Finally got around to watching the first 2 episodes tonight. Really enjoying it so far.
Now just have to wait a whole week & a day for the next one.

Damn, I'm usually pretty good at picking out actors and knowing where I recognize them from but that one totally got me. I didn't recognize him at all. I guess it's the black beard.

I have this show on DVR but haven't watched yet. Not reading thread for spoiler concerns. What's the consensus on how good it is? And I'm assuming not family friendly at all, correct?

DTP02 said:

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I have this show on DVR but haven't watched yet. Not reading thread for spoiler concerns. What's the consensus on how good it is? And I'm assuming not family friendly at all, correct?

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Not family friendly, pretty gritty. Some sex and violence.

I think it is a fantastic show and am glad I do not have the utmost of standards like some of the OCD people on here, who must have a hard time watching and enjoying anything as their main quest seems to be picking out the slightest of plot holes and mistakes in an effort to show off on the internet.

My only complaint is with the casting of Kelly Reilly. I just cannot stand her and honestly am not sure how so many people seem to find her to be so hot.

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I think she's cast perfectly as the "last gasp of fading beauty". She's still attractive in a lot of ways, but there are some hard miles on the odometer as the dialogue makes clear.

And she's not supposed to be likeable, she's supposed to be a mega*****. But she does a good job of that.

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I realize my opinion will be unpopular...I haven't been able to stand her in anything and think she's very overrated as an actress. Can't stand her face and voice either. She is supposed to be hot in whatever she's in but makes my skin crawl. She made me cringe in True Detective 2 as well.

That being said, the show is still GREAT imo. And she does play "evil" well...but that's mostly the script/writing imo.

I was surprised that Kelly Reilly is only 41. I though she was older than that and at first didn't buy her as Costner's daughter, but he's 62 so it's surely possible.

Thanks to all for the input. I love that part of the country so I am hoping the show will be good.

Finally watched episode 1 last night and really enjoyed it. Was pleasantly surprised. I am in the odd camp of people that actually enjoy Costner movies. Looking forward to another episode tonight.

Ulrich said:

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I think she's cast perfectly as the "last gasp of fading beauty". She's still attractive in a lot of ways, but there are some hard miles on the odometer as the dialogue makes clear.

And she's not supposed to be likeable, she's supposed to be a mega*****. But she does a good job of that.

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She's good looking in a trailer-park trashy sort of way IMHO.

My saying that is more based on critics rarely liking his performances and his movies not always doing so hot in box office. Maybe overly broad statement but I don't think too wrong either.

FINALLY watched e2 and finished it just in time for the new one tonight

See my post on page 2. I guess it's fair game.

Weeeell hello butt cheeks

Bunk Moreland said:

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See my post on page 2. I guess it's fair game.

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In the first episode, it was just side boob in a kind of dimly lit room. This was straight on nipple and areola in broad daylight. Really pushing the boundaries today. (not that I'm complaining)

I liked that episode.

Interesting the critics saw the first 4(i think) and were so Meh.

I like how it has forced us into their world. Sheridan-esque in only revealing intentions as they come up in normal dialogue instead of a pilot where it just hits you over the head with every scenario and main character's thought process then goes forward.

Hell of an episode. Looking forward to see where they go with all this. What an opening. No wonder Beth is the way she is. Damn.

Why the hell was the one guy in the van wearing a gas mask?

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Why the hell was the one guy in the van wearing a gas mask?

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Meth cooks who kidnapped some chick but I admittedly need to RE watch the dialogue from the scene he took her home because I'm not sure why she was kidnapped.

I really don't think it was discussed. Hence why the ending of the episode was a bit of a cliffhanger. A lot to unravel there. Her dad said she wasn't raped so hope they shed more light on it in the future.

agree with all of what you said. Definitely some convenient things taking place with his storyline.

I just finished it and while I'm enjoying it there are quite a few unbelievable scenarios going down that seem a bit of a stretch. Mainly Kacey and his knack for always finding the trouble. He's a dead body magnet.

I don't feel like it's quite there yet but some of this stuff does have a tinge of Sons Of Anarchy (which I enjoyed and watched till the end) to it. Just a little much to be believable and seems like they're forcing it to some extent.

I'm still in and I'm still enjoying it but I can't take it quite as seriously as I did up until this last episode.

Upon further reflection, I'm willing to accept the coincidences for now, but... why exactly is everyone upset about the mom dying? She did not seem like a very pleasant person.

Liking so far, and agree to the SOA vibe, but they killed the brother too soon. You gotta develop characters before killing off (aka Donna season 1) otherwise it's not shocking. Lots of potential, wish Hollywood types would do at least a little research on ranch/country life though. Lots of salt grains to swallow.

Its entertaining, but not a very good show. I'd say the same about sons of anarchy.