Apparently it took 11 months to shoot the first season.
Does it get better than the first episode because I was bored as hell
Watched the first episode and my first thought was that the main character has 0 charisma. Going to continue to watch because of Fincher but my expectations are low
Yes.Does it get better than the first episode because I was bored as hell
Damn. So far out!
Skip itWhy does this show need a fucking 2 minute title sequence every episode.
Why does this show need a fucking 2 minute title sequence every episode.
He was this guy in Fight Club (directed by Fincher of course)The first episode felt really off for me, but starting with episode 2 things clicked and I was hooked. Loved it. How have I never seen Holt McCallany before? This guy is great.
Can't wait for the next season.
Nah. And I tend to watch these things.
Whenever Debbie tries to assert herself in the relationship, talk about things that are important to her or are happening in her life, Holden checks out. He's the ultimate 'bring your work home with you' guy: his life revolves around his work, to the detriment of everyone and everything else, including himself. She's significant in representing the more normal, healthy half of a relationship that Holden gradually slips away from over the course of the season. By the end, he coldly dissects her breaking up with him and leaves very matter of factly, only to run into the arms of a serial killer who he (initially) has a much warmer and open conversation with.What I didn't like were Wendy and Debbie's underdeveloped and almost sloppy representation. That whole love thing with Debbie was just there for the sake of showing Holden's development...within one particular scene? At least it seems this way, because I have no idea what else she was there for in spite of that much screentime she had. Almost the same applies to Wendy, but as a colleague and not as a love interest.
She could have used a lot more...significance I guess?
And these are not some protagonists, who nobody gives a shit for - they had a lot of screentime.
Well obviously but what I was trying to say is that it feels unnecessary to dedicate so much screentime just to show this trait of his. It doesn't justify it in the bigger picture of the show as it was dragged out quite some time, each episode giving another (far too obvious) hint about where this is going to end.Whenever Debbie tries to assert herself in the relationship, talk about things that are important to her or are happening in her life, Holden checks out. He's the ultimate 'bring your work home with you' guy: his life revolves around his work, to the detriment of everyone and everything else, including himself. She's significant in representing the more normal, healthy half of a relationship that Holden gradually slips away from over the course of the season. By the end, he coldly dissects her breaking up with him and leaves very matter of factly, only to run into the arms of a serial killer who he (initially) has a much warmer and open conversation with.
Theme is boring...
Hell, the first time I didn't even recognize I'm watching the opening when it started.
Am I the only one who thought Anna Torv was severely underused? The "tuna arc" just didn't cut it for me.
What's the significance of the Tuna can (and presumably a cat?) scene? I took it to mean that she has no social life and is really lonely outside of work. And then even that relationship ended when the tuna wasn't eaten.
Hahah! That's something I thought of also watching the show. I was certain he was so I kinda forgot about it, but now that you mention I remember thinking this.Has Holt McCallany ever done video game work? I don't see it on IMDB, but maybe under a different name or something?
This is where I know him from! His voice was so familiar. His name was Robert Paulson!
Holden is "What if you're right and they're wrong" for every decision and cannot let go of that attitude until it bites him in the ass at the end.This is where I know him from! His voice was so familiar. His name was Robert Paulson!
Also Holden's character is done so well. I didn't even realize what was going on until Mr. Juxtaposition Christian came on to the scene and made me realize the change.
Nice! Netflix usually renews shows for a second season so I'm not too worried
How long would you say it took you to be hooked? I'm really thinking about calling it quits after episode 2, as there is so much to see that it's hard to stick with a series that doesn't grab you immediatly.Im at episode 6, bloody hell the first coupla episodes put me to sleep incessantly, but I stuck with it and it paid off (in short, once Kemper shows up). Now I'm completely hooked, Tench is aces, Holden is a bit poster boyish but still good and Anna Torv is....jesus, can't take me eyes off her, she reminds me of another Australian golden, Cate Blanchett
Great show, though. Excellent acting and atmosphere, pacing needs a bit ti get adjusted to, but once you figure out what kind of show it is to you can't stop watching
Well it was expensive as fuck and not very successful in the sense of User viewings...expecting something else would have been irrational.The Get Down would like a word with you. :(
Still pissed that they cancelled that.
Well it was expensive as fuck and not very successful in the sense of User viewings...expecting something else would have been irrational.
The Get Down would like a word with you. :(
Still pissed that they cancelled that.