The Real Saints Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Just finished the series. Excellent stuff. Not anywhere near as good as Breaking Bad but I far preferred it to the first season of The Walking Dead. I didn't enjoy the first two or three episodes as much as later ones, as I feel they were trying to fit in too many pointless sub-plots simply as a device to give us more of an insight into Ray's job as a 'fixer'. It felt like far too complicated a way to start things off. Things started to get very good for me from 'The Golem' episode onwards. I have to say that I usually like Elliott Gould as an actor, but he has failed to impress me so far in this. It's a strange performance. Maybe it's the way that Ezra should be portrayed, but the character has certainly left me feeling absolutely nothing. There is a significant number of characters who have been underused - I would hope to see more from Lena, Avi and Darryl in Season 2. Bunchy as well.. I haven't seen much depth in his character apart from generally being an alcoholic mess. The finale suggests that he may begin to pull himself together now, so I look forward to seeing a bit more of that. Stand-out performances are from Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight and Eddie Marsan. I'm sure there's still a lot more to come from Ray as we're only just beginning to find out who he really is. Very intriguing guy. And Mickey Donovan is the man. The problem is that he has been portrayed as some sort of antagonist, but you kind of know that they couldn't ever kill him off. The show is nothing without that character. So I wonder who the 'bad guy' will be in the next series. The only real lowlight for me is Abby. One of the most irritating characters ever portrayed on screen. The way she looks... her accent.. her general personality and demeanour.. ARGHHHH. She makes Skyler White seem like an Athenian goddess. And, apart from a bit of poor scriptwriting and cliched dialogue, I've thoroughly enjoyed it. If they had ended it right there, as a sort of mini-series, it would have been a perfectly satisfying conclusion. Edited October 23, 2013 by The Real Saints 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 The show gets going again on Sky Atlantic on Tuesday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieStevenson Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Very much looking forward to Season two. Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight are a delight and make this show completely worth it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Really looking forward to the new series. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieStevenson Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 What did we make of the season opener then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmeister Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 It was good to see that Jon Voight is still on form. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jambo-rocker Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) I'll end up waiting until the second season runs it's course before I decide whether I give it a go. I'm not doubting the pedigree behind the cast or Ann Bidermann and could tell that the show is trying to be something transcendent, but there is something missing in it for me that I cannot put my finger on. Edited July 18, 2014 by the jambo-rocker 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Two episodes in and i'm still enjoying this.The plots and characters are good enough to keep me interested. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I'm five episodes in and it already feels like it's heading for a big finale, and that can only be good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 The introductions of Hank Azaria and Bunk from The Wire have been terrific. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskythinking Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Best. Party. Ever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieStevenson Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Well that party was quite something. Mickey is a smooth old b*****d and just when you think he is out of priest jokes, he pops up with another classic .Also, magnificent dancing from Ray at the end 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Amazing stuff this week. The party was incredible. One of the most fucked parties on TV. And TV has seen some fucked parties. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieStevenson Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Sky Atlantic have announced that we will be seeing a third season next year. Fantastic news! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellboy1991 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Loved that episode and seeing that side of Ray. Terry and Frances are doing my head in tho..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONACCORD1 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Just caught that episode when wife was watching it (she luvs the show) I think I might need to watch from beginning although I feel shitty cos she got me interested in it as that's usually my thing but hey ho she could be right once 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Amazing stuff this week. The party was incredible. One of the most fucked parties on TV. And TV has seen some fucked parties. It was outstanding. Loved the ending 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellboy1991 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Another cracking episode this week.... Did not expect that at all!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I loved the first series but though it really couldn't go anywhere after all the loose ends were tied up. How wrong I was. Brilliant series. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I've a feeling it's all going to kick off in the last episode. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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