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2016-17 TV Cancellations Thread: TNT finds "Nothing can come of nothing."
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Dedication Through Light
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I dont see whats wrong with the show/documentary? Not opening and exposing peoples eyes to this part of american culture seems wrong. Guess its an attempt for the actor to try to remain relevant.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
I think if it ends up being something that illuminates for the audience the existence of these people or groups, or if it's something that ends up mobilizing people against those groups, or if it's something that really probes at the underlying causes and cycles of racism and abuse, then that's a public service.
But it's A&E so it seems much more likely to me that it'll result in there being celebrity nazis. And yes they'll be infamous, like Duck Dynasty or Jon and Kate Plus 8 or Little People Big World or whatever but I think we could all do without voluntarily raising the profile of any of these odious people, least of all white supremacists.
I reserve judgement until after it launches but my very strong prior would be A&E not being equipped to tackle this subject in a competent or mature way. The Scientology show is pretty slapdash too -- watch Going Clear back to back with A&E's Leah Remini's Scientology Is Bad and you see a massive gap in professionalism and quality of presentation. Admittedly that's not the same fear as worrying it will be too sympathetic, but still doesn't really bode well.
But it's A&E so it seems much more likely to me that it'll result in there being celebrity nazis. And yes they'll be infamous, like Duck Dynasty or Jon and Kate Plus 8 or Little People Big World or whatever but I think we could all do without voluntarily raising the profile of any of these odious people, least of all white supremacists.
I reserve judgement until after it launches but my very strong prior would be A&E not being equipped to tackle this subject in a competent or mature way. The Scientology show is pretty slapdash too -- watch Going Clear back to back with A&E's Leah Remini's Scientology Is Bad and you see a massive gap in professionalism and quality of presentation. Admittedly that's not the same fear as worrying it will be too sympathetic, but still doesn't really bode well.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
i fucking hate literally everything about the CW's new edgy teen sex Archie show
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
counterpoint:
I can get shirtless hunks on tumblr/google image search whenever I want. There's no need to spend 40 minutes each week on that shit.
Also,
Deadline - ‘Last Man Standing’s Syndication Success Shows Viability Of Star-Driven Sitcoms
counterpoint:
Seriously though, it looks alright for a CW show. Not getting the "hate everything" vibe from it. (though I will admit bias because damn Archie is hot)
whyamihere
Banned
Riverdale could be fun.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
counterpoint:
on tumblr i can find this exact gif but without the shorts
firehawk12
Subete no aware
l...lewd.
Dedication Through Light
Member
counterpoint:
omg what show is this, i need it in my life.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I'm watching Psych because I'm bored and it really feels like a dated show in 2016. Not just the stories, but how it's shot and all the music choices. And it's barely a decade old. lol
Freeza Under The Shower
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At least there we know what the cancel-line for it will be:
"Archie puts his shirt on and goes back to comics"
Or something like that.
"Archie puts his shirt on and goes back to comics"
Or something like that.
Ratsky's smart. There are easier and more efficient ways to see attractive nude or semi-nude people than investing hours into a series. You can all do better.
Isn't that pretty much all the USA blue sky shows? Very old school.
I used to get my shirtless guy quota from Vampire Diaries,at least there Damon would randomly kill someone and it made me laugh everytime he did it. Then I stopped watching and now I have no shirtless guy quote.
I liked that show, no shame. Ill fight you Ratsky.
Arrow I guess? Im 2 seasons behind on that aswell, does the dude still do his salmon ladder workouts thing that made me feel like less of a man?
I liked that show, no shame. Ill fight you Ratsky.
Arrow I guess? Im 2 seasons behind on that aswell, does the dude still do his salmon ladder workouts thing that made me feel like less of a man?
Only Top Gear is worth slogging through Amazon's bullshit. But even then, I don't sub to Prime. When they put "the Grand Tour" on iTunes to let me buy, download, and convert to my preferred formats over Steaming, that's when I'll start to care about Amazon's output.
Tumblr: The Series.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Stupid sexy CW stars!
*adds Riverdale subscription to DVR*
*adds Riverdale subscription to DVR*
It's Berlanti too, so you just know there's gonna be secrets on secrets on secrets!
Dedication Through Light
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Quantico satisfies my shirtless guy needs...also Price is Right, whenever they have James on. However this CW show, please come to hulu.
PHOENIXZERO
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You'll just have to watch through The CW's site or App.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
It's free iirc.
Mix Master
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Is Black sails a good show? I've been thinking of watching it... I like spartacus so would I like it?
AngmarsKing701
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Black Sails is amazing. S1 is a little slow, with maybe a bit too much island politics going on, but it sets the stage for seasons 2 & 3.
It's my #1 show right now. So hyped to see the final season, and yet so sad it's ending.
Toby Stephens and Luke Arnold put in some of the best performances on TV.
Highly recommended. And while I liked Spartacus, Black Sails is better imo.
Mix Master
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I'll Check it out then!
I'm down to finally start watching Workaholics and Black Sails as they go into their final seasons. That way I can do a continuous binge and be ready for the finale in real time.
I think you already know that's not something you should be excited about.
The best thing about Riverdale is that Archie is boning his teacher
I think you already know that's not something you should be excited about.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Black Sails is one of my favorite shows. It went from Alright in S1 to Amazing in S2.
KonradLaw
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I'm sorry, but I just can't find it not absolutely hilarious considering how Ms Grundy looks like in comicbooks. Turning her hot, young and in forbidden affair with washboard-abs Archie is the most CW thing ever.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Do they actually go sailing in the other seasons or are they still stuck on that island? lol
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Nassau is still the hub of the show, but things have branched off quite a bit. So the entire cast is almost never all there. They introduced a really unique locale and group in Season 3 that there is a lot of focus on.
AngmarsKing701
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And there is definitely more pirating in S2 and S3 than there was in S1.
Eh, Archie's hot. Having him in sex scenes is a plus.
RatskyWatsky
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Yes. It's different from Spartacus, but it's very good. (season 1 is a mess, but the show is great in seasons 2 and 3)
tearsintherain
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Its Spartacus with Pirates. and hookers. Well, maybe less hookers. Maybe more. I'm not sure.
Less dicks though.
As long as there's others still liking or loving it, I can't fault its existence! For me, though... not for me
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
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