No. You're missing the point. The design of the thing is functional. The plan is not to shoot you. The plan is to get the girl. If there's no girl, then the plan, well, is like the room.

Early ,'Objects In Space'


All Ogle, No Cash -- It's Not Just Annoying, It's Un-American

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Consuela - Dec 14, 2012 4:03:41 pm PST #9687 of 9843
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

So has anyone been watching Primeval: New World? I'm three episodes in. Gotta say, these guys are about as competent as the Old World crew, which is to say not much at all.

I just saw the episode with the bugs and the airplane, which was deeply creepy--I really hate bugs. And sad--I honestly didn't expect them to kill off Pahlavi.


Jon B. - Dec 15, 2012 5:12:05 am PST #9688 of 9843
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Misfits has been a trip and a half this season (series).

Without being too spoilery, how does S4 compare with S3? I was disappointed in S3 -- Too much focus on Rudy and too much emphasis on powers that were either silly (Curtis's gender bending) or underutilized (Kelly's rocket scientist).


Fiona - Dec 15, 2012 7:16:54 am PST #9689 of 9843

I have to confess that I gave up on Misfits after S3.


le nubian - Dec 15, 2012 8:47:39 am PST #9690 of 9843
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

Jon,

After the first couple of episodes I was a bit worried about S4, but I now like S4 better than S3. They seem to be slowly doing a better job. They are not fixing all the issues, but it is better.


beekaytee - Dec 15, 2012 3:00:10 pm PST #9691 of 9843
Compassionately intolerant

Consuela, I have given up on Primeval:NW.

I confess to loving the original formula, stupidity and all.

Sadly, once Connor and Abby came back from the great beyond, it lost it's flavor, but I kept watching, hoping it would get better.

I realize now that the stories have always been dumber than dumb, but I liked the characters. The NW crew is so bland and uninteresting that I could not hold on.


Jon B. - Dec 15, 2012 7:09:38 pm PST #9692 of 9843
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

They are not fixing all the issues, but it is better.

Not exactly a ringing endorsement! But, if I have time, I'll give them a shot.


Dana - Dec 26, 2012 2:34:35 pm PST #9693 of 9843
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Any comments on the Downton Abbey Christmas special? I don't want to say anything for those who haven't seen it yet.


Sue - Dec 26, 2012 3:04:17 pm PST #9694 of 9843
hip deep in pie

I just finished watching. I don't know how I feel. Shocked at what happened and how it was shown, but knew it was in the air. I just wonder how things will continue on from here.

Also, looking back on events in s. 3, it now makes sense why they are keeping Branson around w/o Sibyl. I was starting to think he was going to be like Spike...kept around b/c they liked the actor after his storyline had played out. But they need a viable young upstairs man.

I know lots of people think series 3 was a return to form, but there was something off about it for me. The rhythm of the narrative always seems rushed. I wish it was ending here because I feel like it's all downhill from here. I think Fellowes would be wise to bring in other writers. There's so much about this show that has me yelling at the TV, yet I can't stop watching.

And shirtless Branson, hello!


Jon B. - Dec 26, 2012 4:29:03 pm PST #9695 of 9843
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Warning: Sue's white-fonted comments are regarding series 3 as a whole, NOT the Xmas special!


Dana - Dec 26, 2012 4:35:13 pm PST #9696 of 9843
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I am dubious about the actor's choice to leave the show. You, um, enjoy your lack of success elsewhere, okay? But I kind of felt the same way about Tennant leaving Who.

I do love Thomas. He's a total bastard, but then they keep making him a woobie and I keep falling for it. (Note to keyboard: not a "wookie." That's a little different.)