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Anyone watch this show? It may very well be the best thing on TV since Lost ended and I think it may actually be better. The episodes are a bit inconsistent (particularly because they have different writers/directors) but its just a spectacular show. If you have time and aren't too squeamish about violence/gore, you should definitely check it out.
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12-01-2010, 01:46 AM
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There's a pretty lengthy conversation about it in the tv "what are your shows?" thread.
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^ What Flaco said.
However, I have to ask, if you think this is the best show since Lost (didn't watch Lost, btw), than you must not be watching Boardwalk Empire? Last edited by muzak; 12-01-2010 at 07:21 PM. |
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12-01-2010, 07:26 PM
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only 1 episode left ;/ boo
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People are really overrating this show. Other than the main concept (which is nothing original) and the willingness to show realistic gore, I see nothing that really sets this show apart.
Acting is average at best. Characters are average if not a little mundane. I haven't noticed any really creative or spectacular story telling or cinematography, etc. I really loved the slow pace the sense of the unknown of the Pilot, but sense then, it has been fairly by the book. I would have liked a MUCH longer amount of time before Rick found his family...it could/should have been a very cool 1st season cliff hanger. (Thus also making his wife's relationship with that dude all the stronger, etc.) Don't get me wrong, I'm tuned into every episode...but it is nothing special other than the pilot.
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The concept alone will keep me... ZOMBIES!
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12-02-2010, 09:24 AM
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I agree with you, Sike. I do watch and enjoy it, but it could be much better. The acting is pretty marginal, but a lot of new shows with no-name actors are that way. Dexter, for example, was atrocious the first few seasons, acting-wise.
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The end of this week's episode was pretty awesome if you ask me.
I like it a lot. And I really didn't think I would after the second episode. But it's been highly enjoyable since then. And there's not exactly a whole lot of competition for "best show since Lost" although Boardwalk Empire is a clearly superior show (which is also about to go away... *sniff*)
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12-02-2010, 11:32 AM
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yeah, i like the show, too. But let's tap those brakes a little bit.
One of the best things about LOST was the acting (yes, Kate sucked, but there were some phenomenal actors/performances on that show). So far, the acting on Walking Dead has been atrocious to good. The pilot for Walking Dead was amazing, and since then it has been good, and I'll still be watching, but it's far from amazing. as a side note, i've been reading the comics (through volume 3 so far). Art is pretty cool, but the writing is meh. The show has had to fill a lot of dialogue (the comic doesn't have much in the first volume, which is about what the show is covering, with a lot of departures from the comic (which is a good thing)).
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12-02-2010, 11:40 AM
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The acting in Lost was good? Not the episode I attempted to watch. And smoke monsters? Really? I just couldn't get into that show.
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12-02-2010, 11:47 AM
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yes, cause one episode is enough to base an entire opinion on. Don't want to make this a LOST thread. Was just commenting on the comparison that was put forth in terms of shows.
Bot Lost had consistently amazing performances by O'Quinn, Emerson, Holloway, Cusick, and occasionally the Kims and Fox. So far, acting-wise, Walking Dead has had over-acting, horrible acting, atrocious acting, and some good acting in spots. like I said, I still like the show. Just being objective.
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Well, I must say, I will be objective but not nearly as nice. To compare this very average show overall to one of the best shows of ALL TIME is beyond silly. Sure, it is an opinion and everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I would wager a poll would show just how silly this particular opinion is.
Walking Dead is actually a surprisingly good show in parts. I just finished the 4th episode myself after I got through that horrible, horrible 2nd episode. With that said, it is, in my only somewhat humble opinion, no where even remotely close to the area that would be considered EXTREMELY far away from the terrific show that was Lost. I realize that the thread starter didn't say it was as good as Lost, just that it was the best thing since. But I still wanted to point out that any opinion like this, yeah, not a good argument to make. That was objective, right?
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Here's how --
You thought the acting in Lost was good? I watched one episode to see what the hype was about (first season, mind you) and I thought the acting was pretty bad. Maybe I should have said it like that? Just trying to short hand as I pop in and out during work. Yes, there was some sarcasm, admittedly. I can't have my own opinion either? Last edited by muzak; 12-02-2010 at 12:31 PM. |
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12-02-2010, 03:42 PM
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of course you can. you made a blanket statement, i responded with specifics to help you understand why you were wrong.
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Wait, so I was wrong? Are you saying that good/bad acting is not at least a little subjective? I know what I saw and it was something that just didn't make an impression on me. My wife also tells me the acting in Days of Our Lives is supposed to be bad and that I just don't get it. Am I wrong about that too?
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12-02-2010, 04:11 PM
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So... what's the verdict? Do I need to get on board with this show or not?
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12-02-2010, 04:20 PM
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I would get on board. There's a marathon this Sunday of the entire season. It's a short season, so not much a commitment, and it's coming back next year (so no getting your hopes dashed over another cancelled show).
I will warn you, episode 2 was bad. but it has gotten better.
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You tried to be sarcastic, didn't work, and now you're backtracking. it's ok, i forgive you.
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12-02-2010, 04:39 PM
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Regardless, the point is moot as I've sat through many a shows with bad acting; as with this show, Walking Dead. Lost just didn't do anything for me content and story-wise. To each his own.
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12-02-2010, 06:14 PM
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It's a good show.. nothing more nothing less.. No where near LOST or the genius of Boardwalk Empire
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