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I know we're the last two to the party, but finally started Ted Lasso last night. Three episodes in and it is so fucking great.
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We’re about to take our 3rd time through before S2 comes out and I’m not even overboard in love about it like most of yalls
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Perfect show.
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The quote that made me laugh the most last night:
Jamie Tartt: “Coach, I’m me. Why would I want to be anything else?”
Ted: “I’m not sure you realize how psychologically healthy that actually is.”
Jamie Tartt: “Coach, I’m me. Why would I want to be anything else?”
Ted: “I’m not sure you realize how psychologically healthy that actually is.”
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Du du du dududududu, Jaime Tartt.
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So, as usual, I’m late to the party. Most of the way through season one, and my thoughts on Dead To Me align with those above.
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1...horrible summer tv show concept
2... horrible reason for killing production
"NBC Halts Production on Ultimate Slip 'N Slide amid Report of 'Explosive Diarrhea' Outbreak on Set | PEOPLE.com" https://people.com/tv/nbc-halts-product ... ak-on-set/
2... horrible reason for killing production
"NBC Halts Production on Ultimate Slip 'N Slide amid Report of 'Explosive Diarrhea' Outbreak on Set | PEOPLE.com" https://people.com/tv/nbc-halts-product ... ak-on-set/
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hoo boy, just watched first episode of Sweet Tooth. Holy shit was that a weird vibe. Gonna keep at it.
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Gets better
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Crazy ending this week. Really good episode, I thought.
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govmentchedda wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:44 pmCrazy ending this week. Really good episode, I thought.
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Watched the first couple episodes of Hacks and it's pretty funny.
Looks promising.
Looks promising.
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Really really enjoyed it.
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Thanks for the recommendations (Sweet Tooth), probably not something I would have watched otherwise. 5 episodes in, and I can't stop watching. It's really weird, but compelling.
Side note for the Jersey guys, the Essex County Zoo is not a nod to the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, but to some graphic novel series called Essex County. The sign seemed to be a similar font as the Turtle Back Zoo, and I got excited, but confused since I am assuming the zoo in the show is in Colorado. Sometimes, it's better not to look up facts and believe a more fun fiction. (ETA, I say this while ruining the fun for you).
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My daughters both watch a bunch of medical procedurals (my youngest has watched all of 'Grey's Anatomy' at least 4 times during the pandemic), so last night we watched the pilot episode of 'ER'. Their thoughts: "It's way more frantic". And 'Wait...is that George Clooney?'.
My impressions:
- Still holds up.
- Clooney was a terrible actor when that show started. He got better.
My impressions:
- Still holds up.
- Clooney was a terrible actor when that show started. He got better.
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The new AFC Richmond away unis look a lot like Blackpool's home EPL unis.
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Wasn’t the biggest fan but the Conan finale was surprisingly touching.
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I like Conan fine. I just have never been a Late Night tv talk show person, with the exception of stints here and there with Letterman.
With that said, I think Conan has actually found his stride/calling in doing the made for YouTube, behind the scenes stuff with his staff. I'd also throw in his travel show. He's funny in bursts, but tends to run bits into the ground.
I also, once again, would say that his podcast is another area where he is exceling. I feel like he's just bored with the TV interview format, and Conan Needs a Friend/Fan is allowing him to dig deeper and get away from the constant "what are you here to pitch" cycle.
With that said, I think Conan has actually found his stride/calling in doing the made for YouTube, behind the scenes stuff with his staff. I'd also throw in his travel show. He's funny in bursts, but tends to run bits into the ground.
I also, once again, would say that his podcast is another area where he is exceling. I feel like he's just bored with the TV interview format, and Conan Needs a Friend/Fan is allowing him to dig deeper and get away from the constant "what are you here to pitch" cycle.
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I would think the traditional talk show format would be torturous for anyone to manage. The need to write a daily monologue, essentially a standup routine written by someone else with no opportunity to hone the jokes or even practice in front of a crowd, the 7-10 minute small talk useless interviews where the host already knows what the guest it going to say to thinly veil a commercial opportunity for the guest to pitch their movie/show/album/book. Doing that 4 or 5 nights a week has to be an incredibly soul crushing grind. Fallon seems to love playing his stupid games with celebrities. The occasional clip I see, he looks like an excited 10 year old about to get on an amusement park ride or something.Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:53 am I like Conan fine. I just have never been a Late Night tv talk show person, with the exception of stints here and there with Letterman.
With that said, I think Conan has actually found his stride/calling in doing the made for YouTube, behind the scenes stuff with his staff. I'd also throw in his travel show. He's funny in bursts, but tends to run bits into the ground.
I also, once again, would say that his podcast is another area where he is exceling. I feel like he's just bored with the TV interview format, and Conan Needs a Friend/Fan is allowing him to dig deeper and get away from the constant "what are you here to pitch" cycle.
I sporadically watched Conan when he first came on. I thought the bits were entertaining in a dumb but smart way. I haven't actually watched a late night show since Letterman in high school or sometimes when I was home from college, but the CBS show was kind of lame and repetitive. I like Conan's podcast, and it's gotten me to watch a bunch of Youtube clips. I really like it in small doses, mostly the stuff where he rips on his employees. The HR rep mediating Sona and Conan arguing is my favorite. I just can't figure out the bits where he attacks Jordan Schlansky. I really can't tell if Jordan is exaggerating his lack of personality for a bit, or if he is on the spectrum and I should feel guilty for watching. He seems to be in on the joke and trying not to laugh at times, and I have to assume it's a bit, but sometimes it makes me uncomfortable. I have really enjoyed the long form interviews I've seen in the past couple of weeks. Conan alone with the guest with Andy chiming in from the audience seats among the Kevin Hard cutouts, those have been fantastic.
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I can’t prove it but I think Jordan Schlansky might be the greatest actor on television.The Sybian wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:03 amI would think the traditional talk show format would be torturous for anyone to manage. The need to write a daily monologue, essentially a standup routine written by someone else with no opportunity to hone the jokes or even practice in front of a crowd, the 7-10 minute small talk useless interviews where the host already knows what the guest it going to say to thinly veil a commercial opportunity for the guest to pitch their movie/show/album/book. Doing that 4 or 5 nights a week has to be an incredibly soul crushing grind. Fallon seems to love playing his stupid games with celebrities. The occasional clip I see, he looks like an excited 10 year old about to get on an amusement park ride or something.Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:53 am I like Conan fine. I just have never been a Late Night tv talk show person, with the exception of stints here and there with Letterman.
With that said, I think Conan has actually found his stride/calling in doing the made for YouTube, behind the scenes stuff with his staff. I'd also throw in his travel show. He's funny in bursts, but tends to run bits into the ground.
I also, once again, would say that his podcast is another area where he is exceling. I feel like he's just bored with the TV interview format, and Conan Needs a Friend/Fan is allowing him to dig deeper and get away from the constant "what are you here to pitch" cycle.
I sporadically watched Conan when he first came on. I thought the bits were entertaining in a dumb but smart way. I haven't actually watched a late night show since Letterman in high school or sometimes when I was home from college, but the CBS show was kind of lame and repetitive. I like Conan's podcast, and it's gotten me to watch a bunch of Youtube clips. I really like it in small doses, mostly the stuff where he rips on his employees. The HR rep mediating Sona and Conan arguing is my favorite. I just can't figure out the bits where he attacks Jordan Schlansky. I really can't tell if Jordan is exaggerating his lack of personality for a bit, or if he is on the spectrum and I should feel guilty for watching. He seems to be in on the joke and trying not to laugh at times, and I have to assume it's a bit, but sometimes it makes me uncomfortable. I have really enjoyed the long form interviews I've seen in the past couple of weeks. Conan alone with the guest with Andy chiming in from the audience seats among the Kevin Hard cutouts, those have been fantastic.
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That's my thought, too. I just saw a clip of his final appearance, and he had to be acting, but I can't comprehend how he keeps a straight face.
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Great thread about watching Ted Lasso...
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I can’t believe no one ever told me about Patriot. What an awesome show. I love weird TV.
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You can lead a horse to fish, but you can't fish out a horse.
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Yeah, I just have the final episode left.
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Loki question:
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To quote both Bruce Prichard and Tony Schiavone, "Fuck Duff Meltzer."
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Loki has been excellent, easily my favorite of the three D+ series if they come anywhere near to keeping up with the quality of the first four episodes.
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DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:15 amgovmentchedda wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:44 pmCrazy ending this week. Really good episode, I thought.
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govmentchedda wrote: ↑Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:17 pmDaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:15 amgovmentchedda wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:44 pmCrazy ending this week. Really good episode, I thought.
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Succession Season 3 is close...I think there are a few others besides me who love this show in these parts. Yes please:
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Huge Kendall Roy stan. He’s just as horrible as the rest of them but I love him for some reason.
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Yes...fantastic show because every character is an absolutely terrible person. Been waiting for this season for nearly two years now.
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Super excited for this.
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