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    Starting 2nd season of Fringe. It's trashy but it's fun. Like a new xfiles.
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    I think there was a GOT thread somewhere... what happened to it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DanAronG View Post
    Starting 2nd season of Fringe. It's trashy but it's fun. Like a new xfiles.
    A friend of mine strongly insisted that I gave Fringe a shot. By the 6th episode of the first season, I was convinced that every episode from here on out will be written the exact same way. It became redundant fast.

    In other news, I began watching The Walking Dead. 5 Episodes in, really good.

    Anyone have an idea when Breaking Bad will begin again?
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    fwiw

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    Quote Originally Posted by BankItDrew View Post
    A friend of mine strongly insisted that I gave Fringe a shot. By the 6th episode of the first season, I was convinced that every episode from here on out will be written the exact same way. It became redundant fast.
    you may or may not like it, but I can almost guarantee this won't be why.


    for a while it becomes the opposite of the X files - you wish they'd just drop the main plot (doesn't really start until season 2) and just do side eps because the main story becomes a complete mess, but it has rallied nicely here by season 4 or 5 or whatever it's on.

    It isn't a great show by any means but if you're a sci fi person I would stick with it.
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    The mad scientist character is great. I never tire of his inappropriateness. I agree the shows not amazing, but its entertaining enough.
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    Thirded, not great but well worth the watch.

    Have to say I was really disappointed by The Walking Dead S02, getting nowhere fast.

    Also, Person Of Interest is ok.
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    Quote Originally Posted by drmcboy View Post

    for a while it becomes the opposite of the X files - you wish they'd just drop the main plot (doesn't really start until season 2) and just do side eps because the main story becomes a complete mess, but it has rallied nicely here by season 4 or 5 or whatever it's on.
    Nice to htink I can get 4 or 5 seasons out of it.
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    TWD is comically bad. I watch the show and participate in the MASSIVE thread on 2+2 just for the lulz. The majority of the thread is just mocking how absurdly bad the show is. I think the reason that I and many others still watch and laugh is due to the fact that the show could have been and could possibly still be really good so good with such minor changes.
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    How the hell is this an 8.7 on IMDB?

    Edie: referring to TWD
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    Fringe only got 8.5, which would have seemed about right based on most of the scores of TV series Id seen prior to TWD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DanAronG View Post
    How the hell is this an 8.7 on IMDB?

    Edie: referring to TWD
    ya, everyone (in the OOTV thread) is baffled by the ratings this show gets. It's constantly breaking records.

    Some have jokingly pushed forth the theory that the show is really written by a robot which is programmed to appeal to the lowest common denominator. Which explains how the show is objectively so bad if you watch it with the slightest bit of a critical eye, yet it draws in the masses like no other. The more realistic theory is that the incompetent writers/editors have just luck boxed the perfect storm.
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    over the years, imdb ratings have gotten worse and worse. this is due to more access by younger/stupider people. so you have to look at other factors. one easy example is that superhero films are ALWAYS overrated, often by a lot. people are just in need for good ones, so when something decent comes along, they cream everywhere over it

    TWD is the only zombie thing on TV and it's somewhat watchable, therefore everybody loves it. If it wasn't about zombies or post-apoc, but instead something like a high school drama, it wouldn't have gotten past 3 episodes
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    The ratings don't surprise me but the critical scores do. I think it's watchable but looking at some of the shows around 80 on meta critic it doesn't really compare with any of them.

    Also, season 1 is rated slightly higher than season 2 which seems totally inexplicable.

    I guess end of day I'm glad it's doing well, we need more horror shows on TV.

    All that said, it was worth it just for the Mad Men TWD themed trailer.
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    TWD is like Nickleback.

    Everyone hates them but they do so well cause it's so awesome!
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    The problem with TWD is that they never approach the problems in an interesting way. Every choice they seem to make is in the name of drama. They never seem to be making any real tactical decisions facing the zombie invasion.

    Zombie down a well? Better tie a rope around someone and lower him in... oh noes drama!

    It's an interesting problem to solve - a zombie in your water supply.

    Dramatic discussion about killing some hostage - awesome. Walk outside and get surprise mauled by a zombie. How are you not more prepared for this shit!?
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    Quote Originally Posted by a500lbgorilla View Post
    How are you not more prepared for this shit!?
    yeah this is lol

    they always seem so everytime
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    Quote Originally Posted by BankItDrew View Post
    TWD is like Nickleback.

    Everyone hates them but they do so well cause it's so awesome!
    this video is still the only thing i know about nickelback

    does that make me unbearably awesome? i think it does

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    is that gmml on the right?
    Looks more like gmml and Ryan Gosling's love child.


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    Quote Originally Posted by drmcboy View Post
    you may or may not like it, but I can almost guarantee this won't be why.


    for a while it becomes the opposite of the X files - you wish they'd just drop the main plot (doesn't really start until season 2) and just do side eps because the main story becomes a complete mess, but it has rallied nicely here by season 4 or 5 or whatever it's on.

    It isn't a great show by any means but if you're a sci fi person I would stick with it.
    I see now.

    Just started season 3 and it is really annoying me. The main reason is that I hate knowing something that the main characters don't as you just end up watching them bumble their way along waiting for them to catch up with what you know so the story can continue.

    I think that for a show/movie/w/e to have characters not knowing something important that the viewer knows it needs to be a much higher quality for it to remain interesting.
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    yeah I agree. I can't remember what exactly happens when, but there were a couple points I almost stopped watching.

    at this point the plot is so infected with time stream shifts/universe jumping/time travel (yes, those are all different things that have happened! (more than once!)) it seems unlikely we can ever go back to where it all started, I have just decided to let go and let god. but individual eps have been pretty good this year.
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    meh its alright. although im not worried, it always picks up towards the end of any season.
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    I watched BB until the 3rd or 4th episode of the 3rd season. LOVED it up to that point, then it just started to draaaaag so gave up on it.
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    You missed out dude, big time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dranger7070 View Post
    I watched BB until the 3rd or 4th episode of the 3rd season. LOVED it up to that point, then it just started to draaaaag so gave up on it.
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    breaking bad speculation in white. im pretty positive im not wrong on this

    the waitress in the first ep arranging walt's bday bacon is proof that skyler is dead because she was always supposed to do it. so basically walt kills skyler. also walt dies at the end, that's what the gun's for. he holes up and probably kills several cops or something before they gat him

    also the newsroom is pretty goddamn awesome
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    Quote Originally Posted by dranger7070 View Post
    I watched BB until the 3rd or 4th episode of the 3rd season. LOVED it up to that point, then it just started to draaaaag so gave up on it.
    Huge fail
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    I only gave up on it like a week ago, was watching on Netflix. The beginning of that season has like some minimal excitement w/ the plane collision but ffs GET ON WITH THE PLOT. It takes like 4 eps to explain how bad that crash sucked and basically went nowhere else w/ ANYTHING.

    Guess I'll give it another shot.. :/
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    Well don't I just feel like a horse's ass. Just another day in the life of drangerfish!
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    ^ya but ur the one who thinks everybody looks like mike tyson
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    Quote Originally Posted by sauce123
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    Quote Originally Posted by BooG690 View Post
    Dranger might be the biggest fail I know.
    I'm young, male, and white, and living in the US. Highly unlikely considering you're in Korea.
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    About halfway through season 1 of Mad Men. Seriously slow shit. It gets better... right?
    Some days it feels like I've been standing forever, waiting for the bank teller to return so I can cash in all these Sklansky Bucks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KoRnholio View Post
    About halfway through season 1 of Mad Men. Seriously slow shit. It gets better... right?
    It's always gonna be slow though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KoRnholio View Post
    About halfway through season 1 of Mad Men. Seriously slow shit. It gets better... right?
    This was me earlier in this thread I think. I gave up.
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    got to like season 3 of mad men, confirmed you do not need to watch this show. it's slow and it's not good. none of the characters are likable, and there's very little to keep your interest going.
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    I gave up halfway through season 2 and was told I would like it but haven't gone back yet.
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    I got half way through s1e1 and knew I'd never get into it and gave up.
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    I went up to S01E05 or E06 and gave up.
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    i never even gave it a chance after reading way too many reviews like the last few posts.
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    Sounds like you guys need to get on the Homeland bandwagon. It's rly rly good imo, season 2 starts soon
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    Just watched ep 4 of bb, it just keeps getting darker. Mr white is gonna get got imo, I can't see a happy ending for him now.
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    Also, wuf I disagree with your speculation. He isn't going to do to her what you suggest he will. Also, I think a new enemy will crop for him as otherwise the way you think it will end will involve him doing that with the brother in law which I don't think is feasible to happen either.
    That said, I'm still an episode behind where you were when you made that post.
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    I think that hank is going to have a sort of sheriff from No Country ending. I don't think he'll be part of some big bust, and I don't think he'll get killed. Or when Walt is killed/caught Hank might just get kicked to the curb by the DEA.
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    Started watching "Hell on Wheels" on Netflix, it looks like it has potential. Season 2 starts this year on AMC.
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    I watched that last season. It's not in the running for my favorite shows, but it is one of the few shows that I've actually been interested in lately. This reminds me I have a couple new episodes of it to watch on my DVR.
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    Breaking bad - predictably heating up towards the end of the season. standard.
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    Never seen breaking bad, looks like I should check it out
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    Just started the Newsroom. Extremely entertaining.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alexos View Post
    Breaking bad - predictably heating up towards the end of the season. standard.
    Latest episode made me sad. It's also harder to like the show as a character evolves into something harder to relate to. Still loving it of course and the way Walter has evolved is pretty amazing.
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    Yea the first scene was pretty badass imo
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    Quote Originally Posted by BooG690 View Post
    Just started the Newsroom. Extremely entertaining.
    goes down hill I think. I think I'll finish this season, and that's it. I'm a bit curious how they will deal with catching up to reality, since the pace is crazy fast, but that curiosity isn't enough to keep me watching past this season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boost View Post
    goes down hill I think. I think I'll finish this season, and that's it. I'm a bit curious how they will deal with catching up to reality, since the pace is crazy fast, but that curiosity isn't enough to keep me watching past this season.
    It does go downhill, but not that badly. The first few eps would extremely high quality, the latter few eps are simply trying to run a few really difficult to pull off plots. I think you kinda have to just say whatever to the few cheesy things they do, then the rest is very good tv


    btw the casting for mance rayder is single best ever. he was possibly my favorite part of rome
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    I did not watch Rome, but I know you think highly of it, and for some reason it always warms my heart when HBO keeps it in the family and recasts actors from other shows.
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    I like newsroom, pretty much the exact same show he did for NBC, sunset strip or w/e it was called. I am hoping they are going to attempt to turn the will they/won't they dynamic into something new next season, but so far it's just will they won't they.

    political animals on USA was really good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by drmcboy View Post
    I like newsroom, pretty much the exact same show he did for NBC, sunset strip or w/e it was called. I am hoping they are going to attempt to turn the will they/won't they dynamic into something new next season, but so far it's just will they won't they.

    political animals on USA was really good.
    you mean the romance quintet theyre attempting? yeah thats the type of thing thats so hard to pull for writers that i wouldnt even want to attempt it
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    I like Newsroom as well. It dipped half-way through the season, but I'm definitely glad it's a show.
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    ^^^^^ only 11 more posts this month and you will get your password racorel, keep up the good fight. Maybe you can win your share of that $100 freeroll and live the dream of chris ferguson and turn it into $10K.


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    Realising what the fuck you were on about was a pretty depressing moment.
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    Just how can it end there? WTF worst cliffhanger of all time
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    I was also kinda annoyed by the mental leap he made at the end, it just seemed to come out of nowhere.
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