Strike Back: Vengeance - Season 2 of the explosive action series - Fridays on Cinemax

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New episode tonight:
Episode 5

The trail of the missing nuclear triggers leads to Cape Town, South Africa, where kidnappers abduct the children of an expatriate munitions expert to force him to cooperate.
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I finally managed to watch the final two episodes of Season 2 and I'm totally hooked. The start was at first more than a bit rocky after offing Porter and wiping out the better part of the cast, but man, the chemistry between Winchester and Stapleton is tremendous. You can tell they are having a ball with the show, it just shows.

Random musings:

  • The production values are off the fucking hook. Holy crap. Being a foreigner I always thought that Cinemax was synonymous of shitty shows (and I really don't have the sightliest faith in British TV when it comes to action shows/movies) but the amount of action and the quality of it are absolutely unparalleled. Mad props.
  • ASS AND TITTIES. I like them lots, mind you, but they are gratuitous to the max and sometimes become cheesy. That part in Albania with the naked soldiers and the random nude chick taking a shower in the open was pure wut. And people complain about GoT's sexposition... :lol
  • Man, this show has some sexy chicks.
  • I don't know if the dynamic duo have any military experience, but whoever trained them did a tremendous job. The way they move and handle their weapons is absolutely incredible. I'm a sports shooter and I see regional champions with worse form.
  • I really, really like the European scenes and how they tried to make them believable. As a European I'm tired as shit of every single action show/movie being set in America or the Middle East (either that, or some random forest/parking lot with cardboard props). So refreshing.
  • Having said that... I really dislike the way the writers handle foreign officials. Sure, "diplomacy is overrated" is the tagline of the show, but if a bunch of foreign spies/assassins set up shop in a different country and got caught after trashing an entire block they'd be deported so hard they'd create a crater upon landing. At best. Georgians were basically cannon fodder and Section 20 bullied their way out during the season finale, just like that.
  • The final episode was excellent. Being the idiot that I am I rightly surmised that Elenor was going to be killed after taking a look at the new cast and seeing that the actress was not returning, but I definitely didn't expect that. That some way to go. On a more superficial note, it bums me out that the hottest chick in the show didn't get nude. Dat pixie hair.

I also find funny that my ladyfriend can't stop rolling her eyes at the gratuitous boobs, yet she can't help but foam at the mouth whenever any of the beef cakes shows up without a shirt.

Anyway, now I'm fully on board for season 3.
 
Funky Papa said:
Anyway, now I'm fully on board for season 3.
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*fist bump*

There are a few behind the scenes clips that I posted at the beginning of the thread where they're doing some stunts and action sequences. They have a few ex-special forces guys helping them out with the military stuff and Winchester & Stapleton try to do as many of their stunts as possible. They look like they get along really well, and it shows with their great on-screen chemistry.
 
Funky Papa said:
  • The production values are of the fucking hook. Holy crap. Being a foreigner I always thought that Cinemax was synonymous of shitty shows (and I really don't have the sightliest faith in British TV when it comes to action shows/movies) but amount of action and the quality of it are absolutely unparalleled. Mad props.
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Cinemax was synonymous with soft core porn shows, which is why people used to call it "Skinemax". Strike Back was really their first mainstream production.
 
couple random observations as I go through the series:

-For as good as Scott's actor is at faking an American accent, every other American on the show that I've seen so far has been an Irish or English actor doing a horrible impression.
-If Scott and squareface gear up in uniform and go in with a team, those redshirts are doomed
 
That was a great episode. Possibly my favorite of the season so far, and holy shit @ that cliffhanger. This show just oozes badassery. :D

I just love the way they shoot in and around Cape Town. It's a gorgeous city, but I love how they highlight that fact every chance they get.
 
Cornballer said:
A recent interview:
- Rhona Mitra wanted to bring authenticity to 'Strike Back' role
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The show's military advisers--some are British, some American and some South African--worked with Mitra on the various techniques used for different weapons. Dalton would have learned how to use the AK-47 she brandished in the season premiere while undercover in Africa, Mitra said, because it's not used by the British military. Later she used an MP-5, which is a British military issue weapon and which required a different style and stance for shooting.
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Wow, that is some incredibly thorough research. I'm definitely going to pay more attention to the way the guns are handled on this show from now on.
 
Endign was weird with Stonebridge not being able to hit a guy driving in a straight line at him AND leaving the old man by himself AND the old man just running off and getting caught. Otherwise a great ep though, really weird to see everyone showered and everything taking place in something resembling the 1st world.
 
RatskyWatsky said:
I know, that was a really stupid thing to do. He should have just stayed put in the place he and Stonebridge were at before Stonebridge ran off to kill the sniper guy.
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well when you have people out to kill you and people out to kidnap you and your only protection just ran off to god knows where rational thought isn't really high on the list ^^

I do hate how Stonebridge couldn't hit the guy in the car while he was driving straight at him
I guess we can excuse it with "poor shooting due to rage"
 
Enosh said:
well when you have people out to kill you and people out to kidnap you and your only protection just ran off to god knows where rational thought isn't really high on the list ^^

I do hate how Stonebridge couldn't hit the guy in the car while he was driving straight at him
I guess we can excuse it with "poor shooting due to rage"
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yea, only thing I can figure is it's a Batman vs Joker in TDK thing like, COME ON HIT ME and Stonebridge just can't.
 
For me the African setting is getting a bit stale. Though the stadium scenes were great and the action was the best of the season so far.
 
Munin said:
For me the African setting is getting a bit stale.
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Really? I mean, I'm kind of tired of desert settings too, but I love the Cape Town stuff. It would be cool if they filmed in a different part of the world next season, though I think that South Africa has a lot of mileage left in it.
 
I dunno, maybe I'm just spoiled from the extreme variety of settings in the previous season. Of course there could be more to come. Doesn't help I just watched Safe House a couple days ago.

I also felt they could have stretched the arc with

Scott's ex colleague a bit longer instead of just killing him off there and then, the dynamic was interesting and gave more depth to his character. But I guess that's another victim of the show's breakneck pace.
 
Munin said:
Scott's ex colleague a bit longer instead of just killing him off there and then, the dynamic was interesting and gave more depth to his character. But I guess that's another victim of the show's breakneck pace.
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I thought so too. I would have liked to see more of him, but once the bad guys knew he was helping Scott and Stonebridge, I think it was only realistic that they would kill him soon after finding out.
 
Excellent conclusion to last week's ep. Craig's entry into Knox's security team was a little clumsy, but the rest of the episode was aces. And there wasn't a single CG explosion to be found!

I really liked Rebecca, and I'm glad Scott didn't kill her at the end. The women on this show are a bit like Bond Girls: they're well acted and intriguing and sexy and badass, but after their arc is over you never see them again. :(

Funky Papa said:
This show never fails at leaving me hungry for more, FFS.
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Ain't it the truth?

Also, bonus Rhona Mitra as Lara Croft pic:

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RatskyWatsky said:
I really liked Rebecca, and I'm glad Scott didn't kill her at the end. The women on this show are a bit like Bond Girls: they're well acted and intriguing and sexy and badass, but after their arc is over you never see them again. :(
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I am honestly a bit miffed by how disposable are most of the female characters. It's like they are barely above the plot worth of a napkin. At least something tells me that the Mossad chick will return in future episodes, and that fills me with glee
her loathe-fuck was some kinky shit
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I also find funny that Rhona looks a lot better these days that during her Lara Croft time. Eh.
 
Funky Papa said:
I am honestly a bit miffed by how disposable are most of the female characters. It's like they are barely above the plot worth of a napkin. At least something tells me that the Mossad chick will return in future episodes, and that fills me with glee
her loathe-fuck was some kinky shit
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I also find funny that Rhona looks a lot better these days that during her Lara Croft time. Eh.
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Yeah it's aggravating but I get why they do it.

That's a bit of an odd pic of her, especially in the face. Here's a better one:

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She still looks really good though. Her features are a little more defined now.
 
Dominican Power said:
I love all the women on this show.
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I love the sniper girl a bit more than the others ^^

anyway, I think they are at 0% for saving important people at this point...
enjoyed the assault on the base
scott should have told stonebridge about that guy that killed his wife being there, he seemed to be a lot more reasonable (putting the mission first) when he knew he was in south africa and working for the enemy
kinda sad there wasn't a "daughter knew about the plot and is in on it" twist
 
New episode tonight:
Episode 7

Section 20 is now working covertly with the South African government, and are investigating Knox's reasons for breaking opposition political leader Walter Lutulu out of a prison in Zimbabwe. To track Lutulu down, Section 20 get to his activist daughter Lilian. Knox teams up with a familiar face.
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I've asked this before but how the hell is this thread only 3 pages?

Seriously. This is one of the best shows on TV.

Consistently great. I need to watch the last two episodes I like to do them in double bills when I can.
 
"nah they are not going to do it"
"holy shit he pulled a gun"
"well they are fighting now a bit sinclaire will win"
"fuck he shot him, but he is still alive"
*off camera shots* "it's cool scott and stonebridge came and saved him"
"fuck fuck fuck"

my tough process during all of this

tywin is an evil bastard in this one too ^^
 
Another fokking excellent episode. The extraction from the beginnig and the prison break were incredibly well done, although I could live without the needless bloodshed. It should be clear by now that Strike Back's writers graduated from the same school of script writing as Josh Whedon :(


*gives something meaningful to do to well liked but minor character*
*kills him in the most harrowing manner*
 
Nooooo Sinclair! Wow. What a sad and grim way for him to go out. :( This show really doesn't pull any punches does it?

Apart from that rather sad moment, I thought that it was a very good episode. Very tense throughout, and it seems as though Scott has set his sights on an "out". It wouldn't surprise me in the least if he left after this season. (not that I would want him to, mind)
 
Dabanton said:
I've asked this before but how the hell is this thread only 3 pages?

Seriously. This is one of the best shows on TV.

Consistently great. I need to watch the last two episodes I like to do them in double bills when I can.
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No kidding. This is the most badass show on TV. Great action, excellent cinematography, gripping tension, high production values. There are thousands of shows that wish they could be any close to Strike Back.

On a more superficial note, Rhona has some fierce nipples.

RatskyWatsky said:
Very tense throughout, and it seems as though Scott has set his sights on an "out". It wouldn't surprise me in the least if he left after this season. (not that I would want him to, mind)
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They better keep him around... Stonebridge is cool, but a character so focused and "straight" needs some counterbalance. Also, didn't he "hate" the notion of returning to America? I'm going to get mighty pissy if they off another great character. Elenor's death still burns.
 
The Sinclair bit came across a bit manufactured (like "OK, we're in the mid-season slump, better do something shocking now"), but fantastic episode in any case.

But has anybody ever noticed how the guys get made on literally every single covert and/or surveillance mission? The writers should think of better ways to lead into these situations cause it's getting a bit silly.
 
I'm more amused by the amount of shit they manage to smuggle each time they go abroad. The Crib must have more firepower than Monaco and Andorra combined.
 
Funky Papa said:
They better keep him around... Stonebridge is cool, but a character so focused and "straight" needs some counterbalance. Also, didn't he "hate" the notion of returning to America? I'm going to get mighty pissy if they off another great character. Elenor's death still burns.
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It would suck, but I wouldn't want them to keep the same characters on the show just for the sake of keeping them on the show, you know?
 
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