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kittentarentino t1_j6ghfgq wrote
Reply to comment by PreviousTea9210 in What are some shows that were advertised to one demographic, but became successful outside of the target demographic? by blqckwidow
I love that there’s definitely an episode where everybody making the show realized all the guys were really really funny, and maybe much funnier than the show they were on, and they hard pivoted. Then the show shifted from “Jess and her wacky guys!” To “which wacky guy will allow Jess to tag along in the background”.
Which in fairness, was the right move.
RunningToStayStill t1_j6ghdy0 wrote
Logical_Copy_8465 t1_j6ghced wrote
A counterpoint to the popular opinion. I liked the first scene, after that I lost interest pretty rapidly. I forced myself to finish the first season and even started season 2 but it's not a show you can watch while on your phone but because I wasn't engaged I was never giving it my full attention. Its simultaneously confusing with whats actually happening while the season 1 twist is very obvious.
[deleted] t1_j6gh8ve wrote
Reply to comment by Rubbersoulrevolver in What’s actually a good/tolerable example of retconning? by unitedfan6191
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RunningToStayStill t1_j6gh8kt wrote
It was written and produced as a 30 episode drama in the style of Chinese kung-fu soap operas. Don't get your hopes up for any substance.
RunningToStayStill t1_j6ggyg0 wrote
If you don't enjoy teenage gossip drama, then this isn't for you.
RunningToStayStill t1_j6ggkhk wrote
mindofdarkness t1_j6ggjag wrote
Reply to comment by sleepnandhiken in Three seconds of audio could end up costing Fox $500,000 by blaspheminCapn
It’s not really. Fox’s regional sports network is valued at $22 billion (from a few minutes of googling). So they are fined about 0.002% of their value. It’s not even worth writing down, it’s less than a rounding error for the corporation.
RunningToStayStill t1_j6ggesv wrote
Reply to Fox Gives Roseanne Barr’s Comedy Comeback Special “Cancel This!” an NFL Boost (Exclusive) by esporx
Why does this woman deserve to be on TV?
RunningToStayStill t1_j6gg82s wrote
Great; never heard of the last 2.
JimmySquidGuy t1_j6gg2e7 wrote
My all time favorite show, I made the mistake of dropping it at the beginning of season 2 after thinking it wasn't nearly exciting as season 1. Only came back to it years later when I heard people saying that season 4 was even better than season 1, which I had a hard time believing. Seasons 2 and 3 can be slow at time but they are all necessary to build up to season 4, if you can make it there you won't regret it. Every episode of season 4 is a banger, I consider the best single season of any TV show.
The Leftovers is probably my second favorite show and while I wouldn't consider the two show similar, they definitely explore some common themes regarding human connection/loneliness.
stopmakingsents t1_j6gg0tp wrote
Jack Donaghy had several siblings in season one of 30 Rock (one of them played by Nathan Lane, no less) but this was pretty quickly retconned. This was maybe the most significant retool of the show as a whole because it allowed them to establish and solidify the dynamic between Jack and Colleen.
Mattyzooks t1_j6gfm8t wrote
Reply to comment by CharlieAllnut in What’s actually a good/tolerable example of retconning? by unitedfan6191
Twin Peaks: The Return had some aggressive retcons. They are generally were fine though imo.
AlphaBoob69 t1_j6gf118 wrote
Reply to comment by koreth in What’s actually a good/tolerable example of retconning? by unitedfan6191
I count it as a separate timeline/reboot.
RSquared t1_j6gecd9 wrote
Reply to comment by GuyKopski in What’s actually a good/tolerable example of retconning? by unitedfan6191
"It was true, from a certain point of view." No, it fucking wasn't; Obi-wan just still had his blind spots regarding his apprentice. The Jedi are far more interesting when you see that they fail at their own Code repeatedly.
Adalovedvan t1_j6ge720 wrote
Reply to What are some shows that were advertised to one demographic, but became successful outside of the target demographic? by blqckwidow
Sleepy Hollow was set for 18-32 white males demo. Then 30-50 black women loved it. End of show...
sexy_wash_bucket t1_j6gdxbz wrote
Reply to comment by ascagnel____ in What’s actually a good/tolerable example of retconning? by unitedfan6191
Holy shit. Totally forgot about that
CaviarTaco t1_j6gdvp6 wrote
Reply to comment by 1000Fatkidz in Should I watch Mr. Robot? I keep hearing it’s one of the best shows ever. by 1000Fatkidz
You’re putting more effort into a Reddit post about watching it than it would be to just watch it.
awh t1_j6gdow4 wrote
Reply to comment by jyper in What are some shows that were advertised to one demographic, but became successful outside of the target demographic? by blqckwidow
OK, fine. It's like how you watch The Golden Girls and don't want to... oh, who am I kidding? I would have gone with any of them.
PreviousTea9210 t1_j6gdadr wrote
Reply to comment by WEEDandGUINNESS in What are some shows that were advertised to one demographic, but became successful outside of the target demographic? by blqckwidow
I didn't watch New Girl during its initial run because I was just like "do I really need to watch 25 mins of Zoey Deschanel being quirky?" Pandemic comes along, I'm bored, I start watching New Girl because I wanted something simple to digest.
Lo and behold I found myself watching one of the best explorations of the male experience I've ever seen. Sure, the majority of shows focus on men as lead characters, but nothing else I've seen has really captured the life experience of the everyday guy coming into adulthood in the new millenium so well.
mindofdarkness t1_j6gd4s4 wrote
Reply to comment by sonofsmog in Three seconds of audio could end up costing Fox $500,000 by blaspheminCapn
A fox movie that makes $500k at the box office would be considered a commercial failure. Yes it’s actual money, but it is effectively nothing for a corporation, a rounding error.
If you are trying to actually protect anything it shouldn’t be a rounding error.
RelationRealistic t1_j6gcucq wrote
Reply to comment by fallingcave in 9-1-1 and Lone Star's Next Crossover May Not Be 'Obvious,' But It's Coming by klutzysunshine
FIFY
"Truly. Most Network TV is so bad"
milkyginger t1_j6gcshc wrote
Reply to comment by Kraum316 in The Upcoming 'Goosebumps’ Series Adds Rob Huebel to Cast by HumanOrAlien
You can't find that show anywhere. I don't think I've seen a full episode but I remember two sketches. The "Let's Go" one and the one where he thinks Shamu is hitting on his girlfriend.
birthdaythrowaway127 t1_j6gcn8e wrote
Reply to 9-1-1 and Lone Star's Next Crossover May Not Be 'Obvious,' But It's Coming by klutzysunshine
maybe a recurring character crossing over as a 911 call
fallingcave t1_j6ghkt1 wrote
Reply to comment by RelationRealistic in 9-1-1 and Lone Star's Next Crossover May Not Be 'Obvious,' But It's Coming by klutzysunshine
That's fair