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[Corpsepyre]

This was really good! Enjoyed every second of it, and can't wait for the next episode.

There are a few things I need to know about though. Is FX cable or network? Their shows don't have any real nudity or cursing, and the same is true for The Walking Dead. They DO, however, say 'shit' at times, and 'fuck' is blurred out whenever it IS said. What's the deal with that? Networks, atleast, don't go that road, so are FX and AMC somewhere in between?

 

[Linius]

FX and AMC are both cable. But except for HBO and Starz it seems most channels hold back a bit on explicit violence, nudity and cursing.

 

[Norwegian Rudo]

FX and AMC are both cable. But except for HBO and Starz it seems most channels hold back a bit on explicit violence, nudity and cursing.

HBO and Starz are premium cable (subscriber based). Regular cable is still dependent on advertising, so even though they can decide for themselves how far they want to push the nudity and language they are unlikely to ever go for HBO levels.

FX basically allows everything but tits, pussy and cocks as far as nudity goes, and everything but "fuck" in language.

 

[Talon]

AMC, for example, allowed Breaking Bad to use one or two "fucks" per season. There was an interview with Gilligan at some point about when they decided to drop it in Season 3. Pretty goofy.

 

[lamaroo]

AMC, for example, allowed Breaking Bad to use one or two "fucks" per season. There was an interview with Gilligan at some point about when they decided to drop it in Season 3. Pretty goofy.

It was still silenced and blurred though on Breaking Bad.

 

[Gozer the Gozerian]

People in this thread calling Fargo the movie a flat boring piece of shit?? What the fuck

 

[water_wendi]

Absolutely amazing.

 

[Konka]

AMC, for example, allowed Breaking Bad to use one or two "fucks" per season. There was an interview with Gilligan at some point about when they decided to drop it in Season 3. Pretty goofy.

South Park sure has no issues with it...

 

[Norwegian Rudo]

South Park sure has no issues with it...

There are no rules for cable, it is all down to the channels to decide for themselves.

 

[Poofynamanama]

AMC, for example, allowed Breaking Bad to use one or two "fucks" per season. There was an interview with Gilligan at some point about when they decided to drop it in Season 3. Pretty goofy.

I don't think they ever dropped it, season 3 had "IFT" and season 4 had the fight between Jesse and Walt, and both parts of season 5 have a couple fucks also

 

[Grimm Fandango]

Just finished first episode. Really enjoyed it! BBT's character is great.

 

[Kadayi]

He is having fun.

And he hates everyone

 

[redhood56]

I really liked the first episode, it picked up towards the end so I am excited to see episode 2.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

An exemplary first episode, marred only by the occasional scene featuring cartoon side characters. Very much looking forward to episode 2.

Other thoughts:

lol @ the stripper saying "Oh ya, that's good ya" as Hess was banging her from behind.

"Wife made spaghetti for dinner. Seemed a shame to barf it up."

Sad that police guy was killed. I really liked him.

Glad i decided to pass on watching any of the trailer/promo stuff.

Same, though I had a close encounter the other day when I was at the movies and they decided to play a making of featurette. I had to look away and cover my ears. lol

 

[Steelyuhas]

An exemplary first episode, marred only by the occasional scene featuring cartoon side characters. Very much looking forward to episode 2.

Other thoughts:

lol @ the stripper saying in a "Oh ya, that's good ya" as Hess was banging her from behind.

"Wife made spaghetti for dinner. Seemed a shame to barf it up."

Sad that police guy was killed. I really liked him.

Those two lines killed me. Also, "she has soft hands" lol

 

[Socreges]

Sad that police guy was killed. I really liked him.

"You'll make a good chief one day."

I knew right then he'd die, but I didn't think it'd be in the first episode.

 

[RadioHeadAche]

I really enjoyed it.

 

[Steelyuhas]

Speaking of which, when he tells her she'll be a good chief and brings up another officer that has more seniority, I assume they were referring to Odenkirk's character, correct?

 

[James Woods]

I'm used to the sheriff actor playing scumbags/slimeballs like in Frequency, Terriers and Hannibal. He was really good here and I was hoping he wouldn't eat shit. Damn shame

 

[triplestation]

I knew he'd die the moment he looked at the baby supplies and babybroom

Not really I didn't expect h to die

Shows over the top guano insane

 

[bodyboarder]

Very impressive first ep.

 

[bud]

will watch this later tonight. bummer it's not a netflix original series, though--now i can't binge watch the entire first season in two days.

 

[Cornballer]

Speaking of which, when he tells her she'll be a good chief and brings up another officer that has more seniority, I assume they were referring to Odenkirk's character, correct?

Yes

 

[Norwegian Rudo]

I'm used to the sheriff actor playing scumbags/slimeballs like in Frequency, Terriers and Hannibal. He was really good here and I was hoping he wouldn't eat shit. Damn shame

You might want to check out a Canadian show called Endgame. He plays a Russian chess master who solves crimes in Vancouver without ever leaving his hotel. Also stars Katharine Isabelle.

 

[Philippo]

Fuck this was an amazing pilot, on par with the movie.

Thorton's character delivered some outstanding lines (at the hospital, café and with the officer).

We're in for a real treat.

 

[chalkitdown1]

You might want to check out a Canadian show called Endgame. He plays a Russian chess master who solves crimes in Vancouver without ever leaving his hotel. Also stars Katharine Isabelle.

Wasn't he also Bill Paxton's brother in Big Love?

 

[Miles Quaritch]

I really enjoyed it. Thought it was good as the movie and the preview at the end has me very hyped indeed.

Not sure I like Lester's accent though. I'll probably get used to it.

 

[whytemyke]

Just the scene with Freeman saying "Oh jeez!" every time he swung that hammer was awesome for me.

 

[Gozer the Gozerian]

I have to say at least from the first episode I feel a lot more confident in the show's dramatic scenes than in the comedy. The more understated stuff like the chief's wife with the paint colors, Odenkirk's character, etc. were all great and pretty in line with the humor in the movie. But then there's the whole Hess family who were like cartoon characters

 

[Niraj]

Finally got around to watching this. Really enjoyed the premiere. My skepticism is all gone.

 

[Shuggah_Daddy]

Wow this first episode was so fucking good. I'm hooked. Lester's wife was such a cunt, nearly cheered out loud when he whacked her on top of the head with a hammer. And then he kept saying oh jeez as he was finishing her off lol. Also BBT was godly in this. Can't wait for ep2.

 

[J-Roderton]

Well, I'm hooked.

Spoiler

The assholes I wanted to get whacked got whacked

That short show was a thousand times better than any time I spent watching that movie. Freeman and Thorton are awesome in this.

 

[Cornballer]

FARGO jumped an FX-record 68% in L+3, rising to 4.5M viewers with its 10 p.m. debut. Counting encores, viewer tally up to 6.4M

FARGO also rose more in L+3 than THE AMERICANS and THE BRIDGE rose in L+*7* for their premieres.

And among A18-49, FARGO jumped 74%, from a 0.8 to a 1.4 in the demo. Also a record for FX dramas/miniseries premieres.

As expected, lots of time-shifting for Fargo. Good to see so many people have caught up on it after the premiere.

 

[J-Roderton]

Can networks track who recorded the show and watched it later?

 

[Cornballer]

Can networks track who recorded the show and watched it later?

Yes, that's what these numbers try to capture.

 

[J-Roderton]

So the jerk guy that runs the truck company was

Spoiler

involved with the mob or something like that

, right?

Yes, that's what these numbers try to capture.

Oh cool. Had a hard time understanding it.

 

[Linius]

So the jerk guy that runs the truck company was

Spoiler

involved with the mob or something like that

, right?



.

He's involved with Fargo, a crime syndicate that mainly deals guns from what we know now.

 

[stormplyr]

Well my DVR nuked the last 15 minutes of the episode. Dammit!

 

[Cornballer]

Well my DVR nuked the last 15 minutes of the episode. Dammit!

The full premiere is up here. You have to log in with your cable provider info.

 

[EdibleExplosives]

Enjoyed the first ep, and I'm weirdly attracted to Allison Tolman.

 

[EliCash]

Really strong first episode, I'm hooked. I loved the film so I wasn't sure what to think going into this, but you can see Coens in there - especially with the Billy Bob Thornton character.

For those complaining about Freeman's accent, I think it's fine as he's still good in the role. I think it's an accent that works even if it's a little off kilter.

Look at Peter Dinklage in Game of Thrones, people praise his performance, rightly so, even although the accent is pretty bad.

 

[Freewheelin']

Really great first episode. I love the film to death, so a TV show obviously felt a bit "ugh, really?' to me. But when I read about the cast and the fact that the Coens approved the first script, I was interested.

Gets the tone and humour of the film just right. Loved the "oh well" shrug from Freeman before he hits his wife :lol

Billy Bob was awesome in it too.

Can't wait for the next ep.

 

[CharminUltra]

Mañana, Mañana, Mañana, Mañana, Mañana.

 

[Cornballer]

New episode tonight:

The Rooster Prince

Spoiler

Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved with the murders; Malvo investigates the blackmail plot against a man known as the Supermarket King.

The episode will run an hour and fifteen minutes tonight.

 

[Cornballer]

- HitFix: 'Fargo' star Allison Tolman discusses being the dark story's hero

 

[Deified Data]

I don't think I'm as excited for any show on television ATM than I am over Fargo. Among Hannibal, Vikings, and the Americans that's some pretty stiff competition.

 

[Daffy Duck]

Amazing first episode, never seen the film and it's downloading now to the Sky box to watch.

Cannot wait until Sunday for the next episode.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

You might want to check out a Canadian show called Endgame. He plays a Russian chess master who solves crimes in Vancouver without ever leaving his hotel. Also stars Katharine Isabelle.

Great little show. Would be an excellent (and cheap!) resurrection project for Netflix one day. Right after Terriers of course.

 

[Cornballer]

 

[Bandit1]

New episode tonight:The episode will run an hour and fifteen minutes tonight.

Can't wait!