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Toby_E |
Posted: August 13th, 2015, 7:02am |
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Been Around
LocationLondon, UK Posts872 Posts Per Day 0.15 |
I thought season 2 was no way near as bad as most critics made it out to be, but then again not as good as it tried to be.
The plot seemed to be convoluted for the sake of being convoluted when really the plot was fairly simple (in hindsight), and there was just too many characters to keep up with.
As much as I liked Vince Vaughn's performance, I'm pretty sure you could cut that character from the storyline without messing up the plot too much. Yes, he was important for Velcoro's arc but that could have been tweaked easily.
That being said, I felt more or less entertained throughout the season. The characters really grew on me (except Bezzerides, for some reason I could just not get next to her). The finale had that extra emotional thing to it that I felt the finale of season 1 lacked.
I think once all the hype dies down a bit that people will give season 2 another shot and rate it on its own merit instead of being the follow up to season 1.
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Truer words have not been spoken. I agree with every point that you have made here. Especially about the finale packing the emotional punch that I found lacking throughout season 1. Whilst Vince Vaugn's character did not add much, in the way of main plot, I am so glad that he was included, as I thought his character (and his excellent wife) was the best thing about this (IMO, strong) season. |
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Ryan1 |
Posted: August 13th, 2015, 4:24pm |
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Old Timer
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I can't think of a bigger disappointment for a second season than this one. I just found it to be an utterly contrived, convoluted mess with characters that lacked any depth or empathy. I kept thinking "It's going to get better" as each episode ticked off, but it just sunk deeper into the morass. There's too many random, useless plot points and characters to mention. In the end, it just felt like I'd been led on a wild goose chase. But I'll always remember Vince Vaughn's death march in the desert and Colin Farrell's brilliant plan to lose his pursuers in the mountain forest. LMAO, at least the show gave us some laugh out loud moments. |
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Zack |
Posted: January 13th, 2019, 10:52pm |
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LocationErlanger, KY Posts4487 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
Anyone else pumped for Season 3? I actually just rewatched the first season. Man it's so good. Loved every episode. Season 2 wasn't great, but wasn't nearly as bad as everyone made it out to be.
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eldave1 |
Posted: January 13th, 2019, 11:11pm |
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LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.95 |
Anyone else pumped for Season 3? I actually just rewatched the first season. Man it's so good. Loved every episode. Season 2 wasn't great, but wasn't nearly as bad as everyone made it out to be.
Zack |
Agree with season one. Looking forward to three |
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LC |
Posted: January 13th, 2019, 11:51pm |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7582 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Season One was brilliant. Two was a bit disappointing.
Looking forward to Three, nonetheless.
This and Mindhunter! |
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Gary in Houston |
Posted: January 18th, 2019, 2:43pm |
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LocationTexas Posts1306 Posts Per Day 0.32 |
Season 3 is off to a good start, but my fear is they’re going to drag it on too long, much like Sharper Objects could have been wrapped up in four episodes, I think you don’t need ten episodes to make this season work. Mahershala Ali is great in this, though. |
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eldave1 |
Posted: January 18th, 2019, 2:57pm |
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LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.95 |
Season 3 is off to a good start, but my fear is they’re going to drag it on too long, much like Sharper Objects could have been wrapped up in four episodes, I think you don’t need ten episodes to make this season work. Mahershala Ali is great in this, though. |
Agree - I'm worried about the pace |
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Penoyer79 |
Posted: February 5th, 2019, 2:53am |
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Been Around Chaos isn't a pit, it's a ladder.
LocationAtwater, CA Posts628 Posts Per Day 0.12 |
so how is season 3 so far? anyone still watching?
is it worth binge watching to get caught up?? |
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Warren |
Posted: February 5th, 2019, 2:57am |
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Of The Ancients A man who has taught his mind to misbehave
LocationSydney, Australia Posts3897 Posts Per Day 1.36 |
Watching ep 5 now, it's had it's moments. Not a season 1 but better than 2 in my opinion.
Based on the way ep 4 ended I think this one is going to be a ripper. |
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Penoyer79 |
Posted: February 5th, 2019, 3:10am |
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Been Around Chaos isn't a pit, it's a ladder.
LocationAtwater, CA Posts628 Posts Per Day 0.12 |
Yeah saying that it's better than season 2 wouldn't be saying much. lol
And I'd never expect it to come close to the masterpiece that was season 1....
just hoping for something good that stands on its own merit.
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Warren |
Posted: February 5th, 2019, 3:12am |
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Of The Ancients A man who has taught his mind to misbehave
LocationSydney, Australia Posts3897 Posts Per Day 1.36 |
Haha that's true.
Well I'm enjoying it for the most part. |
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eldave1 |
Posted: February 5th, 2019, 11:54am |
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LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.95 |
so how is season 3 so far? anyone still watching?
is it worth binge watching to get caught up?? |
It's worth it - but it is a very slow burn. Like it should have been a 6 episodes story and they are stretching it. Several plot points are copied from season one - I found that lazy. Watch is with close captioning on - there's an awful lot of mumbling |
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Demento |
Posted: February 24th, 2019, 10:22pm |
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Been Around
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I found this season to suffer from the same major problem both previous seasons suffered from. You build and build and build. The finale comes, you tie it all up a bit clumsily and it's all far simpler than the convoluted plot was pointing to. In the end, it all feels so unsatisfying. |
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eldave1 |
Posted: March 13th, 2019, 11:33am |
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January Project Group
LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.95 |
Done.
Boy, did this end with a thud. Found myself fast forwarding the last episode. |
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