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Conquistador posted:Third episode, they are holding the basketball player so that his team won't get a win. Couple things: Shane immediately saying he has to call his bookie was hilarious, and then when Aceveda takes Vic's line (almost) verbatim as to where the athlete is, re: female admirer/deep in snatch I didn't think this show could be this drat funny. I'm only (unfortunately) three episodes in at this point, and there have been a few lines that had me busting up laughing. Aceveda's line in Ep. 3 was gold. Early impressions: all of the main characters are interesting, and have me engaged. Notably, I love the chemistry between Dutch and Claudette, and Danni and Julien.
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Exploder posted:I didn't think this show could be this drat funny. I'm only (unfortunately) three episodes in at this point, and there have been a few lines that had me busting up laughing. Aceveda's line in Ep. 3 was gold. Hmmmmmm.... The Armenians....speak Armenian.... What a great line after they plant the wire in the stove, just the way he says it, like, it didn't dawn on him that the language would be a barrier Edit: Also it is really loving rude/inconsiderate for that guy that wants Juliens nuts to go to his place of work like that. A) Whether its a homosexual or heterosexual relationship, that is a good way to get somebody in trouble. loving lovers quarrel at a persons place of employment is loving hoodrat poo poo. B) It is a homosexual relationship. Like it or not, in a profession that values its "masculinity" and all that other cop poo poo, outing/potentially outing somebody is just plain hosed up. Tom Brady fucked around with this message at 21:05 on Mar 25, 2013 |
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Conquistador posted:Edit: Also it is really loving rude/inconsiderate for that guy that wants Juliens nuts to go to his place of work like that. A) Whether its a homosexual or heterosexual relationship, that is a good way to get somebody in trouble. loving lovers quarrel at a persons place of employment is loving hoodrat poo poo. B) It is a homosexual relationship. Like it or not, in a profession that values its "masculinity" and all that other cop poo poo, outing/potentially outing somebody is just plain hosed up. Especially in 2002 when homosexuality was a little less accepted than it is now, and especially in the world of law enforcement. In retrospect, I felt really bad for Julien when he had the "B&B" performed on him. At first I thought he was just a straight-edge man of God, but the fact that he is gay makes it even worse. He probably felt violated and dirty for going through that. I almost feel like Dani already knows he is gay, and that's part of the reason why she looked so upset during the bar scene. But maybe I'm overthinking it. I can foresee Julien's character development being an interesting ride.
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Just realized I managed to say gently caress four times in that rant. That spoiler is for S1E8-- It isn't plot related per se, but the moment will have more impact if you don't know. So beware Watching that episode with the meth lab guys/meth lab explosion. After the car chase where they open the trunk and see the burn victim...then his eyes 
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Man, I forgot how hard this show is to watch. Not because its not well written, maybe its just too well written. Seriously depressing poo poo. But then sometimes its hilarious. Lem and Shane arguing about collecting what amounts to a bounty. The guy theyre dealing with says "When you two are done figuring out who is wearing the pants, beep me. Oh yeah, your cock is out. They both look down to their crotch as their chicken is waddling out the door Watching the last couple of episodes of S1. I've almost started crying a couple of times because its just so loving intense with the 911 shootings. Jesus. Tom Brady fucked around with this message at 06:43 on Mar 26, 2013 |
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Mar 26, 2013 05:35
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Conquistador posted:Third episode, they are holding the basketball player so that his team won't get a win. Couple things: Shane immediately saying he has to call his bookie was hilarious, and then when Aceveda takes Vic's line (almost) verbatim as to where the athlete is, re: female admirer/deep in snatch No spoilers means no spoilers. When in doubt, tag it.
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I'm loving that the AV Club is doing a 2 episode recap per week. Plenty of juice episodes to re-live.
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Just finished season 3 and I've seen Ep1 of season 4. I hear a lot of good things about Anthony Anderson's performance in this show, so I can't wait to see how that goes. I do find some of the writing a bit hamfisted at times though. The most recent example I can think of was when Dutch had a GREAT scene with the cuddler rapist about how it feels to kill something, then he went home and killed a cat. I thought that was completely unnecessary... not because he killed a cat, but because we already saw that Dutch was completely engrossed and intrigued by the rapist's description of how it feels. It was pretty obvious that it's something Dutch is fascinated with (the mind of a killer), so having him kill the cat just seemed a bit much. There are other examples too, but I can't remember the specifics other than rolling my eyes at something Claudette said or did.
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pahuyuth posted:Just finished season 3 and I've seen Ep1 of season 4. I hear a lot of good things about Anthony Anderson's performance in this show, so I can't wait to see how that goes. It was to show That he wanted to feel what he felt. Then after he did it he realized that he was not a killer and was in fact a good person/
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I think the only two characters in this show that are remotely likable are Lem and Ronnie, to me anyways. I pretty much literally can't stand anybody else. Tayvon seems like a nice guy though too i guess. Edit: Ooooh, forgot Natalie Zea was in this show for 5 episodes. She is my TV girlfriend so i like her too Tom Brady fucked around with this message at 05:48 on Mar 28, 2013 |
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Conquistador posted:Just realized I managed to say gently caress four times in that rant. Just watched this episode and caught that too. Jesus Christ. I can never, ever un-see that. If it wasn't already decided before, I am never cooking meth.
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drat! S1E9 spoilers: Vic and the boys robbing the police van! That was incredible. They just keep upping the ante. And yeah, I like Lem too. He seems like a decent guy especially after this episode, at least when you compare him to Vic and Shane. I haven't really gotten around to liking Ronnie though. But I think Claudette and Dutch are likeable characters, in my opinion. The fact that they appear to be very competent detectives certainly helps their case. At least to this point in the series (ep. 9). Well, one more episode for me tonight. I plan on finishing the first season this weekend. Pretty much all of my down time (which isn't much) has been dedicated to this show. It's awesome. I don't understand why I didn't watch this sooner.
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^^Haha. It's so much fun hearing first-time opinions of this show. "I can't believe what they did in this episode of season 1!" Oh... Brace yourself man. That's all I have to say.
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Yeah, it's fun posting in this thread and seeing the reactions. I'm aware that this is just the tip of the iceberg at this point. S1E10 I got a huge grin on my face when Dutch finally broke his serial killer. Especially with the audience he had during the interrogation. Even if the killer got to him, it was still an awesome moment.
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You will love Ronnie in time, but probably not until he grows the full beard. He is a bit in the background in season 1 because the character wasn't actually supposed to be a big part of the show.
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This show did creepy rapist/pedophile/pedophile rapist story lines really well. 
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So I've watched this a time or three before, but a question about season 3 episode 7, Safe. In the episode Corrine asks Vic to take the kids for the weekend, saying did you know it would be this hard. Is there anything more to take from this?
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I dont think she meant anything else behind it. They were married awhile and she's used to having him be somebody that she can share that sort of thing with. I think she was just opening up. E: For my own contributions, just watched the episode where Vic comes to the realization that both of his children are autistic. He really is a great actor. Also, the Korean dude just blasted two kids 
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I'd say my favourite actual moment of this show was the montage at the end of season 2 when Dutch shows up at the money train deal, just puts his hands on his hips, and has his usual Dutchsmirk on him, and the music is playing. It just really, really fits.
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Aceveda just makes me want to punch his stupid rear end in the face like 4 times an episode. Pretty amazing acting and writing.
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Conquistador posted:Aceveda just makes me want to punch his stupid rear end in the face like 4 times an episode. Pretty amazing acting and writing. Touche: 
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Conquistador posted:Aceveda just makes me want to punch his stupid rear end in the face like 4 times an episode. Pretty amazing acting and writing. Agreed. The hard-rear end police captain has been done to death in film and television, but Benito Martinez does it drat well. I could have sworn I had seen him in a significant role in something else, but I looked up his IMDB and the only roles I may have seen him in are bit parts in 24, Firefly (as shown above), and The X-Files. The acting, overall, on this show is top notch. Now, I'm going to finish season one. MrBling posted:You will love Ronnie in time, but probably not until he grows the full beard. Good to know. So far, he has done little of consequence, so I don't really have an opinion of him yet. Like I mentioned before, I like Lem so far, and obviously love/hate Vic and Shane.
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Conquistador posted:Did they change something production wise between s3 and s4? The camera seems...different. I can't find it but someplace on the archives you can find a meltdown I had when they cut in DV scene into an ep near the end of season 3. I'm really sensitive to stuff like that, most people don't mind it.
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Exploder posted:Agreed. The hard-rear end police captain has been done to death in film and television, but Benito Martinez does it drat well. I could have sworn I had seen him in a significant role in something else, but I looked up his IMDB and the only roles I may have seen him in are bit parts in 24, Firefly (as shown above), and The X-Files. The acting, overall, on this show is top notch. If you're referring to the photo, that's Star Trek TNG (or another iteration of ST) not Firefly.
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when worlds collide posted:If you're referring to the photo, that's Star Trek TNG (or another iteration of ST) not Firefly. That made me wonder. I've never even watched Star Trek but I know a Star Trek uniform when I see one.
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when worlds collide posted:If you're referring to the photo, that's Star Trek TNG (or another iteration of ST) not Firefly. All space shows look alike  I was referring to the photo that Ratatozsk posted. I didn't really make that clear. edit: I finished the first season last night. That was one of the most intense 45 minutes of television I have ever seen. In terms of creating suspense, I can only compare it to Breaking Bad. That says a lot coming from me, because Breaking Bad is my favorite series ever, by far. Overall, I loved it. I have few complaints. The middle bulk of the season felt a bit aimless and like a case-of-the-week series, but there wasn't an episode I didn't like. Even if it seemed like that kind of show at times, what sets it apart is the excellent writing, brilliant acting, and the characters. I can't think of a recurring character that I don't really care about at this point. If anything, Vic's family life is the least interesting part of the show. But even that part of the show is interesting. For a cheating, murdering, thieving rear end in a top hat, he does display some love and care for his family. I actually felt for the guy when he was breaking down and clutching his chest at the end of the season. It adds a layer to his character, and brings him down to a human level. And it all wrapped up, and ramped up very nicely at the end. Exploder fucked around with this message at 05:37 on Mar 30, 2013 |
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Exploder posted:All space shows look alike Hey man, keep that spacist stuff out of here 
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Goddamn this show is uncomfortable sometimes. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but sweet Jesus: S2E1 Specifically when they deal with child rape. The dove . Not to mention the scene from season one in the underage brothel/porn ring. It made me feel sick, knowing that sick poo poo like this really happens in the world.
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Welp I've just finished watching the first season of The Shield and what a finale. Gilroy was a huge scumbag; but with a show full of scumbags the writers did such a good job at turning the narrative on its head which I thought would be impossible after the first episode. Glad to see Aceveda choose Vic over Gilroy and seemingly gets what he wants in exposing police corruption. Gilroy's ominous words that Vic will become just as scummy as him may hold true and to be honest, I sort of wish he does so I can go back to rooting for his downfall. Dutch's "Oh you've got to be shitin me!" still cracks me up.
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I'm giddy seeing these reactions for just the 1st season. The  thats going to happen at the same time here is going to be like what it was when it first airedExploder posted:Overall, I loved it. I have few complaints. The middle bulk of the season felt a bit aimless and like a case-of-the-week series, but there wasn't an episode I didn't like. Even if it seemed like that kind of show at times, what sets it apart is the excellent writing, brilliant acting, and the characters. I can't think of a recurring character that I don't really care about at this point. If anything, Vic's family life is the least interesting part of the show. But even that part of the show is interesting. For a cheating, murdering, thieving rear end in a top hat, he does display some love and care for his family. I actually felt for the guy when he was breaking down and clutching his chest at the end of the season. It adds a layer to his character, and brings him down to a human level. And it all wrapped up, and ramped up very nicely at the end. I think the first season/season and a half did a good job of fleshing out a LOT of characters at the same time to the point that once big story arc's start showing up, you really feel it weighing on the characters.
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Exploder posted:All space shows look alike Boo on the first part; my bad on the second part. I'm not a rabid trekkie or anything. Just terribly pedantic.  Really tickled seeing all these first watchers. I might have to rewatch. I'm knee deep in classic Twilight Zone at the moment, but I can only take so much of that sort of nostalgia at a time.
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Exploder posted:I finished the first season last night. That was one of the most intense 45 minutes of television I have ever seen. In terms of creating suspense, I can only compare it to Breaking Bad. That says a lot coming from me, because Breaking Bad is my favorite series ever, by far. I know "keep watching, you haven't seen anything yet" is a bit of a TVIV cliche, but loving hell, keep watching, you haven't seen anything yet! One of the main reasons I enjoy Breaking Bad so much is that it brought back the same heart-in-mouth feeling that The Shield gave me.
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Heart in mouth, dick in hand Mayonnaise between my toes E: S4E12 (I think.) You just set a cop killer free you DICK I was just about to write how Vic must have incredible self restraint to not go all out on some of Aceveda's bullshit, but then I remembered he has a pretty decent outlet to release his aggression. Tom Brady fucked around with this message at 16:16 on Mar 30, 2013 |
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