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Nepia

[quote name='taniwharugby']thought the final ep of GoT was a bit of a let down, for a season finale, coulda ended it after ep 9...[/QUOTE] 
I agree, thought it was pretty meh really whereas last weeks finale would have been a great way to end the season - this ep would have made a decent setting up ep for S2. 
 
Even though I'm sure the actress who plays the Khaleesi is probably in her 20s she just seems so young - I kind of felt uncomfortable seeing her naked even though there is no reason I should (bloody society and its morale compass)! 
 
SPOILER ALERT (if anyone can tell me where to find the spoiler button I will hide this) 
 
I must say I was disappointed at the end with the appearance of the dragons - I thought they were going to remain as myths. While I'm still looking forward to the 2nd series I'm a wee bit apprehensive. 
 
Yes, I know it is based on fantasy books - but the first series fooled me into thinking that they wouldn't have any 'real' dragons.

taniwharugby

dont know that this software has the spoilerfunction?? 
 
spoiler again****** 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I kinda expected them to show at some point following the scene where Khaleesi realised she was the dragon, not her brother when she held the hot egg. what was in the final ep (naming of his son as the Northern King, the birth of the dragons, the Knights watch off beyond the wall) sets it nicely for the 2nd series, but as a season finale...

dK

In the subsequent books of GoT, you will see the significance of the dragons as part of Daenerys story. Her story IMHO is one of the highlights of the upcoming books. I hope the upcoming series will match.

taniwharugby

[quote name='rustycruiser']Watch [B][U]Justified[/U][/B] and Treme in the meantime. They take up two of the spots of my top 4 shows currently airing (along with Community and Parks and Recreation). 
 
Or do yourself a huge favor, and watch all five seasons of Friday Night Lights if you haven't seen it. Or Arrested Development. Or The Wire. Or Firefly. Or Battlestar Galactica. Etc etc.[/QUOTE] 
 
how many series are there of this? S1 looks to be starting in NZ on Tursday on TV1. 
 
NZ TV seem to be a bit behind but have a habit of buying the completeseries and playing them back to back (e.g Castle, Sons of Anarchy) rather than in a similar timezone to other countries and wait for the next series

rustycruiser

Justified has two 13 episodes seasons so far, and has been renewed for a third season.

Nepia

[quote name='rustycruiser']Justified has two 13 episodes seasons so far, and has been renewed for a third season.[/QUOTE] 
Hey Rusty - do you have any new series recommendations? 
 
I'm actually really enjoying the USA Network bright (lit) shows at the moment (Burn Notice, Covert Affairs, White Collar) even though I suspect it is uncool to. 
 
I would like a really engrossing show to use as my Exercycle show (I cycle while I watch) but none of the ones I've been watching have really grabbed me. I quite like Fringe but not enough as a cycle show. And I fine it weird how they made the main lady less attractive in the series than she was in the pilot.

taniwharugby

[quote name='rustycruiser']Justified has two 13 episodes seasons so far, and has been renewed for a third season.[/QUOTE] 
 
cool cheers, am a big fan of Oliphant, so been umming and ahhing about getting this one...I expect if 2 series are already over, they will likely play them back to back here

taniwharugby

was flicking channels and noticed Life on the Box, start of Season 2...never knew they made a 2nd series, dont remember a great deal about how it ended, just that it ended abruptly and I liked it.

Virgil

[quote name='Nepia']Hey Rusty - do you have any new series recommendations? 
 
I'm actually really enjoying the USA Network bright (lit) shows at the moment (Burn Notice, Covert Affairs, White Collar) even though I suspect it is uncool to. 
 
I would like a really engrossing show to use as my Exercycle show (I cycle while I watch) but none of the ones I've been watching have really grabbed me. I quite like Fringe but not enough as a cycle show. And I fine it weird how they made the main lady less attractive in the series than she was in the pilot.[/QUOTE] 
 
Ive fallen out of Fringe, stopped watching midway through season 2, have season 3 all downloaded to watch as well. 
Great show to watch at times, will have to attempt to get back into it soon.

rustycruiser

[quote name='Nepia']Hey Rusty - do you have any new series recommendations? 
 
I'm actually really enjoying the USA Network bright (lit) shows at the moment (Burn Notice, Covert Affairs, White Collar) even though I suspect it is uncool to.[/QUOTE] 
USA just started two more series following their usual template. Suits, and Necessary Roughness. Of the two, Suits looks the better, but they only have aired 1 or 2 episodes of both, so pretty early to judge. You know neither will win an Emmy, but probably will be light and somewhat entertaining. 
 
I am really not watching anything else new. Not too much on this summer. Waiting for the new season of Breaking Bad, Rescue Me, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm etc to start in a couple of weeks. Also, am finally watching Sports Night. Had the files for over 3 years, just never had the time.

taniwharugby

any feedback on the new series of True Blood (2 episodes in) given how average S3 was?

Nepia

[quote name='rustycruiser']USA just started two more series following their usual template. Suits, and Necessary Roughness. Of the two, Suits looks the better, but they only have aired 1 or 2 episodes of both, so pretty early to judge. You know neither will win an Emmy, but probably will be light and somewhat entertaining. 
 
I am really not watching anything else new. Not too much on this summer. Waiting for the new season of Breaking Bad, Rescue Me, Entourage, Curb Your Enthusiasm etc to start in a couple of weeks. Also, am finally watching Sports Night. Had the files for over 3 years, just never had the time.[/QUOTE] 
Cheers Rusty - I saw Suits on EZTV and was wondering whether to give it a look. 
 
I've never really got into Curb Your Enthusiasm and indeed my enthusiasm for Seinfeld has waned markedly recently. I rewatched about 10 eps recently (3rd time round) and have to say it was a struggle. Scarily I think that friends has aged better. 
 
What do you think of Sportsnight?

Nepia

[quote name='rustycruiser']USA just started two more series following their usual template. Suits, and Necessary Roughness. Of the two, Suits looks the better, but they only have aired 1 or 2 episodes of both, so pretty early to judge. You know neither will win an Emmy, but probably will be light and somewhat entertaining. 
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I watched the first ep of Suits and thought it was pretty good - typical USA formula of cocky guy, not so cocky guys and a decent looking woman! On that, I think that Burn Notice and White Collar need to come up with arcs pretty soon because they're a little bit too formulaic at the moment. In the case of White Collar a better arc than the Nazi loot. 
 
Spys, detectives and lawyers seem to be the extent of the USA Networks writers' capabilities <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />.

mariner4life

I watched the first 2 episodes of some alien invasion show "Falling Skies" last week. To anyone who may have seen it, does it get any better?

Frye

Breaking Bad (season four) started last night. First episode was excellent.

Tim

[quote name='Don Frye']Breaking Bad (season four) started last night. First episode was excellent.[/QUOTE] 
 
Yup, it was grim, intense, and good.

cricketman

[quote name='Don Frye']Breaking Bad (season four) started last night. First episode was excellent.[/QUOTE] 
 
I'm gonna wait til the season is finished then download the lot. It pisses me off when I have to wait a week between episodes.

taniwharugby

[quote name='cricketman']I'm gonna wait til the season is finished then download the lot. It pisses me off when I have to wait a week between episodes.[/QUOTE] 
 
I dont watch until I have it all either, but get them ASAP as they come down a bit quicker. 
 
Any comments on the new True Blood??

Deepblue

I think True Blood has lost it's way just a little, seems as though when they're short on ideas they just through in a different kind of supernatural being. Still love the characters they've created and the whole feel of the show.

Virgil

Caught the new Man vs Wild the other day, the one shot in NZ. 
Never gotten into the show, was just curious to see how challenging he would find it here. Was dropped near the Southern Alps and had to trek across to the West Coast. Obviously no predators to worry about, just the tricky conditions he had to go through. 
Caught and ate a possum, that was about it really.

The Silver Fern

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