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Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon  

A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

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le nubian - Jun 22, 2014 3:04:44 pm PDT #25347 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

don't burst my bubble, Frank.

do not appreciate.


Polter-Cow - Jun 22, 2014 3:05:20 pm PDT #25348 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

The creators talked about choosing the male clone, and they thought Felix was too obvious, so they went a different direction. Also, Mark was supposed to die in episode 6, but they liked the actor too much, and also they were trying to pick a clone, so that worked out for them.


Dana - Jun 22, 2014 4:46:07 pm PDT #25349 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I thought for sure it was Paul, because of Castor and Pollux.


Polter-Cow - Jun 22, 2014 5:16:40 pm PDT #25350 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

That's where I thought they were going with the Castor thing too.


Zenkitty - Jun 22, 2014 5:20:23 pm PDT #25351 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

I just realized, when Maslany plays Rachel, her hair is a different color and cut. If that's a wig, it's a good one.


Frankenbuddha - Jun 22, 2014 5:49:11 pm PDT #25352 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

I just realized, when Maslany plays Rachel, her hair is a different color and cut. If that's a wig, it's a good one.

Apparently, they attempted a close cropped wig for Tony, but they couldn't make it work. I guess the clone department gets better resources than makeup.


Vonnie K - Jun 22, 2014 6:13:31 pm PDT #25353 of 30001
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.

I thought for sure it was Paul, because of Castor and Pollux.

I can't remember much of my mythology beyond that they were twin sons of Leda and Zeus. What's the connection to Paul again?

The writers are pretty good at retconning stuff, I think. If they didn't fix on the Mark actor as the male clone until after they shot the first few eps, then the notion of the military placing Mark as a plant among the Prolethians and Paul in Dyad must not have been decided until the middle of the shooting schedule of the season.


Polter-Cow - Jun 22, 2014 6:29:50 pm PDT #25354 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

I can't remember much of my mythology beyond that they were twin sons of Leda and Zeus. What's the connection to Paul again?

Project Castor, Paul = Pollux. Paul X!


Vonnie K - Jun 22, 2014 6:42:42 pm PDT #25355 of 30001
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.

Ahhh, it's the name thing. OK, I'm thick.

The mere idea of Paul trying to portray several different clones makes me giggle. It'd be like, a big block of wood vs. slightly scruffy block of wood vs. a piece of wood that's sorta chipped.


Frankenbuddha - Jun 22, 2014 6:55:44 pm PDT #25356 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

The mere idea of Paul trying to portray several different clones makes me giggle. It's be like, a big block of wood vs. slightly scruffy block of wood vs. and piece of wood that's sorta chipped.

I feel bad for the guy because I saw the show that Wil Weaton hosted where he interviewed a few of the cast and some fans (Patton Oswalt for one), and he seemed like the nicest guy but he doesn't even have the chops to go up against the guy who plays Felix, let alone Tatiana.

I keep watching that clone dance party scene over and over and it's not to see where the seams are, it's just because it is such a WONDERFUL sequence. I love Alison's reticence to join and then she's smacking Felix on the ass. And Kira just loving it all. And Helena finally cutting loose in a way that doesn't end in mayhem.