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Just finished Dexter's finale season in a single session. With all the prior hate in the last few pages, I really had low hopes on this season. But then I saw the finale and all the hate just faded away. Michael C Hall, you sir, are a marvel when it comes to being Dexter. I would also like to recant all my bashful statements I had made towards Jennifer Carpenter's role, very early on in this show. Turns out, she matured way more than I could ever imagine. Don't get me wrong, I still hated her annoying potty-mouth, but in the last 2 seasons, she has handled the emotional situations so convincingly, that it's hard for her to not leave a mark on anyone. The music used in the end was perfect. It almost drags you down.

The show might have had it's up and downs, but it will still be a truly remarkable achievement for an amazing thriller drama show. Truth be told, this was the first TV show to actually get me involved in following Television, before which I was only restricted to movies. It's sad to see it end, but end it must. Showtime, this was the ace if your sleeve, hope you have something better to substitute (and NO it's not Homeland).
 
Ethan_Hunt said:
Just finished Dexter's finale season in a single session. With all the prior hate in the last few pages, I really had low hopes on this season. But then I saw the finale and all the hate just faded away. Michael C Hall, you sir, are a marvel when it comes to being Dexter. I would also like to recant all my bashful statements I had made towards Jennifer Carpenter's role, very early on in this show. Turns out, she matured way more than I could ever imagine. Don't get me wrong, I still hated her annoying potty-mouth, but in the last 2 seasons, she has handled the emotional situations so convincingly, that it's hard for her to not leave a mark on anyone. The music used in the end was perfect. It almost drags you down.

The show might have had it's up and downs, but it will still be a truly remarkable achievement for an amazing thriller drama show. Truth be told, this was the first TV show to actually get me involved in following Television, before which I was only restricted to movies. It's sad to see it end, but end it must. Showtime, this was the ace if your sleeve, hope you have something better to substitute (and NO it's not Homeland).
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I can't stop laughing, and even more so after the last sentence. I was almost in tears at the end, and it's not because of the show; it was because how crappy it had become. I was a great fan of the show, and it was one of my first TV shows. The first two seasons of Dexter are arguably one of the best in TV, and the 4th season is liked by many too. But after that, it's been a downhill ride into oblivion. Michael C. Hall is an amazing actor, and so is Jennifer Carpenter, but what can they do when the writers dole out nothing but crap to them?

The show has lost all its respect now.
 
blkrb0t said:
I can't stop laughing, and even more so after the last sentence. I was almost in tears at the end, and it's not because of the show; it was because how crappy it had become. I was a great fan of the show, and it was one of my first TV shows. The first two seasons of Dexter are arguably one of the best in TV, and the 4th season is liked by many too. But after that, it's been a downhill ride into oblivion. Michael C. Hall is an amazing actor, and so is Jennifer Carpenter, but what can they do when the writers dole out nothing but crap to them?

The show has lost all its respect now.
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I respect your opinion and I know a lot of hate brigade would follow, but I stand by my word. I despised almost everything since season 4, but some of the moments in the final episodes were executed very well. With a show being over-stretched to this extent, the writing was bound to take a hit. My only concern was how it would end and that that would probably seal it's fate. So I might be in minority, but I found the finale to be really good.
 
Ethan_Hunt said:
I respect your opinion and I know a lot of hate brigade would follow, but I stand by my word. I despised almost everything since season 4, but some of the moments in the final episodes executed very well. With a show being over-stretched to this extent, the writing was bound to take a hit. My only concern was how it would end and that that would probably seal it's fate. So I might be in minority, but I found the finale to be really good.
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The final moments are a kick in the nuts to everyone who withstood all the other crappy seasons. Just think about the main motive behind every other season, and in the final few minutes, all of that is nullified. He says the same things in the final moments as he did in the 4th season's finale (WTF?). All the character development over the years for nothing? Not to mention the 8th season hadn't had any sensible storyline in the first place. The first few episodes showed promise, but it went downhill again as always.

I was going along the ride in spite of how terrible it had become. I really liked Dexter, the character. Was hoping that they could at least give it a proper end. But no, they had to ruin that too.
 
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I was a big fan of Dexter early on. It had slowly become 'Breaking Good' or 'Breaking Sad' or 'ClusterF**ter'. After Eight seasons, the big sendoff should have been emotional, but I felt absolutely nothing during the finale. I never thought I'd ever say this in my life, but I liked Castle's Season 6 premier (Courtesy: CTV, Canada - aired a day before US) much more than Dexter's finale.

BrBa - That is one finale I am looking forward to.
 
I'm anxiously waiting for Breaking Bad to complete this Sunday and I'll finally be able to watch all 8 episodes at one go. For those following the show on a regular basis, is the finale build-up nearly as epic as the one in season 4 or does it surpass that?

EDIT: Showtime's upcoming psychosexual Horror TV series; Penny Dreadful.

 
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Ethan_Hunt said:
I'm anxiously waiting for Breaking Bad to complete this Sunday and I'll finally be able to watch all 8 episodes at one go. For those following the show on a regular basis, is the finale build-up nearly as epic as the one in season 4 or does it surpass that?
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The best TV season I've seen, considering all the factors: writing, acting, direction, cinematography, entertainment, etc...

I would suggest you to keep all the episodes downloaded and watch them while the final one is being downloaded. That way, you will finish it with everyone else.

Alternatively, I would suggest you to watch the first 6 now itself, and watch the last 2 episodes in succession. You would enjoy it more like that, as that's the way they're written.
 
blkrb0t said:
The best TV season I've seen, considering all the factors: writing, acting, direction, cinematography, entertainment, etc...

I would suggest you to keep all the episodes downloaded and watch them while the final one is being downloaded. That way, you will finish it with everyone else.

Alternatively, I would suggest you to watch the first 6 now itself, and watch the last 2 episodes in succession. You would enjoy it more like that, as that's the way they're written.
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I am up-to-date with stocking all the episodes till now. I am really tempted to start it, but since I'm on holidays, they would be over in a night. So it's probably best for me to wait at least till Sunday and do a full run. Also, what's the exact run-time of episode 15 and 16?
 
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I am up-to-date with stocking all the episodes till now. I am really tempted to start it, but since I'm on holidays, they would be over in a night. So it's probably best for me to wait at least till Sunday and do a full run. Also, what's the exact run-time of episode 15 and 16?
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54 minutes each I guess. The 15th was ~54 minutes, the next one would probably be the same.
 
Finished with Chuck, i would recommend this series, lighthearted, timepass kind of, not really awesome but good to see types. Personally i liked a lot.

Now i have to see the Dexter finale, Breaking Bad episode, sunny in Philadelphia last 2 episodes. Next TV series i am not sure which i will start, have to check my stash, probably supernatural.

Btw anyone watched / planning to start The Blacklist, it is the Boston Legal guy there.
 
Finished with Arrow season 1. Pretty decent series. Wondering what to watch next. Any suggestions guys? New to series, the only ones i have ever watched are Arrow and Bones.
 
killmastern3 said:
Finished with Arrow season 1. Pretty decent series. Wondering what to watch next. Any suggestions guys? New to series, the only ones i have ever watched are Arrow and Bones.
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What kind of series you think you like ?
You can start with Breaking Bad, as it is, it is ending next week. But mind you it will be slow so you have to be patient.
Monk - if you like detective type of series, underrated in my opinion
Walking dead - zombies zombies and more zombies

Comedy

The Big Bang Theory
It's always sunny in Philadelphia
Arrested Development (this is not the usual comedy so you may or may not like).
The IT crowd (small series, UK comedy)

Con Jobs (both of the ones below are sort of very very similar).

Hustle
Leverage

Dramas

Walking Dead
Breaking Bad
Lost
Prison Break

Sci-Fi

Firefly - only one season

There are many more but these are some of the many i have already seen. Check their synopsis / description on IMDB/TVRage and if it entices you, watch it.[DOUBLEPOST=1380005022][/DOUBLEPOST]Some douche on my company's internal forum spoiled the dexter finale for me (and probably others who have not seen yet) :mad:
Damn it.
 
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Anyone subscribed to the new channel Star World Premier ?
Its starting from today I suppose and few series will be aired in the same time (?) its been aired in US.
Castle, Homeland - I remember from the TV ads.
 
mathrisk said:
Anyone subscribed to the new channel Star World Premier ?
Its starting from today I suppose and few series will be aired in the same time (?) its been aired in US.
Castle, Homeland - I remember from the TV ads.
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I am not sure it will be at the same time. Maybe within the same day, considering most of the series will be aired during our mornings.

List of shows to be aired on this channel:
Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. S1
Betrayal S1
The Blacklist S1
Castle S6
Criminal Minds S9
Dads S1
E-M
Glee S5
The Goldbergs S1
Homeland S3
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S9
Last Man Standing S3
Lucky 7 S1
The Michael J. Fox Show S1
Modern Family S5
Mom S1
N-Z
The Neighbors S2
New Girl S3
Person Of Interest S3
Revenge S3
Revolution S2
The Simpsons S25
Trophy Wife S1
Sleepy Hollow S1 -- Already aired one episode so not exactly same time on Indian TV
Sons Of Anarchy S6
Two & A Half Men S11
White Collar S5

Couldn't find the pricing though. Some say 100 :eek: , some say 60.
 
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For people looking to start Chuck or are already watching, just want to tell you that the finale of season 4 would be more satisfying (as a series end) if you would just stop watching there. The quality goes down a lot in season 5 and they do some things which you will not like if you liked the series till season 4.
Infact the season 4 end is probably a perfect series finale and 5 was possibly unwarranted.
 
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