Official Television Thread v2.0

[AlpineValley804]

I am now in the 5th season of The Americans. I’ve read a bit about this season apparently being a bit of a dip in quality compared to previous years, but I haven’t felt that yet whatsoever. I’m still enjoying it immensely and intrigued by all the storylines that are being set up. But I am only three episodes in, so I suppose there is still time for it to take a dip.

[Jordan#41]

Watching Castle Rock. Like it, don't love it. There's definitely something there. I just can't figure out what yet.

[junior94]

I finally just watched Castle Rock 01x06, the one supposedly "is the new 'The Constant' from Lost".

ehh... it was definitely an interesting episode, and I can see where they were going with it, whoever it was making that particular comparison, but all in all it didn't really deserve such a description.


I was wondering why in his first scene the kid who was playing Henry's son looked so familiar, then when they were inside the house it hit me -- he played the younger Mike Hanlon in the newest "It" movie, so the Stephen King stuff just gets more meta
(and I'm pretty sure the old deaf black guy was Baby's deaf roommate from Baby Driver)

[GSUdawg521]

Finished "Love" on Netflix. It was a good fun little series. I kind of got tired of Mickey being a shit to Gus so much. Also a little irritated they lured us in with two topless girls trying to have a 3way in the first episode and then pretty sure no tits the rest of the series

[Ascf33]

Yeah Mickey was the fucking worst.

[GSUdawg521]

I thought the group of friends writing credits songs for movies that didn't have them was a pretty funny side theme. At their concert, my favorite though was the one that went something like "This is the song for Footloose. This is the only song for Footloose"

[junior94]

figured I'd mention for anyone who cares, I was wrong apparently on that detail about Castle Rock, that episode 6 was being compared to "The Constant" from Lost. It's the NEXT one, episode 7. For those who don't mind seeing the weekly previews early, here's next week's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVzvso-nkPA

[OK_Ant]

Is Channel Zero worth my time? What about Black Sails?

[thebridge15]

I've been catching up on insecure and think it's really good. laugh out loud moments every episode and there are some thoughtful relationship dynamics

[ExistenceNow]

Yea that's a really good show so far.

[thebridge15]

it also has some of the best tv shows within a tv show since 30 rock

[TheLastStop123]

Insecure is fantastic, although I wasn’t crazy about tonight’s episode. I don’t find Daniel to be particularly interesting, nor does he have a ton of depth to him.

[Ascf33]

I've never watched it, save for the last 2 minutes when I'm waiting for Last Week Tonight to start.

[TimHonks]

There is only 1 episode of Sharp Objects left, right?

[BTCS_JTR]

Originally Posted by TimHonks

There is only 1 episode of Sharp Objects left, right?

Yup. Think I’m going to read the book afterwards. Knock it out in a few days.

[snow1868]

It only took seven episodes for something to happen on Sharp Objects.

[smokew11]

^ glad i gave up on it after the first 40 excruciating minutes

[snow1868]

Originally Posted by smokew11

^ glad i gave up on it after the first 40 excruciating minutes

I've been hate watching it with the wife. She read the book and was in regardless. Calling it a slow burn would be a disservice to slow burns.

[TheLastStop123]

Originally Posted by snow1868

It only took seven episodes for something to happen on Sharp Objects.

last night's episode was very good (finally) and only further proves this thing should have been 4 episodes instead of 8.

[rconverse]

Agree with all of the comments regarding Sharp Objects. Haven't watched last night yet (it's up next) but all of the episodes have been pretty slow.

[Route_2]

Unapologetically enjoy Sharp Objects, pacing included. I look forward to watching every week.

My biggest criticism is the casting of Chris Messina. I find him annoying and not believable in his role.

[maxatlof]

Originally Posted by Route_2

Unapologetically enjoy Sharp Objects, pacing included. I look forward to watching every week.

My biggest criticism is the casting of Chris Messina. I find him annoying and not believable in his role.

Totally agree, loved every minute of it. All season long there's been this ominous tension lying just beneath the surface. Gives you this feeling of uneasiness, makes the audience a little uncomfortable and imo makes for some great drama. Yes it's been a slow burn but last nights payoff made it so worth it to me. I stuck through every season of The Americans so I'm used to allowing patience with a slow show and having faith it'll be worth it in the end and I had faith in Jean-Marc Vallee and HBO that they knew what they were doing.

And I agree about Chris Messina, has the same range in this character as his character on The Mindy Project. No real difference, doesn't add anything to the story or any scenes he's in.

[BTCS_JTR]

Originally Posted by Route_2

Unapologetically enjoy Sharp Objects, pacing included. I look forward to watching every week.

My biggest criticism is the casting of Chris Messina. I find him annoying and not believable in his role.

Originally Posted by maxatlof

Totally agree, loved every minute of it. All season long there's been this ominous tension lying just beneath the surface. Gives you this feeling of uneasiness, makes the audience a little uncomfortable and imo makes for some great drama. Yes it's been a slow burn but last nights payoff made it so worth it to me. I stuck through every season of The Americans so I'm used to allowing patience with a slow show and having faith it'll be worth it in the end and I had faith in Jean-Marc Vallee and HBO that they knew what they were doing.

And I agree about Chris Messina, has the same range in this character as his character on The Mindy Project. No real difference, doesn't add anything to the story or any scenes he's in.

[Climb2safety]

2/3s through Goliath season 2 and I want to gouge out my eyes. I’ll hate watch the rest but it’s gotten so stupid and unbelievable.

A shame since we liked season 1 so much.

[Ascf33]

Originally Posted by Climb2safety

2/3s through Goliath season 2 and I want to gouge out my eyes. I’ll hate watch the rest but it’s gotten so stupid and unbelievable.

A shame since we liked season 1 so much.

yep. real letdown. i can't imagine they'll renew for season 3

[junior94]

I got an itch to watch the s3 finale of Mad Men "Shut The Door, Have A Sea" again yesterday, and I've since wound up watching almost all of season 4 again right after. I don't think I've EVER wound up rebinging any of Mad Men. I don't even really think of it as that type of series, even though its on netflix.




but "I'd have my secretary do it, but she's dead."

[rconverse]

Can't wait for the EXCITING conclusing of Sharp Objects tomorrow night.

[DMBstandUP1984]

https://twitter.com/truedetective/st...514399232?s=21

True Detective 3 trailer

[ExistenceNow]

Still haven't finished S2. It was pretty much unwatchable.


I'll give S3 a shot. They're never going to recapture the brilliance of S1 though.

[TheLastStop123]

Sharp Objects was phenomenal tonight, wow. What a stunner. Make sure you watch to the very end after the credits.