I was so-so with Deadwood to start, but I adored (and screamed with laughter at) the last episode. I think it's found its niche in the "bad guy" Swerengen (almost certainly spelled wrong). My mom and I have also started counting usage of the word cocksucker because, well, it's fun. Last ep almost hit 40.
Funny thing about black and white. You mix it together and you get gray. And it doesn't matter how much white you try and put back in, you're never gonna get anything but gray.
Lilah ,'Destiny'
The Minearverse 3: The Network Is a Harsh Mistress
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Lilty Cash - Jun 03, 2004 9:52:26 am PDT #174 of 10001
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
Rayne - Jun 03, 2004 9:53:50 am PDT #175 of 10001
"Oh no! Has falling sky liquid once again caused you the sadness?" -Starfire
Deadwood was already renewed for a second season.
lisah - Jun 03, 2004 10:10:04 am PDT #176 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate
Dave keeps raving about Deadwood. Is it as good as he says?
I was also so-so on it at first and it grew on my rapidly. I can now skip Sopranos and feel little pain but I MUST watch Deadwood.
Personally, though, I am very impatiently awaiting the return of the Wire.
Rayne - Jun 03, 2004 10:12:24 am PDT #177 of 10001
"Oh no! Has falling sky liquid once again caused you the sadness?" -Starfire
I don't have HBO, but a friend tapes Sopranos for me. They accidentally taped the first episode of Deadwood and I watched it (Timothy Olyphant!) and really liked it. Unfortunately, she hated it, so I didn't get to see any other episodes. But if it comes out on DVD, I'll definitely Netflix it!
lisah - Jun 03, 2004 10:14:41 am PDT #178 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate
Timothy Olyphant is a major part of my Deadwood lust right now. Strangely, because facial hair usually does nothing for me, I don't find him that attractive sans his Deadwood beard.
Lilty Cash - Jun 03, 2004 10:21:24 am PDT #179 of 10001
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
The Deadwood beard really transforms Timothy Olyphant. I didn't recognize him at first, and, until now, I've been only mild interested in his character, but I think his story is going to get lots better soon.
Also, as hard as the last episode made me laugh, the preacher's story is starting to make me cry.
aurelia - Jun 03, 2004 10:21:39 am PDT #180 of 10001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Also, he asked me last night if Joss or Tim has thought about moving to HBO or Showtime given the fact they seem more inclined to be bold in original programming. I know we talked about this at one point, but I don't remember the response--is that a possibility?
Didn't that article by Occipital have something about their contracts with 20th? And from what I understand, cable series usually have smaller budgets than say, a 20th show. I could be completely wrong, though. So in answer to your question... I have no idea.
lisah - Jun 03, 2004 10:25:43 am PDT #181 of 10001
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the preacher's story is starting to make me cry
so sad.
Yorky - Jun 03, 2004 10:34:25 am PDT #182 of 10001
Shun-sheng duh gao-wahn Batman
I could get past the swearing no problem, but I'm having trouble getting past Lovejoy as the bad guy :) [old BBC tv show]
Kristen - Jun 03, 2004 10:44:48 am PDT #183 of 10001
Also, he asked me last night if Joss or Tim has thought about moving to HBO or Showtime given the fact they seem more inclined to be bold in original programming.
I seem to recall Tim saying something about that possibility on one of his radio interviews. Also, I think that FX has proven that you don't necessarily need to go to premium cable to be bold. And it is part of the Fox family so ... Go Team Vertical Integration!