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A few Guardianistas are commenting that the women (in particular) in US dramas tend to be unnaturally attractive (as if they've just walked out of 4 hours of hair and make-up) which somewhat prevents you from suspending your disbelief. What I like about Euro dramas is that the people are more 'normal' looking or at least more natural in their attractiveness.
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A few Guardianistas are commenting that the women (in particular) in US dramas tend to be unnaturally attractive (as if they've just walked out of 4 hours of hair and make-up) which somewhat prevents you from suspending your disbelief. What I like about Euro dramas is that the people are more 'normal' looking or at least more natural in their attractiveness.
Mind you, there are also some very attractive women in these recent excellent Scandinavian series on BBC4 |
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Has the Israeli series "Hatufim" that "Homeland" is based on
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Has the Israeli series "Hatufim" that "Homeland" is based on
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It hasn't been shown in the US, and I have not even heard about it airing anywhere other than Israel.
"The Killing" -style grumbles about "The original Show was better" .
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Good news for Showtime- they won't be hearing "The original Show was better" .
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There have been lots of good Scandinavian series pretty much each week on BBC4 for the past couple of years - Wallander, The Killing, Borgen etc. They seem to not be on many people's radars - maybe 'cause they're subtitled. Am also looking forward to the Danish series Those Who Kill (Den Som Dræber) starting on ITV3 this Thurs.
I thought the first ep of this was okay - not as good so far as the European stuff I've been watching of late though, and not as good as the hype but maybe it'll improve. A few Guardianistas are commenting that the women (in particular) in US dramas tend to be unnaturally attractive (as if they've just walked out of 4 hours of hair and make-up) which somewhat prevents you from suspending your disbelief. What I like about Euro dramas is that the people are more 'normal' looking or at least more natural in their attractiveness. I know exactly what you mean about the contrast between this and our subtitled dramas but for once I thought this was actually very promising. Well above average for an English speaking drama and a pleasant surprise. I also hate the 'cookie cutter' glamour types cast in US and even to a certain extent British dramas but in Clare Dane's case she is lovely but believable and a very compelling actress. But in Britain and the States we're a long way away from casting good actors who are right for their parts and not 'Names' or hot totty! Sadly. ![]()
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Good ![]() It was critically acclaimed when it ran in the US. According to Metacritic, it was the no.2 critically rated series of the season, after Breaking Bad. It also won some well deserved Golden Globes... Best Drama, plus Best Actress for Danes. Unfortunately Lewis didn't win the Best Actor GG, although he was at least nominated. |
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That ad was a bit Keen....but it didn't spoil my enjoyment of this cracking, finger twitching first episode. I thought it was disappointing when Claire Danes' character finally found something on Brody - you just knew she would. Would have preferred the tension to last a bit longer into the next episode....but very exciting so far.... |
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It was critically acclaimed when it ran in the US. According to Metacritic, it was the no.2 critically rated series of the season, after Breaking Bad. It also won some well deserved Golden Globes... Best Drama, plus Best Actress for Danes. Unfortunately Lewis didn't win the Best Actor GG, although he was at least nominated.
Enjoy the ride. |
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What happened to Claire Danes? Its looks like shes aged 20 years since 2007?
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I loved it. Damien Lewis was creeping me out.
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Outstanding TV. Nuff said
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Just watched the first episode and was blown away, was a bit sceptical what with all the hype but i was glued to my screen all the way through - the acting is superb (have never really noticed how good of an actor Damien Lewis is but wow!) and the bit at the end where
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Can't wait for the episode! Can anyone tell me how many episodes there are overall? |
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For me after seeing the whole season I would say it was average at best.
As silly sometimes and implausable as 24, but taking itself far more seriously. No where near in the same league as shows like The Killing, The Wire, The Sopranoes etc.. |
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Just watched the first episode and was blown away, was a bit sceptical what with all the hype but i was glued to my screen all the way through - the acting is superb (have never really noticed how good of an actor Damien Lewis is but wow!) and the bit at the end where
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Can't wait for the episode! Can anyone tell me how many episodes there are overall? "No spoilers" means no discussing anything from episodes not yet broadcast on Channel 4 (as the whole thing has already been on in the US). There are 12 episodes. Quote:
For me after seeing the whole season I would say it was average at best.
As silly sometimes and implausable as 24, but taking itself far more seriously. No where near in the same league as shows like The Killing, The Wire, The Sopranoes etc.. Fair enough, although your opinion is a minority opinion. |
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I really like this show, Claire Danes is brillient.
Was it me or did Brody sort of rape his wife? She didn't look like she was enjoying it. And I can't believe I saw Morena Baccarin's boobs That was great.
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And I can't believe I saw Morena Baccarin's boobs
That was great.
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If you look at the performances as the characters develop across the whole season (no spoilers) then Lewis is very, very good but Danes is exceptional.
Enjoy the ride. |
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For me after seeing the whole season I would say it was average at best.
As silly sometimes and implausable as 24, but taking itself far more seriously. No where near in the same league as shows like The Killing, The Wire, The Sopranoes etc.. Quite frankly I'm baffled at the over the top response it's received. Do no others see it's just the emperor's new clothes of drama? |
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After reading this I feel safe to post on here. I'm totally underwhelmed by this cliched, aren't we brilliant - not, show.
Quite frankly I'm baffled at the over the top response it's received. Do no others see it's just the emperor's new clothes of drama? |
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I liked the pilot but past US shows have been shafted by Ch4 and put on at the late hours(The Event being an example). Hopefully they won't put Homeland in some midnight viewing spot and keep it the good time slot it has
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Sundays at 9pm will be its regular timeslot. One i'm certainly happy with.
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[quote=RecordPlayer;56687034]I don't think I've seen her in anything, but her acting is superb. I almost became a nervous wreck myself, just watching her.lol
Claire Danes was in Star Dust which was only a few years ago but is almost unrecognisable in this. |
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I liked the pilot but past US shows have been shafted by Ch4 and put on at the late hours(The Event being an example). Hopefully they won't put Homeland in some midnight viewing spot and keep it the good time slot it has
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For me after seeing the whole season I would say it was average at best.
As silly sometimes and implausable as 24, but taking itself far more seriously. No where near in the same league as shows like The Killing, The Wire, The Sopranoes etc.. Quote:
After reading this I feel safe to post on here. I'm totally underwhelmed by this cliched, aren't we brilliant - not, show.
Quite frankly I'm baffled at the over the top response it's received. Do no others see it's just the emperor's new clothes of drama? I'm not going to get into the minutae of why you're wrong for fear of spoiling anything, but suffice to say that Danes, Lewis and Patinkin are uniformly brilliant in their respective roles, ably supported by the rest of the cast. The writing is equally as good, if not better. I've seen 24, The Killing (both versions), The Wire, and The Sopranos - they're all very, very good shows, along with countless other great shows out there. Homeland's had one season, a very, very good season. It's too early to say where it will sit comparatively in the long-term, however, seeing as both have had one season, it's easy to say that Homeland is easily as good as the US version of The Killing so far. |
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