Keith Houchen 17,746 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 3 minutes ago, HarmonicGenerator said: I'm wondering if it's one of those 'give it a season and it'll all click' sort of sitcoms Pretty much. We started watching it when eating dinner. Once the characters find their feet and you know them, it’s funnier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB6937 2,240 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 13 minutes ago, HarmonicGenerator said: I'm wondering if it's one of those 'give it a season and it'll all click' sort of sitcoms. We've tried the first few episodes and my wife's ready to give up on it. I thought about using the Parks & Rec defence and persevering, but does Superstore take that same leap up in quality the longer it goes? I'd say give it til the middle of season 2. If it's not for you by then, I think it's fair to say it won't be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperBacon 7,976 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 42 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: But then I loved Schitts Creek so make of that what you will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Danger 3,411 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Chest Rockwell said: Hmmm. Ok @Mr_Danger - I'll do you a deal. I'll give superstore a go if you watch the Kevin James thing. We can both report back.  Ok but I feel that given the positive feedback on Superstore I might be getting the raw deal here. I mean, how good could a Kevin James NASCAR sitcom be? Edited February 23 by Mr_Danger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch 3,099 Posted February 23 Paid Members Report Share Posted February 23 Schitt’s Creek is fine for the first 2 seasons but Season 3 onwards is gold standard. The advantage of that over watching a show like Superstore for 2 seasons to get into is Schitt’s Creek’s seasons are only around 13 episodes rather then the 20 odd for most US shows. I watched the first 2 episodes of Superstore and thought it was fine. But when I found out the disabled character is actually able bodied it soured me on it. Maybe I’m being snowflakey but there is no need to do that with so many disabled actors out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperBacon 7,976 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 7 minutes ago, Mr_Danger said: Kevin James NASCAR sitcom It's not until you see it written down like this, that you grasp the actual lunacy of it and ask: just what is the point of anything? Fuck it, I'm watching it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB6937 2,240 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 37 minutes ago, Hannibal Scorch said: I watched the first 2 episodes of Superstore and thought it was fine. But when I found out the disabled character is actually able bodied it soured me on it. Maybe I’m being snowflakey but there is no need to do that with so many disabled actors out there. In a very black and white matter of fact way, sure I do agree with you. But I've seen interviews and comments with him over the years and he's certainly aware of the problematic situation of casting non-disabled people in those roles, but also talks about the energy of the character and the disability not defining him etc. I like that he's careful and considered about the responsibility he has with the role, and he has said he hopes it shines a spotlight on disabled people in a way many other shows haven't. If the casting was to happen now in 2021 I'm not sure it'd happen or if he would take it, as there's been quite a shift over the past couple of years. But on the whole I think he's been pretty respectful in the portrayal and addressing the challenges. They did audition disabled people for the role and I guess that's also the sticking point for the auditions - you want diversity but you also want the show to work and be the best it can be. It's a minefield networks are trying to navigate for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members PunkStep 6,065 Posted February 23 Paid Members Report Share Posted February 23 3 hours ago, Mr_Danger said: How good is Superstore for real? I’ve seen a few over the last year or so and assumed it could never ascend the level of King of Queens/Everybody Loves Raymond level of enjoyable shitcom It's better than those two sitcoms, they're just mind numbingly shit (I'm sorry Leah Rimini), so you've set a low bar to beat there! It's pretty good. My daughter binged through all 5 seasons recently. Won't set the world on fire, but it's pretty entertaining. America Ferrera is lovely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members PunkStep 6,065 Posted February 23 Paid Members Report Share Posted February 23 (edited) . Edited February 23 by PunkStep Bring back downvotes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Danger 3,411 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 11 minutes ago, PunkStep said: It's better than those two sitcoms, they're just mind numbingly shit (I'm sorry Leah Rimini), so you've set a low bar to beat there! It's pretty good. My daughter binged through all 5 seasons recently. Won't set the world on fire, but it's pretty entertaining. America Ferrera is lovely. Jerry Stiller and Peter Boyle shit on you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members PunkStep 6,065 Posted February 23 Paid Members Report Share Posted February 23 Jerry Stiller gets a pass for sure. But a sitcom centered on Kevin James can get to fuck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Devon Malcolm 14,260 Posted February 25 Author Paid Members Report Share Posted February 25 Has anyone ever watched the original Mission Impossible TV series? Was thinking of giving it a spin in pursuit of becoming an M:I completist. I wanted to watch Quincy but it's not streaming anywhere and I think ITV4 don't show it anymore Was also considering The Twilight Zone, but might save that for October. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gmoney 4,480 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Have you seen all of Columbo Devon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Houchen 17,746 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 9 minutes ago, Devon Malcolm said: Has anyone ever watched the original Mission Impossible TV series? Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Devon Malcolm 14,260 Posted February 25 Author Paid Members Report Share Posted February 25 18 minutes ago, gmoney said: Have you seen all of Columbo Devon? No. I have watched a lot of them back during my uni days though and quite liked them. 13 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said:  Charlie Hunnam's bad accent crown only just remains intact. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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