Who knows, maybe they try to close things and open up more multi-verses?
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Counterpart |OT| A parallel reality sci-fi espionage thriller w/ JK Simmons, Starz, starts 1/21
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I definitely have faith in the writers to deliver us some new plotlines to follow.
I also wanted to echo the sentiment about last week's episode. Probably the best episode of the series for me
No audience and no buzz, I'd say the writers should plan for season 3 to be the final one if they're lucky enough that the show is renewed.
Fucking people have no taste when this and Mr. Robot only get 3 or 4 seasons.
Okay really love season 1 but I'm not feeling season 2 at all I'm in the middle of episode 5 in just about to give up.
Does not seem that this show could hold the intrigue with the Simmons roles the way they did in season 1. this is much more contrived and segmented and not nearly as engrossing, so far.
Does not seem that this show could hold the intrigue with the Simmons roles the way they did in season 1. this is much more contrived and segmented and not nearly as engrossing, so far.
Eh, I'd rather they wrap it up neatly after season 2 than drag it out forever. At the moment, I don't really see what the show even would be about in season 3 unless they somehow introduce a whole new set of characters -- but how, where, and why? The way the mystery was explained, I can't imagine any vast additions to the cast or lore making sense. Then again, there is that 5-7 seasons talk, so what do I know.
When they first announced the show, I assumed it was a two-season-and-done type of deal, what with JK Simmons starring and all. It's a bit early with 3 episodes to go, but I can imagine a future where I'm not at all bothered if the show is cancelled at the end of the season.
fuuuuck that was a great episode! The dynamics between both sets of Howard and Emily is just fantastic.
I did not expect Howard-Prime and Emily to fall apart so quickly after coming together, by the way. I saw them falling deeper in love and then maybe Emily finding out a season or two down the line. That was fast...
I did not expect Howard-Prime and Emily to fall apart so quickly after coming together, by the way. I saw them falling deeper in love and then maybe Emily finding out a season or two down the line. That was fast...
Once Indigo broke in and he had to put in work, I knew she would put the pieces together. The timing couldn't have been worse because I got the implication
they had just slept together
Have to salute Olivia Williams, she's really been killing it this season with the dual roles. Emily Alpha couldn't resist the Yanek temptation either.
Claire was really good tonight as well. 2 marriages intertwined with so many lies and secrets.
For sure. I wanted their happiness to last a while longer :(
I've never understood why critics always hang so much on JK Simmon's performance when the entire cast is fantastic.
Yeah, the show really does have a tremendous cast. Baldwin was great last season as well, although she hasn't had much to do this season.
I've enjoyed Naya as well.
I don't know anyone who watches this. I stopped at the end of S1. I was already unimpressed with the slow pacing and the drab gray look of it, also that it didn't have the sci-fi elements I was hoping for when it was first announced. I stayed for JK Simmons though. Until the end of S1 when they stupidly went after the spy without telling anyone, in an office seemingly focused on bureaucracy, thus leaving the spy perfectly positioned. It was such lazy writing.
This is one of the best shows on television. Last nights episode was so riveting. This is some of the best acting on television. There really isn't a weak spot at all. I really hope this gets a third season as it has been the highlight of my week each time I sit down to watch it.
It reminds me of Fringe meets The Americans. For a show with such a strong sci-fi premise it feels nothing like science-fiction. I think that really speaks to the actors and creators of the show.
It reminds me of Fringe meets The Americans. For a show with such a strong sci-fi premise it feels nothing like science-fiction. I think that really speaks to the actors and creators of the show.
One of the TV podcasts mentioned that someone ran into Olivia Williams (Emily) in London theater area and when he said he loved her in Counterpart she thanked him but said it was sad that the show was cancelled. I can see that, sadly the ratings are in the toilet and mostly because I think the only way to see the show is to subscribe to Starz which is a tough sell in todays streaming world.
Lesson I guess for "big enough" TV shows, don't go on Starz, Showtime, etc because people are starting to get more and more picky about what services they keep and if your show isn't super accessible on Netflix, Amazon, and maybe Hulu then they simply aren't gonna watch. If this show had been on HBO or Netflix I think it would have curated a much, much larger audience.
I hope at least Counterpart season 2 gets a good season and possibly series finale and doesn't end on a cliff hanger. There are two episodes left, episode 9 tomorrow and episode 10 next sunday. The last two episodes have been fantastic.
Lesson I guess for "big enough" TV shows, don't go on Starz, Showtime, etc because people are starting to get more and more picky about what services they keep and if your show isn't super accessible on Netflix, Amazon, and maybe Hulu then they simply aren't gonna watch. If this show had been on HBO or Netflix I think it would have curated a much, much larger audience.
I hope at least Counterpart season 2 gets a good season and possibly series finale and doesn't end on a cliff hanger. There are two episodes left, episode 9 tomorrow and episode 10 next sunday. The last two episodes have been fantastic.
I heard that too on TV Talk :(
Hopefully something happens to extend the life of the show.
That's a shame, but not surprising in the least. Here's hoping the writers had the forethought to make the ending of season two conclusive.
Starz is actually very successful - #2 in the premium world (behind HBO). They have some of the biggest shows in all of cable (Power, Outlander), so the platform isn't the problem. Counterpart is just a niche show that failed to find an audience, which is something that happens on every channel and platform.
That's not how it works. TV creators generally don't have the luxury of deciding which channel their shows will air on - sometimes shows are developed with a specific channel in mind, but usually a studio will shop their show around to see which channels are interested. Then the channel with the highest bid will get it.
Really have to start watching this. They did some shooting literally in the street where I live so that's cool
Yep if this show is really dead it's about what I expected. There is literally no reason for Starz to keep it around.
On the one hand, I'm sad it's (probably) ending, on the other, I never would have expected much more than two seasons had it not been for that 5-7 years talk. And, yeah, it definitely felt like they approached this season with the thought of it potentially being the last in mind so fingers crossed for a decent finale.
Outside of the first episode, which I thought was too slow for a premiere, this season has been great. The back half especially (and tonight's episode was no exception). Here's hoping it ends strong next week!
The scene with the two Emilys was worth the wait. Olivia Williams is so good in this.
Also holy shit Management is all dead. This certainly feels like "end of series" level stuff...
Also holy shit Management is all dead. This certainly feels like "end of series" level stuff...
Agreed. All the pieces are certainly in place.
I am certainly curious how things will shape up in the finale and how the show-runners would/will proceed going forward.
Mira reminded me of Olivia from 12 Monkeys in this episode, just that cool, calculating demeanor of being one step ahead.
"Love betrays us all" - nice bit of foreshadowing.
It's disappointing but understandable when this show was set to succeed, or at least do moderately well, and just failed to find an audience. Solid reviews upfront, buzz from concept & the actors signed on, pretty good placement on a popular cable network, and it all just kinda fizzled out. Hopefully Simmons ends up doing more TV, it's been delightful seeing him get the lead and do more than chew 10-15 minutes of a movie.
...maybe I should start season 2 now, huh.
...maybe I should start season 2 now, huh.
Wow. I've been pushing this show hard for over a year now. I hope someone picks it up but it's been a enjoyable ride either way. One of my favorite new shows in the last couple of years
I don't know I love season 1 and now I've pushed through to episode eight slowly but surely and it just seems to be getting worse and worse.
it's a slog at the moment we'll see how it ends up
it's a slog at the moment we'll see how it ends up
Even bigger shame than into the badlands' cancelation
Loved season 1 but season 2 is just weaker especially the 1st half
It took way too long until things started happening and it got interesting again
Here's hoping Amazon or Netflix revives this
Wait what? This is one of my favourite shows and one of the few action shows on tv. When did this happen? :(
A few days ago. It seems as though the cancellation was planned and that the story will be properly wrapped up though.
That is a small relief.
Still...there are countless dramas and comedies, but quality action shows are practically non-existent (relatively), so a loss of even one hurts.
True.
I don't remember if you're aware or not, but Cinemax has a new action series coming in April called 'Warrior' - it originated as a concept by Bruce Lee and is being showrun by Jonathan Tropper (creator of Banshee), so that's certainly something to look forward to!
Was not impressed with season 2 but was kind of bummed when the story just ended where did.
would be happy for a couple more episodes , oh well
would be happy for a couple more episodes , oh well
That was a very good, if tad predictable, finale. Thank goodness the writers payed attention to the writing on the wall and were smart enough to close out almost all of the story threads - aside from
>:]
Still, I'm satisfied with that as a series finale. Of course they could easily continue and I'm sure that third season would be fascinating, but c'est la vie~
the ending where James Cromwell looses the flu upon the world that is...
Still, I'm satisfied with that as a series finale. Of course they could easily continue and I'm sure that third season would be fascinating, but c'est la vie~
I'm fine either way. It could easily wrap it up, but I will definitely watch if it gets picked up by someone else.
