Ilov80s
Footballguy
That was cool, kind of like Boardwalk Empire's tie in to the crooked Harding administration.
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snogger
Footballguy
If that was all this show was going to be about it would have been one and done since there is only one or two left to get revenge on.. VERY glad they changed directions.. He can still get his revenge at some point.. But there had to be more to the show then just that or it would have become a
show.Loving the battle between him and "The Norwegian" (Can't call him Swede no more 
) and the storyline that should produce 
jamny
Footballguy
If that was all this show was going to be about it would have been one and done since there is only one or two left to get revenge on.. VERY glad they changed directions.. He can still get his revenge at some point.. But there had to be more to the show then just that or it would have become a
I like the Bohanan revenge storyline but that would be way too narrow a focus to sustain the show. I love the boss and old preacher (he was good in Damages too!)storylines. I want to know more about the chef. What does he have two of?
Brock Middlebrook
Footballguy
Writers kind of annoyed me tonight. Another impossible predicament for Bohannon.
First he escapes hanging to convince Durant to make him forman
Then he frees Elam and becomes a fugitive, only to go runnuing to Durant
Now this
Add that in with how much time he spends away from his crew and this guys is like Constanza who couldn't get fired by Steinbrenner, no matter what he did.
Love the show, though.
First he escapes hanging to convince Durant to make him forman
Then he frees Elam and becomes a fugitive, only to go runnuing to Durant
Now this
Add that in with how much time he spends away from his crew and this guys is like Constanza who couldn't get fired by Steinbrenner, no matter what he did.
Love the show, though.
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
good show 
jamny
Footballguy
Old preacher man.that was one Graphic episode and well done!!
The previews for the finale look great!
I really wish there were more than just one episode left. It's hit such a good stride the past 4 or 5 episodes that I'm really going to miss it.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
After watching the entire season, it was alright. I'll watch the 2nd season because I like westerns, but My link touches really well on the shows big flaws. There are so many happenings that seem to be too big of convenience to keep the story moving. Also, the Indians, especially the immediate family of Black Moon, were really underdeveloped. His killing his brother should have felt like a bigger moment, but it wasn't because there was such little development of the character and their history.
Agreed - the most compelling story is Bohanon's regarding revenege. The turn of the Swede into a weaker version came out of left field. One minute he wants to kill him and the next he's weak and pleading with the boss to believe him that Bohanon is a murderer.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
The Swede turning happened way too fast. They missed out on a lot of good story and tension. It was like within 1 episode we went from thinking the Swede was a total BMF to seeing him as nothing but a whipping boy (literally and figuratively). The only story that I am really into is with Thomas Durant and the blonde. Maybe it is because I like history, but the building of the transcontinental railroad is interesting to me. Half way in, I almost forgot Bohannon was looking for revenge and was never really sure exactly who he was looking for or how many people were left. I liked Common's character a lot- especially the flashback as a kid with him reading the Bible to the white people and pretending his couldn't understand it. However, they killed a lot of that momentum with that stupid boxing match. I do look forward to see what he does next season.
Interesting note though, the season finale had great ratings and it was AMC's 2nd highest rated show behind the Walking Dead.
Season 2 starts Sunday!
Apes with Guns
Footballguy
thanks for the info! need to check DVR settings.
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Sam Quentin
Footballguy
I thought wss a good episodeI love the Swede and I loved his eulogy
He's the best character on the show The Elam/Bohannon encounter on the train: I thought how cute, the bromance is still alive 
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Brady Marino
Footballguy
Meh.
Dickies
Footballguy
This is pretty much how S1 was. Seemed like they started pulling it together towards the end of the season. I haven't watched the new episode yet, but if it feels too much like the majority of season 1, then I think I'll be done with the show.
Jojo the circus boy
Footballguy
Actually...Bohannon finds and kills Sgt. Harper - kills him with his bare hands. Only then does he find out that he's killed the wrong man. After Bohannon kills Harper, he finally shows up at the dance, where he sees Lilly Bell dancing with his boss and nemesis Durant (as she constantly looks over Durant's shoulder, searching for Bohannon). Thinking there's nothing left for him in camp, Bohannon goes on the run, ahead of the US Marshals.
jamny
Footballguy
wow, really?I loved it.
I thought the storylines were contrived and not that good. The whole Bohanon the train robber - to jail and the firing squad - the stereotypical tough guy at that water trough - and somehow the train boss decides to save him.Or the train boss and the lady shacking up.Or more mishandling of the Swede - who was a great character for most of season 1Or one of the showman brothers is a killer - out of the blue.And the whole revenge story - which was the most interesting story - has been flushed down the drain.
RaiderBones
Footballguy
I think it is a good begining for season two so far. I have really enjoyed it up to this point.
I think the Swede isn't done yet. He has pretty much hit the bottom for him. I'm sure it will get much more interesting between him and Bohanin. That look between the two at the end of the last episode tells me there is more to come.
jamny
Footballguy
The Swede hanging with the drunken preacher has potential too. I like what they've done with him. He's gonna come back with a vengeance.I think it is a good begining for season two so far. I have really enjoyed it up to this point.
jamny
Footballguy
yeah watched that too (started a thread) Pretty good start although the settings seem a little claustrophobic and dark.and it's NY, not England.
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beer 302
Footballguy
Sam Quentin
Footballguy
lack of a strong directionthere are some decent enough narratives, but no exceptionally strong and compelling ones.
Bohannon keeps flipping from the revenge storyline to the good boss/hero storyline back to the revenge/villain storylinr back to the boss storyline
How many times can this guy be on the verge of being hanged before the writers walk it back?
The swede riches to rags an (possibly) back to riches storyline has potential.
We are still loving the show.. It is the only show on right now where all 3 of us stop everything we are doing so we can get the
jamny
Footballguy
He's not making many friends and unlike Bohannon, he's not gaining much respect either.
parrot
Footballguy
I keep waiting for this show to put it all together, but it's just all over the place. Never really grabs me.
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Sam Quentin
Footballguy
my biggest issue is that potentially interesting plotlines get wrapped up too quickly and neatly.
My suggestion for the writers is to let some of this stuff linger. Build some more tension, create that house of cards.
Still lovin' the Swede...great character.
My suggestion for the writers is to let some of this stuff linger. Build some more tension, create that house of cards.
Still lovin' the Swede...great character.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I think they might be putting it together. I agree that it's been all over the place at times.
But some shows start that way before they find their direction and go on to be great shows ("Justified" comes to mind).
It appears they've ditched the revenge storyline, which is good. I think that was really holding the show back from making us care about the rest of the characters and the village itself.
I wasn't really looking forward to the start of S2 (took me 2 weeks to get around to watching the premiere), but it's now inching up the must-watch list.
But some shows start that way before they find their direction and go on to be great shows ("Justified" comes to mind).
It appears they've ditched the revenge storyline, which is good. I think that was really holding the show back from making us care about the rest of the characters and the village itself.
I wasn't really looking forward to the start of S2 (took me 2 weeks to get around to watching the premiere), but it's now inching up the must-watch list.
