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Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 9:32 am
by brian
Watched the last few episodes of AP Bio all in a bunch last night and I have to say I really, really like it. I was really glad to see it renewed for a second season. It's kind of funny how it takes what is really a pretty formulaic sitcom in a lot of respects, but gives it a really dark twist at times. You can make a case that it's absolutely the darkest sitcom on a broadcast network.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 10:04 am
by tennbengal
AP Bio is awesome. All of it. But the actors they cast for the class are especially good.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 12:52 pm
by The Sybian
brian wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 9:32 am
Watched the last few episodes of AP Bio all in a bunch last night and I have to say I really, really like it. I was really glad to see it renewed for a second season. It's kind of funny how it takes what is really a pretty formulaic sitcom in a lot of respects, but gives it a really dark twist at times. You can make a case that it's absolutely the darkest sitcom on a broadcast network.
Totally agree, in a lot of ways it's a throwback to the 80's formulaic model, while ramping up the dark and quirkiness of shows like Parks and Rec or the Office. I'm still a little leery it can avoid getting boring, but I had the same concerns with all of my favorite sitcoms at this stage. The characters and actors are great, hopefully they can find a new direction when they tap out on the current path. Totally crushing on the Indian girl, and remind myself the actress is 24, so it's not creepy.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 12:58 pm
by brian
The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 12:52 pm
brian wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 9:32 am
Watched the last few episodes of AP Bio all in a bunch last night and I have to say I really, really like it. I was really glad to see it renewed for a second season. It's kind of funny how it takes what is really a pretty formulaic sitcom in a lot of respects, but gives it a really dark twist at times. You can make a case that it's absolutely the darkest sitcom on a broadcast network.
Totally agree, in a lot of ways it's a throwback to the 80's formulaic model, while ramping up the dark and quirkiness of shows like Parks and Rec or the Office. I'm still a little leery it can avoid getting boring, but I had the same concerns with all of my favorite sitcoms at this stage. The characters and actors are great, hopefully they can find a new direction when they tap out on the current path. Totally crushing on the Indian girl, and remind myself the actress is 24, so it's not creepy.
I think they found a pretty solid "voice" by the end of season one, which you couldn't even really say about The Office or Parks & Rec at that point of each show. I think you were alluding to this, but really the biggest issue is going to be what to do with the show moving forward when you have a bunch of kids who obviously aren't in high school any more. They can do one more season (season two) with the current paradigm, but then will very likely have to figure something else out.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 1:06 pm
by Nonlinear FC
Just another tap in for AP Bio. Love that show... And while I can be easy to please when it comes to movies, my dance card is so full for TV shows, that a show has to be REALLY good to make it into the rotation.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 6:22 pm
by The Sybian
Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 1:06 pm
Just another tap in for AP Bio. Love that show... And while I can be easy to please when it comes to movies, my dance card is so full for TV shows, that a show has to be REALLY good to make it into the rotation.
Yup. I quit on Parks and Rec after 3 or 4 episodes, then gave it another shot in Season 2. I stuck with The Office after being underwhelmed in Season 1 because I loved the British version and Carell.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:19 pm
by govmentchedda
I'm surprised anyone who watched season one of Parks and Rec stayed around. It was great from season two on though.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:41 pm
by L-Jam3
I’ll ring in on AP Bio. It’s well-done and well-acted... I’m just not sure it’s funny. I get a couple laughs an episode. And I generally have an appreciation for Black comedy. It’s enough to stay in the rotation.
I watched Parks and Rec from the beginning, even tough I had similar misgivings of its first season. I mainly stuck it out because Amy Pohler’s run on SNL gave her a long leash with me.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 10:33 pm
by Rush2112
govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed May 09, 2018 7:19 pm
I'm surprised anyone who watched season one of Parks and Rec stayed around. It was great from season two on though.
I waited on it as my dance card was full when it started. I knew of its greatness so easy to power through season one's mehness.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 8:10 am
by A_B
Brendenowicz was a fucking drag, man.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 8:12 am
by govmentchedda
A_B wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 8:10 am
Brendenowicz was a fucking drag, man.
He didn't fit at all in that cast.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 2:04 pm
by brian
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 3:49 pm
by brian
Fox cancels Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Assholes.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 3:51 pm
by Giff
brian wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 3:49 pm
Fox cancels Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Assholes.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 4:11 pm
by brian
Fox killed Last Man On Earth too. Guess they just don't want any good shows.
ETA:
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 5:09 pm
by Ryan
brian wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 4:11 pm
Fox killed Last Man On Earth
Ctrl-C’d for later
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 5:13 pm
by Pruitt
Giff wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 3:51 pm
brian wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 3:49 pm
Fox cancels Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Assholes.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Inconsistent, but I'd say my favourite series on TV.
Holt is gold.
Could be a Netflix pickup maybe?
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 6:55 pm
by Rams Fanny
The first five episodes of The Handmaid's Tale this season have been as dark as any continuous storyline show i can ever remember on TV.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 7:10 pm
by Giff
brian wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 4:11 pm
Fox killed Last Man On Earth too. Guess they just don't want any good shows.
ETA:
Well fuck.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 11:14 pm
by Rush2112
brian wrote: ↑Thu May 10, 2018 3:49 pm
Fox cancels Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Assholes.
Raise a glass to the Nine-Nine!
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 11:15 pm
by Rush2112
and most likely Hulu at least in the US, as it's partially owned by Fox and they already have episodes there.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 5:49 am
by rass
I liked both Last Man on Earth and B99 and both fell victim to me generally being sleepy at night and only having an hour or so to watch TV after the kids go to bed and I wish that wasn't the case.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 5:10 pm
by Rush2112
Thank goodness Fox is bringing back Last Man Standing instead!
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 11:45 pm
by brian
Brooklyn Nine-Nine picked up by NBC!
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 12:54 am
by Rush2112
brian wrote: ↑Fri May 11, 2018 11:45 pm
Brooklyn Nine-Nine picked up by NBC!
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 6:53 am
by Pruitt
Rush2112 wrote: ↑Sat May 12, 2018 12:54 am
brian wrote: ↑Fri May 11, 2018 11:45 pm
Brooklyn Nine-Nine picked up by NBC!
Great news - as long as they keep Adrian Pimento off the show!
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 4:59 pm
by BSF21
I go out of town for 2 days and SyFy cancels “The Expanse”. What the fuck?
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 5:44 pm
by Avram
BSF21 wrote: ↑Sun May 13, 2018 4:59 pm
I go out of town for 2 days and SyFy cancels “The Expanse”. What the fuck?
Maybe we can convince Netflix to pick it up. It is a hell of a lot better than some of the other stuff they have
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 2:46 pm
by brian
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 12:54 pm
by Pruitt
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 1:04 pm
by rass
Kind of shocked!
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 1:13 pm
by Nonlinear FC
I mean, I'm not really shocked that she was canceled... But the speed here? That's pretty astounding.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 1:18 pm
by Ryan
PLEASE TWEET, DONNY T. DO IT NOW.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 1:19 pm
by rass
Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 1:13 pm
I mean, I'm not really shocked that she was canceled... But the speed here? That's pretty astounding.
Yes, that's what I meant. And the short, straightforward statement from ABC.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 1:21 pm
by Nonlinear FC
That show was killing in the ratings.
I can't wait to see how the MAGA crowd spins this into some indictment of political correctness or whatever bullshit rationalization tool they pull out.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 1:29 pm
by Pruitt
rass wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 1:19 pm
Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 1:13 pm
I mean, I'm not really shocked that she was canceled... But the speed here? That's pretty astounding.
Yes, that's what I meant. And the short, straightforward statement from ABC.
The boycotts would have been pretty major, I'm guessing.
She'll probably move it over to NRA TV, or make a living opening for Jeff Dunham.
The biggest shock to me is that she remained relatively stable enough to get a season in the can.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 1:42 pm
by Rex
At least we know who will be elected president in 2024 now!
(That's a joke. We know that Donald Trump will be elected president in 2024.)
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 2:06 pm
by Nonlinear FC
What's kind of fucked up through all of this is that the original show was pretty progressive in a lot of ways.
I'm wondering how the networks will try to figure out a way to go after the MAGA crowd with a show that doesn't have someone clearly going through some kind of degenerative brain disease at the helm.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 2:10 pm
by DSafetyGuy
rass wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 1:19 pm
Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Tue May 29, 2018 1:13 pm
I mean, I'm not really shocked that she was canceled... But the speed here? That's pretty astounding.
Yes, that's what I meant. And the short, straightforward statement from ABC.
The statement had probably been crafted before they signed the deal to pick up the show. I mean, what she did is not surprising at all, is it?
Looking forward to ABC green-lighting that episode of "Blackish" about Kaepernick that I've been hearing so much about.
Re: Temporary Television
Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 2:14 pm
by Nonlinear FC
Keep in mind, that show isn't owned by ABC.
Someone else could pick it up.