qwksndmonster Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I've been enjoying season 2 so far. I'm expecting episode 5 to be very significant, as the show seems to be following the arc timing of season 1 pretty closely so far. Season 1 is one of the best seasons of television of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Just got done with Season 1 the other day, Harrelson and McConaughey are amazing in that show. I just started season 2, got through only one episode so far. It's good, and I love Colin Farrel, so I have high hopes for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I've only seen the epsiodes of season 2 once each so far, so I don't really have much to say about them yet. Season two isn't as good as 1 so far, but it's still excellent. I'm watching through season 1 again. This time with my mom. I'm going to skip Rust's description of cartel torture, but she should be able to handle the rest. I've seen season 1 episode 5 probably 10+ times. Rustin Cohle is an amazing character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oX2xFo7JA4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 For a contra opinion: I was pretty lukewarm about season 1 and I'm finding season 2 similarly meh. I think it's a bit better than Boardwalk Empire, which is the faintest of praise, but much closer to that show than to the high-end HBO shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Just got done with Season 1 the other day, Harrelson and McConaughey are amazing in that show. I just started season 2, got through only one episode so far. It's good, and I love Colin Farrel, so I have high hopes for it Harrelson is an underated actor, always love seeing him a movie or series. When im done with graceland i'll catch up on this one. :D Edited July 20, 2015 by Heimdall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Season one was fantastic...........One of the best.........Season two I am trying my hardest to get into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Season one was fantastic...........One of the best.........Season two I am trying my hardest to get into it. I'm glad at least they're trying something different for season two. Failing because they're trying is more admirable than just sucking. Season two feels really strangely paced. It really isn't until episode 5 that we're even sure which plot is the main plot. I'm still really having fun. And the intro song belongs in the can't get it out of my head thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7+6=13 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Huge fan of the first season but I'm having a hard time staying interested in season 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I feel like, if nothing else, Season 2 is doing a better job with the family parts. They're much more woven into the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Graceland is turning into Miami vice meets Baywatch from season 2 a bit to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'm glad at least they're trying something different for season two. Failing because they're trying is more admirable than just sucking. Season two feels really strangely paced. It really isn't until episode 5 that we're even sure which plot is the main plot. I'm still really having fun. And the intro song belongs in the can't get it out of my head thread. Just watched episode 4 and 5 today.....gotta say season 2 is growing on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'm enjoying this season, but I think if it wasn't for the internet I would have given up about 2 episodes in. So many guys in brown suits, they're impossible to keep track of. Then again, this generation of TV is somewhat MEANT to be broken down online. If people are going to look for every minute detail, you have to provide those details. We expect a lot from shows these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) I'm enjoying this season, but I think if it wasn't for the internet I would have given up about 2 episodes in. So many guys in brown suits, they're impossible to keep track of. Then again, this generation of TV is somewhat MEANT to be broken down online. If people are going to look for every minute detail, you have to provide those details. We expect a lot from shows these days. Yeah... but it's not just small details that are being lost in the noise of this complicated season. I consider myself to be a pretty astute show watcher, and after having seen most of season 2 at least twice it's just too jumbled. You can hide details, but the lack of focus or unity in the story line is causing this season to be significantly less engaging than season 1 was. Hell, every time season 1 showed an overhead shot of the swamps I would get chills. The beginning of season 2 showed all the posts with pink ribbon on them and that gave me chills at first. I really like the story implications of what the pink ribbons might mean, and they've expanded on this particular piece of visual story telling... but not enough, not in any central way. I'm liking the season, but it's not consuming me. Edited July 28, 2015 by qwksndmonster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yeah... but it's not just small details that are being lost in the noise of this complicated season. I consider myself to be a pretty astute show watcher, and after having seen most of season 2 at least twice it's just too jumbled. You can hide details, but the lack of focus or unity in the story line is causing this season to be significantly less engaging than season 1 was. Hell, every time season 1 showed an overhead shot of the swamps I would get chills. The beginning of season 2 showed all the posts with pink ribbon on them and that gave me chills at first. I really like the story implications of what the pink ribbons might mean, and they've expanded on this particular piece of visual story telling... but not enough, not in any central way. I'm liking the season, but it's not consuming me. I agree with most of that. People who know this stuff better than I do are saying its because Pizzalato(sp?) canned his director, so while the vision is still there the direction has been lost some. Makes some sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dominator Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Even after withholding my expectations for season 2, I feel like the directors/writers have let down this cast. I just can't feel a connection to these characters besides Ray. Everyone talks with the same tone and everything is done in a depressed manner. There are no ups and downs in emotion and tone, only downs. Season 1 I was holding on to every single word being spoken and the story-line played out much more smoothly and organically. I will finish this season of course because I need to see if/when all these stories tie in together, but this season hasn't been captivating enough overall. Not trying to take over the topic but has anyone watched Ballers or The Brink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Even after withholding my expectations for season 2, I feel like the directors/writers have let down this cast. I just can't feel a connection to these characters besides Ray. Everyone talks with the same tone and everything is done in a depressed manner. There are no ups and downs in emotion and tone, only downs. Season 1 I was holding on to every single word being spoken and the story-line played out much more smoothly and organically. I will finish this season of course because I need to see if/when all these stories tie in together, but this season hasn't been captivating enough overall. Not trying to take over the topic but has anyone watched Ballers or The Brink? I started a thread for Ballers. With only two episodes left for TD, I can't imagine an ending that will leave me satisfied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I started a thread for Ballers. With only two episodes left for TD, I can't imagine an ending that will leave me satisfied. There's a lot left to tie up. Each of the Big Four have a major plotline to tie up. Ani and her abuse, Paul and the Black Mountain stuff, Velcoro and the rapist, and Semyons whole storyline (no way he lives, right?). Not to mention the original case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 There's a lot left to tie up. Each of the Big Four have a major plotline to tie up. Ani and her abuse, Paul and the Black Mountain stuff, Velcoro and the rapist, and Semyons whole storyline (no way he lives, right?). Not to mention the original case. Yeah they are really packing too many story lined into this season. Any one or two of those would have been great. I'm bracing myself for disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Yeah they are really packing too many story lined into this season. Any one or two of those would have been great. I'm bracing myself for disappointment. Too many cooks. 4 main characters? To much. I think they could have cut Paul entirely and not have lost anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danh920 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Im personally loving this season and Ray Velcoro has been my favorite character of the 2 seasons from a pure entertainment standpoint (why I watch anything on TV after all). While I agree with the consensus that there is alot going on with the 4 main characters, I think its tying together nicely and Im confident that the last 2 episodes will be excellent. No Spiderman 3 here ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Too many cooks. 4 main characters? To much. I think they could have cut Paul entirely and not have lost anything. I really hated Taylor Kitsch at first, but once he stopped squinting and had a few character moments I warmed up to him. The part the pisses me off is that he's really only been importantly featured in 3 episodes. How can you have an entire episode where one of your main characters does nothing? I knew I'd love Colin Farrell in this ever since I saw him in In Bruges. I had a feeling I'd love Vince Vaughn and he hasn't disappointed. His character has a couple pacing issues, but I think his has been the most consistent story line. Rachel McAdams is a wonderful actress being given some eh material. She's good, but Anti isn't doing it for me. Edited July 29, 2015 by qwksndmonster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I really hated Taylor Kitsch at first, but once he stopped squinting and had a few character moments I warmed up to him. The part the pisses me off is that he's really only been importantly featured in 3 episodes. How can you have an entire episode where one of your main characters does nothing? I knew I'd love Colin Farrell in this ever since I saw him in In Bruges. I had a feeling I'd love Vince Vaughn and he hasn't disappointed. His character has a couple pacing issues, but I think his has been the most consistent story line. Rachel McAdams is a wonderful actress being given some eh material. She's good, but Anti isn't doing it for me. Kitsch is doing a good job with what he's been given, he just hasn't been given enough to make him worth while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Kitsch is doing a good job with what he's been given, he just hasn't been given enough to make him worth while. After having seen the Magic Mike sequel recently, I would really like a gay buddy cop duo between him and Channing Tatum. The Men with Fair Square Jaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) I really hated Taylor Kitsch at first, but once he stopped squinting and had a few character moments I warmed up to himIt's like Kitsch finally got the memo that squinting doesn't equal good acting. I feel like that should be drilled into actors/actresses heads long before they get to the big screen.Say it with me now: squinting does not equal good acting. Unless of course you're playing a pre-bifocals era semi-blind man. Edited July 29, 2015 by Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I thought this most recent episode (with The Eyes Wide Shut party) was pretty good. Still pretty lukewarm about the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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