Fadingpain Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) Who's watching? What do you think? We are now through 4 episodes and it is slowly getting better. The pace of the show is too slow; it focuses on the various character relationships more than the actual murder mystery (would prefer it the other way around), and it relies way too heavily on gimmicky flashbacks or flash forwards or fantasy sequences such that it is sometimes hard to know what the hell is going on. Still pretty good TV though, as is the norm for HBO. Edited July 31, 2018 by Fadingpain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 We had't missed an episode until Sunday night, even then we DVR'd it. I'll watch probably tonight but to be honest the show is so depressing i found myself dreading watching it because there are literally no high points to the show at all, it's just more self abuse and then more back story of abuse, then more self abuse wrapped up in a cocoon of drinking vodka through a smart water bottle. The writing is good, and it's well made but i won't miss it when it's gone. I'd much rather see a new season of American Gods. That show (minus one episode) was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Soda Popinski said: We had't missed an episode until Sunday night, even then we DVR'd it. I'll watch probably tonight but to be honest the show is so depressing i found myself dreading watching it because there are literally no high points to the show at all, it's just more self abuse and then more back story of abuse, then more self abuse wrapped up in a cocoon of drinking vodka through a smart water bottle. The writing is good, and it's well made but i won't miss it when it's gone. I'd much rather see a new season of American Gods. That show (minus one episode) was fantastic. The writing and acting is really good, across the board. But I don't disagree with most of your negative review. It is pretty bleak. Any theories on who the murderer is? I have been saying from the word "go" that it is either the controlling mom who runs the town, or she is at least in on it and knows who the murderer is, but protects him/her for some reason. I also think the murderer will prove to be a woman, largely b/c the show has gone out of its way to make it clear the killer will be a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Just started episode 2 and agree with what you said. Although I just noticed in the recap before the episode that she had the word ‘vanish’ carved into her arm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Just now, Fadingpain said: The writing and acting is really good, across the board. But I don't disagree with most of your negative review. It is pretty bleak. Any theories on who the murderer is? I have been saying from the word "go" that it is either the controlling mom who runs the town, or she is at least in on it and knows who the murderer is, but protects him/her for some reason. I also think the murderer will prove to be a woman, largely b/c the show has gone out of its way to make it clear the killer will be a man. I think it's the dad who listens to music on that crazy stereo. You're right it is really pushing the male murderer down your throat and yea 90% sure it's going to end up being a woman just because... But I'm going with the guy who could have some issues and appears to be the least threatening person on the entire show. He doesn't sleep with the mom per their last conversation so he's free all night to go murder crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 I think the stepdad is a strong contender to be the murderer as well. There was a scene in one of the episodes where someone said the crimes are akin to rape, i.e., the perp is in need of exerting control over the victim. So the cops should look for someone who has no control in his/her regular life. The stepfather fits that description perfectly. 30 minutes ago, JÂy RÛßeÒ said: Just started episode 2 and agree with what you said. Although I just noticed in the recap before the episode that she had the word ‘vanish’ carved into her arm... I started out enjoying the whole thing with written words appearing in the episodes at various times, and was pausing/rewinding to read what they were showing us...but ultimately I think it's just there as candy for those who enjoy following such things. I don't think it will have any impact on the plot, nor do I think they are trying to reveal something important to us by the words they show. As an aside, I'm glad I don't have the compulsion to slice my skin open with a razor blade! That is nasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Definitely could not be a cutter. Takes a special kind of messed up to slice yourself on purpose. I get enough of that accidentally. I was washing a coffee cup at work yesterday and the handle broke in my hand, sliced my thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 23 hours ago, Fadingpain said: Who's watching? What do you think? We are now through 4 episodes and it is slowly getting better. The pace of the show is too slow; I bailed after two episodes because it was too slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 33 minutes ago, bbb said: I bailed after two episodes because it was too slow. I have been critical of the show for the same reason. It definitely moves a bit too slowly IMO. There is still enough there for me to see it through to the end. What is it? 8 or 10 episodes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: I have been critical of the show for the same reason. It definitely moves a bit too slowly IMO. There is still enough there for me to see it through to the end. What is it? 8 or 10 episodes? I'm not sure but this last episode I watched last night and it did not move the story forward one bit. Stuff happened, but nothing gave you any kind of answers to anything. I'm starting to think the reveal is going to end up being very much a letdown. You can only have so much buildup. They surpassed that 2 episodes ago. Yes she drinks, yes she self abuses, yes the little sister is kind of a B when she drinks. Can we get to the part where something happens now and not 20 years ago yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Just now, Soda Popinski said: I'm not sure but this last episode I watched last night and it did not move the story forward one bit. Stuff happened, but nothing gave you any kind of answers to anything. I'm starting to think the reveal is going to end up being very much a letdown. You can only have so much buildup. They surpassed that 2 episodes ago. Yes she drinks, yes she self abuses, yes the little sister is kind of a B when she drinks. Can we get to the part where something happens now and not 20 years ago yet? I hear you. The show has chosen to focus more on character development and the interpersonal relationships of the various characters than developing the actual crime plot in a traditional manner. I wish it was just the other way around. It's really not a traditional "who done it" show, and it suffers for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Fadingpain said: I hear you. The show has chosen to focus more on character development and the interpersonal relationships of the various characters than developing the actual crime plot in a traditional manner. I wish it was just the other way around. It's really not a traditional "who done it" show, and it suffers for it. Well they can do both with a little more balance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Soda Popinski said: Well they can do both with a little more balance Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) Never watched. Sharp objects were bad when I was a wee little jerk, ya dig? Edited August 1, 2018 by The Jerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 have this teed up in the DVR..yall have convinced me to just delete. Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said: have this teed up in the DVR..yall have convinced me to just delete. Thank You! Succession OTOH, highly recommended. Edited August 1, 2018 by stony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 24 minutes ago, stony said: Succession OTOH, highly recommended. I have been watching that. Don’t love nor hate , but Shiv fits in the average looking I am attracted to category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said: I have been watching that. Don’t love nor hate , but Shiv fits in the average looking I am attracted to category. Yup, Shiv is good light, bad light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 8 hours ago, Fadingpain said: I have been critical of the show for the same reason. It definitely moves a bit too slowly IMO. There is still enough there for me to see it through to the end. What is it? 8 or 10 episodes? I think it's 8. Can't do it, either way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 i was never interested in Succession. rich people problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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