@Ghost I know - where is Ghost? He was the one wolf we could count on being at his owners side consistently. The lack of direwolves bothers me.
I know it's Jon's nickname in training, but it seemed such a small part of the show that naming it after that five minutes seemed odd.
Pacing the show in comparison to the book must be a horrendous challenge! I can't even imagine if they had tried to go the movie route. It would have had to be done character by character.
@sherry Perhaps you didn't know that Ellen Pompeo is married to a black man. I just worry that the baby will have them as parents...they've had a hard enough time adjusting to each other, let alone adding a poor, helpless baby to the mix!
@nancy If you're watching for Peter Dinklage, you're going to enjoy the show even more as it goes on. And he just nails every scene.
I've read through book 2 and so far Lady is the only casualty. Sorry for that spoiler, but if you're like me, you'll stop watching if there's more of that. I knew the scene was coming and was still horrified, but happy that Ned ensured she went quickly and with someone she loved. Oh geez, makes me cry just to think about it.
For those of you who think I didn't appreciate Peter, please read the quotes. I felt that his actual words did more justice than I could have done for them.
@arthas Thanks for the discussion points! Very helpful.
Everyone else, I, too, heard Belly in Fauxlivia's voice. Guess we will have to wait to find out if it has any meaning. They never leave us without more questions than we had going in.
Hi mathew, I have read through book two but am trying to write without giving too much away. Very difficult! My favorite characters are matching up with you guys. How a writer can make so many favorites is a mystery. Next week the real fun begins. Hope you will keep reading along!
@Dolphin Totally agree about Adam and his job. When Cory (is that his name) was hanging on the bars swinging his feet talking about advertising being art...if I were Adam, I would have walked right out the door. I was also surprised he didn't pull Karen aside to tell her about that sucker. Now would be a great time to call the police. That kid has no business giving out illegal drugs without his employees' knowledge at work. It's so painful to watch, I couldn't even write about it.
Ok Being Human UK - enough of the nasty comparisons to the UK version. Yes, we all know it has been on for three years, a total of 24 episodes at best, we all know it was first, and we all know this is an homage to the original. However, next season will prove you wrong. How do I know this? Because it took three years to get where the US version got in one. So, please, if you don't like the show, don't read the review. I'm reviewing the US version. I've watched every episode of the UK version, and love it. It is possible to love both, and to take them for what they each offer. Some characters are better here, some there, etc. Those of us who watch the US version love our Aidan and Josh (and sometimes Sally ~ Sorry Meghan, it's the character, not you!) and there is nothing you can do to take that away from us. Our Nora is different than their Nina, but still as compelling.
Just had to get that off my chest. Love it for what it is, not what it isn't. And no more comparisons that don't have factual merit.
I'll have to rewatch. At first I thought it looked like Amanda, but it was (I think) a picture. But I like what Spc Wade said, too. It is sometimes hard to remember the faces of loved ones.
Good thought about Trevor maybe getting off his butt if Whit is in town. So many possibilities with this show, all the time! Love it!
Well, Michael, if the show was about fire fighters or one of the bazillion shows already on the air about cops, I'm sure we could discuss that, but this happens to be one of the few shows about the lives of civilians living with our troops on the air, so we like to give kudos where they're warranted. Firefighters and cops spend a lot more time with their families than do deployed soldiers, and that's what make the stories of military families dealing with their absence so compelling.
I love this show. My DVR crapped out on me as Megan and Lacey were having lunch. I'll have to catch the rest on ABC.com. I'm glad you seem to be enjoying it as much as I am!
@nikki - Just curious, why should Kalinda be held accountable when she was not married? In order to cheat, you have to be committed. He, clearly, was. So, if Alicia at some point decides she has had enough, there is no one to blame but Peter.
However, the show ain't called The Good Wife for nothin'! ;-)
Great review. You hit every point and expressed them all so I am totally agreeing with you.
And, I hate to tell you, but the killer? That's kind of how they are. The majority never own up to or accept that they did wrong. It's frightening to know what goes on in the system, and even more, what doesn't. It's obvious this man was able to fool the best of doctors. I guess that's what a psychopath truly does.
@SPC Wade - as someone who has been there, I would never ignore your thoughts or comments. Everyone has a right to their opinion, and you more than me, as I am merely a viewer. Thank you for honoring our country by serving for it in the military. We are grateful to you.
Phooey. This is NOT a role I would have imagined the incredible Katee Sackhoff playing. She deserves something incredible and as the lead. Not to mention she's saddled with the kiss of death: Lou Diamond Phillips. Poor guy. He actually gets decent roles, but nobody ever watches him. Maybe next year, Katee!!
Wow - You guys have some great theories and comments! I am so glad you read my long-winded review. I'm afraid I couldn't make my fingers stop typing!!
And I'm so happy more of you are seeing Fauxlivia as a real person. They tried, but there is just no way we can dislike the other side. Yes they're different, but both equally as passionate and human.
We have 22 new episodes to look forward to next year!! The smartest thing Fox could do (anyone work for them??) is to replay seasons one and two during the summer to attract more viewers. Even on a Saturday night. It deserves that chance!!
The town of Rosewood needs to be turned upside down. I would hate to live there. They all think their lives are so great that they think four young girls would make this crap up? That's the ONE THING that I dislike most about PLL. And I love PLL.
I never even imagined it could be Michael. But you guys are right, with Emmalin off at college and Claudia Joy with a new career, she would still be in town. My DVR shut off before I saw she and Emmalin behind the coffin.
They've left it so that most everyone can survive on their own, and still be involved with the other wives and the army. I noticed Finn wasn't at the service, and Tonya wasn't in the row with them. Aaack - I can't stand the anticipation!!
@pam - you're right. I could have SWORN I wrote Katharine! The mind is an interesting organ, isn't it?
I know the consensus is that the church bells brought Olivia back for a moment, but then why wouldn't any old bell have brought William into Olivia's brain at any given moment once she drank the tea? That's why I equated it with a higher power, rather than merely the ringing of a bell.
While I disagree with his opinion and love supernatural stories, Jeff writes a weekly column about his own thoughts, not about Fringe. With that known, he can, in fact, write nothing but his own thoughts without care about what anyone else thinks. I, for one, thank him for his forthright honesty on the subject.
My official review was done on Friday. It is the one I am least proud to have written, but you are free to comment on it if you wish.
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I know it's Jon's nickname in training, but it seemed such a small part of the show that naming it after that five minutes seemed odd.
Pacing the show in comparison to the book must be a horrendous challenge! I can't even imagine if they had tried to go the movie route. It would have had to be done character by character.
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I've read through book 2 and so far Lady is the only casualty. Sorry for that spoiler, but if you're like me, you'll stop watching if there's more of that. I knew the scene was coming and was still horrified, but happy that Ned ensured she went quickly and with someone she loved. Oh geez, makes me cry just to think about it.
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Everyone else, I, too, heard Belly in Fauxlivia's voice. Guess we will have to wait to find out if it has any meaning. They never leave us without more questions than we had going in.
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Just had to get that off my chest. Love it for what it is, not what it isn't. And no more comparisons that don't have factual merit.
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Good thought about Trevor maybe getting off his butt if Whit is in town. So many possibilities with this show, all the time! Love it!
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However, the show ain't called The Good Wife for nothin'! ;-)
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And, I hate to tell you, but the killer? That's kind of how they are. The majority never own up to or accept that they did wrong. It's frightening to know what goes on in the system, and even more, what doesn't. It's obvious this man was able to fool the best of doctors. I guess that's what a psychopath truly does.
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And I'm so happy more of you are seeing Fauxlivia as a real person. They tried, but there is just no way we can dislike the other side. Yes they're different, but both equally as passionate and human.
We have 22 new episodes to look forward to next year!! The smartest thing Fox could do (anyone work for them??) is to replay seasons one and two during the summer to attract more viewers. Even on a Saturday night. It deserves that chance!!
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They've left it so that most everyone can survive on their own, and still be involved with the other wives and the army. I noticed Finn wasn't at the service, and Tonya wasn't in the row with them. Aaack - I can't stand the anticipation!!
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I know the consensus is that the church bells brought Olivia back for a moment, but then why wouldn't any old bell have brought William into Olivia's brain at any given moment once she drank the tea? That's why I equated it with a higher power, rather than merely the ringing of a bell.
With Fringe, the sky is the limit!!
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My official review was done on Friday. It is the one I am least proud to have written, but you are free to comment on it if you wish.