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Post by mayor on Oct 8, 2012 7:41:47 GMT -6
Yes, I'm caught up with Homeland now. I think it's very good, but I don't buy it 100%. Something keeps it from being great for me (probably Brody). I definitely enjoy watching it though.
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Post by mayor on Oct 9, 2012 9:11:25 GMT -6
This week's Homeland was great. I don't buy into it all, but really enjoyable.
By the way, I didn't think Breaking Bad was great until about Season 4, so Homeland has a lot of time to develop.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 9, 2012 10:17:11 GMT -6
This last episode I thought was the best of the series. Very tense, and the last ten seconds reminded me of the last ten seconds of BB.
Conspiracy guys like me probably have an easier time "buying into" the premise, but they better address the text in the next episode. I would assume the NSA is going to trace Nazir's phone. It had to come directly from Brody, no time for a relay. Shouldn't be that long until they trace it to his phone.
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Post by mayor on Oct 9, 2012 10:44:59 GMT -6
they better address the text in the next episode. I agree--they can't just let him get away with that. This episode really did remind me of Breaking Bad in its action/suspense. I agree with you that it's probably the best of the series so far. I'm excited about the rest of this season. I hope they keep the storyline and characters outside the US--that has added a great element.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 12, 2012 8:09:38 GMT -6
Cranston was on Stern recently. Really good interview.
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Post by mayor on Oct 15, 2012 7:18:51 GMT -6
Homeland ep 3
Not terribly impressed. Disappointing after last week's great episode. I just don't buy the Brody storyline. I try to get over it, but he keeps doing increasingly ridiculous things.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 16, 2012 5:58:15 GMT -6
The Brody storyline was fairly ridiculous. You've succeeded in putting a Manchurian candidate into congress, and now he's on the cusp of being VP..and you have him go chauffeur a known terrorist? Come on now.
Carrie and Saul on the other hand...love it. Very powerful scene..."I was right."
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Post by mayor on Oct 16, 2012 7:15:42 GMT -6
Carrie and Saul on the other hand...love it. Very powerful scene..."I was right." Agreed--every scene they're in together is great. We need more Saul.
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Post by mayor on Nov 13, 2012 23:35:41 GMT -6
I'm losing some of my interest in Homeland.
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Post by mayor on Nov 26, 2012 15:01:40 GMT -6
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Post by mayor on Nov 26, 2012 15:02:54 GMT -6
Ok, so I just realized that book is brand new. If you've already read it, that's impressive.
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Post by fatmenace on Nov 26, 2012 21:51:15 GMT -6
@aaronpaul_8 I just finished reading the first episode of the final season of Breaking Bad and words can not express what I just experienced. Holy shit.
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Post by fatmenace on Nov 26, 2012 21:52:24 GMT -6
No but I may order it. I'm a big Sepinwall fan. Thanks for the heads up.
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Post by mayor on Nov 27, 2012 10:03:24 GMT -6
@aaronpaul_8 I just finished reading the first episode of the final season of Breaking Bad and words can not express what I just experienced. Holy nuts. Awesome. I just wish we had more episodes to look forward to.
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Post by fatmenace on Dec 10, 2012 9:51:51 GMT -6
I'm losing some of my interest in Homeland. I'm willing to suspend my belief more than most people. Heck, I stuck with 24 through it's entire run. But Homeland has come off the rails. I can't tolerate Carrie disregarding any more orders. It's beyond absurd at this point. And last night's episode...you make a point to mention they work in pairs and then only have one go into the tunnel, and of course his radio malfunctions. it's good they got him, because if they had used that to have him escape yet again, there would be an even bigger meltdown. I thought they missed an opportunity to put a bullet in Brody's head when his wife got out of the truck. His character can't go on. He was supposed to die last season but he was too popular, so the vest malfunction and he came back. Kill him off and make the show about Saul, Carrie and Quinn. They really need to redeem themselves next week, because this show has gotten preposterous quickly.
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