General Television Discussion

[webstar1000]

I doubt this was ever in question, but Better Call Saul was just renewed for S4:

One of the best shows currently on TV.

100% Agree

[mae]

I was just randomly thinking, as I do, that it would be a cool tournament to have after we're finished with movie scenes, for the best TV theme or intro. Tons of great stuff to choose from, right? Could be something different.

Why not a Best TV Drama of all Time tournament? We gotta get that one outta the way first, right? Right?!

We could do TV genres and earlier I also offered a tournament for the best show since 2000 (which is kinda where the current golden age of television began, with The Sopranos), but doing TV intros could be a different type of tournament as we've done movie genres, and I do want to do more eventually.

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[Shannon]

Pass.

Hey, why is no one talking about doctor who?

[WeDealInLead]

Friends,

You might question my sanity after I say this, but it need be said nonetheless: I had just watched the entire season one of Van Helsing in two days. It's no doubt true most of us still have a Van Helsing (the movie) related PTSD, but this show is great. It's like The Strain meets TWD sans the shitty CGI headshots and terrible decisions. People are getting killed off non-stop and no one's safe. Characters are all unique, well-rounded and some even have a dark secret or two.

I thought this was going to be terrible but it really wasn't.

[allasorte]

Friends,

You might question my sanity after I say this, but it need be said nonetheless: I had just watched the entire season one of Van Helsing in two days. It's no doubt true most of us still have a Van Helsing (the movie) related PTSD, but this show is great. It's like The Strain meets TWD sans the shitty CGI headshots and terrible decisions. People are getting killed off non-stop and no one's safe. Characters are all unique, well-rounded and some even have a dark secret or two.

I thought this was going to be terrible but it really wasn't.

I question your sanity lol. It is nothing like "The Strain." The budget is super low, bad acting, terrible fight scenes worse then "Arrow," and for me a terrible interpretation of vampires. The SCFY channel needs to be cancelled. Their shows are just awful. I watched two episodes and will never go back.

[WeDealInLead]

The Strain - vampires are taking over the world.
Van Helsing - vampires are taking over the world.

On the rest of the stuff we can disagree on. I'll just say that everyone has an agenda and characters you start rooting for don't really make it far.

I'm curious how are these vampires a bad interpretation?

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[zelig]

I felt Better Call Saul season 3 was by far the best and most captivating season.

Actually just started watching season 2. I'm bored already. Will keep going though. Am I the only one who feels this way?

Well, this sentiment did not last long. I'm loving the show now.

[webstar1000]

I felt Better Call Saul season 3 was by far the best and most captivating season.

Actually just started watching season 2. I'm bored already. Will keep going though. Am I the only one who feels this way?

Well, this sentiment did not last long. I'm loving the show now.

lol

[Ricky]

Anyone watching Gypsy on Netflix? It's slow in that not a lot of stuff "happens," but it's never boring and Naomi Watts gives a great performance. It also helps the pace of the show that we rarely leave Jean's side. My only real complaint with it is that is doesn't seem incredibly innovative. There's been tons of shows where the main character has a secret/double life (Dexter, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, etc.), but those shows have always done something with it. Gypsy seems to think that Jean's merely having a secret life is enough. It would be nice to know some of the whys behind it. I know answers must be coming, but it's taking a little too long to get there.

[Still Servant]

I felt Better Call Saul season 3 was by far the best and most captivating season.

Actually just started watching season 2. I'm bored already. Will keep going though. Am I the only one who feels this way?

Well, this sentiment did not last long. I'm loving the show now.

I'm glad to hear that. My only gripe is that the last few episodes Mike all but disappeared.

[Shannon]

Anyone watching Gypsy on Netflix? It's slow in that not a lot of stuff "happens," but it's never boring and Naomi Watts gives a great performance. It also helps the pace of the show that we rarely leave Jean's side. My only real complaint with it is that is doesn't seem incredibly innovative. There's been tons of shows where the main character has a secret/double life (Dexter, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, etc.), but those shows have always done something with it. Gypsy seems to think that Jean's merely having a secret life is enough. It would be nice to know some of the whys behind it. I know answers must be coming, but it's taking a little too long to get there.

Started it, three episodes in. First season is only 8/9/10/11/12 episodes, lol, one of those, so its quick.

I think its OK so far, nothing special.

[zelig]

Just started watching it yesterday. It's okay. Will see how far I get.

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[Still Servant]

The Mist is dreadful television. It makes Under the Dome look like quality TV.

There are so many King properties in the works that I'm getting a little worried about the quality control. I feel like there should be a few people that work on behalf of King that make sure they aren't fucking it up.

[webstar1000]

The Mist is dreadful television. It makes Under the Dome look like quality TV.

There are so many King properties in the works that I'm getting a little worried about the quality control. I feel like there should be a few people that work on behalf of King that make sure they aren't fucking it up.

It is not as bad as Under the Dome. I couldn't watch that and I can watch the Mist.

[allasorte]

The Mist is dreadful television. It makes Under the Dome look like quality TV.

There are so many King properties in the works that I'm getting a little worried about the quality control. I feel like there should be a few people that work on behalf of King that make sure they aren't fucking it up.

Yes, they were and are major turds.

[Still Servant]

The Mist is dreadful television. It makes Under the Dome look like quality TV.

There are so many King properties in the works that I'm getting a little worried about the quality control. I feel like there should be a few people that work on behalf of King that make sure they aren't fucking it up.

It is not as bad as Under the Dome. I couldn't watch that and I can watch the Mist.

Seasons 2 & 3 I agree with you. Season 1 wasn't that bad though. I'd say on par with Mist. Seasons 2 & 3 were a joke.

[needfulthings]

The Mist is dreadful television. It makes Under the Dome look like quality TV.

There are so many King properties in the works that I'm getting a little worried about the quality control. I feel like there should be a few people that work on behalf of King that make sure they aren't fucking it up.

The only people that King has working on his behalf in the case of these shows are.....

Spoiler:

THE ONES CASHING THE CHECKS. :lol
The THE MIST is still there & not fucked up at all.

[Still Servant]

I was looking forward to Mr. Mercedes then I saw it was on a channel called Audience Network. I have hundreds of channels and I don't have it.

[allasorte]

I was looking forward to Mr. Mercedes then I saw it was on a channel called Audience Network. I have hundreds of channels and I don't have it.

Don't feel bad. No one has that channel.

[Still Servant]

I was looking forward to Mr. Mercedes then I saw it was on a channel called Audience Network. I have hundreds of channels and I don't have it.

Don't feel bad. No one has that channel.

It's weird though. King is so hot right now. You can't sell a show like that to a bigger network?

[allasorte]

I was looking forward to Mr. Mercedes then I saw it was on a channel called Audience Network. I have hundreds of channels and I don't have it.

Don't feel bad. No one has that channel.

It's weird though. King is so hot right now. You can't sell a show like that to a bigger network?

Perhaps adapting King books is hot because there isn't much horror out there to adapt? No fresh faces?
But yes, it is odd a network I have never heard of is getting a King show. Maybe King knows the owner or owes so-in-so.