It was really weird. I liked the even-numbered episodes best, if I recall. I kept wanting to quit, but the finale had a pretty good payoff and made me glad I'd stuck with it.
None of it means a damn thing.
Mal ,'Objects In Space'
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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Polter-Cow - Mar 15, 2009 6:24:42 pm PDT #7248 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
quester - Mar 15, 2009 6:25:56 pm PDT #7249 of 30001
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
I'll have to be mindful of the odds and evens and see if I see a difference.
sumi - Mar 15, 2009 7:06:39 pm PDT #7250 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!
Kings was interesting. The language was interesting and it was a bit like the WWII era MacBeth that Sir Ian McKellan directed in that respect. (Although, you know, less so.) Still it seems like a very odd show to be on a regular network.
Kathy A - Mar 15, 2009 7:23:09 pm PDT #7251 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
The more I watched Kings, the more I liked it. The upcoming promo got me excited to see the rest of the season. Although I will say that the guy they have playing David has to work on his gravitas when it comes to delivering impactful speeches--that was one of the weakest declamations I've seen in since high school Shakespeare.
I'm loving all the Biblical shoutouts, but I'm a geek for modern updating of the Bible that takes all the soap-opera aspects of the book and makes it fun cheesy entertainment (see The Prophecy).
Polter-Cow - Mar 15, 2009 7:23:16 pm PDT #7252 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
WWII era MacBeth
Richard III. But yeah, someone else said that, and I'm intrigued, but I don't need a new show to pick up! I think I'll wait and see how the ratings are and how many of my friends are watching and talking about it.
sumi - Mar 15, 2009 7:27:57 pm PDT #7253 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!
Oh, that's right. Thanks.
They should just have him speaking in his native accent. I bet it would help.
Kathy A - Mar 15, 2009 7:33:21 pm PDT #7254 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
What, David isn't American either? I probably shouldn't be surprised.
Speaking of casting, I loved that Wes Studi is the general!! I actually didn't recognize him at first--I just kept thinking, "Hey, I know that guy" and then it finally occurred to me who it was. Oh, and Weasel BIL Corporate Guy is suffering from some serious typecasting; I see him, I immediately think he's nefarious.
sumi - Mar 15, 2009 7:37:56 pm PDT #7255 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!
I remember him as the Dad in the father/daughter racing team in Drive.
I think that David is Australian.
Kathy A - Mar 15, 2009 7:44:38 pm PDT #7256 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Oh, that's right. I forgot he was in Drive (he was good there, too).
TWOP forum people are complaining about how over-the-top the butterfly crown was at the end, but I thought it fit with the whole Biblical signs and portents thing--the Bible is never subtle when it comes to portents.
sumi - Mar 15, 2009 7:46:24 pm PDT #7257 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!
I know. I thought it fit too.