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20 minutes ago, iHeart said:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/alf-tv-reboot-works-at-warner-bros-1131450

 

I had seen a few episodes of the show back when Family Channel aired it, and of course I do have a philosophy that any show that didn't have a good ending should be allowed to get rebooted (and people weren't happy with the original ending of this show, and they hated the follow up movie even more)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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/

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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.   

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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).

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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/

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