General Television Discussion

**Mattrick** · 10-10-2015 01:00 PM

Ricky, it's better marketting when a show comes back from the dead. Zombies are so hot right now.

**Still Servant** · 10-10-2015 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Mattrick

Or go the True Detective route where you tell isolated stories with new characters and new location each season. Even shows that start strong like Prison Break and True Blood and then go off the rails right after. I don't invest in new shows very often because of it.

That seems to be where things are trending. Shows like American Horror Story, Fargo and True Detective are able to keep their shows fresh with a new storyline every year and sometimes new actors. This is also an easy way to lure bigger names and not have them sign on for multiple seasons.

**mae** · 10-10-2015 01:18 PM

Speaking of zombies, here's a trailer for Kirkman's new series:

**Bev Vincent** · 10-10-2015 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Ricky

What I don't understand about networks is when they cancel a show, it's done forever...until they decide to revive it years later (X-Files, Heroes, etc.). I think it would make more sense (and infuriate audiences less) if they would just say something along the lines of "we're ending it for now, but may decide to do another season at another time" rather than say it's ending for good. More of taking a "break" with a show rather than cancelling it altogether.

In canceling the show, they are releasing the actors from their contracts. It's a legal thing. The actors have to be available for a subsequent season and can't do other projects that would potentially interfere with production otherwise.

**Still Servant** · 10-10-2015 04:28 PM

Speaking of cancelling shows, Extant is now extinct.

**Jon** · 10-10-2015 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Ricky

. rather than say it's ending for good. More of taking a "break" ... rather than cancelling it altogether.

Like Ross and Rachel?? LOL

**Still Servant** · 10-11-2015 09:08 AM

Am I the only person watching The Leftovers? Season 1 was somewhat uneven, but the first episode of season 2 has me intrigued. I'm almost thinking season 2 might be a decent place to jump in if you missed the first season.

**allasorte** · 10-11-2015 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Still Servant

Am I the only person watching The Leftovers? Season 1 was somewhat uneven, but the first episode of season 2 has me intrigued. I'm almost thinking season 2 might be a decent place to jump in if you missed the first season.

I watched Season 1. I really liked the Sci-Fi story line of 120 million people disappearing at the same time. Maybe it was 140 million worldwide? But the story has nothing to do with that. I figured people, the government, somebody would be looking into why this had happened to Earth and the human population. God? Aliens? An anomaly? Nothing of the sort. It was based on basically loss or when someone you love dies. Almost simply a grieving show for the people that lost loved ones. For me the plot had nothing to do with what was going on. But, I did really like some of the characters and their acting. Season 2....wtf is going on? But I am interested enough to continue to see what happens. Though I am clueless as to what the premiere of season 2 had to do with "The Leftovers."

**Still Servant** · 10-11-2015 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by allasorte

Originally Posted by Still Servant

Am I the only person watching The Leftovers? Season 1 was somewhat uneven, but the first episode of season 2 has me intrigued. I'm almost thinking season 2 might be a decent place to jump in if you missed the first season.

I watched Season 1. I really liked the Sci-Fi story line of 120 million people disappearing at the same time. Maybe it was 140 million worldwide? But the story has nothing to do with that. I figured people, the government, somebody would be looking into why this had happened to Earth and the human population. God? Aliens? An anomaly? Nothing of the sort. It was based on basically loss or when someone you love dies. Almost simply a grieving show for the people that lost loved ones. For me the plot had nothing to do with what was going on. But, I did really like some of the characters and their acting. Season 2....wtf is going on? But I am interested enough to continue to see what happens. Though I am clueless as to what the premiere of season 2 had to do with "The Leftovers."

Yeah, I agree. I thought we were getting something totally different when I started watching. What we got was a show dealing with people coming to terms with the fact that they lost their loved ones out of thin air.

Since I know the format of the show now, my expectations have changed for season 2.

**allasorte** · 10-11-2015 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Still Servant

Originally Posted by allasorte

Originally Posted by Still Servant

Am I the only person watching The Leftovers? Season 1 was somewhat uneven, but the first episode of season 2 has me intrigued. I'm almost thinking season 2 might be a decent place to jump in if you missed the first season.

I watched Season 1. I really liked the Sci-Fi story line of 120 million people disappearing at the same time. Maybe it was 140 million worldwide? But the story has nothing to do with that. I figured people, the government, somebody would be looking into why this had happened to Earth and the human population. God? Aliens? An anomaly? Nothing of the sort. It was based on basically loss or when someone you love dies. Almost simply a grieving show for the people that lost loved ones. For me the plot had nothing to do with what was going on. But, I did really like some of the characters and their acting. Season 2....wtf is going on? But I am interested enough to continue to see what happens. Though I am clueless as to what the premiere of season 2 had to do with "The Leftovers."

Yeah, I agree. I thought we were getting something totally different when I started watching. What we got was a show dealing with people coming to terms with the fact that they lost their loved ones out of thin air.

Since I know the format of the show now, my expectations have changed for season 2.

I'm not going to sit here and promote it as a great show, but I do enjoy some of the characters and they do a solid job. I will continue to watch it as I really enjoy Justin Theroux and Carrie Coon.

**Shannon** · 10-12-2015 02:08 AM

The Leftovers' first season was damn good. Incredibly slow, but INTERESTING. I loved the smoking cult. Haven't started the second season yet.

**Merlin1958** · 10-12-2015 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by Shannon

The Leftovers' first season was damn good. Incredibly slow, but INTERESTING. I loved the smoking cult. Haven't started the second season yet.

I thought the premiere was rather good.

**webstar1000** · 10-13-2015 05:12 AM

I gave up on the Leftovers...... BORING. Sorry too slow and there is a lot of amazing stuff to watch and use my time on.

**Still Servant** · 10-13-2015 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by webstar1000

I gave up on the Leftovers...... BORING. Sorry too slow and there is a lot of amazing stuff to watch and use my time on.

I don't blame you. There were a few episodes that really lost me. Season 2 seems like it's going to be a bit more interesting.

Speaking of season 2 of shows. The season 2 premiere of Fargo was fantastic. One of the better made episodes I've seen of a show for a long time. I really enjoyed season 1, but 2 might top it.

**allasorte** · 10-13-2015 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Still Servant

Originally Posted by webstar1000

I gave up on the Leftovers...... BORING. Sorry too slow and there is a lot of amazing stuff to watch and use my time on.

I don't blame you. There were a few episodes that really lost me. Season 2 seems like it's going to be a bit more interesting.

Speaking of season 2 of shows. The season 2 premiere of Fargo was fantastic. One of the better made episodes I've seen of a show for a long time. I really enjoyed season 1, but 2 might top it.

chops!
Love the dialogue and I'm seeing it as being great like season 1.

**allasorte** · 10-13-2015 04:53 PM

Any comments on American Horror Story Hotel?
I loved the music in the premiere and it seemed and fit appropriately. Waiting and curious about the plot. For me it was right up my alley. Dark, fucked up, and disturbing. Not sure how I feel about Lady GaGa. She's weird, the show is weird, and her character is weird. Perhaps up her alley?

**Shannon** · 10-21-2015 05:52 PM

Is anyone watching Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Just watched the first episode, loved it.

**mae** · 10-23-2015 06:29 AM

**killjoy72** · 10-23-2015 07:54 AM

I never read Alias, so I'm not sure what to expect. Looking forward to this regardless.

**fernandito** · 10-23-2015 08:59 AM

I'll give it a whirl. The Marvel-Netflix tandem has earned the benefit of a doubt.

**mae** · 10-23-2015 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by killjoy72

I never read Alias, so I'm not sure what to expect. Looking forward to this regardless.

Here's a good but spoilerish overview of the comic:

**killjoy72** · 10-23-2015 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Han Solo

I'll give it a whirl. The Marvel-Netflix tandem has earned the benefit of a doubt.

Indeed!

Originally Posted by pablo

Originally Posted by killjoy72

I never read Alias, so I'm not sure what to expect. Looking forward to this regardless.

Here's a good but spoilerish overview of the comic:

Thanks! I never read the book because Bendis runs kinda hot/cold with me, but this sounds pretty interesting. I may have to check out a TPB at some point.

**fernandito** · 10-23-2015 09:25 AM

Yeah, Bendis is pretty hit or miss for me too.

**Mattrick** · 10-23-2015 10:50 AM

South Park was great again this week. Love the issues they tackled.

**Still Servant** · 10-23-2015 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Shannon

Is anyone watching Crazy Ex-Girlfriend? Just watched the first episode, loved it.

I'm afraid it's just you and me.

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