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AmareIsGod wrote:
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:11 pm
Didn't really like S2E8. These last 2 episodes have felt to artsy for me. I never liked Lost in Translation or Birdcage either. These episodes have had so much cinematography and really long, uncomfortable and awkward stares with extended silence.
Definitely feels like all tone, no substance…. I get why shows do this but hate when shows try to go back and fill in story elements that would have been better served in season 1. However…. The problem is, you put episodes like that in season 1, you’ll lose what made season 1 good. It’s a catch 22….

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Kryptonic wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 2:57 am
AmareIsGod wrote:
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:11 pm
Didn't really like S2E8. These last 2 episodes have felt to artsy for me. I never liked Lost in Translation or Birdcage either. These episodes have had so much cinematography and really long, uncomfortable and awkward stares with extended silence.
Definitely feels like all tone, no substance…. I get why shows do this but hate when shows try to go back and fill in story elements that would have been better served in season 1. However…. The problem is, you put episodes like that in season 1, you’ll lose what made season 1 good. It’s a catch 22….
I don't think you want to reveal that stuff too early so it belongs in S2. It's just that they had two stand-alone episodes in a row. I'm sure we'll be back in the thick of it next week. Only two episodes remaining in the season.
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Superbone wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 12:29 pm
Kryptonic wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 2:57 am
AmareIsGod wrote:
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:11 pm
Didn't really like S2E8. These last 2 episodes have felt to artsy for me. I never liked Lost in Translation or Birdcage either. These episodes have had so much cinematography and really long, uncomfortable and awkward stares with extended silence.
Definitely feels like all tone, no substance…. I get why shows do this but hate when shows try to go back and fill in story elements that would have been better served in season 1. However…. The problem is, you put episodes like that in season 1, you’ll lose what made season 1 good. It’s a catch 22….
I don't think you want to reveal that stuff too early so it belongs in S2. It's just that they had two stand-alone episodes in a row. I'm sure we'll be back in the thick of it next week. Only two episodes remaining in the season.
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At least it should be solid from here on out.

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Superbone wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 12:29 pm
Kryptonic wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 2:57 am
AmareIsGod wrote:
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:11 pm
Didn't really like S2E8. These last 2 episodes have felt to artsy for me. I never liked Lost in Translation or Birdcage either. These episodes have had so much cinematography and really long, uncomfortable and awkward stares with extended silence.
Definitely feels like all tone, no substance…. I get why shows do this but hate when shows try to go back and fill in story elements that would have been better served in season 1. However…. The problem is, you put episodes like that in season 1, you’ll lose what made season 1 good. It’s a catch 22….
I don't think you want to reveal that stuff too early so it belongs in S2. It's just that they had two stand-alone episodes in a row. I'm sure we'll be back in the thick of it next week. Only two episodes remaining in the season.
Spoiler: show/hide
That spoiler section makes great sense. I love the last bit you shared, 2nd to last sentence.
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I just wrapped The Expanse. Great series!
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Here is a good read on The Expanse for those who have watched the whole series.

https://screenrant.com/the-expanse-seas ... how-op-ed/
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First season of paradise was pretty good.

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Superbone wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 3:33 pm
Here is a good read on The Expanse for those who have watched the whole series.

https://screenrant.com/the-expanse-seas ... how-op-ed/
Right on….

Did you ever check out foundation? It’s another great sci-fi series.

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Kryptonic wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:48 pm
Superbone wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 3:33 pm
Here is a good read on The Expanse for those who have watched the whole series.

https://screenrant.com/the-expanse-seas ... how-op-ed/
Right on….

Did you ever check out foundation? It’s another great sci-fi series.
I was on that one from the beginning. When does the next season come out?
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Superbone wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:51 pm
Kryptonic wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:48 pm
Superbone wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 3:33 pm
Here is a good read on The Expanse for those who have watched the whole series.

https://screenrant.com/the-expanse-seas ... how-op-ed/
Right on….

Did you ever check out foundation? It’s another great sci-fi series.
I was on that one from the beginning. When does the next season come out?
My bad…. Not sure, I know it got delayed.

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AmareIsGod wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:48 pm
Superbone wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 12:29 pm
Kryptonic wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 2:57 am
AmareIsGod wrote:
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:11 pm
Didn't really like S2E8. These last 2 episodes have felt to artsy for me. I never liked Lost in Translation or Birdcage either. These episodes have had so much cinematography and really long, uncomfortable and awkward stares with extended silence.
Definitely feels like all tone, no substance…. I get why shows do this but hate when shows try to go back and fill in story elements that would have been better served in season 1. However…. The problem is, you put episodes like that in season 1, you’ll lose what made season 1 good. It’s a catch 22….
I don't think you want to reveal that stuff too early so it belongs in S2. It's just that they had two stand-alone episodes in a row. I'm sure we'll be back in the thick of it next week. Only two episodes remaining in the season.
Spoiler: show/hide
That spoiler section makes great sense. I love the last bit you shared, 2nd to last sentence.
My God another episode that could've been 10 fucking minutes. This show is painfully slow. Could've been condensed into 4 episodes

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specialsauce wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:23 pm
AmareIsGod wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:48 pm
Superbone wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 12:29 pm
Kryptonic wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 2:57 am
AmareIsGod wrote:
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:11 pm
Didn't really like S2E8. These last 2 episodes have felt to artsy for me. I never liked Lost in Translation or Birdcage either. These episodes have had so much cinematography and really long, uncomfortable and awkward stares with extended silence.
Definitely feels like all tone, no substance…. I get why shows do this but hate when shows try to go back and fill in story elements that would have been better served in season 1. However…. The problem is, you put episodes like that in season 1, you’ll lose what made season 1 good. It’s a catch 22….
I don't think you want to reveal that stuff too early so it belongs in S2. It's just that they had two stand-alone episodes in a row. I'm sure we'll be back in the thick of it next week. Only two episodes remaining in the season.
Spoiler: show/hide
That spoiler section makes great sense. I love the last bit you shared, 2nd to last sentence.
My God another episode that could've been 10 fucking minutes. This show is painfully slow. Could've been condensed into 4 episodes
Also how I felt about much of Silo.
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AmareIsGod wrote:
Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:43 am
specialsauce wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:23 pm
AmareIsGod wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:48 pm
Superbone wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 12:29 pm
Kryptonic wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 2:57 am


Definitely feels like all tone, no substance…. I get why shows do this but hate when shows try to go back and fill in story elements that would have been better served in season 1. However…. The problem is, you put episodes like that in season 1, you’ll lose what made season 1 good. It’s a catch 22….
I don't think you want to reveal that stuff too early so it belongs in S2. It's just that they had two stand-alone episodes in a row. I'm sure we'll be back in the thick of it next week. Only two episodes remaining in the season.
Spoiler: show/hide
That spoiler section makes great sense. I love the last bit you shared, 2nd to last sentence.
My God another episode that could've been 10 fucking minutes. This show is painfully slow. Could've been condensed into 4 episodes
Also how I felt about much of Silo.
You're so right. The story is good and the climactic moments were fun but way too much fluff forced to fill out a season worth of content

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AmareIsGod wrote:
Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:43 am
specialsauce wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:23 pm
AmareIsGod wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:48 pm
Superbone wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 12:29 pm
Kryptonic wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 2:57 am


Definitely feels like all tone, no substance…. I get why shows do this but hate when shows try to go back and fill in story elements that would have been better served in season 1. However…. The problem is, you put episodes like that in season 1, you’ll lose what made season 1 good. It’s a catch 22….
I don't think you want to reveal that stuff too early so it belongs in S2. It's just that they had two stand-alone episodes in a row. I'm sure we'll be back in the thick of it next week. Only two episodes remaining in the season.
Spoiler: show/hide
That spoiler section makes great sense. I love the last bit you shared, 2nd to last sentence.
My God another episode that could've been 10 fucking minutes. This show is painfully slow. Could've been condensed into 4 episodes
Also how I felt about much of Silo.
Yea,…. I’ve never passed episode 5 because I’d always fall asleep. Just too slow.

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Kryptonic wrote:
Tue Mar 11, 2025 2:31 pm
AmareIsGod wrote:
Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:43 am
specialsauce wrote:
Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:23 pm
AmareIsGod wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 8:48 pm
Superbone wrote:
Sat Mar 08, 2025 12:29 pm


I don't think you want to reveal that stuff too early so it belongs in S2. It's just that they had two stand-alone episodes in a row. I'm sure we'll be back in the thick of it next week. Only two episodes remaining in the season.
Spoiler: show/hide
That spoiler section makes great sense. I love the last bit you shared, 2nd to last sentence.
My God another episode that could've been 10 fucking minutes. This show is painfully slow. Could've been condensed into 4 episodes
Also how I felt about much of Silo.
Yea,…. I’ve never passed episode 5 because I’d always fall asleep. Just too slow.
Same, pretty sure that's where I stopped.
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A lot of these shows have that midseason lull where they've set up a bunch of cool stuff in episodes 1-2 and then they dick around until episode 8 or 9 and then suddenly all the cool shit happens. It's annoying. Just make 5-6 episodes if you don't have enough good content.

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Mori Chu wrote:
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:57 am
A lot of these shows have that midseason lull where they've set up a bunch of cool stuff in episodes 1-2 and then they dick around until episode 8 or 9 and then suddenly all the cool shit happens. It's annoying. Just make 5-6 episodes if you don't have enough good content.
I for one can handle the slower episodes like S2E8 of Severance (as I'm not in the TikTok generation like Saucy :P ). But last night I watched E9 and let's just say things are heating up!
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Superbone wrote:
Fri Mar 14, 2025 10:15 am
Mori Chu wrote:
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:57 am
A lot of these shows have that midseason lull where they've set up a bunch of cool stuff in episodes 1-2 and then they dick around until episode 8 or 9 and then suddenly all the cool shit happens. It's annoying. Just make 5-6 episodes if you don't have enough good content.
I for one can handle the slower episodes like S2E8 of Severance (as I'm not in the TikTok generation like Saucy :P ). But last night I watched E9 and let's just say things are heating up!
That's because you're still amazed by color television you dinosaur

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specialsauce wrote:
Sat Mar 15, 2025 9:57 pm
Superbone wrote:
Fri Mar 14, 2025 10:15 am
Mori Chu wrote:
Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:57 am
A lot of these shows have that midseason lull where they've set up a bunch of cool stuff in episodes 1-2 and then they dick around until episode 8 or 9 and then suddenly all the cool shit happens. It's annoying. Just make 5-6 episodes if you don't have enough good content.
I for one can handle the slower episodes like S2E8 of Severance (as I'm not in the TikTok generation like Saucy :P ). But last night I watched E9 and let's just say things are heating up!
That's because you're still amazed by color television you dinosaur
Go back to your TikToks dude!
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Furry Tiktok is thriving! Saucy is a "content creator" now.

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