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Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

Really wasn't expecting Dracula to show up at the end. I thought the vampire from the first season was the only who could make other vampires? He was Satan's brother or something?

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Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

Blackchamber posted:

The Master. My coworker and I were talking about that, and how unfortunate it is they already killed off Van Hellsing.

Im not clear on who the brother of Satan is. The recap made a point of reminding us of the story of two falling from heaven, one to earth and one to hell. If last season was the one from Hell could Dracula be the one that fell to earth, and if any of the characters were guessing it was the Master they wouldn't see him coming then?

I'm sad they didnt do a production notes book like they did for the first season.

As sad as Van Hellsing dying was it was quite possibly the most shocking/hilarious death I have ever seen, right behind Adam 2 being ripped in half by John Clare. Pretty much any time anyone gets introduced I am secretly hoping they get torn to pieces.

Also I'm sure John Clare is going to be really, really sad when he finds out Tennyson died.

# ¿ May 4, 2016 23:17

Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

It would be great if they introduced the Invisible Man as a character who has actually been on the show the entire time.

Also they should change the opening song to this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uE8JmY6abE

the " Frankenstein just cried and jacked it" is very fitting.

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# ¿ May 14, 2016 20:39

Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

Period sex is gross

# ¿ May 17, 2016 02:29

Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

Satan and Dracula getting friendzoned is so great.

I've only seen the episodes as they've aired so maybe I don't remember, but did they ever say how John Claire died and ended up in Frankenstein's hands? He's got a huge scar on his head, maybe he gets cut up like they were planning to do to Eva?

# ¿ May 24, 2016 23:27

Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

I really like Hecate this season. I kind of hope she turns Ethan and he's a full out "gives no fucks" Werewolf in the next season.

# ¿ Jun 2, 2016 01:31

Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

bull3964 posted:

Economics for premium cable shows are all different. You care about subs, not eyeballs. Same is true for Netflix. Netflix needs to calculate how much revenue in subs they get vs licensing fees.

The generally accepted wisdom is that a highly watched show SHOULD correspond to subs, but that may not always be the case.

Your could have the most watched show on Netflix, but if all your viewers would all still subscribe if the show was dropped, you aren't actually bringing in any revenue for the service.

Obviously it's a little more complex than that since one show is rarely the make or break and your have to take into account things like brand image. But subscription services have more to consider than just eyeballs in a timeslot.

I don't understand why they keep putting this show up against Game of Thrones. There's no way they can compete with it, all it's going to do is drive viewership down.

I hope the last shot of this season is Mr. Lyle busting through the door in a spiffy archeologists outfits immediately followed a Mummy

# ¿ Jun 7, 2016 00:37

Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

BIG HEADLINE posted:

What I got from it is he still desires Lily/Brona, he just wants the more easily-manageable version Victor's pitching. What I hope is they go in an interesting direction and have Jekyll's concoction turn Lily into the monster *he* created.

"Oh hey, seems my wonder drug can only cure Scotsmen of being cunts. When introduced into homicidal Irish whores it makes their accent come back and gives them the ability to breathe fire. Oh well, I never liked London much anyway, Old Man. Shall we away to Marrakesh? Drugs are *really* cheap down there."

Well all the people they tested the drug on were "alive" and not "reanimated alive" so I have a feeling it might not have the calming effect they hope.

# ¿ Jun 15, 2016 03:20

Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

How does Dorian die? Someone has to burn his painting or something? I vaguely remember him having to look at his painting for him to die but he's done that in the show and he's fine.

# ¿ Jun 15, 2016 10:50

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Your Gay Uncle: Feb 16, 2012; by Fluffdaddy

Vanessa Ives: I MUST GO, MY HOME PLANET NEEDS ME.

VANESSA DIED ON THE WAY TO HER HOME PLANET.

# ¿ Jul 1, 2016 00:12

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