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Banshee - A new action series from the creator of True Blood - Fridays - 10 - Cinemax
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The real Sheriff Hood and two of Proctor's henchmen.
the clue was the hole in the skeleton's hand
Tokubetsu
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Yeah, it was cool of them to flip it. Whole season is showing how badass Hood is and then the last few eps are basically him getting tables turned on him.
Discotheque
Banned
Yeah I understand that they probably wanted to show him very vulnerable and give the supporting team a time to shine finally.
Oh man I just saw the first episode of strike back. i know they change up the cast and the feel of the show in the second season....but this is considered boring?! Richard armitage is such a g. And it's got a cool war action thriller feel to it
Plus it's good to see Rick from the walking dead not being an annoying cunt
Oh man I just saw the first episode of strike back. i know they change up the cast and the feel of the show in the second season....but this is considered boring?! Richard armitage is such a g. And it's got a cool war action thriller feel to it
Plus it's good to see Rick from the walking dead not being an annoying cunt
Vert boil
Member
Completely missed that Cornballer had already posted the combination video, w00ps. Little too used to skipping all of the spoiler material.
Speaking of that, I think this is all the media that I skipped over,
Prequels - All thirteen on this site.
Zoom in on (behind the scenes) - Ep 7, Ep 8
Original concept reel - http://gregyaitanes.com/banshee/
edit, and the prequel comic - http://www.cinemax.com/img/original-series/banshee/extras/banshee-comic.pdf
As for next season, if the first shot isn't of Hood banging out with Siobhan (and then her re-wrapping the bandage that had fallen off) then I'm going to be pissed. She was creeping on him way too hard for them to skip over it.
Speaking of that, I think this is all the media that I skipped over,
Prequels - All thirteen on this site.
Zoom in on (behind the scenes) - Ep 7, Ep 8
Original concept reel - http://gregyaitanes.com/banshee/
edit, and the prequel comic - http://www.cinemax.com/img/original-series/banshee/extras/banshee-comic.pdf
As for next season, if the first shot isn't of Hood banging out with Siobhan (and then her re-wrapping the bandage that had fallen off) then I'm going to be pissed. She was creeping on him way too hard for them to skip over it.
You're not alone. I kept thinking to myself, "Is Hood going to hit that?" Turns out he did.
Tokubetsu
Member
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Caught up. What a grand finale. I honestly didn't think they'd go so fucking mental; the bodycount, the explosions, the assault at the metalworks... everything was so over the top and Cannon Films-like, almost reminiscent of films like Cobra and the early Chuck Norris films. I loved it.
Me: OH SHIT RPG GET DOWN YOU FOOLS
*bang* *boom*
Me: HUAUAUAUAUAUAU
I went from ofuckofuckofuck to laugh out loud in less than 3 seconds. Quite the feat.
Hello Bengraven, welcome to the Banshee OT, enjoy your stay
Damn right.
Damn right.
OH-MY-LOL
I actually hollered at the TV. Like, for real.
Me: OH SHIT RPG GET DOWN YOU FOOLS
*bang* *boom*
Me: HUAUAUAUAUAUAU
I went from ofuckofuckofuck to laugh out loud in less than 3 seconds. Quite the feat.
I'm not sure that Proctor is going to laugh that much when he learns that the major was inside, just like I guess that Rebecca is not going to take it very well. On that account, I hope we get to see more of Proctor's creepy buttler.
Hello Bengraven, welcome to the Banshee OT, enjoy your stay
Damn right.
Damn right.
OH-MY-LOL
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Had a feeling he was gonna bang it. Also thought for a bit it was a flash foward.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Also, this GIF deserves more love
Or :eeks and disgust, whatever.
Or :eeks and disgust, whatever.
Really? That's one of my few complaints about SB, because no matter how they try and set up an "ending" for each "odd" episode, you know something is going to go wrong and they'll need another to sort it out.
Also, the overarching plot is never that compelling because it takes a back seat for 90+% of the season. As far as procedural shows go, though, SB is #1.
Anyway, I don't think there will be a new series that I'll like better than Banshee this year. Vikings had a lot of promise, but it doesn't seem like they'll pull it off (I'm still enjoying it, though). I usually don't jump at shows with a modern setting, but Banshee is just so damn entertaining. Da Vinci doesn't look action-packed enough.
I'd love to see Cinemax try a sci-fi show (like Galactica, not Fringe).
EDIT: So how did the ratings hold up over the whole season? I know it got renewed...but was it by the skin of its teeth or are things pretty much set as long as it stays along this trajectory?
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Also, this GIF deserves more love
Or :eeks and disgust, whatever.
Fucking badass.
Love how the whole episode was the supporting cast not Hood.
Banshee is Cinemax's most popular series.
Starz has one in development. They're not Cinemax, but they're close enough.
Banshee is Cinemax's most popular series.
Starz has one in development. They're not Cinemax, but they're close enough.
yeah, I've heard. Still, the more the merrier since you never know how they will turn out or whether they'll get a season order. As long as it is one of the cable networks. Would be nice if Showtime started doing interesting shows again. HBO is starting to slack, too.
Starz is developing my most anticipated new series. Fucking pirates FTW!
Discotheque
Banned
What's wrong with Vikings? I think it's pretty damn good so far.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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This whole episode.
Sooooooooo good. Good chance for the entire supporting cast to fulfill their season badass quota.
The only thing that bugged me is Rabbit surviving. OH COME ON. Should have died. At least that gives us the chance to have Gordon put him in the ground. Really thought he'd get a badass moment too. But other than that... sooooo good. And we finally got to see Burton in legit action!
But man, where this goes in the future, shit's gonna get crazy. Let's run down what loose plot lines are left tangling:
- The Longshadows wanna kill Proctor.
- Proctor blowing up the casino and accidentally killing the mayor. Jesus.
- The real Hood getting dug up.
- Special FBI Investigator heading to Banshee.
- Jason seeing the YouTube video (finally we see the video!)
- Gordon leaving Carrie
- Rabbit surviving and Hood in Proctor's pocket (kinda).
- Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.
Thanks for posting this, I'll check it out in the morning.
So was I! And LOL.
Too funny. Lots of absurdist comedy in that gunfight. Sugar getting shot immediately, the RPG, the amputated shotgun blast.
Sooooooooo good. Good chance for the entire supporting cast to fulfill their season badass quota.
The only thing that bugged me is Rabbit surviving. OH COME ON. Should have died. At least that gives us the chance to have Gordon put him in the ground. Really thought he'd get a badass moment too. But other than that... sooooo good. And we finally got to see Burton in legit action!
But man, where this goes in the future, shit's gonna get crazy. Let's run down what loose plot lines are left tangling:
- The Longshadows wanna kill Proctor.
- Proctor blowing up the casino and accidentally killing the mayor. Jesus.
- The real Hood getting dug up.
- Special FBI Investigator heading to Banshee.
- Jason seeing the YouTube video (finally we see the video!)
- Gordon leaving Carrie
- Rabbit surviving and Hood in Proctor's pocket (kinda).
- Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.
Thanks for posting this, I'll check it out in the morning.
So was I! And LOL.
Also, this GIF deserves more love
Or :eeks and disgust, whatever.
Too funny. Lots of absurdist comedy in that gunfight. Sugar getting shot immediately, the RPG, the amputated shotgun blast.
Hours Left
Member
An enjoyable finale. This show has certainly been a big surprise to me, I'm glad I gave it a shot. I absolutely love how much thought they put into things like the opening credits and the prequel episodes. To see that much care for what could easily be written off as just a mindless action show, is very impressive.
We need much more Burton in season 2 please.
We need much more Burton in season 2 please.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Hear hear.
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
I don't even need to say anything, this is perfect.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Banshee's so good, it's convinced me to give Strike Back a shot. I've never seen it. Should I start with the original BBC Series 1 or should I start with Season 2 under BBC/Cinemax?
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Sky1 series, actually
And yes, you should start with OG Strike Back. The tone is much different, but it provides some important background information. Besides, you get to see Rick Grimes being a little shit.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Sky1 series, actually
And yes, you should start with OG Strike Back. The tone is much different, but it provides some important background information. Besides, you get to see Rick Grimes being a little shit.
Oh, Sky1, lol.
I think England, I only think BBC. Alright, I'll start with the first Strike Back. It's only six episodes. I can do that before we get to all the brotastic stuff that's apparently what's happening in seasons 2 and 3.
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
You guys convinced me to give Strike Back a second chance. I enjoyed the first season somewhat when I saw it year ago, but not enough to get to second. But the second proved to be much more up my alley. Dat bomb catching
One of the highlights of the entire show, really.
You should start with S3 ASAP, tho. Sexpoilers:
Dat Mossad chick
Ingueferroque
Banned
Couldn't get through the pilot.
spindoctor
Member
I'm going to watch Strike Back too now. Any recommendation coming from a Banshee fan is worth looking into
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
I'm going to watch Strike Back too now. Any recommendation coming from a Banshee fan is worth looking into
Keep your mind open, specially if you plan to start from the first (read: British produced) season. It's a heck of a lot more serious and less brotacular.
Also, get ready for A LOT of appearances from the Game of Thrones cast.
spindoctor
Member
Yep starting with the British S1.
Finale was insane, hopefully proctor vs Longshadow war is a big part of the second season... really interesting to me.
Me too hah, does anyone know the best way to watch it? is it on netflix?
I'm going to watch Strike Back too now. Any recommendation coming from a Banshee fan is worth looking into
Me too hah, does anyone know the best way to watch it? is it on netflix?
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Your loss.
Cornballer
Member
For those of you catching up on Strike Back, the short & sweet GAF threads are here if you want to talk about the Cinemax seasons:
- Strike Back: Project Dawn
- Strike Back: Vengeance - Season 2 of the explosive action series - Fridays on Cinemax
- Strike Back: Project Dawn
- Strike Back: Vengeance - Season 2 of the explosive action series - Fridays on Cinemax
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Those were pretty cool. Interesting symbology mixed with little bits of backstory. I like it.
Discotheque
Banned
Sky1 series, actually
And yes, you should start with OG Strike Back. The tone is much different, but it provides some important background information. Besides, you get to see Rick Grimes being a little shit.
Yet he's still more tolerable than he ever was in walking dead haha. Still, the highlight of this show is thorin oakenshield. The man has a commanding voice. Sad to know he's not in the other seasons tho
Discotheque
Banned
I don't get where you came to that conclusion.
But damn his sister is fine. Who thinks hood will hit that next season? Lol
But damn his sister is fine. Who thinks hood will hit that next season? Lol
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Seems they're already close to starting production on Banshee Season 2. The season 2 premiere is titled
and being directed by Greg Yaitanes: https://twitter.com/GregYaitanes/status/313270655929942016
"Little Fish"
Net_Wrecker
Member
So glad I ended up watching this. Badass finale. Gonna go check out Strike Back now.
I think the mayor was gay. The mayor is involved in the hotel. The mayor gets killed by proctor accidentally in the explosion. The mayor being Alex's lover could ratchet things up even more on Proctor. This would also put more pressure on Hood who owes Proctor big. Just a theory.
davidnic
Member
Also, this GIF deserves more love
Or :eeks and disgust, whatever.
That what happens when you shot in the leg close range by a shotgun lol
Hours Left
Member
He could be, but I don't think there's really been a basis to assume any sexuality for Alex yet. His characterization has been almost entirely focused on his family relations and his feud with Proctor.
Mayor Kendall perhaps, but they seemed to write that off at the end with his message to his wife. I could see Burton too, something that would be most welcome.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Personally, I'm hoping Reburton becomes a thing. That'd throw a nice twist into the Rebecca/Hood/Kai "love" triangle.
Finally saw the finale, well it was awesome but it looks like they are not closing the Rabbit storyline which sucks imo. I would rather have Hood next season trying to get his next score while trying to dodge the FBI and deal with the son of the real Hood.
I think Proctor knew he was there. Right before the call the Mayor mentioned working with the tribe to get the casino up, and then Proctor said to Rebecca we just need to remind Alex who his friends are. I think the message to Alex was he has no friends only Proctor.
I think Proctor knew he was there. Right before the call the Mayor mentioned working with the tribe to get the casino up, and then Proctor said to Rebecca we just need to remind Alex who his friends are. I think the message to Alex was he has no friends only Proctor.
Cornballer
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