Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I guess I look at it that way as well. I’m disappointed that it won’t be renewed but still glad I watched it. Just the interviews with the serial killers alone was worth it.
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah, to be honest, it wasn't the kind of show that had a lot of interesting ongoing stories. I didn't care much about their home lives.
shadyridr
Footballguy
I love binge watching shows. Weekly viewership is a thing of the past. It's why Hulu will never reach netflix status. You can still watch weekly if you want.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I get the binge watching thing. It's fun too. However, it robs you of "watercooler" talk, podcasts, thinking about what will happen next, analyzing meaning and symbols, etc. It also greatly reduces the amount of time a show will receive attention and generate buzz.
Charlie Harper
Footballguy
Because network TV is free and there's a larger number of networks. I can't imagine HBO cutting something like Mindhunter after 2 seasons. It just seems to cheapen the brand if Netflix is constantly cutting their headline shows early.shadyridr said:
dkp993
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That wasn't their fault. The show runner and writer didn't want to make it anymore. They offered him a 6 episode season 4. He refused. They then offered a 2 hour movie to wrap it up. He refused.
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Correct- same situation as Watchmen and Deadwood. The creative force behind it wants to move on and do something different.
shadyridr
Footballguy
So basically the same reason they let the actors out of their contracts. Because Fincher doesn't want to do it anymore.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Exactly. We will get a full length Fincher movie this year instead...which I am excited for.
dkp993
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah sucks. He wanted to make John From Cincinnati instead. I’m not sure if you watched that one season but it was absolute garbage.
bigmarc27
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
It does seem like he probably doesn't know how to wrap it up either. There' no guarantee any show's creator will come up with a satisfying conclusion,
RUSF18
Footballguy
It wouldn’t have been how I chose to end GoT, but they could have gotten to the ending they wanted and gotten people to buy in if they executed their plan a lot better and didn’t get lazy in the storytelling, all because they wanted to be done with it when they wanted to instead of what their plan required.
If that was the approach the Mindhunter people would’ve taken if they were basically forced into doing the next season, I’d much rather they shelf it and hope they do it right down the road.
If that was the approach the Mindhunter people would’ve taken if they were basically forced into doing the next season, I’d much rather they shelf it and hope they do it right down the road.
Capella
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
Such ridiculous logic. It’s not bringing in new customers but it’s sure as hell going to lose old ones. GD it. Between the crown, bojack and mindhunter that’s 3 out of the 10-12 shows I really enjoy right now.
RUSF18
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Honestly, I am surprised there isnt something in the contracts that allow a service like NF to continue a show if they choose and the originator wants to walk.
Capella
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
Non-Netflix? Shows I enjoyed in 2019 or am excited to see in 2020:
better call Saul
chernobyl
fleabag
thrones
Watchmen
succession
curb
Mandalorian (sorry)
mrs maisel
fargo
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Netflix 2020 has Mank- directed by David Fincher. It is the story of the creation of Citizen Kane.
Capella
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
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Capella
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Maybe contributed to my anger towards Mandalorian.
we dropped Disney, so will probably sign back up for hbo v2 when that's a go.
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Caesar
Footballguy
I finally got around to watching season 2 of this. I didn't think it was all that interesting, tbh. I'm not sure if the story about SA Tench's adopted son is based on history, or if it is just manufactured drama, but if true to real life, its pretty remarkable that an FBI agent who studies serial murders would have a son who was "involved" in something like that. I guess they were trying to show how the system dealt with a struggling child back in the early 80's?
I am glad they aren't making a 3rd season of this. if its just going to turn into a procedural, then its no different than a dozen other shows out there. The Kemper interviews were the best part of the show. In fact, I thought all the actors who portrayed various serial killers were very convincing in their role. The dude who spoke 7 languages...
But, just a show about trying to apply what they've learned before they actually learned anything was pretty lame, imo.
I am glad they aren't making a 3rd season of this. if its just going to turn into a procedural, then its no different than a dozen other shows out there. The Kemper interviews were the best part of the show. In fact, I thought all the actors who portrayed various serial killers were very convincing in their role. The dude who spoke 7 languages...
But, just a show about trying to apply what they've learned before they actually learned anything was pretty lame, imo.
