Man, I could never get traction with that show. I've watched five or so episodes, and despite liking individual characters and relationships, I don't feel an urge to come back and watch more.
Does marathoning help? Is it worth it?
Simon: I'm trying to put this as delicately as I can... How do I know you won't kill me in my sleep? Mal: You don't know me, son. So let me explain this to you once: If I ever kill you, you'll be awake, you'll be facing me, and you'll be armed.
'Serenity'
Comedy 1: A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants
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§ ita § - Apr 25, 2014 5:29:16 am PDT #7133 of 8624
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Polter-Cow - Apr 25, 2014 7:00:43 am PDT #7134 of 8624
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I think it's one of the most consistently funny and enjoyable shows on television. It always puts a smile on my face.
If you've watched five scattered episodes, as opposed to the first five episodes of season one (which are not the best the show has to offer by any means), I'm not sure whether marathoning would help. It definitely has continuity, but if it's not grabbing you, it may not be your style. Marathoning a show generally does help it put its best foot forward, though.
Dana - Apr 25, 2014 7:08:19 am PDT #7135 of 8624
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I'm in the middle of marathoning it. There's definitely stuff I really like, and a couple of things that irritate me and never get better. I feel like it really kicked in during Season 3.
erikaj - Apr 25, 2014 12:40:18 pm PDT #7136 of 8624
Always Anti-fascist!
I love April. I kind of am April. But I haven't really watched since last year.(Leslie sometimes gets on my nerves, even though I kind of relate to her civics-geek optimism.)
sj - Apr 25, 2014 2:01:52 pm PDT #7137 of 8624
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
There were more Buffy references in this week's The Crazy Ones with "fire bad" and Sydney saying "this reminds me of something" at the accidental book burning.
-t - Apr 25, 2014 4:04:04 pm PDT #7138 of 8624
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Parks and Rec really grew on me with a slow burn. These days I expect to love each episode and they frequently exceed my expectations.
Jesse - Apr 26, 2014 3:11:18 pm PDT #7139 of 8624
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I drew sparkly hearts around Parks & Rec pretty much from jump, but I love local government..... I almost wish this had been the series finale, just because it was so good.
-t - Apr 26, 2014 3:13:37 pm PDT #7140 of 8624
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I actually forgot that it had already been renewed for next season and thought this was the series finale (and believed that Leslie was really going to Chicago...). I'm excited to find out what's planned for next season!
lisah - Apr 28, 2014 5:22:52 pm PDT #7141 of 8624
Punishingly Intricate
I drew sparkly hearts around Parks & Rec pretty much from jump, but I love local government..... I almost wish this had been the series finale, just because it was so good.
Me too!!
I have extra love for Aubrey Plaza because she's a Delaware girl who is an alum oh my teeny all girl's high school (of course she graduated many years after me).
JenP - May 02, 2014 11:31:52 am PDT #7142 of 8624
lisah, I did not know that! Cool.
I actually teared up a bit when Ron took the stage during the big finale. The thing about that show is that it never fails to make me like it more than I think I will. So weird.