Girls - Sky Atlantic - 10pm Mondays from 22 October

Mandark · 22-10-2012, 22:33

Surprised there's no thread for this. Premiere double bill. American chick lit stuff but there's interesting sex scenes which is why I'm watching. Well acted though. One of the leads is a Brit too.

Mandark · 22-10-2012, 22:38

Ah they just said it's a comedy drama. I suppose it is really.

Jordan_Gall · 23-10-2012, 15:54

Thought there would be more talk on this, caught the first 2 eps last night and was really impressed, interesting characters, great dialogue, enough jokes and highl watchable, definately series linked.

JasonWatkins · 23-10-2012, 15:58

actually forgot it was on so i'll have to check it out on catch-up

SourCherry · 23-10-2012, 16:11

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Originally Posted by Mandark

Surprised there's no thread for this. Premiere double bill. American chick lit stuff but there's interesting sex scenes which is why I'm watching. Well acted though. One of the leads is a Brit too.

I did start one a while back, but was watching at US pace...
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1664298

No spoilers in there though.

Looking forward to S2 already!

CJClarke · 23-10-2012, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Mandark

Surprised there's no thread for this. Premiere double bill. American chick lit stuff but there's interesting sex scenes which is why I'm watching. Well acted though. One of the leads is a Brit too.

Wouldn't it just be easier to watch some porn if that's why you're watching it?

As for the show, i quite liked it, it had that Judd Apatow 'Freaks & Geeks' feel to it, i'll definitely be tuning in again next week.

Mandark · 23-10-2012, 19:16

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Originally Posted by Jordan_Gall

Thought there would be more talk on this, caught the first 2 eps last night and was really impressed, interesting characters, great dialogue, enough jokes and highl watchable, definately series linked.

Yeah, Sky are really pushing this. If this thread is anything to go by, the show doesn't seem to have much buzz about it over here. I recall reading about it in the TV season preview and how strong it was likely to be. The main lead has a strangely alluring quality even though you woudn't describe her as a looker. I'd give her a job!!

geordielady · 23-10-2012, 20:27

Just typical HBO either they show amazing shows or total rubbish, guess for me this falls into the second category.

gilesb · 23-10-2012, 20:38

It was quite good but I am not sure I really "get it".... I will keep watching but I am not sure.

I also found the guy the main character is sleeping with absolutely repulsive, to the point of feeling physically sick.

SourCherry · 23-10-2012, 20:49

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Originally Posted by gilesb

It was quite good but I am not sure I really "get it".... I will keep watching but I am not sure.

I also found the guy the main character is sleeping with absolutely repulsive, to the point of feeling physically sick.

I did at first too, but he really grew on me towards the end of S1

theonlyweeman · 23-10-2012, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Jordan_Gall

Thought there would be more talk on this, caught the first 2 eps last night and was really impressed, interesting characters, great dialogue, enough jokes and highl watchable, definately series linked.

Sky Atlantic exclusive, and they've waited a long period (for Sky at least) to show it, it wasn't ever going to do that well.

I rather enjoyed it, I'll give it another look next week

JasonWatkins · 23-10-2012, 21:48

I watched the first episode and it was weirdly watchable, although I wonder if i'd get it more if also was a 'girl'

Anyway, will watch the 2nd one later on ..

teandtoast3 · 24-10-2012, 00:17

Really enjoyed this, I'm a guy and shouldn't enjoy these kind of programmes but do (but don't tell my friends).
Reminds me of Ugly Betty which I really miss!! Liked the girl who was a virgin thought she was funny.
look forward to the next episode.

Mishcoll · 24-10-2012, 17:29

I enjoyed the first 2 episodes and will keep watching the rest of the series, liking the Hannah character.

cuttlefishspike · 25-10-2012, 01:02

Really surprised at how much I'm loving this show. It's like a grimy geeky old skool Sex and the City (pre the awful movies).

Lime Kiln · 25-10-2012, 01:24

Will be giving it a miss. not interested.

actual_soap · 25-10-2012, 12:07

Really like it,so far, the boyfriend has a bit of Christian Grey about him

Alli-F · 25-10-2012, 12:45

So I'm the only one that absolutely hated it. Hated! Hated! Hated it! It was just so, I don't even know how to describe it, trite, boring, self-indulgent.

I mean the opening scene was about the lead character's parents refusing to fund her after years of college and internship and they were making them out to be the bad guys.

just get a job you selfish moo.

I got 3/4 of the way through episode 1 and decided its not for me.

Daryl Dark · 25-10-2012, 16:24

It's been hyped and I felt a tad underwhelmed but it's still early days. The girl who is sponging off her parents is easily the best character and her relationship with her 'boyfriend' is the funniest part of the show.

I'll probably keep watching it

dadioflex · 25-10-2012, 16:32

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Originally Posted by Daryl Dark

It's been hyped and I felt a tad underwhelmed but it's still early days. The girl who is sponging off her parents is easily the best character and her relationship with her 'boyfriend' is the funniest part of the show.

I'll probably keep watching it

She's also the show creator and main writer. Hugely talented.

Loved this show. Very clever writing.

dadioflex · 25-10-2012, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Alli-F

I mean the opening scene was about the lead character's parents refusing to fund her after years of college and internship and they were making them out to be the bad guys.

just get a job you selfish moo.

I guess you can read whatever you want into that scene, but I would never have interpreted it the way you did.

The show has a bunch of characters. All of whom are despicable. All of whom are sympathetic. All of whom are likeable. You know, almost like real people.

But, that's not to say you're wrong. We all have different tastes.

Daryl Dark · 25-10-2012, 16:47

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Originally Posted by dadioflex

I guess you can read whatever you want into that scene, but I would never have interpreted it the way you did.

The show has a bunch of characters. All of whom are despicable. All of whom are sympathetic. All of whom are likeable. You know, almost like real people.

But, that's not to say you're wrong. We all have different tastes.

I'd completely agree with that

Daryl Dark · 25-10-2012, 16:48

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Originally Posted by dadioflex

She's also the show creator and main writer. Hugely talented.

Wow I had no idea!

Mandark · 25-10-2012, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Daryl Dark

Wow I had no idea!

Me neither. Makes sense then why she has the main character chasing a writing career plus the boyfriend is an actor. Two professions she knows well. I bet they're calling her the new Candace Bushnell.

Sounds like she might be a bit racy writing herself sex scenes with nudity!!

Alan58 · 25-10-2012, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Alli-F

I got 3/4 of the way through episode 1 and decided its not for me.

I admire your dedication in lasting so long.
It was terrible.

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22-10-2012, 22:38	#2
Mandark Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Derby Services: Sky HD, Freeview, Aol, Xbox, PS3, iPad, iPhone, Android Posts: 17,780	Ah they just said it's a comedy drama. I suppose it is really.

23-10-2012, 15:54	#3
Jordan_Gall Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 1,264	Thought there would be more talk on this, caught the first 2 eps last night and was really impressed, interesting characters, great dialogue, enough jokes and highl watchable, definately series linked.

23-10-2012, 15:58	#4
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Services: Sky HD, Phone & BB, Virgin Mobile Posts: 30,014	actually forgot it was on so i'll have to check it out on catch-up

23-10-2012, 20:27	#8
geordielady Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Services: And all we are is skin and bone, trained to get along Posts: 9,850	Just typical HBO either they show amazing shows or total rubbish, guess for me this falls into the second category.

23-10-2012, 20:38	#9
gilesb Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,626	It was quite good but I am not sure I really "get it".... I will keep watching but I am not sure. I also found the guy the main character is sleeping with absolutely repulsive, to the point of feeling physically sick.

23-10-2012, 21:48	#12
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Services: Sky HD, Phone & BB, Virgin Mobile Posts: 30,014	I watched the first episode and it was weirdly watchable, although I wonder if i'd get it more if also was a 'girl' Anyway, will watch the 2nd one later on ..

24-10-2012, 00:17	#13
teandtoast3 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,019	Really enjoyed this, I'm a guy and shouldn't enjoy these kind of programmes but do (but don't tell my friends). Reminds me of Ugly Betty which I really miss!! Liked the girl who was a virgin thought she was funny. look forward to the next episode.

24-10-2012, 17:29	#14
Mishcoll Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 3,432	I enjoyed the first 2 episodes and will keep watching the rest of the series, liking the Hannah character.

25-10-2012, 01:02	#15
cuttlefishspike Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dalston Posts: 4,571	Really surprised at how much I'm loving this show. It's like a grimy geeky old skool Sex and the City (pre the awful movies).

25-10-2012, 01:24	#16
Lime Kiln Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 669	Will be giving it a miss. not interested.

25-10-2012, 12:07	#17
actual_soap Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: locked in the diary room Services: Sky Digital / TalkTalk Posts: 3,867	Really like it,so far, the boyfriend has a bit of Christian Grey about him

25-10-2012, 12:45	#18
Alli-F Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23,441	So I'm the only one that absolutely hated it. Hated! Hated! Hated it! It was just so, I don't even know how to describe it, trite, boring, self-indulgent. I mean the opening scene was about the lead character's parents refusing to fund her after years of college and internship and they were making them out to be the bad guys. just get a job you selfish moo. I got 3/4 of the way through episode 1 and decided its not for me.

25-10-2012, 16:24	#19
Daryl Dark Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,083	It's been hyped and I felt a tad underwhelmed but it's still early days. The girl who is sponging off her parents is easily the best character and her relationship with her 'boyfriend' is the funniest part of the show. I'll probably keep watching it

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