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<p>The guy whose taste I shared (well mostly) is Matt Roush from TV Guide. He introduced me to shows I probably wouldn't have watched in years past (like Veronica Mars, Season One of Gossip Girl etc). I also used to watch a lot of what Tim Goodman used to a few years back. The problem is both guys moved around a few times, sometimes behind paywalls, so I kind of lost track.</p>
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<p>Speaking of BSG, Ronald Moore's new show Helix premiers on Syfy Channel on January 10th. It could be good Or very preachy and bad.</p>
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<p>well I'll add them to my 'to watch' list, which is actually getting pretty long now, despite the down-seaosn</p>
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<p>for fans of Sherlock, there was a 7 min webisode on Christmas Eve set in between the end of the last series and the new series</p>
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<p>watched new episode of Sherlock.</p>
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<p>[spoiler]Showed how he did it, which TBH was pretty easy really, and when broken down, you can see it wasnt quite as hard to pull off given he was only trying to convince Watson, which is the odd bit really.<br><br>
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<p>While flicking through the channels today I came across 28 Up South Africa on Al Jazeera. It's that show where they follow people every 7 years of their life. One of the people was Willem Alberts. In the original show, 1992 I think, he was an indoctrinated little racist claiming he'd beat up any black kids when they integrated his school. Thankfully in 7 years time he was rightfully calling himself an idiot. Also, how lucky were the producers in picking a Springbok to follow at age 7? </p>
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<p>Also, recently watched Rectify a show about a guy released from Death Row when DNA puts his conviction in doubt. I thought the central idea/narrative, whatever you want to call it, was good and which was why I kept watching it. But, it is 'arty' as fuck to the point where I wanted to go outside and punch a fedora wearing hipster. I can do without 30 seconds of staring at the clouds ... you made your point at 10 seconds of staring.</p>
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<p>Yeah Rectify was an odd one, it just meandered along rather than the explosive moments many series rely on, but was just enough bubbling under keeping you watching</p>
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<p>Looking forward to True Detective with Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnawhatsit. Coming to the UK in Feb.</p>
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<p>Hope its not referential 'landmark' TV with built-in delusions of grandeur from the outset. Trailer looks good though.</p>
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<p>watched new episode of Sherlock.</p>
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<p>[spoiler]Showed how he did it, which TBH was pretty easy really, and when broken down, you can see it wasnt quite as hard to pull off given he was only trying to convince Watson, which is the odd bit really.<br><br>
Am assuming MOriaty also faked his death too.[/spoiler]</p>
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<p>Just caught up with it myself</p>
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<p>[spoiler]I'm not convinced he did actually explain the faking, but that is also what the writers want to leave as mystery as well. His only real explanation was to Anderson who doubted aspects of it.<br><br>
The true explanation would be to Watson but that never came.<br><br>
I have suspicions of Watson's fiancee though. She was too keen to get him back with Sherlock and the unexplained bit with John being attacked then saved with pinpoint timing was far too far-fetched without her being in the chain of events.<br><br>
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<p>Just caught up with it myself</p>
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<p>[spoiler]I'm not convinced he did actually explain the faking, but that is also what the writers want to leave as mystery as well. His only real explanation was to Anderson who doubted aspects of it.<br><br>
The true explanation would be to Watson but that never came.<br><br>
I have suspicions of Watson's fiancee though. She was too keen to get him back with Sherlock and the unexplained bit with John being attacked then saved with pinpoint timing was far too far-fetched without her being in the chain of events.<br><br>
Have yet to watch the second ep so may be proved wrong.[/spoiler]</p>
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<p>[spoiler]Yeah I think you may be right, he kinda explained it, but didnt.<br><br><br><br>
Def somethign off about his Missus, but the question for me is why was it important for Watson, and almost him alone to believe he was dead, given the huge number of people that would have needed to be involved.<br><br><br><br>
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<p>Mob City - a 6 or 3 part mini series (I watched it as three 90 minute episodes but they're clearly filmed as six 45 minute episodes) created by Frank Darabont. It was ok, they were going for a film noir type feel and using music from that era - lots of trumpets - so it seemed a wee bit off at times. It's loosely about Micky Cohen, Bugsy Siegel and the cops trying to bring them down. Watchable but nothing startling - pretensions to be more than it is I think. The lead actor is pretty uncharismatic and they might have been better to focus more on some of the other actors. Ed Burns plays Siegel and Neil McDonough of Band of Brothers (Lt Buck Compton) might have better to focus on.</p>
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<p>Anyone seen the Hannibal TV series? Advertised to start here in NZ (TV3) soon.</p>
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<p>It's pretty entertaining, though also pretty ridiculous. They tone down the annoying "guy reverses time in his mind" pretty quickly, thankfully. The level of gore is quite shocking for a US network TV show.</p> -
<p>Good review of Banshee that excellently sums the show up.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/01/10/banshee-cinemax-s-deliciously-over-the-top-carnival-of-sex-and-violence-is-must-see-tv.html'>http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/01/10/banshee-cinemax-s-deliciously-over-the-top-carnival-of-sex-and-violence-is-must-see-tv.html</a></p> -
<p>they went all out with the cast on that one! Certainly sounds the goods!</p>
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<p>they went all out with the cast on that one! Certainly sounds the goods!</p>
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<p>Really like Harrelson, and McConnaghy (meh) is usually pretty good too.</p>
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<p>I read that it will be an ongoing show, but with a new cast each series.</p>
