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[castalie]

I've felt under the weather today so apart from an errand I needed to run this morning (too early for my taste) I stayed home and just watched tv. Really unproductive day as far as RL is concerned but quite busy fannish-wise. I finished the first season of Community, which I absolutely loved; so brilliant and hilarious and cute, with a great ensemble (from students to teachers - omg, the teachers, they cracked me up like you wouldn't believe) and a plethora of pop cultulre references that couldn't fail to make me happy. I'm impatiently waiting for s2 now.

I also (finally) got back to FlashForward. I've been meaning to finish the season/series for ages and never got around to it, well, today was the day. Not the day I finished it but I think I'll stay home tomorrow too and do it then.

And I also watched the premiere of Rubicon. It intriged me enough that I'm downloading the second episode as I type. I also think it looks different (the way it's shot and all) from other shows; it's slow-paced (for now, I guess) with lot of silences and quiet moments, it doesn't try to be glamourous, it doesn't need to be shiny, it's not OTT, the melodrama is kept to a minimum (even though there're mention to 9/11), there're no flashy cars nor ultra-modern offices, there're no bimbos or pretty boys (though I find Will and Maggie attractive - just, not in a bimbo and pretty boy way) no sexy clothes... overall, the show looks low-key and introspective and more realistic somehow... Hmm, now that I think of it, it felt kinda European. And I guess it's just me, but there you go. Anyway, I'm intrigued, will watch the second episode and see where to go from there...

Comments

[simonesa.livejournal.com]

I've watched the first 4 of Rubicon. The pace does not pick up, but it does get under your skin. I think I will stick with it. I hope they know where they are going and will allow us to get there. I am trusting that this show has something to say and they are not yanking my chain.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I like that the pace isn't picking up, it's a nice change.

That's what I'm always afraid of when getting into a show like that, that the writers have no real idea of where they're going. Hopefully they're not messing with us *fingers crossed*

[aswanargent.livejournal.com]

I'm watching Rubicon and liking it. :-)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Good to know *g*

[shadowhuntress.livejournal.com]

When it comes to Rubicon, intriguing is definitely the word! I'm definitely along for the ride. Even the shady people are interesting to watch!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Hopefully the writers know where they're going with the plot and all? Because the show is intriguing and it makes me want to know more but I'll be sad if we get nothing in the end *fingers crossed*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Because of you guys I downloaded Community too. I'm liking it a lot!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Ohhh we pimped a show without even actively pimping it, we're good lol And I'm glad you like it too, isn't it just the cutest and most hilarious thing? *adores Community*

[rosengirl.livejournal.com]

PLZ to be pimping Community like woah to cookie ! We tried to make her watch a couple of eps but she was nonplussed :(

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I'm sure she wasn't in the right mood when she watched those episodes (maybe it was too late or something?) but I'll definitely make her watch it, never fear!