Perry Mason HBO

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  1. DUCKMOUTH

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    So HBO is doing a darker grifter remake of Perry Mason. Love legal drama, etc.

    coukd be really good
     
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  2. DUCKMOUTH

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  3. snooks

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    This peaks my interest. Definitely like the concept and the cast. Will watch.
     
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  4. BIGASSTITTIES

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    I am excited for this
     
  5. BIGASSTITTIES

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    First episode was pretty good. Everyone else’s thoughts?
     
  6. AptosDuck

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    High production values, low interest

    Hope it gets better
     
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  7. Mix

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    Will stick with it but what a meh pilot.
     
  8. Joe Louis

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    Seems fair. But I love this setting for cop dramas so I will continue ...
     
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  9. DUCKMOUTH

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    Pretty weak opener, but was intrigued enough to keep watching and see if it gets better. Certainly has potential
     
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  10. BIGASSTITTIES

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    mom just excited to have something new to watch
     
  11. Joe Louis

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    Thing about weak HBO shows, as already alluded too, is they still have tremendous production value and quality actors. So that will always keep me bought in on Sunday nights to an extent ...
     
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  12. BIGASSTITTIES

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    2nd ep was good. Show is getting deeper. I’m curious what the foreshadowing between the preacher chick and Emily was all about.
     
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  13. Joe Louis

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    yeah i'm getting in to it. i also was off on the era apparently (post WWI when i thought it was post WWII). preacher chick will be an interesting character, and in general the evangelism of that time period with all the props and costumes is both appealing on TV and a bit freaky to watch. also like the black policeman and it'll be good incorporate some racial dynamicsof the time in to the show ...
     
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    Guess I need to watch the next to last scene again? I guess the Yale lawyer has some sort of slick way to get Perry prepped for the Bar exam?
     
  15. Joe Louis

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    Not sure if it was slick or just that the exam hasn't been adjusted in years and he's helping him to take out the current DA basically. The slick part was Della forging JBs signature so Perry could sit for the exam ...
     
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    Only one episode left after tonight.

    I'm liking this show tbh.
     
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  17. BIGASSTITTIES

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    The show doesn’t suck. In this genre: TD s1 >> Perry Mason >> TD s3 >> TD s2
     
  18. Hoss Bonaventure

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    Show is fantastic.
     
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  19. BIGASSTITTIES

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    Not the finale I wanted but great setup for season 2
     
  20. Sportfan

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    Idk why I kept watching this show. I guess Sunday night programming is meh. I can’t really point to anything I specifically enjoyed about it but I’ll give season two another go.
     
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  21. Fidelio

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    Matthew Rhys is really my only reason for slugging through.

    I didn't care much about the case or other characters, except Della and her voice (liked her since the knick)
     
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  22. Duck70

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    3 episodes in, hooked
     
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  23. southlick

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  24. Joe Louis

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    i didn't see a thread up but C.B. Strike which is on HBO Max has been a solid binge in anticipation of PM2, if looking for a PI-style crime drama ...
     
  25. Hoss Bonaventure

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    Really good first episode.
     
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    Like where this is going after 2 episodes. Big fan of this show.
     
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  27. nexus

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    I like this show.
     
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  28. timo

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    Big fan of this season so far.
     
  29. BIGASSTITTIES

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    Is anyone else enjoying this as much as I am? I think it’s really good. I’m also a huge fan of anything film noir… but this is good
     
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    weirdly flying under the radar. It’s great.
     
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  31. nexus

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    agree, and I wasn’t expecting the development with the cousins so early in the season. No idea where it’s going but have to assume the dad is somehow involved
     
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    a bit slower but still another solid ep

    this show is really good and I hope they green light additional seasons
     
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  33. Hoss Bonaventure

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    I think it’s getting good ratings. I love the show but not as much as my grandfather. He grew up listening to Perry Mason stories on the radio and has watched all the shows and movies and this is his favorite adaptation. He said they’re nailing the “feel” of it and likes the actor.
     
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    that’s awesome

    I forgot just how good Matthew Rhys is/how much I enjoy just about anything he does
     
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  35. Hoss Bonaventure

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    I’ve never finished the Americans but it’s on my list.
     
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  36. MrOutlaw

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    For a smart man, Perry Mason is pretty dumb.
     
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  37. nexus

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    Figured it was Pete, didn’t see it being the teacher ratting him out
     
  38. BIGASSTITTIES

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    I don’t think it was the teacher at all. I just think Perry trusts Pete too much to even assume it could have been him
     
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  39. Space

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    I assume it was Pete, but I remain skeptical that Pete would know how to get into that safe to know the gun is in there? Isn't a numbered safe?

    Also, I absolutely love this show. It's just such a good world with the noir, history, and acting... so well done.
     
  40. MrOutlaw

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    it’s crazy how little attention it gets
     
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  41. timo

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  42. FrankReynolds

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    This isn't a show that's meant to be everyone's cup of tea, but the acting and writing are just incredible.
     
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  43. nexus

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    this is one of the best shows anywhere on TV
     
  44. BIGASSTITTIES

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    1000% my only fear is that it’s not renewed because it is flying under the radar
     
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  45. Duck70

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    Just finished Season 2, great show. Thought it was better than S1
     
  46. Gunners

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    1 page. Wtf, show is awesome. Through 2.2, Perry and Bella so good
     
  47. Aussie

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    Just doesn't seem to have a lot of traction. Which is a shame because it's amazing.
     
  48. Space

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    Favorite show on tv
     
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  49. Sportfan

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    It’s a solid B+ tier show imo. I don’t instantly watch it each week, I won’t be heartbroken if it’s not renewed, but it’s certainly better than most programming.
     
  50. Hoss Bonaventure

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    I love it. It’s very well done and the acting is great. They really capture the noir style of LA and I’ve always been a fan of films in that genre like LA Confidential
     
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