What Are You Watching (Television Edition)?

Locke · 09-18-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by guncannon109

So, it's like a live action version of Death Note?

I don't get your meaning? As in literally or thematically? Literally? No, it's nothing like Death Note. Thematically? I have no idea, I never finished reading the manga.

guncannon109 · 09-18-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

I don't get your meaning? As in literally or thematically? Literally? No, it's nothing like Death Note. Thematically? I have no idea, I never finished reading the manga.

I mean as in it's a show that's mostly talking but it's so beautifully written/shot that you don't care and whenever a action scene comes up you think "Wait, why am I watching a fight scene? I want to hear them talk so more!" You know, that kind of show.

conundrum · 09-18-2013, 06:03 PM

Just picked up Season 1 of 'Arrow' so I'll be marathoning that soon. I'm pretty excited for the second season but I'm afraid they're going to try and go too big , too fast.

Locke · 09-18-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by guncannon109

I mean as in it's a show that's mostly talking but it's so beautifully written/shot that you don't care and whenever a action scene comes up you think "Wait, why am I watching a fight scene? I want to hear them talk so more!" You know, that kind of show.

Yeah exactly! The fight scenes are largely underwhelming, and the werewolves poorly depicted. But the characters are flawless, the chemistry between the cast is impeccable and every exchange of dialogue is hair on end epic.

guncannon109 · 09-18-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

Yeah exactly! The fight scenes are largely underwhelming, and the werewolves poorly depicted. But the characters are flawless, the chemistry between the cast is impeccable and every exchange of dialogue is hair on end epic.

As I thought.

Locke · 09-18-2013, 07:05 PM

Teen Wolf S03E07.

Pretty much all of this episode was build up and even when it "came together" it was fairly unsatisfying. To the point where the show has even started to insult its own ridiculousness, which is never a good sign.

But at least there was Tenaya's cleavage.

guncannon109 · 09-18-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

Teen Wolf S03E07.

Pretty much all of this episode was build up and even when it "came together" it was fairly unsatisfying. To the point where the show has even started to insult its own ridiculousness, which is never a good sign.

But at least there was Tenaya's cleavage.

When the only upside to an episode of a show is the character's naughty bits, you know it's not a good sign.

GoseiWonder · 09-18-2013, 07:52 PM

I'm glad Chuck Lorre's only knowledge on Tokusatsu is Godzilla.

Locke · 09-18-2013, 08:05 PM

Teen Wolf S03E08.

What a gorgeous episode! I bet you didn't care why some werewolves have blue eyes, but it turned out to be such a fantastic tale anyway. And so wonderfully woven as to keep us going for the season to come. This show may misstep pretty often, but episodes like this are so wonderful I find it hard to care any more.

Locke · 09-19-2013, 09:05 AM

Teen Wolf S03E09.

What the hell happened to this show? It used to always be a teen melodrama, for sure, but now it's like a melodrama in every area and it's just so corny it's impossible for the actors to sell some of the ridiculous shit they have to say and do. They try and balance that with a bit of self parody, but that is really like a deathwish, ain't it?

There were some great parts to the episode though, I love the relationship Stiles has with his Dad and the way they always make his Dad relevant and engaging despite nearly constantly being on the fringe, so the idea that he now may be all in, really excites me. Please just don't die!

The same with Lydia, I've really never been a huge fan of her character, but now that she is starting to accept that she is 'something' and is now trying to use her powers to help Scott and the gang, gets her a thumbs up from me.... and it turns out she is a, BANSHEE?! What the fuuuuck!

What a fucking twist with the Durrock as well! That is two new supernatural creatures in the same episode, none of them clichéd overused ones and both wonderfully woven in. The show managed to widen its supernatural pool without fucking it up. Awesome!

09-18-2013, 05:55 PM	#41
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Quote: Originally Posted by guncannon109 So, it's like a live action version of Death Note? I don't get your meaning? As in literally or thematically? Literally? No, it's nothing like Death Note. Thematically? I have no idea, I never finished reading the manga. __________________

09-18-2013, 06:05 PM	#44
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Quote: Originally Posted by guncannon109 I mean as in it's a show that's mostly talking but it's so beautifully written/shot that you don't care and whenever a action scene comes up you think "Wait, why am I watching a fight scene? I want to hear them talk so more!" You know, that kind of show. Yeah exactly! The fight scenes are largely underwhelming, and the werewolves poorly depicted. But the characters are flawless, the chemistry between the cast is impeccable and every exchange of dialogue is hair on end epic. __________________

09-18-2013, 07:05 PM	#46
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Teen Wolf S03E07. Pretty much all of this episode was build up and even when it "came together" it was fairly unsatisfying. To the point where the show has even started to insult its own ridiculousness, which is never a good sign. But at least there was Tenaya's cleavage. __________________

09-18-2013, 08:05 PM	#49
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Teen Wolf S03E08. What a gorgeous episode! I bet you didn't care why some werewolves have blue eyes, but it turned out to be such a fantastic tale anyway. And so wonderfully woven as to keep us going for the season to come. This show may misstep pretty often, but episodes like this are so wonderful I find it hard to care any more. __________________

09-19-2013, 09:05 AM	#50
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Teen Wolf S03E09. What the hell happened to this show? It used to always be a teen melodrama, for sure, but now it's like a melodrama in every area and it's just so corny it's impossible for the actors to sell some of the ridiculous shit they have to say and do. They try and balance that with a bit of self parody, but that is really like a deathwish, ain't it? There were some great parts to the episode though, I love the relationship Stiles has with his Dad and the way they always make his Dad relevant and engaging despite nearly constantly being on the fringe, so the idea that he now may be all in, really excites me. Please just don't die! The same with Lydia, I've really never been a huge fan of her character, but now that she is starting to accept that she is 'something' and is now trying to use her powers to help Scott and the gang, gets her a thumbs up from me.... and it turns out she is a, BANSHEE?! What the fuuuuck! What a fucking twist with the Durrock as well! That is two new supernatural creatures in the same episode, none of them clichéd overused ones and both wonderfully woven in. The show managed to widen its supernatural pool without fucking it up. Awesome! __________________