Second season of Orange is the New Black launched today.

 

Anyone else into this?

 

I have to admit to being a bit of a TV/movie-phile.  I generally buy Blu-Rays when there's a movie I want to see rather than just watching it on PPV or In-demand (I like to collect).

 

Premium TV has really been leading a creative resurgence in recent years, probably dating back to The Sopranos.  Its nice that Netflix has become a legitimate competitor for HBO (which puts out some really great shows like Sopranos, Deadwood, Boardwalk Empire, True Blood etc).

 

House of Cards was tremendous.

 

While cable channels like AMC are getting in on the act, I annoys me a bit.  The Walking Dead would be so much better on Netflix or HBO where they could truly appeal to adults (HBO passed on The Walking Dead when Thomas Jane was attached).

 

As for Orange, it took me a few episodes to get into last season but Im looking forward to banging out a few episodes tonight.

 

As an aside, for you Trekies, it was recently the 20th anniversary of the finale of TNG, one of the best Series' Finales in TV history.

Edited February 5, 20188 yr by The Unknown Poster

3 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Wasnt the finale filmed without knowing if they'd be renewed so they filmed a cliffhanger and got screwed?

I dont think Alf holds up today but I suspect a 2018 version would be more TV14 than Rated G.

Oh, right but still.

Finished the new season of OITNB.   No spoilers.

Its interesting because every season I hate it after the first couple of episodes (or even half a season) but then it improves and this season was no different.  Its like the writers can't perform until the new characters and relationships have taken hold and show them the way.  They still far too often inject bad comedy (forcefully) in an effort to be "cute" and quirky, like they *have* to be a dramedy at all costs.  And its lame and doesnt work.

Where the series shines is the drama.  Its a funny show but the real laughs come organically, from funny characters not forced humor.  The opening with Crazy Eyes was one of the worst things Ive seen and I almost didnt watch the rest of the season.

I disliked the new characters at first but came to enjoy a few of them.  Badison will be the character that people argue over because I wanted her to go away but came to enjoy hating the character and wanting to see her on screen (to see her get her taken down).  

The best parts of this season were not prisoner-related at all (or not "in prison").  The Corrections Officers who survived last season's riots all have issues (mostly) about what happened and it was really interesting.  When they started playing them all for laughs and made virtually all the officers "bad", it lost its interesting dynamic.  

The trial of Taystee for murder of a guard during the riot is the most tense and dramatic story this season.  I wont reveal how it turns out.  But you were on the edge of your seat awaiting the resolution.  

Even characters I previously had no time for like Cindy became interesting.  Flaka, who annoyed me without Maritza, had some great moments too.  I know all the critics love Crazy Eyes but she was absolutely dreadful this season.  Nothing to do but be very, very annoying.  Im assuming the storyline she was loosely connected to will be picked up next season because otherwise, her arc began and just evaporated into thing air.

Warden Joe and Warden Natalie had more fleshed out characters this season and I liked Joe as a quirky character from season but hes become one of the best on the show.  Its not just inmates who crave redemption and he's a great character in that regard.  

And I always loves Pennsetucky.  A lot of people have been angry over her storyline with the guard who raped her.  They wont be much happier this season and while she started out with an interesting story, she ended up just another character but at least she steals every scene she's in and is, organically hilarious.  

The over-arching story this season involving the "sisters" was a bit disappointing.  It didnt really deliver the tension they were going for and we didnt really come to care about them at all.  It was played for laughs even as it tried to be serious though it climaxed in a unique way.

So, if you are a fan, wait til about episode 3 or 4 and you'll start to enjoy this season more.

depends on when production begins I say this could be Aidy's last season on the show

https://tvline.com/2018/08/01/aidy-bryant-shrill-hulu-comedy-series-snl/

I don't know I think I'd rather see a Revival with one of the girls now being the Den mother

https://tvline.com/2018/08/03/the-facts-of-life-reboot-details/

the Second season of Ryan Murphy's Feud will be delayed

https://tvline.com/2018/08/03/feud-charles-and-diana-cancelled-season-2-fx/

I guess we won't be seeing anything from Ryan Murphy early next year, which is a shame because ever since he's been making stuff for FX it seems that he's really stretched his wings there

 

and hey if Adam Sandler can pull off acting in a Dramatic role so can Chris Rock, unless he has done a drama already

https://tvline.com/2018/08/03/fargo-renewed-season-4-chris-rock-star-1950s/

Edited August 3, 20187 yr by iHeart

8 minutes ago, iHeart said:

I don't know I think I'd rather see a Revival with one of the girls now being the Den mother

https://tvline.com/2018/08/03/the-facts-of-life-reboot-details/

the Second season of Ryan Murphy's Feud will be delayed

https://tvline.com/2018/08/03/feud-charles-and-diana-cancelled-season-2-fx/

I guess we won't be seeing anything from Ryan Murphy early next year, which is a shame because ever since he's been making stuff for FX it seems that he's really stretched his wings there

 

and hey if Adam Sandler can pull off acting in a Drama so can Chris Rock, unless he has done a drama already

https://tvline.com/2018/08/03/fargo-renewed-season-4-chris-rock-star-1950s/

Rock should not act. Heck, even standup.

oh, I thought for sure this upcoming season would be the last (I mean come on Two and a Have Men ended eventually)

https://tvline.com/2018/08/05/big-bang-theory-season-13-renewed-cbs/

https://tvline.com/2018/08/05/code-black-renewed-season-4-cbs-revisiting-cancellation/ 

hopefully it gets treated better than Unforgettable did

https://tvline.com/2018/08/05/brad-kern-fired-ncis-new-orleans-showrunner-sexual-misconduct/

 

there's supposed to be a top secret guest star appearing in the first episode...uh that's nice but hasn't Hillary Clinton done enough

https://tvline.com/2018/08/05/murphy-brown-revival-charles-kimbrough-returns-jim/

Anyone watching The Affair?? Holy smokes 

I thought this was already announced

https://tvline.com/2018/08/06/homeland-final-season-8-end-date-cancelled-showtime/

https://tvline.com/2018/08/07/house-of-cards-season-6-premiere-date-final-episodes-netflix/

On 2018-06-18 at 11:37 AM, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Better start using a VPN to disguise your location.

Speaking of VPN's...

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so was Debbie Matanopolous the first conservative voice on the View? just wondering

https://tvline.com/2018/08/09/the-view-abby-huntsman-fox-news-season-22-cohost/

No one replied when I asked last week if they watched The Affair.  Man...it is so good.  One of the best episodes of any show Ive ever seen aired last night.  Gut wrenching.

1 hour ago, The Unknown Poster said:

No one replied when I asked last week if they watched The Affair.  Man...it is so good.  One of the best episodes of any show Ive ever seen aired last night.  Gut wrenching.

I don't see it as being up my alley, but considering watching just for Dominic West's performance.   

3 minutes ago, Jimmy Pop said:

I don't see it as being up my alley, but considering watching just for Dominic West's performance.   

It might seem more of a "girl film" as its about emotional drama between couples due to an affair.  But it surprised me with some wild plot developments including death, drugs, plenty of sex etc.  It took me awhile to get into but once you get a feel for the characters, you kinda want to see what happens to them.  They have a unique plot device where each episode presents the same general story from two character's perspectives.  It confused me during the first season but once I got the hang of it I liked it.

If you watch, this season really pays off the emotional investment in the main characters.

And West is great (all the leads, including Josh Jackson - Pacey! - are very good).

I think I did hear that CBS was seriously considering reversing the cancellation of Code Black that could be it

https://tvline.com/2018/08/13/cancelled-show-saved-network-blind-item/

This is still happening even though they found a solution to the Roseanne problem

https://tvline.com/2018/08/13/sue-heck-spinoff-the-middle-abc-eden-sher-chicago/

Edited August 14, 20187 yr by iHeart

https://tvline.com/2018/08/14/designing-women-reboot-linda-bloodworth-thomason/

 

I don't know, I think I'd rather see a revival with one of the younger sugarbakers running things, though the options are kind of slim considering two of the female cast members passed in 2010 and 2014

Edited August 14, 20187 yr by iHeart

As terrible as they idea sounded, I dig the trailer. It seems likeable. 

 

oh that reminds me I should check the schedules and see when the fall preview specials are. I hope this means there will be a cross over with five 0

Edited August 15, 20187 yr by iHeart

Very much enjoying s1. 

https://tvline.com/2018/08/14/castle-rock-renewed-season-2-hulu/

and SNL has let a featured player go

https://tvline.com/2018/08/15/saturday-night-live-luke-null-leaving-snl-cast-season-44-nbc/

well this is a darn shame

https://tvline.com/2018/08/16/the-royals-cancelled-season-5-e/

https://www.cnet.com/news/hbo-confirms-watchmen-tv-series-shares-cast-list/

No thanks, just because Jersey Shore Family Vacation is a success doesn't mean we want a Hills Family Vacation either.

https://tvline.com/2018/08/19/the-hills-revival-mtv-lauren-conrad/

so....this is getting revived on hulu even though the star is involved with another series but then again these schedules are flexible 

 

 

well it's been on long enough, it's time (at least none of the cast members have been effected by the Chuck Lorre curse) and hey, I'm sure everyone will find jobs again, I'd like to see Blossom get a revival, I would kind of like to see Galecki make an appearance on the Conner family if it lasts long enough and Jim Parsons still has the narrating gig on Young Sheldon right?

https://tvline.com/2018/08/22/the-big-bang-theory-ending-season-12-final-episode/

 

Edited August 22, 20187 yr by iHeart