McMafia

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  1. Andy Reocho

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    Premiers tonight on AMC. Trailer looks solid, going to record the premier tonight and give it a chance. Anyone else?

     
  2. AptosDuck

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    Read a review that compared it unfavorably to The Night Manager, so I'm watching that on Prime instead
     
  3. southlick

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    I watched this over the weekend and enjoyed it.
     
  4. The_QCT

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    I finally got around to watching Ep 1. Enjoyed it enough to continue.
     
  5. rickyrubio4life

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    It's gotten kind of negative reviews, but I've enjoyed the first three episodes. I feel like the terrible name might have tainted some reviews from the jump, but it's been solid.
     
  6. AptosDuck

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    I'll probably never watch it, but I do credit it for making me aware of The Night Manager, which the wife and I found immensely enjoyable.
     
  7. rickyrubio4life

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    Oh yeah, The Night Manager was awesome. I loved it. I would roll the dice on McMafia, though. I don't think it's demonstrably worse than TNM. I've always liked David Strathairn, although I admit it's tough to top the duo of Hiddleston and Laurie.
     
  8. southlick

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    It's well worth the watch and they set it up well for season 2, IMO
     
  9. rickyrubio4life

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    You talking TNM or McMafia? I'm traveling, so I've just been waiting for McMafia episodes to show up on my Roku in the room.
     
  10. southlick

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    McMafia

    I downloaded the whole season. I guess it was shown overseas earlier.
     
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  11. rickyrubio4life

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    This show is awesome. Just finished episode six. I honestly don't understand any negative reviews. It's very well done.

    This episode had one of those badass Breaking Bad moments:

    You think I'll spare them now? edit: I think he actually says "You think they'll spare them now", but it's a cool delivery either way.
     
  12. Gin Buckets

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    I'm about to start a series, and I'm choosing between McMafia, Bad Blood, and Hanna. Anyone seen at least 2 of the 3?
     
  13. The_QCT

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    I've seen McMafia and Bad Blood. Both very different. McMafia is more serious IMO and probably a little more cinematic. Bad blood was interesting and an easier watch. You can get through it pretty quickly. Both good in their own right.
     
  14. Gin Buckets

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    Which would you want to watch first knowing what you know now if you'd never seen either?
     
  15. The_QCT

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    Bad Blood...just because it's an easier watch. A little more hoke and not as serious IMO. It's an interesting story though, don't get me wrong. It's not the Sopranos..but it doesn't suck either.
     
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  16. Gin Buckets

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    Starting Bad Blood today.
     
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