444 4444 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I've only watched Chase and Detroit 187 out of all the new stuff recently and they've got me worried about trying anything else - utter dog shit. The Event sounds good and might give me some hope so I'm going to watch that before anything else. Â The returns of Chuck, Dexter and Eastbound and Down have all been great though so hopefully I'll find 2 or 3 new shows to add to my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Astro Hollywood Posted September 28, 2010 Moderators Share Posted September 28, 2010 For anyone watching Lone Star, eight days after the premiere and Fox have already cancelled it because of low ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SiMania Posted September 28, 2010 Paid Members Share Posted September 28, 2010 For anyone watching Lone Star, eight days after the premiere and Fox have already cancelled it because of low ratings. Â At least Lie to me is back early though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 It's a shame about Lone Star. But it just wasn't suited at all to the big networks. If it was aired on HBO or FX it would have done well, I haven't read one bad review about it. Â Got a sneaky feeling it'll get picked up by a TNT or FX, which has happened with a couple of critically accalimed, shit in the ratings dramas on the networks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organizedkaos Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 It's a shame about Lone Star. But it just wasn't suited at all to the big networks. Got a sneaky feeling it'll get picked up by a TNT or FX, which has happened with a couple of critically accalimed, shit in the ratings dramas on the networks. Â Doesn't that normally happen with ones that've had a chance to build up a following, can't imagine Lonestar has one after two episodes? Â Shame though, I heard great things about the first few episodes but wanted to wait a few to ensure it was going to last at least half a series before getting invested. Â Earlier start on Lie To Me is all gravy though, really really enjoy it despite its many flaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Astro Hollywood Posted September 29, 2010 Moderators Share Posted September 29, 2010 Fuck me, there's a lot of TV to plough through this season. Â The Event is pretty bad so far. You might think it'd be audacious to have a big new post-Lost high concept mystery show that hinges around a flashback structure and a plane crash, but it's all done in such a lazy way. The flashbacks are there to inject some kind of tension in a plot which wouldn't have any were it told in a linear way, and even though it's not confusing, it's a pain in the arse to not be able to look away for a second in case you miss an "eleven months ago" subtitle and not know when the fuck the scene is set. The characters aren't gripping at all either. It might be unfair, but any show like this is automatically going to be compared to Lost, and yeah, that was the greatest pilot ever, but 2 episodes in to The Event and I haven't been given a reason to give a shit about any of the characters. Â Maybe we've, or I've, just reached a point where after so much great TV like The Wire and Lost, you see through bad TV so quickly that there's just no tolerance for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaka Demus Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Maybe we've, or I've, just reached a point where after so much great TV like The Wire and Lost, you see through bad TV so quickly that there's just no tolerance for it. Â I think that's the case with most people, which is probably why there's less serialized drama's these days. There probably won't be any soon. After great programs like Lost, Prison Break and to a certain extent Heroes it's hard to see where they can go with that type of program. Â I've quite enjoyed The Event so far but I do agree with you on the Flashbacks. They do seems to be stuck in at random intervals and as you say it discourages the vierer from looking away from the TV, which can't be a good thing. Going by people's reactions (Based purley on the TVIV on Something Awful) that seems to be a big problem with others as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Kid Mark Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Has any one watched Treme by the makers of the Wire? Is it any good and is it still running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RepoMan Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Treme was good - season 1 has finished but season 2 will air Spring next year. Â Only 10 episodes long so definitely worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydy122 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 I just watched the first episode of Family Guy season 9 today & I really enjoyed it, some would slag it off but Im a big fan of Family Guy & reccomend any fan of the show to download it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Kid Mark Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Treme was good - season 1 has finished but season 2 will air Spring next year. Only 10 episodes long so definitely worth a shot. Thanks for the tip, I've just seen episode 1, although I didn't get hooked on it straight away I will give it a chance just like I gave the Wire a chance and that paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Just watched the latest Eastbound. Fucking brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pol_pot_rick Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Kenny's Real American entrance was fucking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Dent Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I really, really tried to get into Eastbound and Down but I just couldn't. Some bits we're amusing but I just didn't find Kenny Powers funny or interesting. I usually love that kind of comedy and I'm a huge Will Ferrell fan but I just didn't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RepoMan Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Don't you dare speak a bad word about Kenny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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