mad sweeney
Footballguy
I think with all the overlapping stories and the ability to watch them out of order works better for on demand viewing. The "previously on" section for each episode would take half the time slot.
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mad sweeney
Footballguy
I've guffawed out loud a few times in every episode.
badmojo1006
Footballguy
Anybody know why they continue to *beep* out the swearing?
Through episode 3, not bad but I haven't had many out and out chuckles
Through episode 3, not bad but I haven't had many out and out chuckles
FatMax
Member
The scene with George Sr. and Oscar sitting at the table in a restaurant was pretty awesome though.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Even the mediocre episodes have a few very funny scenes.
blend
Footballguy
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I assume they think the bleep is funnier than the word itself, and I tend to agree. Especially with a few expletives strung together. I can't, for the life of me, figure out why I think it's so much funnier that way, but it is.
badmojo1006
Footballguy
OK getting better. Just saw the Tobias episode. The MST3K treatment of the the low budget Fantastic Four 
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
I enjoyed them but it really wasn't the sitcommy AR development from seasons 1-3. This season felt more clever and less funny if that's possible. I think this season will get much better on my 2nd run through so I will wait till it's over prior to giving it a grade. I do hope that if they do anything more in the future that they are able to get the cast together as that is the best dynamic for the show though this is definitely better than nothing.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
It had the air of the second half of season 3, which seemed to break the 4th wall indirectly a lot more than the rest. Tongue in cheek about the shows struggles and fate and the characters getting wackier, especially Michael, to an almost caricature of themselves. It's markedly different than most of the series. But in the other way that it's different is the utterly remarkable way they've intertwined everyone's story while making them ridiculously funny in and of themselves. It's a major writing/directing coup, imo, that's only possible because of the new format of straight to streaming (which includes the no-commercials episode length of over 30 actual minutes of screen time per episode rather than the standard broadcast 22 minutes).
Mario Kart
Footballguy
I'm not sure what some of you expected. I am through #8 (Lindsay) and this stuff is genius. Maybe not "laugh out loud" guffaws each minute but the story is top notch.
Tobias Funke (MD, S.O.)
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Hodor
Footballguy
GOB
Footballguy
Lucille, GOB #2, and Tobias #1 were my favorite episodes upon first view.
George Michael's character took the biggest turn from season 3 and not in a good way.
Without giving anything away, the story line with buster was a huge swing and a miss.
I think they really missed on not bringing back one huge recurring joke... but I'll wait to point that out.
Overall I'm very pleased with what they did, I had huge expectations, and while it wasn't a home run all the time, there were a few parts that were classic.
George Michael's character took the biggest turn from season 3 and not in a good way.
Without giving anything away, the story line with buster was a huge swing and a miss.
I think they really missed on not bringing back one huge recurring joke... but I'll wait to point that out.
Overall I'm very pleased with what they did, I had huge expectations, and while it wasn't a home run all the time, there were a few parts that were classic.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I thought the Buster episode was great. It might've been my favorite.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Watched it last night, Hale was a tornado of comic genius.
It's all over but the finale for me. And then a re-watch of course.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
His delivery of the motherboy ball lines just slayed me. I think I watched it 5 times.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Show some respect, he's a motherman now.
That one, more than any other, needs a complete re-watch. I felt there was so much I missed while laughing and the most double entendres.
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
Buster's always been my favorite character, looking forward to his episode. I'm 6eps in, hopefully it comes up soon.
badmojo1006
Footballguy
Finished all 15. I would give it a B-.
Missed having the family all together and the writing was not as good. It had its moments, but overall I was disappointed.
Missed having the family all together and the writing was not as good. It had its moments, but overall I was disappointed.
Mario Kart
Footballguy
Maebe's episode was great. She aged nicely.
Definitely need to rewatch but this has been the freshest thing I have seen in awhile.
Season 5????
Definitely need to rewatch but this has been the freshest thing I have seen in awhile.
Season 5????
Mario Kart
Footballguy
I think the other way to watch this season is to watch it backwards. Might have to try that.
bonesman
Footballguy
You haven't seen it until you watch with synched up with Darkside of the Moon starting at the 3rd roar.
Eviloutsider
Footballguy
Watched it for the 2nd time, definitely better. I would bump this season up to an A- especially after the first three episodes. Also, the Buster line about Motherboy balls or whatnot, Cera couldn't keep his laugh in at that point and broke character.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
My friend worked on it when they were on stage, which was basically the giant apartment (and L2's apt). She said that Hale was the biggest crack up. For what that's worth. It's awesome when you can crack up the people you work with, even when they know it's coming.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
I can't bring myself to watch the last one...
Game of Thrones spoiler:
Seriously, it's a huge book spoiler:
Game of Thrones spoiler:
Seriously, it's a huge book spoiler:
And I'm probably not going to be in the mood for it after a Kings game, followed by the dreaded Red Wedding. Should be utter horror and shock from the new fans after tonight in the biggest HOLY #### moment since poor Ned got dead.
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
Two episodes left to go, and my favorite line so far has probably been:
"Ohh, looks like tonight's special is red snapper!"
"Ohh, looks like tonight's special is red snapper!"
Sludge
Footballguy
Just finished the 10th episode and I'm kicking myself for doubting it after the 1st three. Its really coming together nicely and I could easily watch the final 5 now but I'm going to drag it out as long as possible.I'm wondering if this will be nominated for an Emmy. Based on the writing and editing and how they work around al of the actors' previous commitments I think it should win Best Comedy Series hands down.
"Daddy has to get his rocks off" - is my favorite line so far.
"Daddy has to get his rocks off" - is my favorite line so far.
Guster
Footballguy
Loved how the story lines came together after the first couple of episodes. I'm almost done with my first run through of the season and will definitely have to give it another watch afterwards 
culdeus
Footballguy
This show is great, but I'm not seeing a ton of buzz around it. I blame the launch vehicle here for this. Not really a chance to build up any steam, but if they let out the first 3 episodes a week at a time they would have lost most the casual audience imo.
I'm still happy they did it, but I don't think anyone is calling it a success anywhere. I wonder if there's enough draw for a movie. I assume they will still manage to put one together.
I'm still happy they did it, but I don't think anyone is calling it a success anywhere. I wonder if there's enough draw for a movie. I assume they will still manage to put one together.
butcher boy
Footballguy
Best line for me was probably
"Dad, if they don't get their money soon, then they're gonna be really mad and they're gonna have major mongolian beef with us…"
"Dad, if they don't get their money soon, then they're gonna be really mad and they're gonna have major mongolian beef with us…"
whoknew
Footballguy
I'm 6 or 7 episodes in. For the first 2 or so, I didn't think it was that great. Now I see how its coming together - I think its really good and really coming together.
My favorite line so far:
"Now I've broken my skull in a fourth place ... the patio."
JB Breakfast Club
Footballguy
Isla Fisher
No Super Dave was a bummer, but P-Hound was solid as a fringe player.
Back half of the season was very enjoyable. Too much Ron Howard...enjoyed GOB a lot more than I usually do...I like Michael as an anchor/straight man more than the wacky version...
Looks like there is already an edit that puts the story in chronological order: http://www.reddit.com/r/arresteddevelopment/comments/1fjp36/i_created_a_chronological_edit_as_well_here_are/
No Super Dave was a bummer, but P-Hound was solid as a fringe player.
Back half of the season was very enjoyable. Too much Ron Howard...enjoyed GOB a lot more than I usually do...I like Michael as an anchor/straight man more than the wacky version...
Looks like there is already an edit that puts the story in chronological order: http://www.reddit.com/r/arresteddevelopment/comments/1fjp36/i_created_a_chronological_edit_as_well_here_are/
kupcho1
Footballguy
I just finished watching all 15 episodes (being out of the country for a week forestalled any binge watching).
Grade: A+
Seriously, the degree of difficulty in bringing back a series after such a long time off the air + dealing with actor scheduling + some of the highs they hit in these episodes merits nothing less than an A+. And that's after just one viewing. (I'm totally willing to forgive any misses. Remember: love each other)
A lot of reviews mention how AD influenced sitcoms that came after. What I haven't seen is the obvious influence of Rashomon on S4 ("Surely" someone's mentioned it, but if they have, I haven't seen it yet).
My favorite that I haven't seen mentioned yet is the pool party at GM's new SV home. The first time through you're not yet aware of the location of the house or the fact that those attending have a special reason for living where they do. The second time through (Tom! Who knew?) some of the jokes get even better (Tickle monster). The difference in the seen when Rebel's boy jumps in the pool and then comes back to the surface had me in tears.
Grade: A+
Seriously, the degree of difficulty in bringing back a series after such a long time off the air + dealing with actor scheduling + some of the highs they hit in these episodes merits nothing less than an A+. And that's after just one viewing. (I'm totally willing to forgive any misses. Remember: love each other)
A lot of reviews mention how AD influenced sitcoms that came after. What I haven't seen is the obvious influence of Rashomon on S4 ("Surely" someone's mentioned it, but if they have, I haven't seen it yet).
My favorite that I haven't seen mentioned yet is the pool party at GM's new SV home. The first time through you're not yet aware of the location of the house or the fact that those attending have a special reason for living where they do. The second time through (Tom! Who knew?) some of the jokes get even better (Tickle monster). The difference in the seen when Rebel's boy jumps in the pool and then comes back to the surface had me in tears.
Corporation
Angry Bovine
I stayed out of the thread until I saw them all for fear of spoilers. I loved the originals but thought the last half season was a downward trend. This new season continued that for me.
Michael should be the straight man and the family plays better off of each other. Tobias' episodes were the best. I'd give it a C+.
Michael should be the straight man and the family plays better off of each other. Tobias' episodes were the best. I'd give it a C+.
Joe Summer
Footballguy
The first 3 episodes are pretty weak, but Episode 4 (Michael) is worth the price of admission alone.
Whoda Sinkitis
Footballguy
The wit factor remains high. The new format takes a while and may be worth a review. Good news is Netflix now talking about wanting more.
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
Out of the 4 seasons, I think this new one might honestly be my favorite. Really loved the new format and character changes.
The final scene was PERFECT. I loved where they left off. Hopefully we get a movie or another season, but if we never get another minute of AD anything, that was a great way to end the series.
The final scene was PERFECT. I loved where they left off. Hopefully we get a movie or another season, but if we never get another minute of AD anything, that was a great way to end the series.
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Donsmith753
Footballguy
Maebys was the best for me.
Arid Filch
Footballguy
I'm shocked that every one has enjoyed season 4 as much as they have. I thought the plot lines were too outlandish and the show lost the chemistry of having the whole crew working together. Michael became a nut job, GOB is gay, Lindsey can't move her face, the minor characters can't carry a show themselves. I still give it a B- but it's not the same as season 1-2, and really it couldn't be. The actors are 9 years older and most importantly the writing crew has changed. Most of the guest celebrities were really unnecessary. The George and Lucille flashbacks were stupid, Ron Howard should have stuck to narrating. Pretty disappointing.
PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
You're ruining my life, Ron Howard!
I loved it. It did get better as it went along and more of it made sense. Definitely going to re-watch from the start.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I agree with most of the negatives.But I appreciate the degree of difficulty, given all the circumstances, and thought it was a nice product they put out in spite of the challenges.It wasn't quite the old AD, but it was funny and it was just great to get 15 more episodes in AD World.
Whoda Sinkitis
Footballguy
1st of all, the outlandishness is always part and partial. No there has been not real change for Michael... you clearly did not get the GOB-Tony-Gay bits then if you think the humor is just about "gay."
Whoda Sinkitis
Footballguy
Whoda Sinkitis
Footballguy
the format difference does take getting used to, but it interesting none the less. And funny.
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