Jon,
After the first couple of episodes I was a bit worried about S4, but I now like S4 better than S3. They seem to be slowly doing a better job. They are not fixing all the issues, but it is better.
Weird love's better than no love.
Buffy ,'Dirty Girls'
All Ogle, No Cash -- It's Not Just Annoying, It's Un-American
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le nubian - Dec 15, 2012 8:47:39 am PST #9690 of 9843
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
beekaytee - Dec 15, 2012 3:00:10 pm PST #9691 of 9843
Compassionately intolerant
Consuela, I have given up on Primeval:NW.
I confess to loving the original formula, stupidity and all.
Sadly, once Connor and Abby came back from the great beyond, it lost it's flavor, but I kept watching, hoping it would get better.
I realize now that the stories have always been dumber than dumb, but I liked the characters. The NW crew is so bland and uninteresting that I could not hold on.
Jon B. - Dec 15, 2012 7:09:38 pm PST #9692 of 9843
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
They are not fixing all the issues, but it is better.
Not exactly a ringing endorsement! But, if I have time, I'll give them a shot.
Dana - Dec 26, 2012 2:34:35 pm PST #9693 of 9843
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Any comments on the Downton Abbey Christmas special? I don't want to say anything for those who haven't seen it yet.
Sue - Dec 26, 2012 3:04:17 pm PST #9694 of 9843
hip deep in pie
I just finished watching. I don't know how I feel. Shocked at what happened and how it was shown, but knew it was in the air. I just wonder how things will continue on from here.
Also, looking back on events in s. 3, it now makes sense why they are keeping Branson around w/o Sibyl. I was starting to think he was going to be like Spike...kept around b/c they liked the actor after his storyline had played out. But they need a viable young upstairs man.
I know lots of people think series 3 was a return to form, but there was something off about it for me. The rhythm of the narrative always seems rushed. I wish it was ending here because I feel like it's all downhill from here. I think Fellowes would be wise to bring in other writers. There's so much about this show that has me yelling at the TV, yet I can't stop watching.
And shirtless Branson, hello!
Jon B. - Dec 26, 2012 4:29:03 pm PST #9695 of 9843
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Warning: Sue's white-fonted comments are regarding series 3 as a whole, NOT the Xmas special!
Dana - Dec 26, 2012 4:35:13 pm PST #9696 of 9843
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
I am dubious about the actor's choice to leave the show. You, um, enjoy your lack of success elsewhere, okay? But I kind of felt the same way about Tennant leaving Who.
I do love Thomas. He's a total bastard, but then they keep making him a woobie and I keep falling for it. (Note to keyboard: not a "wookie." That's a little different.)
Sue - Dec 26, 2012 4:42:25 pm PST #9697 of 9843
hip deep in pie
I hope I didn't spoil you Jon. I'll edit to make that clear.
Dana, I wonder if he's not pulling a Caruso. I like him on Downton, but I don't know if he's all that as an actor, or all that versatile.
Full credit to Rob James Collier for making Thomas work. He's been really great. Also I was happy to see in S. 3 Allen Leech can act. I wasn't all that sure after s. 2, even if I did think he was adorable. Those endless garage scenes w. Sibyl left me cold.
Dana - Dec 26, 2012 5:14:36 pm PST #9698 of 9843
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Yes, I definitely find Branson more interesting now.
Sue - Dec 26, 2012 5:19:04 pm PST #9699 of 9843
hip deep in pie
Although they've manipulated his character to fit the show's need. Revolutionary Republican to estate manager is quite the transformation.