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"A look at life in New York City during the 1970s and '80s when porn and prostitution were rampant in Manhattan.".
This is probably the most sexually explicit program I've ever seen on TV! The story is pretty good as well. Episode 4 tonight at 10pm on Sky Atlantic. The first three are on demand! Well worth a watch.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4998350/
This is probably the most sexually explicit program I've ever seen on TV! The story is pretty good as well. Episode 4 tonight at 10pm on Sky Atlantic. The first three are on demand! Well worth a watch.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4998350/
Chris_H said:
This is probably the most sexually explicit program I've ever seen on TV!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4998350/
Too right, phwoooaaarrr!! It's Fannytastic. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4998350/
It's one of the best series I've seen in a long while.
I suspect it'll get more recognition later on, wouldn't be the first time.
Anyway, it's wonderful, it took the entire first series (only 8 eps) lay out the characters and the world they live in without ever feeling dragged out or slow.
It looks glorious.
The characters are fantastic.
The fact Franco plays 2 characters wasn't used as a gimmick, we does it so well I forgot almost instantly it was the same actor, I can tell them apart instantly.
I've read that series 2 will be set a few years later, some of the characters won't come back (the Pimps mostly I guess, the writing seems to be on the wall for those guys) . It seems odd, most series would pick right up again, but I think it will be better over-all.
I suspect it'll get more recognition later on, wouldn't be the first time.
Anyway, it's wonderful, it took the entire first series (only 8 eps) lay out the characters and the world they live in without ever feeling dragged out or slow.
It looks glorious.
The characters are fantastic.
The fact Franco plays 2 characters wasn't used as a gimmick, we does it so well I forgot almost instantly it was the same actor, I can tell them apart instantly.
I've read that series 2 will be set a few years later, some of the characters won't come back (the Pimps mostly I guess, the writing seems to be on the wall for those guys) . It seems odd, most series would pick right up again, but I think it will be better over-all.
digimeistter said:
written by the same chap that wrote The Wire.
it shows - first series (I have last two to go) was a ssssssllllllooooowwwwww burngreat characters and sets etc but very little happens
series 1 of Wire was a tough watch at times but felt like a plot was developing - hoping the last two episodes actually have Gyllenhal breaking into the pawn industry
I was thinking great attention to detail with the sets, clothing, cars, look, and feel. But I was born in 1976 in rural Scotland so what do I know!
Enjoying the slow burn writing again as a fan of The Wire but not sure if the double Franco is a good thing or a distraction. Modern technology makes a lot a difference but the scenes must still be painstaking to produce.
Enjoying the slow burn writing again as a fan of The Wire but not sure if the double Franco is a good thing or a distraction. Modern technology makes a lot a difference but the scenes must still be painstaking to produce.
After the first episode, I wasn't sure. Seemed a little too stereo-typed and I was concerned that it was relying on titty-shots to keep an audience.
Stuck with it though, and it really is a well crafted series. Really enjoying it.
I really like the way the Septics take drama more slowly and put more effort into character development. UK drama: if they can't get it out in 3 episodes they just don't bother.
Stuck with it though, and it really is a well crafted series. Really enjoying it.
I really like the way the Septics take drama more slowly and put more effort into character development. UK drama: if they can't get it out in 3 episodes they just don't bother.
Weirdo alert...
Whenever I get to the end of a TV series I have really enjoyed, I have the natural(?) 'oh no; I don't want it to end' feelings. A week later, I'll be asking the missus "Don't we normally watch something on a Monday?"; she'll remind me of the series in question, and life will move on.
With The Deuce, I can only describe myself as pining for it. I can't stop thinking about how much I miss it.
I was so doubtful after the first episode but it *really* grew on me and got under my skin. I think the only other series which has got close to that feeling is (bizarrely, given the theme of The Deuce), Detectorists. But even though my 'missing it' has perpetuated well beyond it ending, I'm not craving it in the way I am this show.
A very strange feeling for... a television programme! I shall go for a lie down.
Whenever I get to the end of a TV series I have really enjoyed, I have the natural(?) 'oh no; I don't want it to end' feelings. A week later, I'll be asking the missus "Don't we normally watch something on a Monday?"; she'll remind me of the series in question, and life will move on.
With The Deuce, I can only describe myself as pining for it. I can't stop thinking about how much I miss it.
I was so doubtful after the first episode but it *really* grew on me and got under my skin. I think the only other series which has got close to that feeling is (bizarrely, given the theme of The Deuce), Detectorists. But even though my 'missing it' has perpetuated well beyond it ending, I'm not craving it in the way I am this show.
A very strange feeling for... a television programme! I shall go for a lie down.
V8mate said:
Weirdo alert...
Whenever I get to the end of a TV series I have really enjoyed, I have the natural(?) 'oh no; I don't want it to end' feelings. A week later, I'll be asking the missus "Don't we normally watch something on a Monday?"; she'll remind me of the series in question, and life will move on.
With The Deuce, I can only describe myself as pining for it. I can't stop thinking about how much I miss it.
I was so doubtful after the first episode but it *really* grew on me and got under my skin. I think the only other series which has got close to that feeling is (bizarrely, given the theme of The Deuce), Detectorists. But even though my 'missing it' has perpetuated well beyond it ending, I'm not craving it in the way I am this show.
A very strange feeling for... a television programme! I shall go for a lie down.
I know what you mean, I get it less now, we stream stuff on demand - the only 'events' for us TV wise now is Game of Thrones night and The Walking Dead Night (my Wife still loves it).Whenever I get to the end of a TV series I have really enjoyed, I have the natural(?) 'oh no; I don't want it to end' feelings. A week later, I'll be asking the missus "Don't we normally watch something on a Monday?"; she'll remind me of the series in question, and life will move on.
With The Deuce, I can only describe myself as pining for it. I can't stop thinking about how much I miss it.
I was so doubtful after the first episode but it *really* grew on me and got under my skin. I think the only other series which has got close to that feeling is (bizarrely, given the theme of The Deuce), Detectorists. But even though my 'missing it' has perpetuated well beyond it ending, I'm not craving it in the way I am this show.
A very strange feeling for... a television programme! I shall go for a lie down.
I do miss 'the Deuce' I think, like so many HBO series before it'll take a few years to gain it's UK audience, more people seem to find it every week - it first broadcast in the summer I think.
P-Jay said:
V8mate said:
Weirdo alert...
Whenever I get to the end of a TV series I have really enjoyed, I have the natural(?) 'oh no; I don't want it to end' feelings. A week later, I'll be asking the missus "Don't we normally watch something on a Monday?"; she'll remind me of the series in question, and life will move on.
With The Deuce, I can only describe myself as pining for it. I can't stop thinking about how much I miss it.
I was so doubtful after the first episode but it *really* grew on me and got under my skin. I think the only other series which has got close to that feeling is (bizarrely, given the theme of The Deuce), Detectorists. But even though my 'missing it' has perpetuated well beyond it ending, I'm not craving it in the way I am this show.
A very strange feeling for... a television programme! I shall go for a lie down.
I know what you mean, I get it less now, we stream stuff on demand - the only 'events' for us TV wise now is Game of Thrones night and The Walking Dead Night (my Wife still loves it).Whenever I get to the end of a TV series I have really enjoyed, I have the natural(?) 'oh no; I don't want it to end' feelings. A week later, I'll be asking the missus "Don't we normally watch something on a Monday?"; she'll remind me of the series in question, and life will move on.
With The Deuce, I can only describe myself as pining for it. I can't stop thinking about how much I miss it.
I was so doubtful after the first episode but it *really* grew on me and got under my skin. I think the only other series which has got close to that feeling is (bizarrely, given the theme of The Deuce), Detectorists. But even though my 'missing it' has perpetuated well beyond it ending, I'm not craving it in the way I am this show.
A very strange feeling for... a television programme! I shall go for a lie down.
I do miss 'the Deuce' I think, like so many HBO series before it'll take a few years to gain it's UK audience, more people seem to find it every week - it first broadcast in the summer I think.
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