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Crucial

GoT2, while very high in production values like series 1 seems to me to be lacking focus. 
I guess it's part of trying to condense a long detailed book into 10 hours but at least series 1 had just two main characters to hang the story on. 
Series2 seems to be a bit scattered in comparison

Rancid Schnitzel

Saw first episode of S2 last night. Great show but yeah I agree there are a hell of alot of characters and subplots for a one hour show. 
 
Speaking of things Danish above. Tim do you actually understand that "language"? The joke in Norway is that they just make shit up and people pretend to understand.

Tim

[quote name='Rancid Schnitzel' timestamp='1336039913' post='284061'] 
Saw first episode of S2 last night. Great show but yeah I agree there are a hell of alot of characters and subplots for a one hour show. 
 
Speaking of things Danish above. Tim do you actually understand that "language"? The joke in Norway is that they just make shit up and people pretend to understand. 
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Nah, I have no f*cking idea. I swear they just make it up to mess with me. <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

taniwharugby

the thing about GoT is it only gets worse with new characters entering all the time, and some have ipacts on the overall storyline as well. 
 
I have heard a 3rd seaosn of GoT has been confirmed, I hope they dont intend making the entire 3rd book into 1 series.

scruffy-lookin

[quote name='taniwharugby' timestamp='1336076346' post='284074'] 
the thing about GoT is it only gets worse with new characters entering all the time, and some have ipacts on the overall storyline as well. 
 
I have heard a 3rd seaosn of GoT has been confirmed, I hope they dont intend making the entire 3rd book into 1 series. 
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Book three of A Song of Ice and Fire is a beast and, IMO, there would be no way to cram it all into one ten-hour season. I've read comments from GRRM that book three will be split into two tv seasons (I think they're hoping for 12 episodes) but as you get further into the books the events that in each book aren't necessarily happening simultaneously. 
 
IMO the difficulty, as the series goes on, is going to be retaining the interest of viewers who haven't read the books as new characters take more prominent roles and the old faves are sidelined and even killed off. Many long-time fans of the books will watch as we're just happy to see certain scenes come alive regardless of the confusing narrative. 
 
On another note, not sure if I'm happy with all the changes they're making. Some of them seem to be going counter to important events on the horizon. I trust that the show runners have given this more thought than I have but small changes to speed things up can have a flow-on effect. 
 
Is anyone else disapointed that they chose to have a linear storyline? A feature of many of the best chapters in the books are the flashbacks to the events of Robert's rebellion. Sad that we haven't got to see Rhaegar. Maybe a future series.

taniwharugby

Yeah I'm about halfway through the 4th book and it'll be interesting if the TV series gets that far, as this book sees hardly anything of many of the main characters, and the introduction of yet more characters.

scruffy-lookin

[quote name='taniwharugby' timestamp='1336113952' post='284136'] 
Yeah I'm about halfway through the 4th book and it'll be interesting if the TV series gets that far, as this book sees hardly anything of many of the main characters, and the introduction of yet more characters. 
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The fourth and fifth books are - for the most part at least - split geographically rather than chronologically. The result being that there are a lot of new POV characters in book four that aren't necessarily fan favourites. Book five has a couple of new POV characters but also sees the return of the some fan faves from books one-to-three. 
 
If the TV series gets that far - and at a guess I'd say that the events in books four and five wouldn't make it on to the screen until at least season five - I figure they'll probably combine books four and five into two (or more likely three) TV series. It'll be a massive achievement if they get that far. 
 
It will also give George R R Martin a chance to write the sixth and seventh books.

Crucial

[quote name='dK' timestamp='1331719485' post='275175'] 
Just finished watching all 5 seasons of 'The Wire'. Thanks to all for the recommendation, enjoyed it a lot (even season 5). My favourite series has to be 4, as I really liked the kids, closely followed by the Polacks of season 2. 
 
Favourite characters, well it has to be Omar. But I liked Major Cole, Bunk, Lester, Marlo, Prez, Michael (and the rest of the kids), Snoop and sheeeeeeeeeeeeeet, even Senator Clay. McNulty, not so much, but I understand his role as the troubled central character. Season 4 was better because we had to deal with less of McNulty's demons. 
 
My first impression wasn't that positive when I watched the first episode, as I thought it was going to a stereotypical, gangsta, drug, but I am glad I perservered, because I was hooked after episode 3. 
 
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I took a break after S3 and to be honest the premise of the education system in S4 didn't look that appealing. I have to say though I started on S4 about a week back and have just the last Ep to go. By far the best. It must be the instinct to protect and nurture kids or something but you really get put through the washer with these kids' stories. You can see what's coming for them and the unavoidableness of it all but that doesn't stop you rooting for them and hoping. 
The way Michael's story was told was brilliant. Done very subtle and could have easily been over dramatized but this was really good. 
Will watch S5 now with the feeling it will just be a 'fade out' to the body of work.

Crucial

I see it has been confirmed that Alcatraz has been canned. No more. 
 
The show just tried to be too mysterious and became a formula each week without letting out enough of the real story.

Kehua o Jury

[quote name='taniwharugby' timestamp='1335943701' post='283914'] 
Watched the Pilot (Ep 1 & 2) of the Killing last night, certainly was enough to capture me to keep watching. 
 
Game of Thrones - on the series, I feel it seems a bit more rushed than the first one?? 
 
Onto something in the 3rd episode... 
 
[spoiler]NOw I cant recall alot being made of Laures Tyrell and King Renly actually being gay in the books, I thought it just had hints and alluded to it?? 
Therefore I was a bit surprised they had that whole gay scene, moreso when Renley is to be killed not long after.[/spoiler] 
[/quote] 
 
Re: Tyrell and Renley - subtle in the books. Picked up by me in retrospect and not at the time. Hahaha. I was like: oh-kay. Not so subtle in the tv show.

rustycruiser

Here is a list (I stole) of what is in and what is out for the major broadcast nets in the US. 
 
[b]ABC:[/b] 
 
Ordered To Series: 
Last Resort (Sony) 
666 (WB) 
How To Live (FOX) 
Nashville (ABC Studios) 
Neighbors (ABC Studios) 
Zero Hour (ABC Studios) 
Penoza (ABC Studios) 
Malibu Country (ABC Studios) 
Red Man Van (ABC Studios) 
 
Renewed: 
AFHV 
Body Of Proof 
Castle 
Dancing w/The Stars 
Don't Trust The Bitch In Apt 23 
Grey's Anatomy 
Happy Endings 
Last Man Standing 
Middle 
Modern Family 
Once Upon A Time 
Private Practice 
Revenge 
Scandal 
Shark Tank 
Suburgatory 
Wife Swap 
 
Canceled: 
Desperate Housewives 
GCB 
Missing 
Pan AM 
River 
 
[b]NBC:[/b] 
 
New Series 
1600 Penn (FOX) 
Animal Practice (NBC) 
Chicago Fire (NBC) 
Do No Harm (NBC) 
Go On (NBC) 
Guys With Kids (NBC) 
Hannibal (NBC) 
Howie Mendel's White Elephant (NBC) 
Infamous (NBC) 
The New Normal (FOX) 
Next Caller Please (Lionsgate) 
Ready For Love (NBC) 
Revolution (WB) 
Save Me (Sony) 
Stars Earn Stripes (Mark Burnett) 
 
Renewed: 
30 Rock 
Community 
Fashion Star 
Grimm 
LAO SVU 
The Office 
Parenthood 
Parks & Recreation 
Smash 
Up All Night 
Whitney 
 
Canceled: 
Are You There Chelsea 
Awake 
Bent 
Best Friends Forever 
Chuck 
The Firm 
Free Agents 
Harry's Law 
Playboy Club 
Prime Suspect 
 
[b]FOX:[/b] 
 
New Series 
Axe Cop (FOX) 
Ben & Kate (FOX) 
The Following (WB) 
The Goodwin Games (FOX) 
Its Messy (NBC) 
The Mob Doctor (Sony) 
 
Renewed: 
A. Idol 
American Dad 
Bob's Burgers 
Bones 
Cleveland Show 
Family Guy 
Fringe 
Glee 
Kitchen Nightmares 
New Girl 
Raising Hope 
Simpsons 
Touch 
X-Factor 
 
Canned: 
Alcatraz 
Allen Gregory 
Breaking In 
Finder 
House 
I Hate My Teenage Daughter 
Terra Nova 
 
[b]CW:[/b] 
 
New Shows: 
Arrow (WB) 
Beauty & The Beast (CBS) 
Carrie Diaries (WB) 
Cult (WB) 
First Cut (CBS) 
 
Renewed 
90210 
Top Model 
Gossip Girl 
Hart Of Dixie 
Nikita 
Supernatural 
Vampire Diaries 
 
Canceled: 
One Tree Hill 
Ringer 
Secret Circle 
 
Only CBS left, they have announced 2 Broke Girls, 48 Hours, 60 
Minutes, Amazing Race, Big Bang Theory, Blue Bloods, Criminal Minds, 
CSI, Good Wife, Hawaii Five-O, How I Met Your Mother, Mentalist, Mike 
& Molly, NCIS, NCIS: LA, Person Of Interest, Survivor, Two & Half Men 
& Undercover boss are coming back. 
 
CSI Miami, CSI New York, Rob, Rules Of Engagement & Unforgettable are 
all up in the air. 
 
Gifted Man & NYC 22 are Done.

Tim

Anyone watching [i]Magic City[/i]? The pilot was not good, but the show gets a lot better apparently. Is this true? Do they all stop trying to talk like Don Draper?

Virgil

[quote name='rustycruiser' timestamp='1336841723' post='285631'] 
Here is a list (I stole) of what is in and what is out for the major broadcast nets in the US. 
 
[b]ABC:[/b] 
 
Ordered To Series: 
Last Resort (Sony) 
666 (WB) 
How To Live (FOX) 
Nashville (ABC Studios) 
Neighbors (ABC Studios) 
Zero Hour (ABC Studios) 
Penoza (ABC Studios) 
Malibu Country (ABC Studios) 
Red Man Van (ABC Studios) 
 
Renewed: 
AFHV 
Body Of Proof 
Castle 
Dancing w/The Stars 
Don't Trust The Bitch In Apt 23 
Grey's Anatomy 
Happy Endings 
Last Man Standing 
Middle 
Modern Family 
Once Upon A Time 
Private Practice 
Revenge 
Scandal 
Shark Tank 
Suburgatory 
Wife Swap 
 
Canceled: 
Desperate Housewives 
GCB 
Missing 
Pan AM 
River 
 
[b]NBC:[/b] 
 
New Series 
1600 Penn (FOX) 
Animal Practice (NBC) 
Chicago Fire (NBC) 
Do No Harm (NBC) 
Go On (NBC) 
Guys With Kids (NBC) 
Hannibal (NBC) 
Howie Mendel's White Elephant (NBC) 
Infamous (NBC) 
The New Normal (FOX) 
Next Caller Please (Lionsgate) 
Ready For Love (NBC) 
Revolution (WB) 
Save Me (Sony) 
Stars Earn Stripes (Mark Burnett) 
 
Renewed: 
30 Rock 
Community 
Fashion Star 
Grimm 
LAO SVU 
The Office 
Parenthood 
Parks & Recreation 
Smash 
Up All Night 
Whitney 
 
Canceled: 
Are You There Chelsea 
Awake 
Bent 
Best Friends Forever 
Chuck 
The Firm 
Free Agents 
Harry's Law 
Playboy Club 
Prime Suspect 
 
[b]FOX:[/b] 
 
New Series 
Axe Cop (FOX) 
Ben & Kate (FOX) 
The Following (WB) 
The Goodwin Games (FOX) 
Its Messy (NBC) 
The Mob Doctor (Sony) 
 
Renewed: 
A. Idol 
American Dad 
Bob's Burgers 
Bones 
Cleveland Show 
Family Guy 
Fringe 
Glee 
Kitchen Nightmares 
New Girl 
Raising Hope 
Simpsons 
Touch 
X-Factor 
 
Canned: 
Alcatraz 
Allen Gregory 
Breaking In 
Finder 
House 
I Hate My Teenage Daughter 
Terra Nova 
 
[b]CW:[/b] 
 
New Shows: 
Arrow (WB) 
Beauty & The Beast (CBS) 
Carrie Diaries (WB) 
Cult (WB) 
First Cut (CBS) 
 
Renewed 
90210 
Top Model 
Gossip Girl 
Hart Of Dixie 
Nikita 
Supernatural 
Vampire Diaries 
 
Canceled: 
One Tree Hill 
Ringer 
Secret Circle 
 
Only CBS left, they have announced 2 Broke Girls, 48 Hours, 60 
Minutes, Amazing Race, Big Bang Theory, Blue Bloods, Criminal Minds, 
CSI, Good Wife, Hawaii Five-O, How I Met Your Mother, Mentalist, Mike 
& Molly, NCIS, NCIS: LA, Person Of Interest, Survivor, Two & Half Men 
& Undercover boss are coming back. 
 
CSI Miami, CSI New York, Rob, Rules Of Engagement & Unforgettable are 
all up in the air. 
 
Gifted Man & NYC 22 are Done. 
[/quote] 
 
Great post Rusty (even if stolen!) 
Some interesting shows canned, especially Terra Nova. Considering how much was spent must be rating poorly in the US? 
Have heard reports of CSI NY and Miami being close to been cut, would have expected both those shows to continue for a few more years yet. 
Also good to see Fringe has survived as it was another that i read alot about being cancelled as well.

taniwharugby

I read somewhere last week that another network is considering picking up Terra Nova, TR Jnr is most disappointed it has finished! 
 
Also I dont think I saw Justified on that list Rusty?? 
 
Apparently Game of Thrones is the most pirated series of the year, and may become the highest of all time. 
 
[url="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/television/news/article.cfm?c_id=339&objectid=10805754"]http://www.nzherald....jectid=10805754[/url] 
 
[quote]The fifth episode of the show was being downloaded approximately 2.5 million times a day after it aired, the report suggested.[/quote] 
 
 
[url="http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/05/09/hbos-game-of-thrones-on-track-to-be-crowned-most-pirated-show-of-2012/"]http://www.forbes.co...d-show-of-2012/[/url] 
 
Interestingly, Dexter was the most pirated show from 2011...

Frye

So I was watching Spartacus: Vengeance (yeah it's awful, don't). 
 
And I happened to notice a former French (possibly Japanese) test player. Anyone else spot the resemblance?

Bones

Tony Marsh?

Frye

Yeah I thought so Bones. Or his twin brother Glen of course (that was the Japanese reference).

jegga

Has anyone seen breakout kings yet?Concept looks pretty cool.

Kehua o Jury

[quote name='Don Frye' timestamp='1336998784' post='286077'] 
So I was watching Spartacus: Vengeance (yeah it's awful, don't). 
 
And I happened to notice a former French (possibly Japanese) test player. Anyone else spot the resemblance? 
[/quote] 
 
I've watched all of them Don Frye. They were unashamedly B grade and I loved them. I enjoyed them more than Homeland (where I didn't like a single character or care what happened to them). At least the Spartacus crew aren't pretentious and there are some fine looking honeys in there. <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':yes:' />

da_grubster

[quote name='taniwharugby' timestamp='1336982922' post='286047'] 
I read somewhere last week that another network is considering picking up Terra Nova, TR Jnr is most disappointed it has finished! 
 
Also I dont think I saw Justified on that list Rusty?? 
 
Apparently Game of Thrones is the most pirated series of the year, and may become the highest of all time. 
 
[url="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/television/news/article.cfm?c_id=339&objectid=10805754"]http://www.nzherald....jectid=10805754[/url] 
 
 
 
 
[url="http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/05/09/hbos-game-of-thrones-on-track-to-be-crowned-most-pirated-show-of-2012/"]http://www.forbes.co...d-show-of-2012/[/url] 
 
Interestingly, Dexter was the most pirated show from 2011... 
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would it be more benefiial for cable studio's to make episodes available, outside of the us, immediately for a small fee (say $4 similar to itunes) rather than wait till it gets picked up by o/s networks 6 months later? sure, people would still pirate it but the revenue must be worth it and i am sure it would still be picked u[p by o/s networks just for a slightly smaller fee. 
 
say 1mil people d/l it for $4 an episode (the majority will still DL illegally). across a 12 part series that is still $48mil.

The Silver Fern

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