Halt and Catch Fire

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  1. Lorne Malvo

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    Premieres in a few weeks. Excited for season 2.
     
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  2. Krieger

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    loved the first season pumped for the next couple weeks
     
  3. War Grundle

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    Im surprised it got another season.
     
  4. Truman

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    They can thank Breaking Bad for that.
     
  5. Corch

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    They need to step it up for season 2.

    Season 1 was just good enough for a 2nd season but it needs to pick up
     
  6. Truman

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    What do you mean step it up?

    Is it too slow for you or something?
     
  7. Corch

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    It needs to be better.

    Mad Men is my favorite show so I can embrace a slow developing show.

    I don't love any of the characters, the plot hasn't been particularly engaging, the dialogue isn't remarkable. I think it has potential but I want more than its given me.
     
  8. Truman

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    Well, I thought it was great. Especially for a show I had no expectations for
     
  9. Corch

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    It's not that I thought it was bad.

    I don't think it did very well in the ratings and there doesn't seem to be much buzz about it.

    Like I said, I think it has potential and I really like Joe's character potential
     
  10. * J Y *

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    I agree its going to have to do something to draw interest. Seems like it was right on the cancel/renew line. Really glad it made it because I really like the show.
     
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  11. Truman

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    AMC seems go give their shows a longer leash. If this was on any it other channel, it would be dead. Same w Turn.

    As I said earlier BB's ratings were crap in S01. They left it alone and were rewarded. I think that makes AMC give a little more leeway than other channels
     
  12. * J Y *

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    I wonder how many people give season 1 of these shows a chance because they see there's a season 2.
     
  13. Krieger

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    i dont think they really need to do anything crazy new

    it was great first season, it got very good reviews
     
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  14. Lorne Malvo

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  15. Clown Baby

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    Except for Rubicon
     
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  16. Clown Baby

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    Watched Season 1 on Netflix recently. It's solid, if a little disjointed at times.
     
  17. Truman

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    :tebow:

    Wasn't rubicon before BB though? Or at least before it became really big.
     
  18. Clown Baby

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    I believe it coincided with S3 of BB. It's doubtful that they were ever in direct competition but AMC wasn't the juggernaut it is now.
     
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  19. Krieger

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  20. Truman

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    The latest lambert acct
     
  21. Krieger

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  22. Truman

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    Every review I've seen has been positive. Basically just continuing to build from last season.

    When some friend ask if they should watch it, I obviously tell them to, but do my best not to overhype it.

    It's not going to blow you away, but it's just a cool show. I think I was so high on it was because I had no expectations for it, and ended up really liking it.
     
  23. laxjoe

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    not rubicon (or maybe still with rubicon, considering the non-existent ratings. but still :tebow:)

    just catching up on the first season now in time for the premier tonight. it did in fact really get going towards the end there. just watched ep 9 - such a great ending with the macintosh.

    "what's wrong?"
    "...it talks"
     
  24. laxjoe

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    i wouldn't say it was a "great" first season. it had a very very strong ending and sounds like season 2 picks up for there, which is great to hear.
     
  25. enjj

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    Great to hear it's back. Enjoyed the show last year.
     
  26. laxjoe

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    i'm assuming this is at 10 tonight?
     
  27. Truman

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    Correct. If you're EST
     
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  28. Truman

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    Enjoyed the first ep.

    Donna was looking good.
     
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  29. Krieger

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    great first episode

    some really good jumping off points
     
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  30. Lorne Malvo

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    Good first episode of the season. Storylines are super intriguing.
     
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  31. Truman

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    I'm sure they did, but was surprised they had tank as an online game in 1985
     
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  32. Truman

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    Coked out Gordon is annoying AF.
     
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  33. Krieger

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    loved that second episode

    nobody will probably watch this show but ill be sad when its gone
     
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  34. Gonff

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    Loved yesterday's episode. This show is getting better and better. I sure hope it doesn't get cancelled.
     
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  35. Truman

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    Agree. It's just really really good.
     
  36. Mix

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    That was the best episode they have ever done.

    I hope Gordon dies and they cast me to play the new husband to Donna.
     
  37. Truman

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    Was that a pregnancy test Donna was holding?
     
  38. * J Y *

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    Yep.

    Is cameron annoying anyone else? Her scenes remind me of silicon valley but they aren't funny.
     
  39. Krieger

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    nope
     
  40. Mix

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    Show going all in with gender politics. Actually pretty interested in this.
     
  41. Boyd Crowder

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    I'm team Donna gets an abortion and doesn't tell Gordon. Would provide some great drama.
     
  42. Corch

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    I can't tell if it's the character or the actor but I despise her
     
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  43. Virgil Caine

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    I started this show on a whim two weeks ago. Thought S1 was a little inconsistent the first half of S1 and then really picked up steam the last half. This season has had a totally different focus in storyline but it keeps getting better and better. Glad I started it.

    By the way, I love the real-life drops they place into the show. Legit cringed when I heard "Nintendo" at the grandmother's house. Just knowing that's what Mutiny/the characters are swimming head on into.
     
  44. Krieger

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    this show is so fucking good
     
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  45. laxjoe

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    Finally caught up. I was consistently a week or 2 behind and finally watched the last 2 episodes tonight. Oh man this has been a really good season.
     
  46. Virgil Caine

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    I hope it doesn't get cancelled b/c I have no idea if people watch it or not. Would be a shame b/c it's definitely hitting its stride.
     
  47. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    This Gordon/Donna storyline is deep

    Really enjoying this season
     
  48. Krieger

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    i'm trying to find some ratings, but i read something that the dvr ratings are what's keeping it alive.

    hopefully that's something, because i don't think there is even a cult following big enough for somewhere like netflix to pick it up.
     
  49. laxjoe

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    it's #4 in terms of percentage increase, but it goes from a .1 rating to a .3 rating when factoring in 7 days of dvr (which doesn't really mean much to amc).

    http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/20...oli-isles-rises-most-in-viewers-in-li/426897/

    so basically, it's not great. but hopefully amc sticks with it because this show is great
     
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