Only thing that kept this from being the best season was having to wrap up the Claire storyline from season 3, which was terrible. The stuff at the convention was the strongest stuff of the series, I think.
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Amazed there wasn't more commentary on this. Great season.
I know I'm not the first to suggest this, and it may be an unpopular opinion with most of you (old man yells at cloud rant coming up) but I think its mainly due to how the show is released all at once.
It ruins "watercooler talk" at work or catching up and having a whole week to discuss the most recent episode with your friends that enjoy it as well. With every episode releasing at once, and everybody having different schedules, its almost guaranteed people will be at different points and so to not ruin stuff you basically cant talk about the show until its over for everyone which may be quite awhile for the early finishers who have already moved on to something else. I would much prefer them to release one episode a week like a traditional TV show just to be able to discuss it with people around me that also really like it.
quote:i agree. if you look at most TV discussion threads, most of the posts after each episode are centered around "what happens next". you just don't get that from episode-to-episode with the Netflix releases.quote:
Amazed there wasn't more commentary on this. Great season.
I know I'm not the first to suggest this, and it may be an unpopular opinion with most of you (old man yells at cloud rant coming up) but I think its mainly due to how the show is released all at once.
It ruins "watercooler talk" at work or catching up and having a whole week to discuss the most recent episode with your friends that enjoy it as well. With every episode releasing at once, and everybody having different schedules, its almost guaranteed people will be at different points and so to not ruin stuff you basically cant talk about the show until its over for everyone which may be quite awhile for the early finishers who have already moved on to something else. I would much prefer them to release one episode a week like a traditional TV show just to be able to discuss it with people around me that also really like it.
though I don't know that you have to limit it to one a week. they could release maybe three episodes (all at once), then wait a week or so before releasing the next three episodes. that gives the non-bingers time to watch the three episodes before the bingers have already moved on to the rest of the series.
3 or 4 episodes every two weeks seems about right. You can binge them all in one sitting, or watch one hour one night, then another the next, etc. Also allows everyone to get caught up before the next drop. It allows you to keep up with whatever else you might have on your DVR as well.
Totally agree. It's great to binge but kills the community feel. There's just zero discussion on the nuances and small plot lines of the show anywhere. Imagine Game of Thrones being released all at once or Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul.
Netflix should have the ability to adapt and drop 1-4 episodes at a time.
Netflix should have the ability to adapt and drop 1-4 episodes at a time.
I agree and a very good point. I'd rather them release 1-2 eps a week so we can all discuss i.e. GoT.
I like binging them all at once, then coming here to Texags and talking about it on the E-Board. That I enjoy conversing with you maniacs might nullify that as any worthy statement though.
quote:I really enjoy Yates. The actor has a tremendous voice, and I think his acting is great. Add to that that all his lines are very very authoryish (speaking in allegory, using many adjectives, fancy words), and somehow I'm always drawn in when he's in a scene.
I absolutely love HoC and this season was great (I would rank them 1, 4, 3, 2). But, can anyone else absolutely not stand the Tom Yates character? I think the actor portraying him is terrible, so I don't know if that's skewing my view of the character, but any scenes with him in them are cringe-worthy to me.
I also like what he adds - he's essentially the new Meatchum, and is very inquisitive, bringing out more thought and self reflection from Claire and Frank than would have otherwise had the chance. His open relationship with Claire, while a bit telegraphed, was well done.
Finally - the assisted suicide scene was one of the stronger emotional moments in the series for me. Perplexing considering how much the show had made you loathe the mother, Claire, and most of all their relationship.
Good points, I agree with you on those items.
Season 4 was fantastic. Kind of makes me want to go back and binge through the first 2 seasons again. Can't wait for another season.
Surprised (pleasantly) to hear of a 5th season
IIRCC there was only to be 52 episodes - like a deck of cards
IIRCC there was only to be 52 episodes - like a deck of cards
watched the first 3 episodes last night. damn good stuff. also, neve campbell, still WB.
Not reading the thread for fear of spoilers, but episode ten (49) was the best in a couple of seasons for me.
I was pleasantly surprised with Joel Kinnaman's performance
I just finished. I had put it off because season 3 was just ridiculous...this season was much more believable. However, I wonder if the circus that is our current race didn't make things seem more credible.
Great final episode, they really got back to what the show's original draw was, complete and utter ruthlessness.
Finally started them this weekend. Much better than season 3. It will be interesting if next season is the last. It certainly seems set up that way.
Just finished season 4 (yes, well after everyone else here)
**** spoiler for last episode (if we're still tagging spoilers) ***
Was the last scene the first time in the series that Claire looked at the camera and broke the "fourth wall"? I couldn't remember any other time.
Either way, I'm excited for season 5. It seemed like a weird break point between seasons, (they are weeks away from the election, right?) but the last 30 minutes were the most exciting half hour in the season.
**** spoiler for last episode (if we're still tagging spoilers) ***
Was the last scene the first time in the series that Claire looked at the camera and broke the "fourth wall"? I couldn't remember any other time.
Either way, I'm excited for season 5. It seemed like a weird break point between seasons, (they are weeks away from the election, right?) but the last 30 minutes were the most exciting half hour in the season.
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Was the last scene the first time in the series that Claire looked at the camera and broke the "fourth wall"? I couldn't remember any other time.
Yes. She has equal pay now, so she also gets to break the 4th wall.
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