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I just watched the 2nd episode and thought is was TERRIFIC. In this kind of format it takes more than a few shows to establish and get to know characters. By the end of the first season and into next year I think this show is going to be a huge hit. Hope so!!
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What Vic said; characters are being developed nicely, and I'm sure the plot elements will all start coming together.
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They need subtitles.
Between Nick Nolte grunting his lines like he permanently constipated, and the Escalante character, it's impossible to understand what the hell is even being said. |
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I really enjoyed episode two, though my husband, who doesn't follow racing, says he is thoroughly confused.
Speaking of confused, can someone explain to me what is going on with the guy who got beaten up by the two women? Were they pulling a scam together he backed out of? What kind of scam? I was trying my best to follow what was going on, but the toddler was demanding a dramatic reading of "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?" during that scene, so I missed most of the dialogue.
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Confusing to me is that I was still under the impression that they had not cashed the ticket yet - So I'm wondering why they're all still living together in the motel and everyone (except the guy in the wheelchair) is walking around flush with cash. Doesn't make any since - once the tax situation is worked out and they cash the ticket, why wouldn't they simply go their separate ways? Unless it isn't worked out yet, they still have the ticket - in which case where is they guy getting a dufflebag full of money to play poker? |
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I also thought the Pilot was flat, but loved the 2nd episode -
my 2 fav characters so far are the sleazy claiming trainer - "Goose" and the bug-boy - "Pinhead (Escalante's nickname for)" can't wait for episode three.... |
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For those of you who dont like Luck try and suffer thru to Epsisode 4 and 5 and I think you will be happy. Yours truly is in Episode 7 and I look forward to all the crap you will be giving me when you hear my lines lol.
In last nites show I got a short glimpse of myself jogging by the gate in the morning gate scene only reason I knew it was me is because I had my purple vest on. ![]()
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I liked the first and I really enjoyed the second episode. I had no problem following what was going on, but some friends did. Took me like a minute to explain and they got it after that.
If nothing else it gives my friends and family a small glimpse into what so much of my time has been spent doing all of these years. They are so proud. ![]() |
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Ah dunno about that Scav but it sure was fun. The guy who directed me had directed some NYPD Blue Episodes and also some Sapranos, Henry something.
It was alot of fun and to be honest Id give just about anything to be able to do it again. ![]()
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Thats why I get on the tread mill and watch it for a second time. Hell, I even pick up things that I didn't get the first time. I really enjoy the grunts and broken english. It just makes it alot more realistic.
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It's a show with aging stars and an obvious disdain for the average bettor. It's not acceptable. |
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Has a 7.8 rating at IMDb; not bad for a new show. We'll see if its got legs.
Ocala Mike |
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Those unmoved up to that point will be grabbed by the lapels and slapped around but good.
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I'm really wondering if the naysayers on here have ever watched this type of show on HBO before. There are plenty of em to review through history, and more often than not, the viewer is rewarded. I just don't watch two shows on HBO, dramas, and abandon after two episodes. It's not like a comedy where either you think it is or isn't funny...just my thought.
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I'm sticking with it, but through 2 episodes it's not even close to the same level as preceding HBO productions. The glaring continuity issues aside, (have been discussed ad nauseum) - the whole thing is a mish-mash of uninteresting subplots thus far - The Richard Kind character is over the top; the dynamic between Hoffman and Farina is awkward at best (Farina should be a natural in that role, but he comes off as though he has no idea what Milich is trying to get from him), as I mentioned before, the accent on the Ortiz character is so strong, he's uninterpretable without subtitles.
I think Nick Nolte comes off the best as far as a believable, interesting character and time will tell if this gets tied together - Hoping for the best but to this point, it's just...weird. |
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Hey, Joey Rathburn wears his hair like a horse's. Down in front.
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I thought episode 2 was just ok. Rude your not alone, I had to put on the close captioning cause I couldn't understand every other word. I enjoy all the storylines except the one revolving around Dustin Hoffman (and Farina). Unfortunately that seems like the main one. Obviously I'm going to continue to watch it, but I have to admit that I lost intrest at times during this episode.
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