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[TheChewyWaffles]

So what's with Eph shaving his head? Did he do this in the books or are they just tired of paying his wig lady?

 

[Idle Storm]

Wow what a great episode! This season keeps getting better with every episode.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

So what's with Eph shaving his head? Did he do this in the books or are they just tired of paying his wig lady?

I believe it happened in the books as well, but at a much later point in the story. It happened sooner on the show because it was proving to be too distracting to the audience.

 

[PadWarrior]

Awesome episode. I wonder where Dutch is?

 

[KibblesBits]

I believe it happened in the books as well, but at a much later point in the story. It happened sooner on the show because it was proving to be too distracting to the audience.

LOL, Ratsky.

 

[Deified Data]

I don't remember Eph ever shaving his head in the books, but I could be wrong.

 

[RS4-]

I don't remember Eph ever shaving his head in the books, but I could be wrong.

I don't remember him leaving for DC either. Been a while since I read them, won't go back.

 

[Deified Data]

I don't remember him leaving for DC either. Been a while since I read them, won't go back.

That plotline is unique to the show, same as the bioweapon.

 

[inky]

Show is getting gud. That assassin tho, LMAO.

 

[Idle Storm]

That plotline is unique to the show, same as the bioweapon.

The show has added a lot this season that didn't happen in the books. For better or for worse.

 

[Alpende]

I'm just glad we got another badass vampire-kind-of-good-guy.

 

[inky]

I'm just glad we got another badass vampire-kind-of-good-guy.

First rule of badasses: he's gonna job so hard.

 

[Dennis]

Wow, what a fantastic upgrade the new Master form is. The old one was so loltastic.

I am enjoying this show for reals you guys.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Wow, what a fantastic upgrade the new Master form is. The old one was so loltastic.

It just sunk in - we're finally free of ol' Puppetface!

 

[Dan]

Step 1: Ditch the wig.
Step 2: Ditch the dopey master.
Step 3: Ditch Zach?
Step 4: Profit!

 

[phaonaut]

Wow, what a fantastic upgrade the new Master form is. The old one was so loltastic.

I am enjoying this show for reals you guys.

Yeh master looks really dangerous in his new body, not like the other ancients. If transferring bodies moves conscience also why not switch often? There must be some downside like a loss of power.

Also like when the new guy with the bone sword talked about old cities of the past, great way to let you know how old he is.

 

[Numb]

Bus full of blind kids? Real funny Strain.

 

[TheOddOne]

New episode today:

Season 2: episode 7 "The Born"

Spoiler

Setrakian and Fet use Fitzwilliam's info to attack the Master, but a mysterious new player arrives. Dutch receives a surprise guest. Eph returns to NYC frustrated but energized to go after the one person responsible for killing his friends.

 

[IronRinn]

No Straining for me tonight. Lady wants to watch Fear the Walking Dead. I'll have to catch up tomorrow.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

No Straining for me tonight. Lady wants to watch Fear the Walking Dead. I'll have to catch up tomorrow.

Suck it FX!

 

[IronRinn]

Suck it FX!

Whoever wins, we all lose.

 

[shoreu]

Step 1: Ditch the wig.
Step 2: Ditch the dopey master.
Step 3: Ditch Zach?
Step 4: Profit!

Give this man a bag of money.

 

[Idle Storm]

Falling skies, The Strain, Fear the Walking Dead, and The Talking Dead all in one night. Way too much to watch!!

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

Falling skies, The Strain, Fear the Walking Dead, and The Talking Dead all in one night. Way too much to watch!!

I personally like Show me a Hero more than all of them. Granted, I haven't seen fear yet.

 

[More_Badass]

Falling skies, The Strain, Fear the Walking Dead, and The Talking Dead all in one night. Way too much to watch!!

My DVR is packed on Sunday night

The Strain, The Last Ship, Falling Skies, Fear The Walking Dead

 

[Jarrod38]

Finally sequel to Gladiator.

 

[Dan]

Regarding last week's episode, what was the point of bringing back Reggie Fitzwilliam in the first place? He ultimately served no point this season.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

Ratboy is heartbroken. He was hoping the ex was dead. Hacker hurt him in the soul

 

[Gambit61]

Holy shit he's Dante

 

[shoreu]

Like what was the point of that. He didn't even destroy the entire building.

 

[Gambit61]

Lol yeah, that was underwhelming.

 

[shoreu]

Lol wtf his emotions are all over the place. Where the Fuck did that come from.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Oh wow, wasn't expecting this opening.

 

[charsace]

After reading the books there was one thing I wanted, a series centered on Quinlan.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Ha! Girlfriend isn't dead. Poor exterminator.

Edit: Damn. Dante is fucking these vamp kids up.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

that cave-in was super cheesy

 

[KibblesBits]

Oh Coco. What will we ever do with you?

 

[Baroquemantic]

That was the weakest episode so far. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either.

 

[phaonaut]

Who is Coco really working for? I'm ready for the twist.

 

[KibblesBits]

Who is Coco really working for? I'm ready for the twist.

I'm betting either a rival strigoi OR she's just some random lady with no secret affiliations.
I'm really interested in knowing as she POTENTIAL BOOK SPOILER

Spoiler

apparently has no counterpart.

 

[TheVampire]

I don't get it.

Why didn't Quinlan just jump / climb over that pile of rubble and continue to attack the master?

It didnt look like it totally blocked off his access.

 

[megamerican]

Pretty poor episode. The hacker's ex girlfriend is fairly obviously pregnant. Setrakian just had a feeling the master was in that building? How did Fet know exactly where to place that bomb, only to slightly fuck it up for plot convenience?

I know people didn't love the master's original look, but now he basically looks like any random vampire. If the dialogue was removed I would be hard pressed to tell which is which when the gladiator vampire confronts him.

 

[BlackBanditSho]

I know people didn't love the master's original look, but now he basically looks like any random vampire. If the dialogue was removed I would be hard pressed to tell which is which when the gladiator vampire confronts him.

It lacks...intimidation.

 

[wildfire]

Regarding last week's episode, what was the point of bringing back Reggie Fitzwilliam in the first place? He ultimately served no point this season.

Pretty poor episode. The hacker's ex girlfriend is fairly obviously pregnant. Setrakian just had a feeling the master was in that building? How did Fet know exactly where to place that bomb, only to slightly fuck it up for plot convenience?

I know people didn't love the master's original look, but now he basically looks like any random vampire. If the dialogue was removed I would be hard pressed to tell which is which when the gladiator vampire confronts him.

Fitz Williams told them where to find the master even though he didn't know that was the information he got from over hearing Palmer.


What makes you think she's pregnant?

 

[NaturalHigh]

How did "we have to bring this place down around him" turn to a game of jenga falling over only in the place that would fuck that encounter up? That was weak but I enjoyed the episode.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

How did "we have to bring this place down around him" turn to a game of jenga falling over only in the place that would fuck that encounter up? That was weak but I enjoyed the episode.

The budget to dynamite ratio remains intact. Plot padding increased by 200%. Evil Zack still reigns supreme

 

[a secret-boss]

That pointless explosion. Lol evacuate the building its going to make a perfectly place rubble
Edit: they should have it into a long hallway

 

[RS4-]

That was some poor ass execution, etc etc with the whole explosion and Quinlan-Master exchange.

 

[DrBo42]

How did "we have to bring this place down around him" turn to a game of jenga falling over only in the place that would fuck that encounter up? That was weak but I enjoyed the episode.

The budget to dynamite ratio remains intact. Plot padding increased by 200%. Evil Zack still reigns supreme

That pointless explosion. Lol evacuate the building its going to make a perfectly place rubble
Edit: they should have it into a long hallway

That was some poor ass execution, etc etc with the whole explosion and Quinlan-Master exchange.

It was truly amazing. Some classic S1 levels of jank/hilarity there.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

So the cool new vamp hunter is a gladiator and a half breed. Nice.

And holy shit, he wrecked those kids. Goddamn. And wow at the torso trying to get away...

Although I have to question why he didn't chase the master after their fight and kill him? I mean, I know the reason, but they could have framed it so much better than they did.

And to echo others. The new master look is terrible. Lacks any kind of screen presence and doesn't look at at all distinctive or threatening. Just looks like some standard vamp that they'd have no problem skull crushing.

Basically - It lacks...intimidation.

Of course Nikki is still alive. Of course. This won't become at all boring or annoying.

Coco. Just hurry up and reveal what she's really up to. Too much to hope that she's working with Quinlan?