One of the most perfect television series you could ever see. To this day I have yet to witness a better series finale than the unpredictable, hugely satisfying conclusion this show offered.
I fucking love The Shield.
It's like a Canadian Borat. This guy is genuinely hilarious
Slow start but the final 2 episodes of the first season have been fucking incredible. Hopefully the show will stay at that quality for season 2. 8/10 so far, great show.
Show was amazing, shouldn't have left season 2 on a cliff hanger.
Very addicting, refreshing change from the usual paint-by-numbers police procedurals.
God damnit. Such a breathe of fresh air this show was. Not simply another tired cop procedural but a genuinely good show backed by the man himself, Shawn Ryan. Although I'm pissed this was cancelled it still worked out as a really decent mini-series which I'm thankful for.
Also, for those interested -- this is the correct order to watch the episodes:
01 - Pilot
02 - Hog Butcher
06 - The Gold Coin Kid
05 - O'Leary's Cow
07 - Blackhand and the Shotgun
08 - Wild Onions
09 - St. Valentine's Day Massacre
10 - Bathhouse & Hinky Dink
11 - Black Sox
03 - Gillis, Chase & Babyface
04 - Cabrini Green
12 - Greylord & Gambat
13 - Mike Royko's Revenge
This is like a live-action graphic novel. Sure, the action is exaggerated and the nudity is at times gratuitous but that's part of the charm. And it works, really well.
The acting (especially from the likes of Ulrich Thomsen, The Wire's Frankie Faison and The Sopranos' Matt Servitto) is incredible as are the characters themselves. The storylines are engaging, genuinely edge-of-your-seat stuff. And the overall tone and cinematography of the show is breathtakingly refreshing and rich. Especially in season 2, with an episode featuring cinematography equivalent to the movie Drive. I love what it's achieved and where it's going. The attention to detail via unusual means is also a blast with the evolving title sequence including clues for what's to come and the post-credit scenes that add a touch more insight into the character's lives.
This is honestly one of my all-time favourite shows. Very much worth the watch and a well deserved 10/10.
Never should have cancelled this. Amazing production value, solid cast, even won an award. Sigh.
I wish I could say this show is entirely out of character for FX, but after season 3 of American Horror Story.. The Strain feels right at home.
Piss-poor acting, awful writing. The tone of the show is nice and the effects are great but that can only ever be the icing on the cake, not the cake itself. After watching 3 episodes it's clear the cake in this instance is made of shit.
This show is absolutely fantastic.
Justified is some of the best, most original and witty television you will ever see.
Fuck yes, HBO renewed The Leftovers for a 2nd season!
Finally got round to watching this. All I wanna say is that if it was still on TV then I'd be watching it. The finale actually plays out in a way where you can totally see where they could have taken the story but knowing the show was cancelled it also works out to be a pretty decent mini-series.
Well worth the watch, cancelled far too soon.
Wow. Those were some of the best 5 seasons of television I've ever seen. Was originally worried about the DirecTV change but nope, that season was great and the final season was even better.
Fantastic show, highly recommended and jesus christ I wish they'd release this all on blu ray..
Another great show cancelled
Some episodes and scenes can get pretty damn boring but overall it's a decent show. Wouldn't say its 2013's best though..
Fuck CBS. This is the only show that I watched from their channel and now they have nothing.
This was like a Taken tv series, really enjoyed it. So annoying when they cancel shows without giving them a proper chance.
Seasons 9 and 10 have fucking ruined this show. I tried so hard to give it a chance but the "celebrity" guest stars with their novelty wearing off after 1 sketch, Aisha Tyler's fake laughing and lack of real comedic banter, the overuse of sketches that should be used sparingly.. it's just a shit-fest of depressing proportions.
I thought they'd improve in season 10, I stayed watching to see if they did, they didn't. I genuinely fucking hate what The CW has done to this show. They can't handle any show past 5 seasons without shitting all over it. Fuck 'em.
Watched 3 episodes, pretty awful and mediocre. Can't see this making it to a second season.
After just watching the season 2 finale (now series finale I guess..) I've realized that the silver lining of this cancellation is that episode 2x13 works out as fantastic and wholly satisfying series finale. Which was as much of a surprise as this bitter cancellation on FX's behalf.
I'll fucking miss this show. Real, genuine quality. Didn't deserve to be cancelled but Jim Jefferies and co made the most of their two seasons and that'll keep me happy for now.
They move this to FXX than give it the axe? It can't have been that expensive, it would have been a real gem to have on the FXX roster. I seriously don't understand the reasoning behind the cut.
Great show either way, genuinely gonna miss it. Especially after a fantastic second season. I thought FX was better than to follow NBC's trigger finger but alas everyone succumbs eventually. Just, fuck.
Solid miniseries. Definitely worth the watch.
3 episodes in, I love it. Fresh, interesting, and I now look forward to it every week.
So glad I've finally given this a watch. Just, incredible.
Slow start but season 2 really stepped it up. Fantastic show, Kelsey Grammar in a serious role is just so perfect I can't believe this was cancelled.
Just.. fantastic.
This show is seriously good, some of the best the UK has to offer for sure. Season 2 was even more of a step up and I loved it. Really well done.
As someone who hasn't seen the films/comics. The experience of watching the first 3 episodes, essentially blind to the story, has been fantastic. Loving it so far. The second seasonal renewal is actually what got me to catch up on the first 3 episodes and if this is the quality I can expect for the rest of the season(s) then I have to say, bring it on!
It's hard to rate a show on only 3 episodes but so far, most deservedly an 8/10. It's got me so excited finding a new show like this. Can't wait for more.
Great show. Refreshing, funny and has heart.
Renewed for a third season.
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