What TV series have you just seen.. marks out of 5
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Just watched the Season 1's finale: What a brilliant show and ending. Absolutely awesome.
There are some things that I find a bit hard to believe though, but I'll put them in spoilers...
First of all the shoe of Paul. Dex is really anal about everything, so I find it hard to believe he doesn't notice Paul is missing a shoe, first when he puts him in the car, but especially when he's at Paul's hotelroom where he lies him in bed. It's interesting for the story that his GF now found the shoe and maybe will doubt Dexter... but I'm not sure if I find it believable
Second of all, the cops found the original name of 'Rudy', which obviously is Dexter's brother (brilliant conclusion btw), but I'm pretty sure the truth will come up that 'Rudy' had a little brother, and that brother was Dex. I don't understand why Dex didn't just tell the cops he found out that Rudy was somehow after him, and in the end no-one would have to think Dex himself was a nutjob: Rudy could have been the crazy one and Dex the normal one, because of the adoption.
It would explain everything, instead of keeping everyone guessing. Now Debs is wondering why Rudy picked her, while there's a totally plausible reason (jealous nutjob brother of Dex).
There was no reason for Dex to keep it all a secret
Ow, I still think Doakes is a bit of douche btw. If he puffs his chest up any more, we should paint him white and call him Michellin.
I hope the 2nd and 3rd seasons are equally as good, although this is a tough act to follow.
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PS: Many people in reviews seem to describe the series, and especially Dexter, as 'disturbing'.
Am I weird for not actually finding him all that 'disturbing'!? TBH, I think he's pretty 'normal'. He kills bad people. What's wrong with that!?
What do people find so disturbing about all this? Is it Dexter himself, who's kinda without emotion? Is it the blood and the murders? Is it about people like Dexter that seem completely normal, but could be faking it!?
There are some things that I find a bit hard to believe though, but I'll put them in spoilers...
First of all the shoe of Paul. Dex is really anal about everything, so I find it hard to believe he doesn't notice Paul is missing a shoe, first when he puts him in the car, but especially when he's at Paul's hotelroom where he lies him in bed. It's interesting for the story that his GF now found the shoe and maybe will doubt Dexter... but I'm not sure if I find it believable
Second of all, the cops found the original name of 'Rudy', which obviously is Dexter's brother (brilliant conclusion btw), but I'm pretty sure the truth will come up that 'Rudy' had a little brother, and that brother was Dex. I don't understand why Dex didn't just tell the cops he found out that Rudy was somehow after him, and in the end no-one would have to think Dex himself was a nutjob: Rudy could have been the crazy one and Dex the normal one, because of the adoption.
It would explain everything, instead of keeping everyone guessing. Now Debs is wondering why Rudy picked her, while there's a totally plausible reason (jealous nutjob brother of Dex).
There was no reason for Dex to keep it all a secret
Ow, I still think Doakes is a bit of douche btw. If he puffs his chest up any more, we should paint him white and call him Michellin.
I hope the 2nd and 3rd seasons are equally as good, although this is a tough act to follow.
EDIT
PS: Many people in reviews seem to describe the series, and especially Dexter, as 'disturbing'.
Am I weird for not actually finding him all that 'disturbing'!? TBH, I think he's pretty 'normal'. He kills bad people. What's wrong with that!?
What do people find so disturbing about all this? Is it Dexter himself, who's kinda without emotion? Is it the blood and the murders? Is it about people like Dexter that seem completely normal, but could be faking it!?
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The Prisoner complete series BD 4/5
Seminal sixties series holds up well today and looks great on blu-ray.the show itself is surreal,to be honest in some episodes i didn't know what was going on but it's so great looking and McGoohan is so charismatic in this you can't help but be drawn in.i think the show ran out of steam towards the end,as if McGoohan didn't know how to end it and the final episode is an example of this.
Seminal sixties series holds up well today and looks great on blu-ray.the show itself is surreal,to be honest in some episodes i didn't know what was going on but it's so great looking and McGoohan is so charismatic in this you can't help but be drawn in.i think the show ran out of steam towards the end,as if McGoohan didn't know how to end it and the final episode is an example of this.
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Father Ted: A Christmassy TedL 5/5
Shrek The Halls: 4/5
Shrek The Halls: 4/5
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The Snowman: 5/5
A classic. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without it.
A classic. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without it.
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you review this every year Grimgrim_tales wrote:The Snowman: 5/5
A classic. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without it.
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The problem is?
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The Pono versions far better.
The Blowman.
The Blowman.
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Ha ha, he so does. Just bookmark it and copy/paste it each year, save you re-typing it .saltysam wrote:you review this every year Grim
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Well they are finally making the new one/sequel working title The Snowman:A Tale Of Two Halloweens for next year so at least we'll have something new to read from you next yeargrim_tales wrote:The problem is?
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The Sweeney:Complete Series 2 3.5/5
excellent 70's show with some great episodes,particularly the two with the cheeky "aussie" villains played by George Layton & Patrick Mower.This is so politically incorrect it's untrue,drinking on the job,shagging witnesses,routinely beating up suspects,bribing snouts for information
excellent 70's show with some great episodes,particularly the two with the cheeky "aussie" villains played by George Layton & Patrick Mower.This is so politically incorrect it's untrue,drinking on the job,shagging witnesses,routinely beating up suspects,bribing snouts for information
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Deadliest Warrior: 3.5/5
Silly, but a fun program I liked the analysis of the weapons and the bravado of the "experts" is funny.
I wanted Ninja to win against the Spartan
Silly, but a fun program I liked the analysis of the weapons and the bravado of the "experts" is funny.
I wanted Ninja to win against the Spartan
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It's a bullshit program.grim_tales wrote:Deadliest Warrior: 3.5/5
Silly, but a fun program I liked the analysis of the weapons and the bravado of the "experts" is funny.
I wanted Ninja to win against the Spartan
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Undercover Boss I like it but I don't see it lasting.
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Ashes To Ashes S2: 5/5
Rewatched in preperation for S3 (I'm behind I know).
Rewatched in preperation for S3 (I'm behind I know).
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I'm not gay or anything, but...
I'm really enjoying Over the Rainbow.
I'm really enjoying Over the Rainbow.
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Who's your favourite?
I'm really enjoying Ashes to Ashes S3 - its messing with my head
I'm really enjoying Ashes to Ashes S3 - its messing with my head
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Is that directed at me?grim_tales wrote:Who's your favourite?
If so, then Lauren would be my choice. All the girls are very talented though and have a future in the West End.
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I have mixed feelings. Yes I'm enjoying it but it's clear it's almost run it's course. They've just about managed to sustain a third series but it's become a bit run of the mill. What once was clever (Gene being unpolitically correct) is now the norm. The problem isn't the idea but how it's not different from series 2. We know each week: there'll be a crime, Gene will think he's right (doesn't he learn?), it will turn out Alex is actually right and it ends.grim_tales wrote:I'm really enjoying Ashes to Ashes S3 - its messing with my head
I've not watched last Fridays yet but they've got a lot to fit in in only 2 more episodes!
Yanks take note and stop ruining series by milking it too far! Doctor Who on the other hand still "mostly" manages to feel fresh. This series is for the most part, fantastic.
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The bigger mystery element is overall the most interesting part but the crimes can be good, great acting too.
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Yeah it was a question for youMarkgway wrote:Is that directed at me?grim_tales wrote:Who's your favourite?
If so, then Lauren would be my choice. All the girls are very talented though and have a future in the West End.
I dont care who Toto is TBH.
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As long as it's a dog...grim_tales wrote:I dont care who Toto is TBH.
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Thats fair enough.
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Come to think of it... why can't they make Toto a Cat?
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Danielle won.
I'm happy for her. She deserved it.
I'm happy for her. She deserved it.