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Indymisanthrope said:
I'm curious what your reaction is, because I imagine there might be some differences in the ways men & women interpret some of the events depicted on screen.
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Same. book the show was based on was written by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, who also was the Showrunner for the series and the story is narrated from a female perspective so I feel like may even hit closer to home for women than men. I am not to saying that the universal truths she is trying to relay are necessarily bound by sex, the greater message is more being a human being that somehow managed to make it to middle-age.
 
Just checked out the first episode of Mayfair Witches on AMC+

Not sure when the next episode drops as it's not listed yet. And the date on date on episode 1 is Jan 8, 2023 👀

But this looks like a new series I'll be watching as new episodes drop.
 
Limping through a Lost rewatch I started way way early last year. I was expecting the first block of season 3 eps to slow me down, but I actually found Season 2 really interminable. The drawn-out mysteries and melodrama are a tough hang, especially episode after episode of Ben in the hatch. But I’m finishing the dreadful first six eps of season 3 and gearing up for when the show shifts into more of a pulpy sci-fi thriller.
 
Bull Shannon said:
Limping through a Lost rewatch I started way way early last year. I was expecting the first block of season 3 eps to slow me down, but I actually found Season 2 really interminable. The drawn-out mysteries and melodrama are a tough hang, especially episode after episode of Ben in the hatch. But I’m finishing the dreadful first six eps of season 3 and gearing up for when the show shifts into more of a pulpy sci-fi thriller.
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I applaud your fortitude. I was just thinking about Lost the other day and how it’s all bullshit. Like 90% of the shows mysteries are pointless with little to no point. Knowing the ending beforehand would destroy my ability to enjoy the show.

Especially when compared to something like The Leftovers which is kinda similar but every aspect is so much better thought out and the ending only adds to what came before.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
I applaud your fortitude. I was just thinking about Lost the other day and how it’s all bullshit. Like 90% of the shows mysteries are pointless with little to no point. Knowing the ending beforehand would destroy my ability to enjoy the show.

Especially when compared to something like The Leftovers which is kinda similar but every aspect is so much better thought out and the ending only adds to what came before.
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Funny thing is, so far the first season was the worst for that, since many of the castaways have personal secrets which define them as the story progresses but take time to be exposed in the first place.

Maybe I’ll have egg on my face as I progress, but I definitely remember seasons 4 onward doing a better job of hinging suspense on story and conflict rather than “ohmygosh what was that?” and added complexities. It felt less like they were just throwing new pieces on the board (Nikki and Paolo, the second island) and more like they were shaking up what they already had. I think the show has a certain sweet spot where it knows exactly how much of it all is bullshit.

Funnily enough, I’m threading my Leftovers rewatch throughout, and definitely know what you mean: they let the mystery be, character supersedes plot, and every time you think they’ll wring tension out of contrived drama for episodes on end, they rip off the band aid and make hay with the consequences.
 
Bull Shannon said:
Funny thing is, so far the first season was the worst for that, since many of the castaways have personal secrets which define them as the story progresses but take time to be exposed in the first place.

Maybe I’ll have egg on my face as I progress, but I definitely remember seasons 4 onward doing a better job of hinging suspense on story and conflict rather than “ohmygosh what was that?” and added complexities. It felt less like they were just throwing new pieces on the board (Nikki and Paolo, the second island) and more like they were shaking up what they already had. I think the show has a certain sweet spot where it knows exactly how much of it all is bullshit.

Funnily enough, I’m threading my Leftovers rewatch throughout, and definitely know what you mean: they let the mystery be, character supersedes plot, and every time you think they’ll wring tension out of contrived drama for episodes on end, they rip off the band aid and make hay with the consequences.
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Right on. I wanna rewatch The Leftovers but it’s takes a lot out of me (in a good way) so I have a tough time jumping back in. I am certain I will I just have to be in the right mood to start that journey.
 
So I binged Fleichman is in Trouble and I really enjoyed it. I related a lot to the Libby character and I am pretty sure they peeked into my brain for some of her dialogue. It really does encapsulate how it feels to be in your 40’s trying to figure out how you got here and why you are discontent despite a decade plus of trying to build a security fortress. I found Toby’s portion of the story amusing and really highlighted what the narrator and Rachel point out about him
that he was completely unaware of how his conduct and words impacted people despite trying to be aware of everything. It’s not a bad thing, just a thing that people who are privileged enough to not have to recognize this in themselves. His lack of awareness, as Rachel points out is what endears him to people, but also what annoys those around him. You realize that he is not a bad guy and you really feel for him but you see how he contributed to the marriage dissolving. At first, it is hard to like Rachel, but you get glimpses into why she’s unhappy. I admit that I had a hard time relating to Rachel but a very easy time relating to Libby so I just went with that. It wasn’t until you get into Rachel’s story that you really feel for her. I am not sure if I wanted them to get back together and I think the show ended on that note because the author wanted it to end it on a hopeful note.

I think I found it most relatable when Libby was talking about what she was going through. I didn’t really get triggered or sad because this divorce is different from my own. I did often feel like Toby
when he was left with kids while Rachel had a total disconnect from reality because I am living that now. And also being with a partner that you beg to go get help, but they are really resistant. But I also understood where Rachel was coming from because she was doing the financial heavy lifting. I was conflicted to be on one person’s side but I think that was the intent.
 
jamieanderson1968 said:
Starting a rewatch of The Expanse. First 2 episodes hold up well.
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Just started reading the books... man do they suck you right in. I'm about done Leviathan Wakes - but it's amazing how well they did translating all this into TV. There are some differences, but not that many. Bringing Avarsarala right into Season 1 was an excellent move for TV. Anyway, I'm really enjoying reliving this in a different way.
 
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