tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post1849606395212843506..comments2024-03-05T13:12:19.974-05:00Comments on TV Addicts Blog: Summer 2015 TV Discussion Part IIMike V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-3916528531989554662015-10-09T15:10:38.021-04:002015-10-09T15:10:38.021-04:00Blacklist - I think it's clear you've alwa...Blacklist - I think it's clear you've always had higher expectations for the show than me! :) I think NBC is more interested in longevity, streaming/syndication rights than any creative decisions that can be made to make the show more like what you want to happen. But, I could be totally wrong! Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-36313573106450042512015-10-09T14:13:55.027-04:002015-10-09T14:13:55.027-04:00Blacklist--Mike, you're basically making the c...Blacklist--Mike, you're basically making the case that I shouldn't expect too much from this show--lol. I keep expecting it to be something with a reality basis.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-6863311939973970522015-10-09T14:08:14.198-04:002015-10-09T14:08:14.198-04:00Blacklist - I don't remember if it was in the ...Blacklist - I don't remember if it was in the ep or in the preview for next week but Red says he wants to exonerate Lizzie. That makes me think she'll be back in some capacity. As for credibility, yeah I think that's already lost! lol Good point about Samar...I thought she was involved with him but it's been so long since they've touched on it I was thinking maybe I Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-43750123584368792432015-10-09T11:24:39.019-04:002015-10-09T11:24:39.019-04:00Blacklist--I don't see how she could go back i...Blacklist--I don't see how she could go back into the FBI as a regular agent after a cold blooded murder during last seasons finale. Of course it's a TV show and so anything is possible-lol. But, the show would loose even more credibility. I think the Blacklister of the week thing is waning though. They didn't have one this week really. <br /><br />I hope Dembe doesn't dieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-74963885518742337982015-10-09T10:45:44.327-04:002015-10-09T10:45:44.327-04:00Blacklist - The ship thing was kinda cool Even if...Blacklist - The ship thing was kinda cool Even if it totally looked green screened! lol Seems like they're definitely going to work on pulling Liz back into the FBI eventually. Unless Liz doesn't want to go back, like you suggested Richard. But ugh...these weekly cases really bore me! <br /><br />Scandal - Doesn't help that I watch this first and that show is still engaging Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-16114400004135627242015-10-09T10:17:38.744-04:002015-10-09T10:17:38.744-04:00Blacklist--great when they opened the doors and tu...Blacklist--great when they opened the doors and turned out to be a container on a ship.<br /><br />Cooper taking the menial job was really silly. I know the show needs for him to, but now he's going to get involved in things and have no powitional power. <br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-72955640291261253852015-10-08T11:54:51.289-04:002015-10-08T11:54:51.289-04:00Strain - That would be nice. Even at 13 episodes ...Strain - That would be nice. Even at 13 episodes it felt kinda long. And I binged half of the season! lol <br /><br />Homeland - Yeah it's just a classic case of Showtime not knowing how to handle their premiere shows. Many of the critics had always suggested the show should be like that but they drug the Brody story out. I did recognize Miranda Otto from LOTR as well. <br /><br />Giants/Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-44223591632743955622015-10-08T09:00:27.306-04:002015-10-08T09:00:27.306-04:00Blacklist--I don't think Liz was ever going to...Blacklist--I don't think Liz was ever going to go back to the FBI. I have always wondered if this is a story of how Liz will replace Red and yet Red not wanting her to. <br /><br />BBT-Just some more good laughs. The tractor and pig thing was funny. <br /><br />Grinder--I had more laughs with ep2 than any show the last couple of years.<br /><br />Limitless--You just knew the thing with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-75555506637926819362015-10-08T08:52:13.670-04:002015-10-08T08:52:13.670-04:00Strain - read that season three will be purposely ...Strain - read that season three will be purposely shorter so therefore quicker in pace. <br /><br />Homeland - It was odd just seeing a happy and well adjusted Carrie I think. Brody was only supposed to be 1 season but they loved the actor so much they stretched that one out. Apparently Homeland was originally conceived to be more like 24 with a new location and Big Bad each year. Read thatMJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-73532346359232648032015-10-07T15:06:39.242-04:002015-10-07T15:06:39.242-04:00Leftovers - no I gave it up. Heard this season wa...Leftovers - no I gave it up. Heard this season was going to be better - but have to much stuff<br /><br />Scandal - yeah - gotta make it fun again<br /><br />Blacklist - guess we'll be meeting Liz's mom this season. Not sure it was wise calling yourself an Russian agent and going to<br />their embassy. Can't see how the FBI could ever take her back after that. And not happy that MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-25277027623198271822015-10-07T13:38:20.055-04:002015-10-07T13:38:20.055-04:00Shield--So, hydra and the gang are reforming-I mig...Shield--So, hydra and the gang are reforming-I might say a reset of sorts. <br /><br />The short guy tearing the jail bars down acting like he was afraid to fight Bobbi and Coulson was hilarious. It's really a comedy show at times. <br /><br />I really didn't miss Mae in the prior ep, I think the show could do without her really.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-62495350967636687392015-10-07T09:42:30.846-04:002015-10-07T09:42:30.846-04:00SHIELD - Good ep. A little convenient that Simmon...SHIELD - Good ep. A little convenient that Simmons was right on the other side of that portal, but they did explain it was the flare that got her closer. Still a stretch! But, emotionally it worked. The whole cast is back in action. <br /><br />Leftovers - Anyone still watching this one? I will say the premiere of season 2 already gets us started on better footing. And I can feel Lindelof&#Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-60829354780228862532015-10-06T13:51:03.211-04:002015-10-06T13:51:03.211-04:00FTWD - I have to think it was a contractual thing....FTWD - I have to think it was a contractual thing. She's a pretty big character on OITNB these days. But I really don't know. <br /><br />TWD - That's the difference in our household. Appointment TV trumps sports for us! lol But, with my niners so awful and the Eagles almost as bad, there's not much NFL that is appointment TV! lol But, the show and the recap (if we can callMike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-47437802478775052452015-10-06T13:30:03.401-04:002015-10-06T13:30:03.401-04:00Scandal - still hating HuckScandal - still hating HuckMJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-4437995896368031802015-10-06T13:29:35.489-04:002015-10-06T13:29:35.489-04:00Blacklist - LOL on hair. I'm sure another wig...Blacklist - LOL on hair. I'm sure another wig too.<br /><br />FTWD - I was surprised they killed Liza. I figured they's want to mine the wife/exwife drama more.<br /><br />Once - nope. Leslie maybe.<br /><br />TWD - i am so screwed next week. Giants play sunday night so there is no way I can watch my game and then a 90 min premier. No way. SIGH I will have to wait until monday to MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-13522228438241454212015-10-06T12:16:08.921-04:002015-10-06T12:16:08.921-04:00Gotham
Did Bruce know? I wasn't sure, but t...Gotham <br /><br />Did Bruce know? I wasn't sure, but that is funny if he did. I know Alfred thought he knew. <br /><br />Good point with the penguin. Obviously, they're building their own mythology but I would think if this is an ORIGIN story, they're not quite the people they once WILL be. Bruce won't be batman any time soon. We'll see how they play it! <br /><br /Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-653440535833400572015-10-06T12:07:31.577-04:002015-10-06T12:07:31.577-04:00I hope you're right about them playing with u...I hope you're right about them playing with us on Barbara. Obviously another one could come in later. <br /><br />It was funny that Bruce knew about Jim/Lee while watching Alfred. <br /><br />I don't know if it was too early for the Joker given we already have the penguin and some others teed up. He was so good at it that whomever follows him will have a big shadow to deal with. <br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-11899595543170146602015-10-06T11:43:17.647-04:002015-10-06T11:43:17.647-04:00Gotham - I think they're playing with us becau...Gotham - I think they're playing with us because her name is Barbara. How could Gordon ever go back to her unless we find out she was under some kind of hypnosis for however long it is? lol I thought the Alfred/Lee thing was just thrown in there for humor and it was funny! But I didn't think anything more than a 1 episode thing. We'll see. <br /><br />The Joker stuff was Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-77316757859901715482015-10-06T10:54:23.467-04:002015-10-06T10:54:23.467-04:00Gotham--The Joker at the end with the smile seemed...Gotham--The Joker at the end with the smile seemed tied to those who were imitating him especially with his Dad's voice over. The last part was really surprising and great. More than I expected from this show really.<br /><br />Am I the only one who really believe Barbera was foreshadowing when she told Lee that her and Gordon would get back together. That they share a dark side. That, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-17497578674295376292015-10-06T09:27:47.152-04:002015-10-06T09:27:47.152-04:00Strain--I think Fet was starting to look towards N...Strain--I think Fet was starting to look towards Nora and so may blame Eph for her death, don't know obviously? Obviously the boy is a pawn and is supposed to be fooled by his mother, this is why the master wanted her so badly. <br /><br />The Lumen as bait seems to be setting up next season. <br /><br />Once the master told Palmer he would honor their deal, it occured to me at the same Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-56660485024725078422015-10-05T14:08:00.978-04:002015-10-05T14:08:00.978-04:00Blacklist--Seems like a yet again kind of reset. ...Blacklist--Seems like a yet again kind of reset. Of course her looking like her mother was pretty good when Red was taken back. <br /><br />So, Red's going to phone in his Blacklister now? That's funny.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-66485588952919330422015-10-05T13:47:50.289-04:002015-10-05T13:47:50.289-04:00Strain - Definitely a game changer. Of course, it...Strain - Definitely a game changer. Of course, it sets up your potential love triangle of Eph, Fett and Dutch! lol So maybe you were onto something. Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-88778200398714760482015-10-05T13:37:47.194-04:002015-10-05T13:37:47.194-04:00Strain--I was actually kind of bored with the fina...Strain--I was actually kind of bored with the finale since it was so predictable. EXCEPT that Nora was killed. That was a big deal, shocking really and not in the books,<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-79680343588632230702015-10-05T09:16:47.201-04:002015-10-05T09:16:47.201-04:00FTWD - Nice finale. Season 2 at sea! lol Makes s...FTWD - Nice finale. Season 2 at sea! lol Makes sense who bit the bullet at the end since she's double booked with orange is the new black. I watched Talking Dead hoping that they'd cover some TWD too, but guess we'll just have to wait until next week! <br /><br />ONCE - No one watches this anymore right? I'm actually surprisingly enjoying this season so far. <br /><br />Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5070879978860038082.post-76320956531879294872015-10-02T13:00:34.316-04:002015-10-02T13:00:34.316-04:00Sleepy - Thursday at 9 is an awful time for the sh...Sleepy - Thursday at 9 is an awful time for the show. They gave Fringe the same fate in season 3 eventually shifting it to Friday nights. I didn't even think about Pandora with the box but it made sense. That actress looks familiar. Just realized she was in Wayward Pines among other things. lol Yep, still enjoying the show too! Crane at Colonial Times was fantastic. Especially Mike V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07952930766822976058noreply@blogger.com