the_firewithin
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Sue's positivity is why
2015-16 TV Cancellations: The Beast, having been fed, asks waiter for his bill.
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Sue's positivity is why
beat
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To me, these two were legit good, not just "had the makings".
I would put these three in the "had potential" category. Free Agents was a pretty watchable show in its original UK incarnation and the US remake had potential, both for cast and because of John Enbom. MJF Show had good cast and good pedigree in the writer's room but was obviously hamstrung by producers' (showrunner? MJF?) desire to turn the clock back in too many areas, leaving the show toothless even among network sitcoms. Selfie was ... good but ultimately had all the things I hated on Suburgatory turned up another notch.
Doesn't GAF have a "general Fall TV Impressions" thread or something of the like?
Anyways, through a mix of being "forced" to watch and/or wanting to watch these myself:
Minority Report: Two episodes in, and it's just yet another crime procedural, but they remove the blurry camera video from some dude's head instead of a gas station. No mas, won't be following. There's also a drinking game in here somewhere for how often they try to pull this really-cool-future-technology-thing-we-just-thought-of-look-how-clever-we-are thing. It got ridiculous at the selfie drone.
Scream Queens: Wow, does the humor fall flat. It's too much, too tongue-in-cheek, too silly to work. Out.
Rosewood: Well, I assumed the gimmick wasn't interesting enough to carry a show, and indeed it's not. The heart thing does nothing for it, and again, it's reduced to a crime procedural with a buddy.
That was a weak first three to start with. Let's see how other shows fare.
Ah, forgot one:
Quantico - My brain died somewhere during the 5 minutes of dialogue with awkward exposition. Sorry, I can't. Can't do this.
Anyways, through a mix of being "forced" to watch and/or wanting to watch these myself:
Minority Report: Two episodes in, and it's just yet another crime procedural, but they remove the blurry camera video from some dude's head instead of a gas station. No mas, won't be following. There's also a drinking game in here somewhere for how often they try to pull this really-cool-future-technology-thing-we-just-thought-of-look-how-clever-we-are thing. It got ridiculous at the selfie drone.
Scream Queens: Wow, does the humor fall flat. It's too much, too tongue-in-cheek, too silly to work. Out.
Rosewood: Well, I assumed the gimmick wasn't interesting enough to carry a show, and indeed it's not. The heart thing does nothing for it, and again, it's reduced to a crime procedural with a buddy.
That was a weak first three to start with. Let's see how other shows fare.
Ah, forgot one:
Quantico - My brain died somewhere during the 5 minutes of dialogue with awkward exposition. Sorry, I can't. Can't do this.
EzekelRAGE
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dead souls
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Not finding SQ funny is such a foreign idea to me.
It's like the only funny show on broadcast now that The Following is cancelled.
crazygambit
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I recently marathoned the whole thing. It's pretty good. Frankie gets on my nerves sometimes by being such an awful mother, but other than that it's great.
I saw the third episode of the Bastard Executioner for some reason and I don't get the show at all. The premise seems completely ridiculous, like what's the end game, where is this thing going. Plus the lead guy sucks. Not enjoying it so far.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I'm both relieved and saddened! Hah I can't even remember how the damn season ended, but I can't say I'll miss it.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
someone told me that there will be more halting and/or catching fire next year. you heard it here first because i just mindlessly post anything i get in a text message without verifying it.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Rosewood doesn't have a gimmick (his heart thing is dumb anyway, he'll live as long as the show lives), it has Morris Chestnut being a super charming motherfucker. Also I guess minority led cast. Cop show is kinda safe but whatever. Banter is really enjoyable at least.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
Yeah, but I feel like it would do better if it aired before Empire. I'm sure there is quite a bit of overlap in audience that's being forced to choose between the two like myself.
Exactly how I feel about it. It's completely vanilla and safe but the main dude is super charming. I didn't even think of the heart ad a "thing"
spindoctor
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edit - late again. Apologies.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
I was going to trot out the "USA cancels one of its fifteen identical shows" subtitles again but I was worried people might have a heart attack thinking Mr. Robot was gone.
dead souls
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AMC will air something that doesn't have zombies in it?
HCF is secretly a prequel to Walking Dead.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Turn: Washington's Spies -> Hell on Wheels -> Mad Men -> Halt and Catch Fire -> Breaking Bad -> Rubicon -> The Killing -> Low Winter Sun -> Fear the Walking Dead -> The Walking Dead -> Into the Badlands
The AMC Cinematic Universe
CreeperBlocks
Banned
where does preacher fit?
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
In an alternate cannon.
even though S6 went to shit, I'll feel a lot better watching 7 if Julianne truly is the better one in that mess. lol
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Firewall and Iceberg ended with Alan saying Raylan's last line to Dan. RIP the only TV news podcast I listened to... now I'm homeless when it comes to TV news.
We should make our own poscast
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I wonder what the standards are for getting screeners. lol
Incendiary
Banned
I know The Player probably isn't going to last more than a season, but I'll be damned if it's not going to be one hell of a fun ride until it's cancelled. The action is stupid crazy entertaining.
CrichtonKicks
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I'm so sad about the end. Easily my favorite podcast.
styl3s
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Haven't the last 4 canceled USA shows (that lasted 1 season) been about a doctor in some form or another? It all blends together to me.
I knew i made the right call ditching Graceland after Season 1.
Yeah, I kinda enjoy it, too, although there are moments that are pretty boring. It's a nice mini action movie to chill you out after the taut Blacklist.
The Cancelled Before Airing Box?
We wouldn't qualify, mostly because we would just hate everything.
I never watched season 2 :/
Hours Left
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I stopped watching mid S2. :/
Good Guy Gone Bad
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hmmm
So it was all Archie's fault and Julianna let rumors persist of her being an ice queen while Archie attempted to play the victim?
Julianna is truly a saint and I'm sorry to have ever believed that she could be so cold and calloused for seemingly no reason. This whole thing being Archie's fault fits the narrative so much better.
Redmethod18
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Thank you, I've been waiting for this news for months.
I'm with you I've been trying to start new TV podcasts recently so I can replace them and have started four and already quit three. I started the TV Talk machine, the Very Good TV Podcast, Extra Hot Great and The Vulture TV Podcast, I've quit the first three, all because of the critics having (in my opinion) bad taste, and in the case of the Extra Hot Great podcast the host was so reductionist about FX tv shows that I never wanted to listen to his opinions again.
The only one I have stuck with is The Vulture TV Podcast entirely because they have had some interesting conversations, it's short and pretty tame when it comes to opinions.
I listen to Talking TV with Ryan and Ryan which is ok but very irregular so that's no replacement.
I guess what I am trying to say is there is nothing out there like the Firewall and Iceberg podcast were I completely respect their opinions even if I sometimes disagree. I'll really miss it.
Link
The Autumn Wind
I watched the premiere and I'm not sure how I felt about it. I'll give it another episode or two, but I think I'm ready to drop it.
styl3s
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R.I.P in pieces Stonebridge
I am ok with 20 seasons of Blacklist.
That is assuming Spader is still involved.
Redmethod18
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Please tell me this is Bones' last year.
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