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Feb 7, 2017 01:12
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Meaty Ore posted:When does the show start to pick up again after the main plot is resolved? I watched the 23rd (I think?) episode and it was the absolute worst. Everything seemed off: the actors seemed to be playing different characters, the dialog was largely meaningless, the "humor" was reduced to cheap gags that were unfunny and went on for way too long, and the resolution to James' road-trip plot was just the dumbest loving thing, dumb as it already had gotten up to that point. About 3 to 4 from the end.
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Feb 7, 2017 01:15
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Meaty Ore posted:When does the show start to pick up again after the main plot is resolved? I watched the 23rd (I think?) episode and it was the absolute worst. Everything seemed off: the actors seemed to be playing different characters, the dialog was largely meaningless, the "humor" was reduced to cheap gags that were unfunny and went on for way too long, and the resolution to James' road-trip plot was just the dumbest loving thing, dumb as it already had gotten up to that point. Straight up skip right to the finale, where David Lynch returns to forcefully reclaim the tone and narrative of the show. Then you can watch Fire Walk With Me, where the same applies, but moreso.
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Feb 7, 2017 01:15
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You've already seen the worst- just watch everything else. James basically disappears shortly, and any "dumb" side plots have cool mothafuckas like Dick Tremayne.
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Feb 7, 2017 01:24
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I think Billy Zane was the worst tbh. I'd rather watch Nadine shotputting highschoolers than that poo poo.
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Feb 7, 2017 01:28
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Billy Zane sucked so bad. Ugh. He's almost as bad as James
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Feb 7, 2017 01:30
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Billy Zane is the best and I will tolerate none of this disregarding of him. 
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Feb 7, 2017 01:31
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It's kind of interesting how they looked at this show that was such an unexpected hit, took stock of it's situation, and completely doubled down on all the worst parts of the show. But, honestly, I'm not sure what I would have done in their place after the Palmer Murder story line was completed. The network absolutely killed the golden goose by forcing that.
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Feb 7, 2017 01:35
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If you jump to the finale don't you miss Duchovny? And more Lynch acting? There's some terrible stuff but there is some absolutely gold in there.
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Feb 7, 2017 02:06
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You'll also miss the introduction of Coop's new love interest, and that plotline sets the finale in motion.
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Feb 7, 2017 02:17
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And Gordon Cole's infatuation with Shelly. "YOU ARE WITNESSING A FRONT THREE-QUARTER VIEW OF TWO ADULTS SHARING A TENDER MOMENT."
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Feb 7, 2017 02:20
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99 CENTS AMIGO posted:You've already seen the worst- just watch everything else. James basically disappears shortly, and any "dumb" side plots have cool mothafuckas like Dick Tremayne. That character is so loving weird but I love every moment he's on screen. Cromulent posted:And Gordon Cole's infatuation with Shelly. "YOU ARE WITNESSING A FRONT THREE-QUARTER VIEW OF TWO ADULTS SHARING A TENDER MOMENT." Also yeah, THE MORE GORDON COLE THE BETTER.
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Feb 7, 2017 02:54
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As pointless as James' side plot in the second half of season 2 is I love it for how completely cheesy soap opera it is.
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Feb 7, 2017 02:58
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Cromulent posted:And Gordon Cole's infatuation with Shelly. "YOU ARE WITNESSING A FRONT THREE-QUARTER VIEW OF TWO ADULTS SHARING A TENDER MOMENT." I think that's my favorite moment in the entire show.
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Feb 7, 2017 06:08
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Cromulent posted:And Gordon Cole's infatuation with Shelly. "YOU ARE WITNESSING A FRONT THREE-QUARTER VIEW OF TWO ADULTS SHARING A TENDER MOMENT." This is genuinely the funniest line of the show
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Feb 7, 2017 06:18
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Well I binged straight through season one and am now 5 episodes into two. It's still pretty good! I was afraid the quality would plummet. This time round I really appreciate Bobby a lot more, and was surprised at how much more obviously childish Audrey comes off as when I'm not watching as a teenager anymore. Jacoby still owns.
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Feb 7, 2017 06:34
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The subplots are so disparate you can easily fast forward through James and some of the other lamer parts and really miss nothing, while still catching the Coop parts and some of the other better subplots. Anything with Major Briggs is worth watching.
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Feb 7, 2017 06:36
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Watch every episode but after the Laura Palmer storyline is wrapped up, fast forward every scene with James, Nadine, or Little Nicky and the show becomes tolerable.
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Feb 7, 2017 20:33
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I've been watching this show over the past week or so for the first time (I am a baby) and just finished Arbitrary Law. Great show, for real. The characters are the best--I'm a huge fan of Major Briggs especially. I'll probably watch the rest of Season 2 for completeness' sake, and to get to the finale. Would people ITT recommend FWWM generally/think that it'll be "required reading" for Season 3?
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Feb 8, 2017 01:27
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smug n stuff posted:I'll probably watch the rest of Season 2 for completeness' sake, and to get to the finale. Would people ITT recommend FWWM generally/think that it'll be "required reading" for Season 3? Yes, no question. There are some returning characters in the new season that are just from the movie, for one thing. Also, it's pretty much unfiltered Lynch insanity without the fetters of network interference, which I suspect is how season 3 is going to be.
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Feb 8, 2017 01:32
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Yeah, you should take that to mean it's darker and nightmarish, as well.
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Feb 8, 2017 07:03
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smug n stuff posted:I'll probably watch the rest of Season 2 for completeness' sake, and to get to the finale. Would people ITT recommend FWWM generally/think that it'll be "required reading" for Season 3? Origami Dali posted:Yes, no question. There are some returning characters in the new season that are just from the movie, for one thing. Also, it's pretty much unfiltered Lynch insanity without the fetters of network interference, which I suspect is how season 3 is going to be. "That Maddie Scene" and the final episode of the series are both good thematic lead-ins to what to expect of FWWM. It is way more disturbing than anything in the series, because it didn't need to be held to broadcast TV standards. It also has pretty much none of the quirky humor of the TV show included, it's all just soul crushing. I totally understand why fans of the series back in the day rejected it, but it's great and makes almost every moment of the TV series much more poignant (is that the right word?). I expect the next season to be equally dark, but we'll see. But I also say this as someone who watched FWWM before seeing the TV series. Unrelated to that, I agree that a lot of the side plots in the later part of Season 2 are crappy, but having watched it way to many times I don't feel like those moments take so much time that you need to actually fast-forward. The James stuff is like a small part of 3 episodes. When he comes on screen, go for a bathroom break or to refill your glass if he bothers you.
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Feb 8, 2017 07:28
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Holy gently caress, I just saw the Maddie scene for the first time. That was horrific.
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Feb 8, 2017 10:46
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Yeah. It goes places.
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Feb 8, 2017 11:53
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CottonWolf posted:Yeah. It goes places. Like MISSOULA, MONTANA!
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Feb 8, 2017 13:33
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Now I'm watching Dispute Between Brothers. I don't think I've ever seen a show decline in quality quite so rapidly. This feels like fanfiction. And not even Twin Peaks fanfiction. I'm still going to power through it all to see the finale, but my god. This is dire.
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Feb 9, 2017 07:43
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It even managed to gently caress up the structure.
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Feb 9, 2017 07:51
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I'm at pretty much the same spot, and whew, yeah also, another question for people who know more: I can't stand the "Nadine thinks she's in high school, hah!" scenes, and have been skipping them. Is there anything in there that I'll miss or that'd make them worth viewing?
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Feb 9, 2017 08:39
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regulargonzalez posted:Watch every episode but after the Laura Palmer storyline is wrapped up, fast forward every scene with James, Nadine, or Little Nicky and the show becomes tolerable. Christ, I forgot all about that Little Nicky thing. What a waste of time.
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Feb 9, 2017 10:26
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smug n stuff posted:I'm at pretty much the same spot, and whew, yeah Um, yeah. You're missing some good poo poo. The awkward 4-way exchange of SOs conversation is gold. I really recommend against skipping things on your first watch of the show. Maybe you won't hate it the way others do, but either way at the least then you can make your own choice rather than trusting a bunch of cranky internet people  .
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Feb 9, 2017 16:44
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LeftistMuslimObama posted:Um, yeah. You're missing some good poo poo. The awkward 4-way exchange of SOs conversation is gold. I really recommend against skipping things on your first watch of the show. Maybe you won't hate it the way others do, but either way at the least then you can make your own choice rather than trusting a bunch of cranky internet people Conversely, skip the entire James subplot after the reveal. It's loving horrific and has nothing to do with the rest of the show.
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Feb 9, 2017 16:57
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Don't skip anything, jeez, that's not how watching things works
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Feb 9, 2017 17:00
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Escobarbarian posted:Don't skip anything, jeez, that's not how watching things works Pretty sure it is yeah. You just click next scene once or twice and your twin peaks watching experience improves immensely
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Feb 9, 2017 17:09
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Twin Peaks is the best show on TV which sucks half the time
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Feb 9, 2017 17:16
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Watch it like my mom watches TV, which is "watch for five minutes then stand up and wander around the house for a while"
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Feb 9, 2017 18:09
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Just pretend that James rode straight into an episode of Invitation to Love.
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Feb 9, 2017 18:42
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So I just started watching the series again before the new season, two episodes or so a week. I'm also watching it with my buddy who's never seen it. Is there a good episode by episode companion piece to read or follow along with in between viewings? I feel like I forget too much and can't answer his questions.
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Feb 9, 2017 18:57
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Weasel Riot is the name of my next band
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Feb 10, 2017 11:46
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Captain_Person posted:Just pretend that James rode straight into an episode of Invitation to Love. Watching that subplot play itself out, that was all I could think of.
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Feb 11, 2017 04:50
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I hope the new season is like 70% James riding into new towns each episode on his motorcycle, going through stock noir plotlines.
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Feb 11, 2017 04:56
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