General Television Discussion

[Merlin1958]

Looking forward to this Sopranos prequel, where a young Tony is played by Gandolfini's son. Looks good.

I am oddly as well BUT I am not a fan of prequels. I really don't have much love with them. Now I LOVE when stories are told of the past (A LA Lost) in the present. My issue is... we know the ending. There is no surprise as we know how it all ends. Hollywood just does it cause its a work around. I kind of wish they wouldn't.... just a thought BUT I am looking forward to this. I cannot lie.

Prequels themselves don't bother me, in fact I often love them. Much of Godfather II is a prequel. The key for me is the writing, it's always comes down to the writing. David Chase inhabited this world once already, so I gonna give him the benefit of the doubt. And when you get down to it, what do we really know? Based on the ending of the original we don't know anything concretely.

I am interested as I loved the Sopranos. And I love love love when a story is set today yet shows some or a lot of the past to tell the story. I love that. Let’s see what happens! I’ll be watching

Yes, I'm very much looking forward to this as well. It has the potential to be as good or maybe even better than the original.

On another "Crime Drama" note, has anyone checked out, "Mr. In Between" on FX. I didn't see it mentioned in any of the recent posts. It is a really good, Australian gangster show, 30 mins an episode on FX. It is surprisingly good. Think along the lines of "Breaking Bad". The main character is pretty much a "Wiseguy' in Australia and it plays very well. I believe you'll enjopy it. 3 seasons so far.

[ratchet41]

Prequels don't bother me i don't hate them and they can work if they are done right and the right people are involved Godfather 2 (1974) as it's been said is a good example, honestly part 2 just has shit from the book that was cut from the 1st film if i my memory is correct. now 9 times out of 10 we don't need a prequel at all and whenever they do a movie and sequels are involved take the Tremors series for example they did 3 of them and the 4th one is the prequel my question is uh Why?

it was a film no one asked for at all. it was a decent film but that's about it it was fucking Citizen kane (1941) compared to part 5 though holy shit was that one awful and i haven't seen other ones after that though. now if they did make a Wizard and Glass film that one i'd pay to go and see if the right people were involved to make it. that one would be a prequel that i'd love to see on film

[fernandito]

YESSSSS! Teaser trailer for Succession S3, the best show currently on television!

[webstar1000]

YESSSSS! Teaser trailer for Succession S3, the best show currently on television!

Is it that good? We passed it many a time… worth a watch? Like keeps ya watching… I heard it was boring


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[fernandito]

It's freaking brilliant television. It skyrocketed to my top 10, maybe top 5 tv dramas of all time. Having said that, I don't think you'll enjoy it... it's not violent or action oriented at all. It's about the power struggle among a very wealthy, very powerful, very dysfunctional family and the way they cross and double cross each other with smiles on their faces in their efforts to reach the top.

Give it a go... if you watch 1 or 2 episodes and don't like it, you probably won't like the rest of the series.

[Merlin1958]

YESSSSS! Teaser trailer for Succession S3, the best show currently on television!

I don't know about it being the "Best" show on TV but, I enjoy the shit out of it and S3 is welcome news indeed!!!!

[St. Troy]

Succession is great. Fuck off!

[webstar1000]

It's freaking brilliant television. It skyrocketed to my top 10, maybe top 5 tv dramas of all time. Having said that, I don't think you'll enjoy it... it's not violent or action oriented at all. It's about the power struggle among a very wealthy, very powerful, very dysfunctional family and the way they cross and double cross each other with smiles on their faces in their efforts to reach the top.

Give it a go... if you watch 1 or 2 episodes and don't like it, you probably won't like the rest of the series.

Violent or action? Huh? You obviously don’t know what I like. Lol

[Still Servant]

It's freaking brilliant television. It skyrocketed to my top 10, maybe top 5 tv dramas of all time. Having said that, I don't think you'll enjoy it... it's not violent or action oriented at all. It's about the power struggle among a very wealthy, very powerful, very dysfunctional family and the way they cross and double cross each other with smiles on their faces in their efforts to reach the top.

Give it a go... if you watch 1 or 2 episodes and don't like it, you probably won't like the rest of the series.

Holy shit. That's some high praise. You might be doing what I do after I watch a movie!

[DoctorZaius]

Succession is one of my favorite shows on television. I have to see it play out over a few more seasons to truly rank it against the likes of The Wire, Breaking Bad, and Line of Duty. For those who to watch it - here is one of my favorite scenes. I could not stop laughing. I don't recommend watching this clip unless you watch the show. Context is everything here. Can't wait to tune in this fall.

Kendall's rap...

[Lookwhoitis]

Succession = one of the best shows on TV

[webstar1000]

Starting Succession after I finish Long Road Home (great way series). What platform is it on guys?

[Merlin1958]

Starting Succession after I finish Long Road Home (great way series). What platform is it on guys?

Starz or Showtime. Actually, Showtime I believe. I wouldn't compare it to the likes of BB and The Wire. To me it's in a category of it's own as far as genre goes. Not really a "Crime Drama" IMHO. Nevertheless, a great show!!

[webstar1000]

Starting Succession after I finish Long Road Home (great way series). What platform is it on guys?

Starz or Showtime. Actually, Showtime I believe. I wouldn't compare it to the likes of BB and The Wire. To me it's in a category of it's own as far as genre goes. Not really a "Crime Drama" IMHO. Nevertheless, a great show!!

Thanks Bill! I’m giving it a shot. Might as well


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[DoctorZaius]

Starting Succession after I finish Long Road Home (great way series). What platform is it on guys?

It's another HBO show.

[St. Troy]

Shiv.

Yep.

[Still Servant]

Is this a t-shirt worthy show? It sounds dumb, but is a show truly great if you don't want to wear a t-shirt of it?

[Merlin1958]

Is this a t-shirt worthy show? It sounds dumb, but is a show truly great if you don't want to wear a t-shirt of it?

So true!!! LOL

[Merlin1958]

Starting Succession after I finish Long Road Home (great way series). What platform is it on guys?

It's another HBO show.

Sorry, yes its HBO. They do seem to always crank out great TV.

[allasorte]

Is this a t-shirt worthy show? It sounds dumb, but is a show truly great if you don't want to wear a t-shirt of it?

I have an Expanse t-shirt, black with white lettering, lol. It's a pretty cool looking shirt.
Succession shirt? I really like the show a lot.
I'm catching up on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. When done, I'm moving to a re-watch of Succession.

[allasorte]

Starting Succession after I finish Long Road Home (great way series). What platform is it on guys?

It's another HBO show.

Sorry, yes its HBO. They do seem to always crank out great TV.

They constantly are putting out great shows. They know what they are doing. They did the Chernobyl series right?

[Merlin1958]

Yes, they did. Kris, I also feel I should mention another show, which is on Showtime, called, "Billions". May even be better than, "Sucession". Kind of in the same vein but with a little more crime involved.

Basic premise is a Prosecutor vs. an Entrepenur. Think, Guiliani vs. trump, I suppose. It's very, very good and I alomost guaranty you'll enjoy it as well.

[Lookwhoitis]

Think, Guiliani vs. trump.

I thought they were in cahoots

[Jon]

Think, Guiliani vs. trump.

I thought they were in cahoots

Naw. I think Guilani is in NY and Trump is in Fl.

[mae]