General Purpose US TV thread

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25585

Mimi wrote:

Whilst being trapped under a sleeping baby, fearing to move, I stumbled across watching The People vs O J Simpson on iPlayer. It's really awful, but like all the best bad TV, I couldn't stop watching (mostly because the remote had fallen on the floor and I was too scared of waking up Baby Codd to move).

Cuba Gooding Jnr plays a shouty man called OJ Simpson, who killed his wife. His lawyer friend is some Kardashian man, who is Ross from F.R.I.E.N.D.S (did we ever find out what that acronym stood for?). But he is the WRONG KIND OF LAWYER, so instead John Travolta is drafted in as a lawyer who wears far too much make-up and seems to have his face moved into a permanent creepy clown face by botched plastic surgery. But he's a shit lawyer, so then there is another lawyer.

Then whilst OJ is with police and under arrest, he decides to go for a shower, which they allow him to do, all by himself, and he decides to go on a drive with his buddy up and down the motorway, holding a gun to his own head. Eventually he is caught.

Then it goes to court and I was singing Row Row Row the boat so don't know what happened at that point.

There are still a few more episodes to go. I hope they get the bad man!

I can't believe

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he got off

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serioysly, though, I had no idea that you could then be tried by s civil suit for causing death by your actions... It's all very weird...

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

A civil suit has a lower level of evidence needed, so it's often a way to pursue some level of justice if a criminal suit fails. It's something of a risk though, because you could potentially be countersued for, for example, harassment, defamation etc.

Malc · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:50

I mean if you listen to what the jury where saying (in the TV program, but that's my recollection from listening to the news at the time too), there were so many inconsistencies in the prosecutions case, then they did not prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. And as for the civil case, then yeah as Craster says the civil case needs to be proven to the balance of probabilities (or something like that).

At the time I remember thinking that "they" wanted him to get off, because "they" didn't want another riot.

I was in LA for the best part of 8 weeks in the summer of 1995, and there was a lot of tension in the city.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38458

Thanks, now the song's stuck in my head...

Hot town, summer in the city
Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty
Been down, isn't it a pity
Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city

All around, people looking half dead
Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25585

Summer in th city and the air is chill
Something nana nana de dum dum de hill

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25585

Malc wrote:

I mean if you listen to what the jury where saying (in the TV program, but that's my recollection from listening to the news at the time too), there were so many inconsistencies in the prosecutions case, then they did not prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. And as for the civil case, then yeah as Craster says the civil case needs to be proven to the balance of probabilities (or something like that).

At the time I remember thinking that "they" wanted him to get off, because "they" didn't want another riot.

I was in LA for the best part of 8 weeks in the summer of 1995, and there was a lot of tension in the city.

Yes, I see what you mean: a distinction between not guilty and innocent, I guess.

Grim... · **Posted:** Wed Apr 20, 2016 16:38

The last episode of season 1 of Californication is the best series finale of all time.

I welcome your challenges.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

In the absence of anything else to watch, I'm giving Jessica Jones another go. This better get better.

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

You're the worst person

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Space ship count currently: 0

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

It's wall to wall emo.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu Apr 21, 2016 21:06

MrChris wrote:

Space ship count currently: 0

Keep watching.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

Pretty much the only reason I'm watching right now is to spot the crossover with DareDevil S2.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

It's growing on me. BUT, surely, given his power, Kilgrace could (and would, given his personality) be running the world?

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

The effects fade once he's no longer nearby, no?

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

No, because whatserchops who shot her parents was left alone in the hotel room for ages and couldn't leave because he said not to then shot her parents cos he said to.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

MrChris wrote:

No, because whatserchops who shot her parents was left alone in the hotel room for ages and couldn't leave because he said not to then shot her parents cos he said to.

His powers require proximity to initiate control and that control wears off over time. It's just that the time period in question is relatively long, hence what you're talking about there.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

It was established at

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12 hours if memory serves, to the extent that on a couple of occasions characters use that length of time as a sort of 'quarantine' on other people who have been exposed to his powers, to establish if they're doing his bidding or are in control of their own actions.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

FUCKS SAKE SPOILERS.

I've only watched 3 episodes.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

Well you didn't seem to be enjoying it.

EDIT - I've spoilered it anyway, even though you were basically asking questions that got answered.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

I've been watching Season One of that Fargo thingy on Netflix, that's very good innit. I like Billy Bob Thornton, although not 'like like', if you get my drift, as he's a cold-hearted psychopath.

Some of what goes on stretches credulity a bit, or doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but the overall quality is keeping me hooked - one of those where they've really got the whole cast spot on.

I think I prefer TV series to films these days, far too many films are made now to fit the mould of 'worldwide audience friendly' and 'PG-13' content.

MaliA · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:12

2 episodes in and Deadwood is really rather good.

Kern · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:17

(Checks Beex archives) It's been five years since I finished the first series. Really should start on the second: it's very, very good. And sweary Lovejoy never ceases to fascinate.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16557

Good time to start watching it too. It got cancelled without a decent conclusion, but there's a movie on the way now.

Grim... · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2016 23:03

Almost Human is really good, Beexers.

Make sure to watch it in the right order: http://geektyrant.com/news/fox-is-airin ... t-of-order

Morte · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:19

Fox really seem to take some perverse delight in doing that.

Grim... · **Posted:** Tue Apr 26, 2016 11:56

They do - but in this series it really does matter - characters seem to change their relationships (and living situations) wildy, and even reference events that haven't occurred yet!

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

I know you all know this, but B99 is the bestest. Holt is absolutely the most funniest character ever EVER.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25585

He is. I think I love him.

MrChris · **Joined:** 1st Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 30498

"you made me turn round my chair".

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

Finished Season One of Fargo last night which was fantastic, unfortunately Season Two isn't on Netflix because of reasons but I'm sure this can be worked around.

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The ending was really satisfying, I was so glad to see Malvo and Lester get their total comeuppance, and the final scene with the happy family was perfect.

Splendid stuff.

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Season one was pretty good, but I think the second season is even better, if a little slower to get going.

Hearthly · **Joined:** 11th May, 2008 **Posts:** 13382

I am moving through Season Two of Fargo and it is indeed epically good.

HOWEVER, the one thing that gets on my tits about it (and indeed did for Season One as well), is why have they retained that stupid THIS IS A TRUE STORY message, along with the twaddle about changing the names of the survivors and leaving the names of the dead unchanged out of respect for them?

I know the original Fargo film had it and it's sort of a homage to that, but when Fargo was released there was genuine ambiguity about it and not everyone had the internet and some people really thought it was true yada yada yada.

However, some twenty years later the same trick doesn't work again, and IMO just looks stupid and detracts from the programme, because it's got that stupid message at the start of every episode.

Also I didn't even recognise Ted Danson at first!

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

I think there's two things:

1. Yes it is an obvious throwback to the original movie, and by the end of season 2 you'll see that it's obviously in part just included as a joke.
2. I think you're not taking into account the extent to which a lot of the audience for the new TV series won't be that familiar (if at all) with the movie.

asfish · **Joined:** 5th Dec, 2010 **Posts:** 3353

Supernatural S11e20......... (season finally) At last......

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God has turned up!

Been renewed for S12 which should be pretty good!

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Fucking hell

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38458

Castle cancelled. Finally!

Agent Carter cancelled. S2 was very weak compared to S1. Shame.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri May 13, 2016 9:18

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zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Dr Horrible II

:-)

I assume you saw Castle last week with Jewel as the guest star (Season 8 episode 20)

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri May 13, 2016 9:52

Christ no, I'd watched every episode of Castle by the time I got half way through S02. I think I stuck with it until maybe half way through S03, at which point I realised it was just the same thing over and over again.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38458

Kaylee looks older but still nice.

Malc · **Posted:** Fri May 13, 2016 9:58

DavPaz wrote:

Kaylee looks older but still nice.

She was in last weeks Legends of Tomorrow (or whatever it's called - Legends of the Future?)

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14487

Malc wrote:

DavPaz wrote:

Kaylee looks older but still nice.

She was in last weeks Legends of Tomorrow (or whatever it's called - Legends of the Future?)

Legends of Tomorrow which is not that great but i'm still going to get to the end of the season

Jewel was in Episode 10

Malc · **Posted:** Fri May 13, 2016 11:12

I'm watching on Sky, (it was the Western one yesterday, not as well done as the Red Dwarf Western one, or the Doctor Who western one) America is probably 3-4 weeks ahead or something.

asfish · **Joined:** 5th Dec, 2010 **Posts:** 3353

Some leaks on cancelled shows before the networks tell their advertisers

Agent Carter, Castle, CSI Cyber, Nashville, The Grinder are all supposed to be getting canned.

Doctor Glyndwr · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 32619

asfish wrote:

Some leaks on cancelled shows before the networks tell their advertisers

Agent Carter, Castle, CSI Cyber, Nashville, The Grinder are all supposed to be getting canned.

Uh.

DavPaz wrote:

Castle cancelled. Finally!

Agent Carter cancelled. S2 was very weak compared to S1. Shame.

asfish · **Joined:** 5th Dec, 2010 **Posts:** 3353

Doctor Glyndwr wrote:

asfish wrote:

Some leaks on cancelled shows before the networks tell their advertisers

Agent Carter, Castle, CSI Cyber, Nashville, The Grinder are all supposed to be getting canned.

Uh.

DavPaz wrote:

Castle cancelled. Finally!

Agent Carter cancelled. S2 was very weak compared to S1. Shame.

Did you press submit before you finished typing?

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

No, I think it was a comment on the fact that DavPaz had already said that Castle and Agent Carter were being cancelled, and it's pretty widely reported. I'm not convinced these are exactly secret leaks.

asfish · **Joined:** 5th Dec, 2010 **Posts:** 3353

Ah Ok suppose I should have looked back a page or 2!

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