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I thought it was pretty good, I'm in.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I also thought it was pretty cool. Could have been much worse. But dang, its really a bloody show. I can't believe with some of the shots it got away with, being on basic cable that is.

 

[karmaforgotme]

I also thought it was pretty cool. Could have been much worse. But dang, its really a bloody show. I can't believe with some of the shots it got away with, being on basic cable that is.

The blood and guts on The Walking Dead, and SoA with its ass shot plus rape quota, nothing basic cable does will surprise me.

 

[Apoc29]

I can't help but think the main guy is Thor whenever I see him.

This show seems to suffer the same issues as Game of Thrones did at the beginning where they introduce a lot of similar-looking characters without much context. But eventually, the GoT characters developed their own individuality, and I suppose that can also happen with this show in time.

 

[robotzombie]

I also thought it was pretty cool. Could have been much worse. But dang, its really a bloody show. I can't believe with some of the shots it got away with, being on basic cable that is.

Basic cable can get away with anything they want, they just choose not to for advertising purposes

 

[RatskyWatsky]

There’s a lot of blood, betrayal and sharp objects in Kurt Sutter’s new FX drama, but it turns out there’s also some DVR heat. The two-hour September 15 debut of The Bastard Executioner saw big leaps in both viewership and among adults 18-49 in Live+3 results – hitting a drama high in the former for FX. In both the demo and its total audience, TBX had a 71% lift from its Live+Same Day results to to 1.79 million and 3.61 million, respectively.

The DVR results now have TBX with the second best lift of all FX drama debuts among the 18-49s.

Only the launch of Fargo on April 15 last year did better, with a 74% increase from its Live+SD numbers. The Bridge had a 67% demo rise, The Strain went up 63%, Tyrant 53%, The Americans 48%, and American Horror Story: Murder House rose 37%.

So far this year, TBX rates third in basic cable drama debuts behind the powerhouses of AMC’s Fear The Walking Dead and Better Call Saul.

Source

 

[Cornballer]

- Premiere Episode Recap (youtube)

I guess you could've edited down the premiere to three and a half minutes and still told the story. Btw, I reaaaaally hope they don't run all three and a half minutes of this before the next episode becuase one of my random pet peeves was how absurdly long the "previously on Sons of Anarchy" recaps were before each episode of that show actually started.



L+3 ratings - numbers look good, and it doesn't surprise me that a lot of people timeshifted instead of staying up past midnight to slog through all 2+ hours of the first run. Still, the initial ratings success will hinge on the viewership not eroding for the next few weeks, and given the issues with the premiere, I imagine they'll drop a fair bit. We'll see!

 

[Cornballer]

New episode tonight:

Effigy/Ddelw

Spoiler

An unlikely suspect is charged with treason; Wilkin must carry out his duties as the new executioner.

The episode will run 16 minutes past the hour tonight.

 

[dead souls]

The episode will run 16 minutes past the hour tonight.

So, pretty short for an episode of a Kurt Sutter show?

 

[Cornballer]

So, pretty short for an episode of a Kurt Sutter show?

Yup. The last 3 seasons of SoA regularly had 90-minute time slots.

At least next week of TBX is only 60 minutes!

 

[RatskyWatsky]

On The Bastard Executioner‘s Bastardized Middle Ages

Let’s be clear about this as you digest the pilot episode: The Bastard Executioner isn’t about the Middle Ages.

First: The early fourteenth century in England and along the Welsh border was a thriving time.

Second: The medieval Welsh and English cared about their law.

Third: Ye olde executioner isn’t really medieval. Did executions occur occasionally? Yes. Were they frequent? Goodness no.

Fourth: While we’re discussing judicial decisions, let us also recall that torture was simply not a part of the judicial process in medieval England.

Fifth: The only criminals who were tortured and executed horribly were traitors.

Sixth: The witch. Oh the witch. Here’s the thing: magic use was common in medieval England.

Explanations at the link.

 

[Cornballer]

- Onion A|V Club review

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I really don't like how the screen turns black and white right before they cut to commercial.

EDIT: Wow, no one else watched the new episode?

 

[Dominican Power]

The Baroness is the best part of the show so far.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

The Baroness is the best part of the show so far.

I think so too.

Anyway, that still wasn't great, but it was at least better than last week's premiere episodes.

 

[Vert boil]

Pretty bland episode apart from the twins and the Rick Flair impression.

 

[dead souls]

It's truly amazing how this show can make sex and violence so dull.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

It's truly amazing how this show can make sex and violence so dull.

That sex scene was ridiculous. At this point the only thing differentiating The Bastard Executioner's sex scenes from Game of Thrones' sex scenes is

Spoiler

consent

nipples.

 

[dead souls]

Fell to a 0.4 demo according to TVbTN.

Bad day for Fox/FX.

 

[Dominican Power]

I just hate that Sutter thought it was a good idea to remind us of SOA with some of the supporting cast. The Priest, the witch, the baron, and the witch's disfigured partner. Come the fuck on.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Fell to a 0.4 demo according to TVbTN.

Bad day for Fox/FX.

#5 on the table in week 1.
#39 on the table in week 2.

Yowza.

 

[ScribbleD]

Is this nearly as bad as SoA's final season was?

 

[a secret-boss]

Main Character is lacking charisma. He's so plain.

The whole thing seems trying to hard to be edgy Middle Ages. I think I'm done

 

[The Illiterati]

The whole thing is written in the same template as SoA. Opening scenes in the forest/garage with all the bros hanging out as Anorra/Gemma chides them to be careful, mothers them, etc. Jax/BasEx and his bro ride out to get info on on a rival gang(but make sure to double deal and warn the Wolf). But secretly Anorra/Gemma is manipulating them. Etc.

 

[demolitio]

The whole thing is written in the same template as SoA. Opening scenes in the forest/garage with all the bros hanging out as Anorra/Gemma chides them to be careful, mothers them, etc. Jax/BasEx and his bro ride out to get info on on a rival gang(but make sure to double deal and warn the Wolf). But secretly Anorra/Gemma is manipulating them. Etc.

Agreed.

I joked last night that the series will end with him riding down the road on his horse with his arms out as he crashes into an oncoming caravan and kills himself after 20 references to Jesus.

I'd like to think it has potential, but it feels like it's sticking to what Sutter knows no matter what.

 

[zychi]

Came in this thread to see how this show is since I'm watching SOA currently. First post spoils SOA for me, bunch of other posts spoil storylines.


Nice. Good to know spoilers in threads not related to the topic are cool still. Cant wait to be spoiled for Hannibal
(next show I'm watching) in a Gotham thread. :/

 

[choodi]

Came in this thread to see how this show is since I'm watching SOA currently. First post spoils SOA for me, bunch of other posts spoil storylines.


Nice. Good to know spoilers in threads not related to the topic are cool still. Cant wait to be spoiled for Hannibal
(next show I'm watching) in a Gotham thread. :/

Trust me, being spoiled on that complete steaming pile of shit show is not something to be bothered by. We did you a favour.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I really don't like how the screen turns black and white right before they cut to commercial.

I do, I watch it from my DVR, its the perfect time to hit the fast forward button.

And what was the point of cutting off the girls nose? And the healer witch I fear is bad news.

 

[| Praxis |]

Came in this thread to see how this show is since I'm watching SOA currently. First post spoils SOA for me, bunch of other posts spoil storylines

Take this person's advice. You will never get that time back.

Trust me, being spoiled on that complete steaming pile of shit show is not something to be bothered by. We did you a favour.

 

[Troy]

Came in this thread to see how this show is since I'm watching SOA currently. First post spoils SOA for me, bunch of other posts spoil storylines.


Nice. Good to know spoilers in threads not related to the topic are cool still. Cant wait to be spoiled for Hannibal
(next show I'm watching) in a Gotham thread. :/

Ignore people telling you SOA is a bad show. It's great. But that's something you'll need to decide for yourself.

 

[dead souls]

I do, I watch it from my DVR, its the perfect time to hit the fast forward button.

The other good time to hit the fast forward button? During any other scene.

 

[Cornballer]

New episode tonight:

A Hunger/Newyn

Spoiler

Lady Love journeys to Windsor to learn the fate of Ventrishire from King Edward II; Ventris, Milus and company welcome a visit from Baron Pryce.

At least next week of TBX is only 60 minutes!

Oops, turns out tonight's episode is clocking in at 1:20. *shakes fist at Sutter*

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Oops, turns out tonight's episode is clocking in at 1:20. *shakes fist at Sutter*

Is it really so hard for Sutter to color within the lines?

 

[dead souls]

Is it really so hard for Sutter to color within the lines?

Really makes you think, doesn't it?

I'm sure most of us could pick plenty of scenes that could have been cut during the first two weeks/three episodes.

 

[The Illiterati]

I decided last week I'm done with this show unless I hear it improves tremendously. There's absolutely nothing interesting about it.

 

[dead souls]

I decided last week I'm done with this show unless I hear it improves tremendously. There's absolutely nothing interesting about it.

I'll keep recording it but once the rest of the Tuesday shows I watch are back on (SHIELD tonight, Flash/iZombie next Tuesday, Manhattan the Tuesday after that) this shows is going to be relegated to the "watch at some much later date" category.

Tuesday is the new Sunday in terms of number of things I watch.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I'll keep recording it but once the rest of the Tuesday shows I watch are back on (SHIELD tonight, Flash/iZombie next Tuesday, Manhattan the Tuesday after that) this shows is going to be relegated to the "watch at some much later date" category.

Tuesday is the new Sunday in terms of number of things I watch.

Oh nice, they moved Manhattan away from the busiest night of the week!

Spoiler

to the second busiest night of the week. ;__;

 

[Bodacious]

The whole thing is written in the same template as SoA. Opening scenes in the forest/garage with all the bros hanging out as Anorra/Gemma chides them to be careful, mothers them, etc. Jax/BasEx and his bro ride out to get info on on a rival gang(but make sure to double deal and warn the Wolf). But secretly Anorra/Gemma is manipulating them. Etc.

You might enjoy this post I made in the Vikings thread last year. (assuming you're also familiar with that show)

 

[Dominican Power]

The French are such assholes.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

The show is steadily improving, but is it too late? Only three weeks in and the thread is already dead!

 

[Qvoth]

my brother and i are watching this, it's pretty decent imo
quite surprised at how gory this is though

 

[Dominican Power]

The new wife is bat shit insane.

 

[Harry Stewart]

The show's portrayal of the French rivals Talladega Nights in its accuracy.

Still enjoying it all despite the shit.

 

[aku:jiki]

I am also strangely enjoying it, even though I don't really know why. I really like the relationship between the baroness and her chambermaid, and Stephen Moyer is always fun for me even if the show he is on sucks. Also like the main party quite a bit, mostly the redheaded sidekick and the goofy kid. Well, everyone except the lead and the fact that everyone, even his friends, just calls that one dude "the moor".

BTW, no posts about Ed Sheeran showing up out of the fucking blue? I guess I missed the press release about that.

The new wife is bat shit insane.

This is the part I hate the most right now. At first we were wondering if she's insane or just playing along for everyone's sake, but now it's pretty clear that she's completely nuts and Sutter is trying to paint some picture of her being abused into insanity but he is just not a skilled enough writer to pull that off.

 

[metsallica]

The show is steadily improving, but is it too late? Only three weeks in and the thread is already dead!

It's not terrible but it's not appointment television. I think most of us are triaging it on the weekend.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

New episode tonight:

P. Profit / Proffidwyr Troeth

Spoiler

The King's right hand visits on official business and Milus gets Wilkin to search for a valuable artifact.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Wilkin's side of the show is boring and feels inconsequential compared to Lady Love and Milus' storylines.

Also, clever way of bypassing the "no frontal nudity" rules of cable...

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

So, I'm thinking of making a Peter Molydeux-type Twitter account.

Sutter Inc.?

 

[rocketskates]

Yo who were those two girls in bed?

Names plz

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Yo who were those two girls in bed?

Names plz

Eloise Lovell Anderson and Sophie Lovell Anderson.