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[sam9s]

^^ For some reason I did not like Banshee, it was ok se01, but some how it all seems too cliched

 

[esanthosh]

^^ Not the first time we would be having this discussion : #1, #2.

I'd be surprised if we agreed on everything. IIRC, the very reason that made you quit GoT was the reason I got interested in the series (I wasn't that high on GoT until that point). Even with the same series, we may like it for very different reasons. Opinions are, well just... opinions, a product of their time and environment. I don't even have a high opinion about my own opinions (since I have changed a lot of them over time). So, I am hoping you are not asking me to argue with you about why Banshee is the best ever thing on TV and try to change your opinion


Regarding Banshee, this summarizes it better than I could (I have no comments on the rest of the comparisons in that article. I only agree with what I quote below. All emphasis mine).

Over the run of that first season, the question for viewers was whether or not Banshee was aware of just how ridiculous it was. By the time a rocket launcher appeared in the final shootout, that question had been answered without doubt, and Banshee quickly became the ultimate guilty pleasure that was fast losing the 'guilty' prefix.

The truth is that sometimes the mind needs a different kind of entertainment from the richly layered likes of Mad Men or Breaking Bad, and Banshee caters to your inner teenage boy like nothing else. Every week is a serving of gleeful, unpredictable mayhem that has absolutely no pretence as to what it is trying to achieve.

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Now none of this is to suggest that Banshee is perfect. Sometimes the series is tripped up by its over-excited plotting, and its willingness to experiment sometimes results in directorial and editing choices that are just kind of odd.

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Who could be comfortable with the fact that the women on the show are rarely anything more than the Strong Female Character archetype? .... Does the plethora of dangerous women holding their own in fights make up for all the stripping scenes? Not at all, but even a failed attempt at equal representation is a start, and to be fair, the show has gotten a lot better in its depiction of women since the first season.

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Banshee is such an excellent and underrated piece of television because unlike so much else it has always known exactly what it wants to be and within those parameters, it can be brave, occasionally intelligent and moving, and never anything less than entertaining.

Now, if you didn't like the parameters it set for itself, it's a different story. If I look back at the whole series, the first season serves as a good way to set things up. The second season was much better, but it did dip into terrible territory for ~2-3 episodes in the middle when it went overly melodramatic. The third season was more coherent, interesting and was the best part of the whole series. Even though I don't dig S4, I understand the choices they made in the context of the final episode. It gave closure to all main characters and permanently changed Brock. It probably wasn't among my top 10 series, but I anticipated it every year because what it offered was very different compared to others I was watching.

 

[regeHA]

IIRC, the very reason that made you quit GoT

OMG... he quit Game of Thrones? Seriously?

Agree on everything about Banshee. One of the best ever... there is nothing on TV like it other than Strike Back and I enjoyed that immensely too.

Heck I even enjoyed When Calls The Heart. Not my type at all. But I needed a mind detox from all the action on TV and enjoyed it for a few days.

 

[sam9s]

^^ Not the first time we would be having this discussion : #1, #2.

I'd be surprised if we agreed on everything. IIRC, the very reason that made you quit GoT was the reason I got interested in the series (I wasn't that high on GoT until that point). Even with the same series, we may like it for very different reasons. Opinions are, well just... opinions, a product of their time and environment. I don't even have a high opinion about my own opinions (since I have changed a lot of them over time). So, I am hoping you are not asking me to argue with you about why Banshee is the best ever thing on TV and try to change your opinion
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Damm ...lol had I remembered we had a discussion on Banshee....twice, I wouldn't have brought it again .....sorry ... . But GOT well GOT was much much much better than Banshee. Banshee I could not even complete one season, I dragged it, trying to force myself to like it ...lol ...but alas didn't work. same with TV series flash. It has been raved so much, but I could not even complete se01, it was so lame, childish and yes cliched

GOT on the other had I enjoyed SE01, leaving it had a totally different reason, which could be entirely wrong and misdirected as well, since the TV series could have picked up again in the next season. (as per my liking). Not sure if I should discuss here since it will have heavy spoilers .... but rest assured, leaving GOT was not because I did not like it. yes I agree I was not blown apart from it, but I did enjoy it to complete ethe SE01 easily ...... I might give it another try ..... but there is so much else to watch, returning to a TV series becomes difficult ... but I am sure I will give it another shot ....

OMG... he quit Game of Thrones? Seriously?

There is a friend of mine childhood buddies and we share almost identical interest when ti comes to movies and TV series, I suggested him The Good Wife since we both loved court room drama. .... and he hated it ...lol and I had the same expression written on our whatapp group ..... "You quite The good wife ....SERIOUSLY ???????" ..... .....lol esanthosh explains it nicely .....

 

[sam9s]

the very reason that made you quit GoT was the reason I got interested in the series (I wasn't that high on GoT until that point). .

well what should i make of this ..... you watch every TV series I hate?? ... ...... I think Justified is a common TV series between us. I LOVED justified ... I mean so much, it has gone in my all time fav TV series ......

 

[technobhatt]

Haha.. As always loved reading all the comments and updates in this thread...
I have also been a die hard Banshee fan and whoever I suggested to watch it, have thanked me enough to recommend it ;-)
And it's been fun discussing among friends about all the action, violence and sex in this amazing show )

However I am not sad about Banshee being ended.

I am sad about The Good Wife being ended; because I was in so much love with this show and its amazing characters.

 

[sam9s]

I am sad about The Good Wife being ended; because I was in so much love with this show and its amazing characters.

The Good Wife is just AMAZING, every character is so well defined and acted ..... quality production, quality writing, ultimate court room drama ...... add all this with style, class, groovy politics and ultimate wittiness MINUS the court room ... ?and you get SUITS ...

Anyway The good wife still to see the final season ...in fact I might re-watch it all over again .... its THAT good afaimc ...

 

[technobhatt]

Still to see the final season ...in fact I might re-watch it all over again .... its THAT good afaimc ...

Yes, I feel the same. I am gonna have to start watching it again.

Apart from all the great things; I have to say I have learnt a lot watching this show... All the current affairs, pop-culture, historical or legal references.. Be it US First Amendment, guys like John Gotti or Timothy Mcveigh.. Haha ..It's an endless circle that drove me to read and watch lot of other interesting things... And gradually I have improved my communication skills a lot :lol:

 

[esanthosh]

well what should i make of this ..... you watch every TV series I hate?? ... ......

Probably..... Not! (I am only repeating what I said in a different context. Some Spoilers in that post for those who haven't watched GoT, Homeland)

I think Justified is a common TV series between us. I LOVED justified ... I mean so much, it has gone in my all time fav TV series ......

It is actually... Breaking Bad, Justified, Firefly, True Detective S1 .. as far as I can remember. I still feel Justified is under-rated on IMDB.

I wanted to start The Good Wife based on your reviews, but catching up 156 episodes feels like a lot! :sad:. I have not watched any courtroom dramas, so not sure I will love it as you do. I will give the first season a shot and see if I like it.

I am already way behind on my watch list (things I already have)

1. Das Boot (Mini-Series)
2. Fargo Season 1
3. Narcos Season 1
4. The Sopranos
5. Carnivale
6. Six Feet Under
7. Wallander (Swedish) Season 1
8. Black Adder I - IV
9. Vikings Seasons 1-3

There's a few more on my wish list : Better Call Saul, Making a Murderer, The Jinx, The Wire (rewatch, just to check if my high opinion still holds after watching a lot of series), The Venture Bros etc., etc.,

PS: Just writing this list made me realize that I have 14,000 minutes to watch just to complete that watch list (or ~ 4 months @ 2 hrs a day). Along with the rest of the regular series (and extra seasons to watch in case I like S1), this should suffice till the end of 2016 (or even Mid-2017 depending on time availability).

 

[sam9s]

Probably! (but, I am only repeating what I said in a different context)

It is actually... Breaking Bad, Justified, Firefly, True Detective S1 .. as far as I can remember. I still feel Justified is under-rated on IMDB.

I wanted to start The Good Wife based on your reviews, but catching up 156 episodes feels like a lot! :sad:. I have not watched any courtroom dramas, so not sure I will love it as you do. I will give the first season a shot and see if I like it..

How do you remember all these posts from the past ...lol ..damm I feel intrigued reading all the past posts ...but its good, I would say, and yes one of the reason for leaving GOT was same as you pointed, BUT there is a difference between GOT and HOMELAND, HOMELAND had another powerful character to carry on, GOT atleast at the end of season 1 didnt ...... plus there were couple of other reason as well which disappointed me a lot at the end of SE01 I left GOT in rage ....lol....

 

[esanthosh]

HOMELAND had another powerful character to carry on, GOT atleast at the end of season 1 didnt ...... plus there were couple of other reason as well which disappointed me a lot at the end of SE01 I left GOT in rage ....lol....

In the GoT universe, everybody is disposable. Obviously, I will riot and stop watching if one particular character is killed (That actor gets the top billing in credits now). But, otherwise, I am game. At first, I too was shocked by what you refer to. However, it pleasantly surprised me that a series could do that. GoT does not revolve around one person, it really is about many important characters - each in his/her own way. You can pick and choose your favorites.

You should really give it another shot. I don't know what your 'other reasons' get resolved in any season. However, I believe that your core issue has to do with your expectations. I still won't guarantee that you will love it, but it is worth a shot!

Unlike most other series, GoT dips in quality only in S05 and by that time, you probably should be well invested in characters enough to let that slide.

 

[sam9s]

The Shield - Season 1 .. well I had this TV series in my must watch list for like ages, the reason I was not able to start it earlier was, I was not able to find it anywhere. No downloads also were available, until recently I jumped, when I saw The Shield appear on INDIA Netflix out of nowhere ...lol and I knew my next TV series was this. The moment I finished Sense8, I started Shield, i.e day before yesterday, and today I finished season 1.

Long story short ...loved it. Not as good as few of the other crime dramas I have seen but almost there. One thing I weirdly did not enjoy was the TV series was 480p max and 3:4 aspect ratio. Other than that, as a crime drama its really good.

What I really liked was the way protagonist is dealt with. Not to give any spoilers, I can only say, is that you will have a really hard time rooting for the protagonist (Vic). The line between the right and wrong is really blurred .... and you keep questioning yourself, but the entire watch really becomes interesting. Another interesting aspect is each episode has other cases going side by side, while the main story progresses and all the scenarios are really amalgamated with each other very very well, I must say. Its still one season and 6 to go (Long TV series) so will see how it goes from here. Season one was a good joy ride ...... 7/10 for this one at the end of season 1

 

[sam9s]

In the GoT universe, everybody is disposable. Obviously, I will riot and stop watching if one particular character is killed (That actor gets the top billing in credits now). But, otherwise, I am game. At first, I too was shocked by what you refer to. However, it pleasantly surprised me that a series could do that. GoT does not revolve around one person, it really is about many important characters - each in his/her own way. You can pick and choose your favorites.

You should really give it another shot. I don't know what your 'other reasons' get resolved in any season. However, I believe that your core issue has to do with your expectations. I still won't guarantee that you will love it, but it is worth a shot!

Unlike most other series, GoT dips in quality only in S05 and by that time, you probably should be well invested in characters enough to let that slide.

Well one other reason I remember (there were others as well I dont remember now) was, the hype, that was created, when you invest in story and the character and situations, it should reach a satisfying climax. I was expecting a battle if I remember correctly at the end of season one, but it ended at a very very low note .... like you buy this HUGE diwali bomb and keep it for the very last, build up your expectations, wait for it for like ages, and when you fuse it ..... it goes purrrrrrr put put pooff!!! GOT SE01 ended like that ....lol.

 

[Appys]

GoT yday's episode was just a glimpse of what an epic GoT used to be.. Hodor.
Watching yday's series premiere of Preacher,sick weird but seems like a mash of many common themes, horror, gore, comedy and drama combined.Ok its nice

Source:Tawrent of course

 

[technobhatt]

Those who loved http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt2249364/ Broadchurch.... Here is a good news. There is gonna be third and final season

 

[technobhatt]

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[sam9s]

Those who loved Broadchurch (TV Series 2013 ) - IMDb Broadchurch.... Here is a good news. There is gonna be third and final season

Loved Broadchurch ..... yet to see SE02 ...downloaded The good wife season 7, but I am watching SE06 again(on Netflix) to get the hang of it and grip the story before moving to season 7. Daredevil season 2 is also pending .....

Will also have to start The shield SE02 ...yheezz man so much to watch ...

 

[sam9s]

Has anyone seen The LeftOvers ..???? Review ???

 

[Appys]

Gotham Season 2 ended yesterday, every new season seems like the best one ever.. And now the watch begins till winter premiere of S3
Source:Exodus on Kodi

 

[Rajesh Karia]

Just finished watching Season 1 of the brand new show called "The Path" produced & staring Aaron Paul aka Jesse Pinkman of BB fame. Jut like BB here too Aaron plays the role of an emotionally distressed person to the T & with complete ease. The story revolves around him & his family which is part of a religious cult. It's a great human drama & some excellent acting by Hugh Dancy who plays the successor to the cult. The series is a slow starter & would require a lot of patience but midway through the show it picks up steam as the dark secrets of the cult starts to show it's ugly face.

The show is also available exclusively on Hulu.

7.5/10