I have to agree and can't really defend it anymore. I still really enjoyed the shoot out scene though.
Yeah same here. I really can't believe just how uninteresting it has been in comparison to season 1. Even if the ending is spectacular it still will have been much too slow/long of a setup. Haven't watched last night's episode yet though.
Also haven't watched the last two episodes of Ballers. Think I might just throw in the towel on that one.
Also haven't watched the last two episodes of Ballers. Think I might just throw in the towel on that one.
@GoT
You still watching The Strain on FX? I think this season has been really good so far.
Defiance on Syfy: 1st season was crap. 2nd season was entertaining crap. 3rd season... dare I say, this is actually a good show now! I would recommend this season to people, but don't think I could recommend someone watching the first two seasons just to catch up in the storyline...
You still watching The Strain on FX? I think this season has been really good so far.
Defiance on Syfy: 1st season was crap. 2nd season was entertaining crap. 3rd season... dare I say, this is actually a good show now! I would recommend this season to people, but don't think I could recommend someone watching the first two seasons just to catch up in the storyline...
I don't think there will be a S3.
Speaking of shows with similar formats, I hope Fargo S2 can hold up. Once again, there's no way it can top S1, but surely it will top S2 of TD.
S1 of TD and Fargo were my favorite TV shows of last year.
Speaking of shows with similar formats, I hope Fargo S2 can hold up. Once again, there's no way it can top S1, but surely it will top S2 of TD.
S1 of TD and Fargo were my favorite TV shows of last year.
If you don't hold it up to the standard of S1 then I think you would enjoy it more. When you compare it to other current TV shows, it's better than most IMO.
I've still been watching it. It's entertaining enough for me to continue watching but I seriously want to see that Zack kid get killed. That kid is f'ing terrible.
Impossible not to compare it to the first season... It's the same show title. Different characters and story, but still... they had to know they'd be facing high expectations.
I think it's slightly above average in comparison to other TV shows. It's below average compared to many other HBO shows though.
Strain is on my DVR but I have not watched any. Good to hear it is entertaining.
I actually enjoyed Defiance s1. But, and I know this is a contradiction, it was so awful I forgot about it and just assumed it would not be renewed. Will have to wait for a marathon or something to catch s2 & s3
kids suck.
And notice it's a new kid this season. How bad do you have to be to be replaced on that show. It is horribly miscast. Even Kevin Durand, who I usually like is a caricature. The Strain gets point for backstory and some cool bad guys like Eichorst, but it's definitely SyFy territory..
Not really getting the True Detective hate, I think this season has been really good. The first season was some of the best TV I've ever seen, it's a bit unfair to try and compare after the first few episodes or even now with two remaining. Different cast, stories and rotation of directors. It has a lot going on but I kind of like that, you knew this season would be more complex when they sign a pretty big named cast like they did. Last year we had two main characters and this season has four, some stuff had to go down.
The last episode I thought was the best of the season and one of the best episodes overall if we throw in S1. The show started a bit slow but the last 3 weeks it has really hit it's stride.
The last episode I thought was the best of the season and one of the best episodes overall if we throw in S1. The show started a bit slow but the last 3 weeks it has really hit it's stride.
I also started watching The Leftovers, weird vibe but a couple episodes in and it has my attention.
I haven't been holding it to the standard of the 1st season. Even still it hasn't been particularly compelling. Not saying it's a terrible show or anything. But if it weren't called "True Detective" I probably would've given up on it already.
I fully expected this season to get a lot of unnecessary hate. I even preemptively defended it earlier in this thread before the second season even premiered. Season 1 was just sooooooo good there was no way this one was going to live up to it. Also Woody and McConaughey are pretty much universally loved actors..... Vaughn and Farrell, not so much. So like I said, I was expecting people to s*** all over it just because "it isn't season 1". But now, with the season nearly over I have to be honest and say this season has been a huge letdown. Just my opinion though.
TD is getting hate because of the promise of a sublime Season One leading to a very average, mostly boring, very "network TV" Season Two.
Hmm I guess just different opinions then because I've enjoyed it more and more over the past 3 weeks or so. Which is fine, I agree with your points and I think the cast is part of it (I personally like everyone in it) and the unreasonable expectations were a downfall right off the bat. There are definitely some connections with the first season. Nic Pizzolato has already said he would only write 3 seasons. I see it as...
1st season - take down of some of the lower level guys in this...cult? secret organization? whatever you want to go with. Detectives knew it went higher up with government officials but couldn't do anything about it.
2nd season - take down of small government officials and crooked departments like Vinci PD.
3rd season - maybe set in D.C. and the new detectives are able to take down a major politician or something
just my theory
Just finished the first episode, amazing start. Great lead and very interesting storyline so far. I'm wishing I hadn't started it so late tonight so I could binge watch the episodes out there.
I've got high hopes after seeing the first episode.
I loved the Leftovers. I'm hoping they don't screw the pooch here in season two and not answer any questions!
When you finish, if you haven't already, take a look at what they have planned for season 2. I believe it comes out this fall.
Man Leftovers i have such love hate relationship with that show. I really liked the premise of it and was super exited for it but every week it let me down so hard. Practically none of the characters were likeable although i did really like the preacher he was cool. I just couldn't latch on emotionally to anyone one in that show i felt nothing but anger and confusion at their lack of explanation for anything.
I think ill be skipping season 2.
I think ill be skipping season 2.
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