Re: The TV Series Thread - Part 3

by dostoevsky Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:19 am

Watched the Korra pilot a while back but wasn't astounded but it sounds like I'll have to get back into this show when I have time. If it hits the same heights as Avatar later on then it will be well worth it.

Also having just watched the HBO Yearender video that M99 posted in the GOT thread I must say that I'm really excited to see Westworld turned into a TV show.

by CBarca Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:00 am

Season 1 is definitely underwhelming. I know some people that stopped watching because of season 1, but the series gets a lot better after the first season, and i think it's worth sticking with.

The seasons are short as well as the episode length, so it's not a time constraint.

by MaraVilla Mon Dec 22, 2014 12:48 pm

first 2 seasons were average at best. Season 3-4 is where its ATLA level. Should keep watching it DOST, specially season 2 where you learn about Origin of the first Avatar (Probably the 2 best episodes from s2)

by Jonathan28 Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:50 pm

CBarca wrote:

Other people here watch Korra

I'm catching up on Season 4. I have been busy, but made it through the first 4 episodes last night and am looking forward to watching the rest. Heard that something in the finale is insane

Yeah, stay the hell out of the anime and manga thread if you don't want to be spoiled Laughing

CBarca wrote: Korra really stepped up its game from season 1. Season 2 was quite good, season 3 was fantastic and so far I'm enjoying season 4. Don't think it's quite at season 3 level but still very enjoyable.

TLA/LOK are the cartoon GOATS

Season 1 was average, the love triangle annoyed the hell out of me(and everyone on the planet it seems) and things were rushed. I can understand why though, since season 1 was meant to be the only season until Nick ordered 3 more.

Things defo improved in the second season, and things only got better from there.

Season 4 was good, but you could see the effect the budget cut was having on the show, with people just standing there and not speaking in scenes or some people just not appearing at all during the entire season.

They did good though, the finale was GOAT and the ending scene still has me legit shook. I spend all my time on Reddit and other places now trying to come to terms with it, it completely *bleeped* me up.

by McAgger Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:40 pm

Adults watching cartoons Laughing

by Freeza Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:44 pm

Don't call me James wrote:Adults watching cartoons

pls go.

Rg pls confirm ban.

by MaraVilla Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:55 pm

Freeza wrote:
Don't call me James wrote:Adults watching cartoons

pls go.

Rg pls confirm ban.

agreed

Don't call me James wrote:Adults watching cartoons

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by Jonathan28 Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:44 pm

Don't call me James wrote:Adults watching cartoons

Don't be jelly that this "cartoon" is better than 90+% of the crappy TV drama's people are watching right now.

by El Gunner Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:57 pm

Jonathan28 wrote:
Don't call me James wrote:Adults watching cartoons

Don't be jelly that this "cartoon" is better than 90+% of the crappy TV drama's people are watching right now.

u wot m8?
I don't watch those anime shows, but I highly doubt it.

Real recognize real. And real is what's real.

by Freeza Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:11 pm

El Gunner wrote:
Jonathan28 wrote:
Don't call me James wrote:Adults watching cartoons

Don't be jelly that this "cartoon" is better than 90+% of the crappy TV drama's people are watching right now.

u wot m8?
I don't watch those anime shows, but I highly doubt it.

Real recognize real. And real is what's real.

It's hardly controversial to say Korra is better than 90% of tv-dramas today. Which main includes shit as N.C.I.S, C.S.I, Grey's anatomy etc.

And what the hell does that last line even mean in this subject.

by El Gunner Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:52 pm

Freeza wrote:
El Gunner wrote:
Jonathan28 wrote:

Don't be jelly that this "cartoon" is better than 90+% of the crappy TV drama's people are watching right now.

u wot m8?
I don't watch those anime shows, but I highly doubt it.

Real recognize real. And real is what's real.

It's hardly controversial to say Korra is better than 90% of tv-dramas today. Which main includes shit as N.C.I.S, C.S.I, Grey's anatomy etc.

And what the hell does that last line even mean in this subject.

Tongue in cheek you pos.

But tell that to the thousands of people that keep those shows going on their respective major networks.

And then where's Korra? Oh yeah, Nickelodeon

by CBarca Tue Dec 23, 2014 1:59 am

Discrediting a show because it's a cartoon? So close minded :facepalm:

Also Korra being pulled from the network (if that's what you were referring to) doesn't mean anything except that Nickelodeon didn't understand the audience that was watching LOK, because viewing numbers actually increased Laughing

Which also goes to show that it's not just a "cartoon" that appeals to kids, its main audience are people that are streaming it through the internet- i.e. young adult/adult audiences.

Also I'm at episode 6 in season 4 and so far I don't think it's much worse than season 3 at this point. I think it's highly enjoyable.

Definitely trying to stay away from spoilers and I'll be finishing the series up by tonight or tomorrow to make sure I don't get spoiled. Suffice to say though, from what I've heard...I'm pretty hyped for it.

by dostoevsky Tue Dec 23, 2014 2:04 am

Cartoons don't have enough hot chicks for James Proud

by McAgger Tue Dec 23, 2014 2:36 am

Dosto you still beating that drum Laughing

by dostoevsky Tue Dec 23, 2014 2:38 am

Following the lead of the great conductor RG :coffee:

by CBarca Tue Dec 23, 2014 7:17 am

Finished it.

:bow:

Great way to end the show. Didn't really see that coming at all Laughing

by RedOranje Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:40 am

This explains a lot.

by El Gunner Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:59 am

I thought James was a ferocious lover of anime porn scratch

by El Gunner Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:07 am

Anyway, White Christmas was typical Black Mirror.
Good,
Mind-twisting,
and emotionally numbing

by Jonathan28 Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:06 pm

CBarca wrote:Finished it.

Great way to end the show. Didn't really see that coming at all

Yep, and it's now bee officially confirmed by Bryke last night, Korrasami is a thing Proud

http://bryankonietzko.tumblr.com/post/105916338157/korrasami-is-canon-you-can-celebrate-it-embrace

Mara bring out the wine and lets celebrate drinking

by McAgger Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:01 pm

Say if I wanted to watch this Legend of Korra show, would I have to watch the prequel Last Air Bender to full understand the whole thing?

by MaraVilla Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:28 pm

you havent seen avatar the last airbender Shocked

To answer your question you probs can watch Korra without watching ATLA but you wouldnt FULLY understand all of the stuff and the significance of some of the characters family history (sons/daughters of major characters in ATLA etc).

Highly recommend you watch ATLA first then watch Korra. ATLA>>Korra and 90% of tv shows. Better than the likes of SOA, Justified, TWD, True Dectectives etc... not even joking :coffee:

by McAgger Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:44 pm

Mara u wot m8? pls go. I don't want to hear you say that ever again.

Better than Justified...jesus mate.

I have to think about this cartoon thing before I hand over my man card.

by McLewis Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:57 pm

Would you say that about Archer or South Park though, Agger?

They are cartoons after all Rolling Eyes

by Freeza Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:09 pm

Don't call me James wrote:Mara u wot m8? pls go. I don't want to hear you say that ever again.

Better than Justified...jesus mate.

I have to think about this cartoon thing before I hand over my man card.

The fact that your manhood is threatened by the medium the fiction is presented in really worries me hmm

The Dark Knight Returns was really dark etc. Lot's of comic books aren't for kids at all. It's just a way of presenting a story.

by El Gunner Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:16 pm

McAgger I think these guys are just trying to spark a reaction out of us by saying stuff like that 'better than 90% shows' thing. hmm

South Park is different. It's aimed for the humouristic side of adults/mature minds.
I mean, who doesn't love South Park.

Oh and btw, someone hasn't yet sold Archer to me, come on I'm waiting. Almost done with Justified.

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