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Anyone else watching this show on HBO?

Its three episodes into this new season, with a new cast and new mystery. I'm enjoying it so far*, with every member of the main cast tearing it up in my opinion. Rachel Mcadams is having a standout performance, as is Vince Vaughn, in my opinion. Colin Ferrell is also great and Taylor Kitsch's character is startting to get fleshed out and more of his personality, backstory and motivations are coming out(no pun intended, if you've seen episode 3)

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The rest of the episode was great, I particularly like Vince Vaughn in this episode, as its so different from what he normally does. He was good last episode too.

E-cigs are not popular on this show!

It's funny...it seems like people bash it everywhere I turn. And while this show (like any other) definitely isn't above criticism, the 'issues' I hear most are that it's slow, and doesn't have MM and WH. But season 1 was also a slow burn. I get that season 1 casts a long shadow, but I'm just left thinking that people need to get over the anthology format and start watching this cast and season for what they are.

McAdams is pretty good, I think. And while Colin Farrell seems to evoke strong reactions from people as an actor, I think he's been solid. If I had to make a criticism, I'd probably say that they might be doubling down a little too much on "f'ed up" with the 3 detectives. McAdams' character might have the darkest backstory of all if things go where I think they will.

I'm still interested and watching, for whatever that's worth.

Really enjoying it so far, very compelling viewing. Slighly concerned the plot this time around is a bit to convoluted, Im unsure as to what exactly the backstory is with all the wheeling n dealing stuff and who wants what but really liking Farrell in it and Vaughn too.

 gorgon wrote:
. If I had to make a criticism, I'd probably say that they might be doubling down a little too much on "f'ed up" with the 3 detectives. McAdams' character might have the darkest backstory of all if things go where I think they will.

Yeah, I agree on that point.

What do you theorize on McAdams backstory?

Yeah, I figure that's basically it.



So here's a question.

 gorgon wrote:


So here's a question.

Spoiler:

IIRC, the showrunner said that the occult would have no role this season. But does it feel that way to you? There seems to be a whole lot of ritualistic stuff going on with the murders, possibly Caspar's parties, the, um...crow suit.

Well, for all we know, it could be another "Cumberbatch isn't Khan" moment.