I'm LOVING this show. THere were distractions last monday, so I missed some big chunks of the last ep, though I caught enough that there were some laugh until I cried bits.
This show is remarkable. It's very clearly about the web of lies that so often seems to make up the world, and what it actually true among that. I think what the writers are setting up is a situation where even though the Malloys are the ones most actively fabricating their existence in Eden Falls, everyone else but them is hiding much more expansive lies.
Also, in re: Theo's question about Wayne -- he's half traveller. They have not (that I've caught) explained which of Wayne's parents were legit, and what his full back story is, nor have they explained how Wayne managed to get permission to marry Dahlia (except by implication that Dahlia's dad liked Wayne more than even his own son, and wanted somebody compotent to run the family after he was gone).
They have not (that I've caught) explained which of Wayne's parents were legit, and what his full back story is, nor have they explained how Wayne managed to get permission to marry Dahlia (except by implication that Dahlia's dad liked Wayne more than even his own son, and wanted somebody compotent to run the family after he was gone).
Thanks, Sean, that's what I was thinking of.
Irish Travellers distinguish themselves from the settled communities of the countries in which they live by their own language and customs. Shelta (also known as the Cant) is the traditional language of Travellers but they also speak English with a distinct accent and mannerisms. The historical origins of Travellers as a group has been a subject of dispute. Some argue that the Irish Travellers are descended from another nomadic people called the Tarish. It was once widely believed that Travellers were descended from landowners who were made homeless in Oliver Cromwell's military campaign in Ireland and in the 1840s famine, but evidence shows that they have dwelt in Ireland since at least the Middle Ages. >[link]
And Slate explained it nicely here: [link]
JZ. I think you summed up everything I love about The Riches.
Robin Hood: I really thought based on the previews that showed
Sir Guy all strung up
that this was going to be an episode that would really grow from the excellent 2nd to last scene last week but
sadly, it fell flat for me. I'm not sure why.
Nobody's watching The Riches tonight? I'm loving this episode!
My stoopid DVR didn't catch it, so I am taping the second airing.
As soon as it happens here, I'm watching.
Yay! I'll wait till y'all are done to gush.
I had it on but I was paying attention to other things. Meanwhile, the premiere of
Waking the Dead
is repeating now and not only does it now have Tara Fitzgerald (who I saw in the promos) but it's also about
Travellers
tonight.
My tv taped the wrong channel. I have no
Waking the Dead.
Woe...
