Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 1236509 times)

etiolate · « **Reply #14760 on:** February 05, 2018, 01:39:55 AM »

Two episodes into Altered Carbon and it's pretty good.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #14761 on:** February 05, 2018, 02:52:17 AM »

Watched the first episode yesterday, I approve. Production values are insane for a tv show.

I dont remember anything from the book expect that I liked it and that it was pretty bad ass. So far the show delivers.

Stro · « **Reply #14762 on:** February 05, 2018, 10:46:48 PM »

I caught up on about mid way through season 3 through season 4 of Agents of SHIELD.

Boy, they really, really, really got every possible drip out of the VR/LMD shit in the back end of season 4.

That shit just kept going and going and going. The whole show by the end of season 4 seems absurd that The Avengers don't know or don't care about wtf SHIELD is dealing with, as they're doing basically if not Avengers 1 tier threats, at least solo movie threats every few weeks. Shit like HIVE and Aida, blackouts and looting all around the world, groups hunting down powered individuals and killing them should at least get some attention from Black Widow or Hawkeye from time to time.

Not to mention that SHIELD is a public agency again, and there are constant explosions and deaths going on around the country/world involving them, so The Avengers would have to be going out of their way to not pay attention. Similar to some pretty big fucking things going on in the Netflix shows, which I don't think AoS ever reference at all either. I know the movie side is never going to reference TV, but you'd think TV could reference Netflix.

Lol at how many ways the writers find ways to get Ward back into the fold. Also lol at how the VR has Trips and Mac together and highlights more than ever how the actor playing Mac has negative charisma.

Assimilate · « **Reply #14763 on:** February 05, 2018, 11:02:31 PM »

I tried altered carbon, maybe i was too tired but i couldn't get into it. I'll give it a shot again when im' not half asleep.

etiolate · « **Reply #14764 on:** February 06, 2018, 12:48:01 AM »

Finished Altered Carbon

Really liked it overall. They got many things right. Apparently Poe was a change from the book, but he was a great part of the story.

My two criticisms would be that the plot gets really convoluted over the stretch of the series and that the final two episodes drag a bit. The noir tropes did not bother me at all because I felt the acting was good. Also, the requirement of the acting for the sci-fi was unique and pulled off well. The one actor who had to play three personas made each character feel like they were speaking from his body. And the male actor for Ava made me believe he really was a mom.

Production values were very impressive. The world felt real and thought out. Loved the Golden Gate bridge turning into a flea market skid row.

Also, the show could be retitled: Everything but Joel's Dong

TVC15 · « **Reply #14765 on:** February 06, 2018, 10:04:02 PM »

I just watched something called the Big Bang Theory and it was remarkably similar to reading Atra’s meme thread after huffing gas out of an old milk carton.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #14766 on:** February 06, 2018, 10:07:14 PM »

A few episodes into season two of Dirk Gently — it’s silly and I still like Elijah Wood

team filler · « **Reply #14767 on:** February 06, 2018, 10:08:56 PM »

One episode in and alt-carbon>>>>>>>bladerunna2049

TVC15 · « **Reply #14768 on:** February 06, 2018, 11:14:18 PM »

Just watched 10 minutes of the Lethal Weapon TV series and I feel sad for anyone that actually enjoys this shit.

toku · « **Reply #14769 on:** February 07, 2018, 01:02:04 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 06, 2018, 11:14:18 PM

Just watched 10 minutes of the Lethal Weapon TV series and I feel sad for anyone that actually enjoys this shit.

thought you loved benji

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #14770 on:** February 07, 2018, 12:34:54 PM »

Watched the first episode of Altered Carbon and it's pretty, but they made some weird changes from the book. Nothing that ruins the show for me, but I'd love to see an interview with the show runners to see why they did this.

If you want to know what they are, I'll put them in spoilers below. They don't ruin the plot.

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Kovacs isn't a rebel freedom fighter in the book. He was a UN Envoy super soldier who burns out and ends up becoming a mercenary. He doesn't have a sister and Quell is just a legendary warrior philosopher that dies long before him. He never knew her personally.

Also, the hotel was called The Hendrix, and later on in the book the AI looks like Jimi. I'm guessing they ran into issues with his family who are pretty lawsuit happy.

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Tasty · « **Reply #14771 on:** February 07, 2018, 01:26:21 PM »

Quote from: CatsCatsCats on February 06, 2018, 10:07:14 PM

A few episodes into season two of Dirk Gently — it’s silly and I still like Elijah Wood

Second season wasn't as strong as the first but I was looking forward to more.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #14772 on:** February 07, 2018, 01:37:27 PM »

Alan Tudyk’s character is p hilars

chronovore · « **Reply #14773 on:** February 07, 2018, 06:46:33 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on February 07, 2018, 12:34:54 PM

Watched the first episode of Altered Carbon and it's pretty, but they made some weird changes from the book. Nothing that ruins the show for me, but I'd love to see an interview with the show runners to see why they did this.

If you want to know what they are, I'll put them in spoilers below. They don't ruin the plot.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Kovacs isn't a rebel freedom fighter in the book. He was a UN Envoy super soldier who burns out and ends up becoming a mercenary. He doesn't have a sister and Quell is just a legendary warrior philosopher that dies long before him. He never knew her personally.

Also, the hotel was called The Hendrix, and later on in the book the AI looks like Jimi. I'm guessing they ran into issues with his family who are pretty lawsuit happy.
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That's too bad! Part of my excitement was about seeing The Hendrix writ real.

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Momo · « **Reply #14774 on:** February 08, 2018, 02:12:36 AM »

TVC15 · « **Reply #14775 on:** February 08, 2018, 02:16:32 AM »

I just masturbated to the first Max Headroom episode twice. Amazing. A classic. Thank god CW Seed has it for some reason. How did this end up on TV?

Stro · « **Reply #14776 on:** February 08, 2018, 06:50:11 PM »

Second season of JJ looking to be, somehow, shittier than the first. Terrible deliveries and tryhard lines, a plotline rehashed from Agents of SHIELD.

chronovore · « **Reply #14777 on:** February 08, 2018, 08:38:23 PM »

Quote from: filler on February 06, 2018, 10:08:56 PM

One episode in and alt-carbon>>>>>>>bladerunna2049

I just started this last night, and the first episode is really good. Visuals are fantastic, and it seems to be pretty accurate to the novel so far. However your “greater than 2049” comment is straight dumpster fire fodder.

Snoopycat_ · « **Reply #14778 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:08:04 PM »

I'm rewatching The Wire. I can never make up my mind which season is best but Bubbs has always been my favourite character

team filler · « **Reply #14779 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:37:05 PM »

slim charles

TVC15 · « **Reply #14780 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:48:27 PM »

Aja’s runway look tonite was made for you weebs.

team filler · « **Reply #14781 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:56:26 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on February 08, 2018, 08:38:23 PM

Quote from: filler on February 06, 2018, 10:08:56 PM
One episode in and alt-carbon>>>>>>>bladerunna2049

I just started this last night, and the first episode is really good. Visuals are fantastic, and it seems to be pretty accurate to the novel so far. However your “greater than 2049” comment is straight dumpster fire fodder.

2049 was ok, but nothing special.

chronovore · « **Reply #14782 on:** February 09, 2018, 08:58:59 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on February 08, 2018, 08:38:23 PM

Quote from: filler on February 06, 2018, 10:08:56 PM
One episode in and alt-carbon>>>>>>>bladerunna2049

I just started this last night, and the first episode is really good. Visuals are fantastic, and it seems to be pretty accurate to the novel so far. However your “greater than 2049” comment is straight dumpster fire fodder.

Quote from: Exodust on February 09, 2018, 07:52:41 PM

Just started Altered Carbon. It's pretty alright so far but the language switching is starting to grate on me and I'm only halfway through the first episode.

I like the language switching. As an American, I'm unfortunately accustomed to hispanic families sitting at home and discussing their business en Inglés, with massive Spanish accents. It felt more authentic having two detectives use the language they're most comfortable in, but still understanding each other.

Also, I am love-love-loving this show. There are a few shabby bits; the impoverished black marine isn't selling the role for me, and I was unsure about Mrs. Bancroft until she also portrayed a different character and sold that for me. Martha Higareda, the spitfire playing Detective Ortega, is pretty amazing, and I thought Joel Kinnaman was the best part of both Robocop and Suicide Squad. The sets are well integrated into the greenscreen stuff. The world feels well-established, just four episodes in. It's very respectful of the books.

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #14783 on:** February 11, 2018, 02:20:42 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 06, 2018, 11:14:18 PM

Just watched 10 minutes of the Lethal Weapon TV series and I feel sad for anyone that actually enjoys this shit.

Fuck off shiteater, Lethal Weapon is rather enjoyable and has a great cast.

TVC15 · « **Reply #14784 on:** February 11, 2018, 06:50:52 PM »

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on February 11, 2018, 02:20:42 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 06, 2018, 11:14:18 PM
Just watched 10 minutes of the Lethal Weapon TV series and I feel sad for anyone that actually enjoys this shit.

Fuck off shiteater, Lethal Weapon is rather enjoyable and has a great cast.

I legitimately found the Big Bang Theory more enjoyable. At least I made it through an episode of that.

Tasty · « **Reply #14785 on:** February 11, 2018, 06:51:31 PM »

Yeah but those eps are half as long right?

TVC15 · « **Reply #14786 on:** February 11, 2018, 07:04:15 PM »

Quote from: Tasty Meat on February 11, 2018, 06:51:31 PM

Yeah but those eps are half as long right?

True. I bet I could watch a bunch in a row though. They make me think of Atra and I like that.

Tasty · « **Reply #14787 on:** February 11, 2018, 07:37:10 PM »

Momo · « **Reply #14788 on:** February 11, 2018, 11:48:34 PM »

The Counterpart is pretty great so far, went in expecting nothing and came out having a must watch show. Channel Zero episode 1 was kind I dunno .. dull? I'm not sure if i'm behind this season's ghost story. Waco is pretty great so far, I love the acting in here, some actors are sinking so deep into their roles they are unrecognizable

TVC15 · « **Reply #14789 on:** February 13, 2018, 02:56:34 AM »

Channel Zero is nap fuel, both seasons. It sure knows how to bore up an interesting premise. No idea if the same team did both seasons, but I hope the next season uses an entirely new team.

Also, Saved by the Bell is on Hulu. Goodby next few days.

team filler · « **Reply #14790 on:** February 13, 2018, 03:44:53 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 13, 2018, 02:56:34 AM

Channel Zero is nap fuel, both seasons. It sure knows how to bore up an interesting premise. No idea if the same team did both seasons, but I hope the next season uses an entirely new team.

Also, Saved by the Bell is on Hulu. Goodby next few days.

zack or slater?

TVC15 · « **Reply #14791 on:** February 13, 2018, 04:27:26 AM »

Generally Slater. Zack is an asshole that I wouldn’t want to be involved with. However, as an adult, blind items indicate Mario Lopez is probably a possible #metoo candidate, so Zack might be my adult pick.

Momo · « **Reply #14792 on:** February 13, 2018, 04:46:00 AM »

I liked season 1 of Channel Zero quite a bit

Tasty · « **Reply #14793 on:** February 13, 2018, 12:31:33 PM »

Slater is the best. Love his voice. <3

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #14794 on:** February 13, 2018, 08:30:10 PM »

Been laughing at A.P. Bio. Its almost a Dennis Reynolds show bouncing his crazy off high school kids and Patton Oswalt. There is a network veneer to it that kills what bite it could have but I'm still enjoying it.

Tasty · « **Reply #14795 on:** February 13, 2018, 09:15:51 PM »

Christian Slater is why Mr. Robot Season 2 and 3 are worth watching.

benjipwns · « **Reply #14796 on:** February 14, 2018, 01:36:20 AM »

DOM

THEN PLUS IRVING

CHRISTIAN SLATER IS PROBABLY WHY THEY REFUSE TO REVEAL THE TIME TRAVEL MACHINES AND ALTERNATE UNIVERSES YET BUT SEASON FOUR THEY'LL HAVE TO REVEAL THAT STUFF FOR SURE. NO, WHAT'S A "FLASHBACK"? WHY WOULD A SHOW EVER DO THAT? ESPECIALLY ONE WITH A DEEP ALTERNATE UNIVERSE TRAVEL MECHANIC AT ITS CORE?

shosta · « **Reply #14797 on:** February 14, 2018, 02:01:05 AM »

the subreddit is hilarious and laughable but i think it's obvious that white rose is trying to build a time machine.

although i did feel pretty mega trolled when sam esmail aka SAM IS LAME added that theater scene that basically said "hey idiots, the back to the future stuff is just about consequences"

team filler · « **Reply #14798 on:** February 14, 2018, 03:38:58 AM »

finished alt-carbon and also rewatched 2049. carbon didn't finish so strong for me. I'll check out another season if they make it, but I don't really care if a second season gets made or not. 2049 was better second time around, but still lacking somehow. I feel like I'd much rather watch the original again than this new blade runner and I'll probably always feel that way.

benjipwns · « **Reply #14799 on:** February 14, 2018, 07:53:12 AM »

small update on Lucifer while it takes its short break for those who from time to time ask about it unsure and then are afflicted with my long rambling reviews which confirm their worst fears (that they've read one of my posts)

the show ended it's odd hopping about with hold over episodes from last season, and Maze's actress returned from pregnancy so she's back on the show for adventures finally, both of which stabilized the arcs/teamups and they've brought in what i assume is this seasons arc character finally, Cain

and Lucy's agreed to help him find a way to finally die to spite dad

so again, it's not the comic and it'll never be, but now having that extra character in Cain who can talk about all the supernatural stuff means they spend a lot more time on it than when he has to hang out with humans/cops only, and events leading to (even if it was wonky and oddly planned) and involving Cain have gotten Lucy back to thinking about free will and opposing his dad's predestination presumptions which they sorta distractedly lost for a bit (the show seemingly apologetically had Lucifer outright come out and say he was getting caught up in useless drama and police adventures, rather than pursuing his real reason for being on Earth, to spite Dad)

also they did an episode where Lucy and Cain had to go undercover as a new gay couple that moved into a neighborhood, because of course they did (and it sorta worked rather than as dumb cringe as their ongoing spat over a supernatural related issue and public discussion of it was taken as Lucy just being overly dramatic in his metaphors regarding their relationship issues)

TVC15 · « **Reply #14800 on:** February 15, 2018, 06:25:59 PM »

Snatch Game episode of Drag Race in less than 2 hours.

Momo · « **Reply #14801 on:** February 16, 2018, 01:41:30 AM »

Momo · « **Reply #14802 on:** February 16, 2018, 01:45:58 AM »

Tasty · « **Reply #14803 on:** February 16, 2018, 11:36:43 AM »

Been watching Shameless (US) with a friend and just got to the midway point of season 4... holy fuck.

desert punk · « **Reply #14804 on:** February 16, 2018, 12:53:43 PM »

Re-watched The Silence of the Lambs over the weekend and got in the mood for more, so I bought the complete series box for Hannibal for a twenty or so.

Was hesitant to watch it because of the food porn and art faggery I saw from trailers and promo stills but the two episodes I watched last night were really good! Mikkelsen really does knock it out of the park with his portrayal of Lecter (though I have some trouble understanding him acousticly sometimes). Dancy plays well too and I like the chemistry between Lecter and Graham.

The show's cinematography is also beautiful as fuck without devolving into pretentious art faggery like I suspected it would. Also, quite a contrast to the 1991 movie when you compare them visually. The murder cases in these episodes were some disturbing but fun shit, though I hope, as the wimpy sissy that I am, that they keep the body horror to an agreeable level

Good stuff so far

Skullfuckers Anonymous · « **Reply #14805 on:** February 16, 2018, 01:08:14 PM »

Not really liking the latest season of American Crime Story. The ordering of events makes no sense and kills any kind of suspense or mystery. Don't really know why they put Gianni Versace in the title since the show is entirely about Andrew Cunanan.

TVC15 · « **Reply #14806 on:** February 16, 2018, 03:47:42 PM »

https://www.avclub.com/john-c-reilly-was-almost-the-wires-jimmy-mcnulty-1823078990

Shit. The Wire could’ve been so much better.

Stro · « **Reply #14807 on:** February 16, 2018, 05:39:29 PM »

Since Sweet Dee and Dennis are on their own shows now, does that mean Always Sunny is done?

TVC15 · « **Reply #14808 on:** February 16, 2018, 06:51:37 PM »

Quote from: Stro on February 16, 2018, 05:39:29 PM

Since Sweet Dee and Dennis are on their own shows now, does that mean Always Sunny is done?

They are under contract for two more seasons. The Mick does not interfere with Sunny because they are both Fox shows and production is scheduled so that they don’t conflict. AP Bio is an NBC show, though, so Dennis’s level of involvement is unknown. He will definitely be writing/producing, but they’ve been wispy washy about whether (and how much) he’ll appear on the show.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #14809 on:** February 16, 2018, 07:27:23 PM »

The mick is fun enough but I kinda doubt that AP Bio with Howerton is gonna last. I thought the pilot episode was bad.

VomKriege · « **Reply #14810 on:** February 18, 2018, 06:40:50 PM »

Binged the Good Place. It was neat.

Momo · « **Reply #14811 on:** February 19, 2018, 12:53:26 AM »

Momo · « **Reply #14812 on:** February 19, 2018, 02:42:26 AM »

Additional thoughts on Altered Carbon, warning TVC only!!

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Incest is only taboo because evolutionary pressure to prevent gene mix, southern usa, sodie pop babies, but if you can switch bodies completely, what's wrong with sister loving?

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chronovore · « **Reply #14813 on:** February 19, 2018, 03:01:13 AM »

Quote from: Momo on February 19, 2018, 02:42:26 AM

Additional thoughts on Altered Carbon, warning TVC only!!
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Incest is only taboo because evolutionary pressure to prevent gene mix, southern usa, sodie pop babies, but if you can switch bodies completely, what's wrong with sister loving?
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pretty sure she’d have been up for it. She was transhuman AF.

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BlueTsunami · « **Reply #14814 on:** February 19, 2018, 08:04:15 PM »

The Netflix documentary Wormwood is crazy. Confirms even more just how, simultaneously, blase and shady the CIA are.

etiolate · « **Reply #14815 on:** February 19, 2018, 08:37:36 PM »

Quote from: Momo on February 19, 2018, 02:42:26 AM

Additional thoughts on Altered Carbon, warning TVC only!!
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Incest is only taboo because evolutionary pressure to prevent gene mix, southern usa, sodie pop babies, but if you can switch bodies completely, what's wrong with sister loving?
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I thought that she was going to propose this just due to her character.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #14816 on:** February 20, 2018, 12:58:17 AM »

Finished Altered Carbon, good show, would watch a second season if it doesn't focus on finding Quell whatever.

I liked it but for a show with so much violence there is a weird lack of tension. Maybe cause everyone can re-sleeve.

Overall just great to see a show with such a "solid" feel to it. They really didn't cheap out.

benjipwns · « **Reply #14817 on:** February 20, 2018, 02:44:48 AM »

Quote from: Stro on February 16, 2018, 05:39:29 PM

Since Sweet Dee and Dennis are on their own shows now, does that mean Always Sunny is done?

The Dennis/AP Bio thing is overblown imo and them taking advantage of it, there's no reason to think he couldn't do both, especially considering Always Sunny only does ten episodes and he's still going to be writing and possibly even directing episodes. I think it may have come from potential scheduling conflicts plus last seasons ending and they thought "we should try this" because they always like to shake up the show. Always Sunny was taking an extra length break anyway. Sorta like South Park did a couple years ago and everyone freaked out about how it must mean its ending. When they just wanted to work on other stuff and recharge. I think Always Sunny did this before too. (Checked: Season 9 had an extended gap after it ended with the Thanksgiving fire. And to move the show from the Fall.)

The real question is how they play it and for how long, like Dennis is supposed to be their most competent member, but with him gone do they make everyone's lives better and bring him back to return them to the status quo by "fixing" the success. Maybe they all don't realize that their lives are improved with him gone. Or do they just sink further into the depths of madness because the sociopath that is Dennis was literally the only thing keeping them tied to society.

TVC15 · « **Reply #14818 on:** February 20, 2018, 02:56:28 AM »

Quote from: benjipwns on February 20, 2018, 02:44:48 AM

Quote from: Stro on February 16, 2018, 05:39:29 PM
Since Sweet Dee and Dennis are on their own shows now, does that mean Always Sunny is done?
The Dennis/AP Bio thing is overblown imo and them taking advantage of it, there's no reason to think he couldn't do both, especially considering Always Sunny only does ten episodes and he's still going to be writing and possibly even directing episodes. I think it may have come from potential scheduling conflicts plus last seasons ending and they thought "we should try this" because they always like to shake up the show. Always Sunny was taking an extra length break anyway. Sorta like South Park did a couple years ago and everyone freaked out about how it must mean its ending. When they just wanted to work on other stuff and recharge. I think Always Sunny did this before too. (Checked: Season 9 had an extended gap after it ended with the Thanksgiving fire. And to move the show from the Fall.)

The real question is how they play it and for how long, like Dennis is supposed to be their most competent member, but with him gone do they make everyone's lives better and bring him back to return them to the status quo by "fixing" the success. Maybe they all don't realize that their lives are improved with him gone. Or do they just sink further into the depths of madness because the sociopath that is Dennis was literally the only thing keeping them tied to society.

I think you’re mostly right about them milking the suspense, but if AP Bio ended up being a success and NBC ordered more episodes (as Fox did for S1 of The Mick), it could completely fuck the schedule and limit Dennis’ availability to appear on Sunny.

TVC15 · « **Reply #14819 on:** February 20, 2018, 02:59:20 AM »

From various things I’ve read, I kinda feel like Dennis really does want to move on to some real extent, too. He might just want a reduced role.

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Author Topic: The TV shows you've seen recently thread. (Read 1236509 times)