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Good finale. Not sure it was a great finale. I am sure it was a great, great show. I might do what I've never done in my entire life - watch an entire series from start to finish again.

P.S. I was wondering what the song would be for the finale, and was so happy to hear "Let the Mystery Be" again. A perfect choice.
 
Series Finale. If you care about someone it is not considered stalking it is called devotion. Huh? No kidding. Could not tell if this was two crazy people compulsively lying or an invincible man and a space/parallel universe traveling woman re-connecting.

Loved the chaos of season's one and two, season three is for posterity to decide. Goodbye, Leftovers.
 


The Leftovers: 2104-2017

Stunning. Beautiful. Moving. None of these words do it justice. You will be missed. Thank you for an unforgettable ride.
 
‘The Leftovers’ Big Question: Was Nora Telling The Truth Or Not?
http://uproxx.com/tv/leftovers-nora-truth-lying/

Does ‘The Leftovers’ Finale Let The Mystery Be?
http://uproxx.com/sepinwall/the-leftovers-series-finale-recap-review-the-book-of-nora/

If you read nothing else...this sums it up brilliantly




Damon Lindelof Explains ‘The Leftovers’ Finale. And Doesn’t.
http://uproxx.com/sepinwall/the-leftovers-finale-damon-lindelof-recap-review/

Carrie Coon Knows Nora Durst’s ‘Leftovers’ Finale Secret But She’s Never Telling
http://uproxx.com/sepinwall/the-leftovers-finale-carrie-coon-recap-interview/

‘The Leftovers’ Finale Director On Nora’s Story, That Dance, And Shooting A Vulnerable Nude Scene
http://uproxx.com/sepinwall/the-leftovers-finale-recap-mimi-leder-interview/
 
On one hand, I'm like hell yessssssssssssss, give me more Watchmen! On the other hand, Zack Snyder's Watchmen film was pretty much perfect and I know I'll be comparing everything to that. The casting in that move was inspired. Matthew Goode, Billy Crudup and JEFFREY. DEAN. MORGAN. I don't know if it can get better than that.
 
mmmcammy said:
On one hand, I'm like hell yessssssssssssss, give me more Watchmen! On the other hand, Zack Snyder's Watchmen film was pretty much perfect and I know I'll be comparing everything to that. The casting in that move was inspired. Matthew Goode, Billy Crudup and JEFFREY. DEAN. MORGAN. I don't know if it can get better than that.
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You know nobody is a bigger fan of Snyder's Watchmen...but this article and the fact that Leftovers was so emotionally brilliant...and the possibility of seeing Ozymandias' Squid in Times Square, well...Gimmegimmegimmegimme

HBO Is Giving Damon Lindelof A Crack At Developing A Proper ‘Watchmen’ Series
http://uproxx.com/hitfix/watchmen-tv-series-damon-lindelof-hbo/

Since that project fell apart, Warner Bros. announced they were making an R-rated animated version of the Alan Moore’s nihilistic-yet-hopeful superhero tale and now we’re here — Damon Lindelof, hot off the finale of The Leftovers, has been tasked with bringing Watchmen to the small screen by HBO, Variety reports. After multiple tries, HBO really wants this adaptation, it seems.

And if there’s anyone who can spearhead a weird tale full of heroes you’re not sure are worth rooting for with an overarching plot that’s open to interpretation, it’s Lindelof. He has some experience with such narratives.

It’s impossible to argue that TV is the best home for Watchmen. The movie felt far too truncated, despite the efforts of David Hayter (Solid Snake himself) and Alex Tse doing what they could to fit one of the densest stories in comic history to a single movie. If HBO allows Lindelof to explore the side plots like the Black Freighter and let the story breathe, this could end up as the definitive, proper, live-action adaptation we’ve always wanted. Hell, we might get two worthy adaptations if the animated version is up to snuff.

Of course, Lindelof could show up to Comic-Con and say: “All of the fans of the source material will ask for a coherent ending loyal to the book, and I’ll look down and whisper ‘no.'”
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jerseydevil said:
And the dude what plays Penguin on Gotham as Rorshach
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Nah dude. That guy who plays the Penguin is uber annoying and one of the main reasons that I am glad that I am not watching Gotham anymore, haha. What that guy needs to play is the main role in the Martin Shkreli story. He's that annoying. :P

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Oh, but seriously, when the Watchmen movie was coming out, I was still pretty much a comic book purist when it came to adaptations of comics so I didn't want to bother with that movie, but all that footage with Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach made me feel that I NEEDED to see that movie so I did. Regardless of whatever issues I had with that nobody, nobody is going to going to top that Rorschach performance. Daniel Day Lewis could un-retire to play that character and he still couldn't top it, haha.



I am not a comic book purist anymore, so I am open to the idea of this being a really interesting take on the Watchmen though.

Not that I have HBO anyways, but it's slow around here so I posted my lame thoughts. harhar1:
 
Oscar Winner Mahershala Ali Could Be The Next Star Of ‘True Detective
http://uproxx.com/tv/mahershala-ali-true-detective-season-3/

Once upon a time, everyone was deeply invested in True Detective. Matthew McConaughy made us all believe in the Yellow King and the road to Carcosa was filled with yarn walls and obsessive internet theories. And then season two happened. Despite a strong cast, the magic couldn’t be replicated and it seemed like the HBO show was dead before it could find its feet again. So when it was announced that there would indeed be a third season, fans were more than a little skeptical. However, a recent casting rumor could be just what HBO needs for people to get back on board.

According to reports, Mahershala Ali is in early negotiations to play the lead in the upcoming season of True Detective. Yes, you can take a moment to scream excitedly and breathe into a paper bag. Ali is coming off of a huge year in 2016, gaining major career recognition with an Oscar win for Best Supporting Actor for Moonlight and a stellar turn as the villain Cottonmouth in Netflix’s Luke Cage.

The creative minds behind True Detective have some serious ground to cover if they want to win back their audience, but casting talent like Ali is certainly a step in the right direction. Now they just have to write characters that actually seem like human beings again.
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Ok. At the risk of activating certain folks who feel they need to enlighten me...

So, this guy is the great white hope that will bring people back to True Detective. An actor who most people have never seen. WHY? Because he was in an art film that rode hot button topics into the consciousness of the Academy voters? And followed it up with a Marvel Villain role. One that could be argued, was stereotypical and exploitative?

So, somehow, this guy will save a franchise that had such unknowns as Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn? See, that kind of thinking is the very thing that defines white guilt and sets African Americans back even more than overt racism. This overreaction.

First of all...the press threw season 2 under the bus from the get go. Backlash from the surprise of the first season. Muddled writing and lack of unified vision did not help. If Ghandi, Jesus, and James Tiberious Kirk were starring it still would have failed. This unearned praise is insincere. After all, dude from that Tom Hanks flick was flavor of the month for a minute. So, if he were cast it would inspire Pizzolata to remember what made s1 so magical?

Piffle.
 
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jerseydevil said:
Oscar Winner Mahershala Ali Could Be The Next Star Of ‘True Detective
http://uproxx.com/tv/mahershala-ali-true-detective-season-3/



Ok. At the risk of activating certain folks who feel they need to enlighten me...

So, this guy is the great white hope that will bring people back to True Detective. An actor who most people have never seen. WHY? Because he was in an art film that rode hot button topics into the consciousness of the Academy voters? And followed it up with a Marvel Villain role. One that could be argued, was stereotypical and exploitative?

So, somehow, this guy will save a franchise that had such unknowns as Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn? See, that kind of thinking is the very thing that defines white guilt and sets African Americans back even more than overt racism. This overreaction.

First of all...the press threw season 2 under the bus from the get go. Backlash from the surprise of the first season. Muddled writing and lack of unified vision did not help. If Ghandi, Jesus, and James Tiberious Kirk were starring it still would have failed. This unearned praise is insincere. After all, dude from that Tom Hanks flick was flavor of the month for a minute. So, if he were cast it would inspire Pizzolata to remember what made s1 so magical?

Piffle.
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Kinda jumping to conclusions there a bit, no? We actually have no idea why he was cast. Call me naive, but isn't it possible that he was cast because they thought he was perfect for the role?
 
santiclaws said:
Kinda jumping to conclusions there a bit, no? We actually have no idea why he was cast. Call me naive, but isn't it possible that he was cast because they thought he was perfect for the role?
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That's basically my point about the article. Talk about jumping the gun. Guy has two big credits**. Most people don't know him. I have never seen him in anything. They make it sound like the cast of season 2 was the cause of the failure. I just don't see it that way.

**apologies, apparently he has a good amount of supporting credits too.
 
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That's basically my point about the article. Talk about jumping the gun. Guy has two big credits**. Most people don't know him. I have never seen him in anything. They make it sound like the cast of season 2 was the cause of the failure. I just don't see it that way.

**apologies, apparently he has a good amount of supporting credits too.
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Mahershala Ali in House of Cards* played a huge supporting role (and went toe-to-toe with Kevin Spacey) and did an amazing job. So guy's got chops (and those thighs! whoot!) not worried about him being able to carry a new season of True Detective.

*Dex: tried and failed to watch season 5 (three episodes); admittedly watching for the costumes and decor and was unimpressed by Mrs. Underwood's choices. blah. If you say it gets good...I'll re-engage.
 
What party? said:
Mahershala Ali in House of Cards* played a huge supporting role (and went toe-to-toe with Kevin Spacey) and did an amazing job. So guy's got chops (and those thighs! whoot!) not worried about him being able to carry a new season of True Detective.
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Agreed. He was terrific.
 
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