotten that he knew.
because otherwise they'd nail them on the murder of the Hoyt security guy. Cover up after cover up made things more of a mess. Hays left the force in disgust because he had no choice but to keep everything a secret and couldn't tell Roland to protect him.

This set-up would actually makes sense looking at Hays' behavior. From the get to we learn he likes to keep secrets. Even when his brain is shot and he's with the interview lady he's keeping stuff from her.
Another hint, Roland is worried that Hays will tell the TV people: "what we left out there in the field (the dead security guy)". Roland doesn't know that Hoyt already knew they killed the security guy.

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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #16371 on:** February 21, 2019, 06:28:49 PM »

https://twitter.com/UpToTASK/status/1098437779678056448

If only that had been the plot of Season 2.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16372 on:** February 21, 2019, 08:47:53 PM »

Quote from: Nintex on February 21, 2019, 05:09:16 PM

True Detective Season 3 is ok overall, but it lost steam fast after the first 3 or 4 episodes which I really liked.
At this point the past 3 episodes haven't moved things forward a whole lot.

Still if you liked Season 1 I still recommend it. It has some of that vibe but it comes up short in the writing department.

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And yes, I think the conclusion is that he knew and was told what had happened (the wife 'sold' the girl to the Hoyt family) but that he had to keep it a secret from everyone else (Roland, his wife etc.) and has forgotten that he knew.
because otherwise they'd nail them on the murder of the Hoyt security guy. Cover up after cover up made things more of a mess. Hays left the force in disgust because he had no choice but to keep everything a secret and couldn't tell Roland to protect him.

This set-up would actually makes sense looking at Hays' behavior. From the get to we learn he likes to keep secrets. Even when his brain is shot and he's with the interview lady he's keeping stuff from her.
Another hint, Roland is worried that Hays will tell the TV people: "what we left out there in the field (the dead security guy)". Roland doesn't know that Hoyt already knew they killed the security guy.
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Saulnier directed the first two episodes before getting out of dodge. Makes sense.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #16373 on:** February 21, 2019, 09:02:10 PM »

Going through Happy!. The Crank like shock factor and frenetic pace along with Meloni who is able to imbue an emotional backbone. This shit is wild while allowing for depth. I'm fucking into it.

chronovore · « **Reply #16374 on:** February 23, 2019, 09:52:53 AM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on February 21, 2019, 09:02:10 PM

Going through Happy!. The Crank like shock factor and frenetic pace along with Meloni who is able to imbue an emotional backbone. This shit is wild while allowing for depth. I'm fucking into it.

It had some lows, but mostly it was a fun ride, and I like the lead actors for the bad guy and the protagonist ('cos he's not a "good guy").

VomKriege · « **Reply #16375 on:** February 23, 2019, 10:28:11 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 21, 2019, 04:49:14 PM

I have 90 mins (3 eps) left in Russian Doll and I just don't know if I can bring myself to finish this. I felt this way 3 eps in but then they added a twist and I wanted to see if it would make the show better.

The problem is the script is awwwwwwwfuuuuuul. It's such a frustrating watch because the characters act completely illogical because the script is such shit.
Like this is probably the worst nonsensical script I've seen in a long time. It makes Kingdom Hearts look good.

On one hand I am slightly curious to see how the story ends,
on the other hand I can do better things in my life in 90 mins.

Hmmmm....

Absolutely would not recommend this show.

The end provides some decent closure (emotionally) but it's probably not going to change your opinion on the writing. I wouldn't be as severe but it is sort of half assed. By the end they start to resort to one technique* they never used before (plus somewhat inconstantly) and it's hard to shake the feeling it's a cheap / lazy way to cram in some material to beef up the main character (the worst being it largely felt superfluous).

The premise feels artificial and there's quite a few narrative threads introduced and forgotten along the way.

*

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Flashbacks

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Bebpo · « **Reply #16376 on:** February 23, 2019, 03:30:15 PM »

Quote from: VomKriege on February 23, 2019, 10:28:11 AM

Quote from: Bebpo on February 21, 2019, 04:49:14 PM
I have 90 mins (3 eps) left in Russian Doll and I just don't know if I can bring myself to finish this. I felt this way 3 eps in but then they added a twist and I wanted to see if it would make the show better.

The problem is the script is awwwwwwwfuuuuuul. It's such a frustrating watch because the characters act completely illogical because the script is such shit.
Like this is probably the worst nonsensical script I've seen in a long time. It makes Kingdom Hearts look good.

On one hand I am slightly curious to see how the story ends,
on the other hand I can do better things in my life in 90 mins.

Hmmmm....

Absolutely would not recommend this show.

The end provides some decent closure (emotionally) but it's probably not going to change your opinion on the writing. I wouldn't be as severe but it is sort of half assed. By the end they start to resort to one technique* they never used before (plus somewhat inconstantly) and it's hard to shake the feeling it's a cheap / lazy way to cram in some material to beef up the main character (the worst being it largely felt superfluous).

The premise feels artificial and there's quite a few narrative threads introduced and forgotten along the way.

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Flashbacks
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Well my main problem is stupid stuff like

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why do they have to follow their routines every time??? Like after she meets the main loop guy, every day they have a 3 sentence conversation about what's going on and then her ex comes in and then she quits the conversation mid-sentence and runs off and they can't talk again until the next death. Like NO ONE WOULD DO THAT. And a lot of the deaths early on are like their dying because they are idiots beyond what a normal idiot would be. Not too mention a lot of that stuff wouldn't necessarily even kill you...

Most of the script just feels like it goes along for the script's purpose and not because the characters would ever act that way. It's really annoying.

Other dumb stuff is the guy dying and playing the same section of tomb raider over and over. YOU WOULD THINK HE WOULD GET GOOD AT IT. Also again, why would you play the same section over and over. Like play a different game. Do something different. Why follow the same routine it makes no sense.

Just aggravating logic in the show.

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Don Rumata · « **Reply #16377 on:** February 23, 2019, 04:13:02 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 23, 2019, 03:30:15 PM

Quote from: VomKriege on February 23, 2019, 10:28:11 AM
Quote from: Bebpo on February 21, 2019, 04:49:14 PM
I have 90 mins (3 eps) left in Russian Doll and I just don't know if I can bring myself to finish this. I felt this way 3 eps in but then they added a twist and I wanted to see if it would make the show better.

The problem is the script is awwwwwwwfuuuuuul. It's such a frustrating watch because the characters act completely illogical because the script is such shit.
Like this is probably the worst nonsensical script I've seen in a long time. It makes Kingdom Hearts look good.

On one hand I am slightly curious to see how the story ends,
on the other hand I can do better things in my life in 90 mins.

Hmmmm....

Absolutely would not recommend this show.

The end provides some decent closure (emotionally) but it's probably not going to change your opinion on the writing. I wouldn't be as severe but it is sort of half assed. By the end they start to resort to one technique* they never used before (plus somewhat inconstantly) and it's hard to shake the feeling it's a cheap / lazy way to cram in some material to beef up the main character (the worst being it largely felt superfluous).

The premise feels artificial and there's quite a few narrative threads introduced and forgotten along the way.

*
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Flashbacks
[close]

Well my main problem is stupid stuff like

spoiler (click to show/hide)
why do they have to follow their routines every time??? Like after she meets the main loop guy, every day they have a 3 sentence conversation about what's going on and then her ex comes in and then she quits the conversation mid-sentence and runs off and they can't talk again until the next death. Like NO ONE WOULD DO THAT. And a lot of the deaths early on are like their dying because they are idiots beyond what a normal idiot would be. Not too mention a lot of that stuff wouldn't necessarily even kill you...

Most of the script just feels like it goes along for the script's purpose and not because the characters would ever act that way. It's really annoying.

Other dumb stuff is the guy dying and playing the same section of tomb raider over and over. YOU WOULD THINK HE WOULD GET GOOD AT IT. Also again, why would you play the same section over and over. Like play a different game. Do something different. Why follow the same routine it makes no sense.

Just aggravating logic in the show.
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Haven't watched this show, but that happens in literally every time loop story i've seen.
Time Crimes, Triangle, BttF (though not really a loop) etc.

The only one that avoids it is Primer, just because i don'ìt know WTF is going on in the first place, so i can't waggle my finger at it.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #16378 on:** February 25, 2019, 12:51:10 AM »

Finished up True Detective Season 3 tonight. I really liked it. Big rebound for me from Season 2 which I mostly hated.

The Two leads Mahersha Ali and Stephen Dorff just fucking killed it the entire season. One of the few times I've seen where middle aged guys putting on old man makeup wasn't completely cheesey and forced.

I liked the last episode also. Simple and less over wrought than previous seasons.

Bebpo · « **Reply #16379 on:** February 25, 2019, 03:19:40 AM »

I thought it was terribly dull. The actors were likeable, but the season’s plot was just a drawn out bunch of nothing. Throughout the show most of the human drama felt weakly written and the only interesting part was the detective/mystery aspect which dragged out and ended on a whimper. I’d give it like 5/10 with S2 being 3/10 and S1 being a 9/10.

Definitely out on the series for good.

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