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Old 11-12-2015, 17:20
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Judging Jessica Jones on just the first couple of episodes... admittedly quite slow but give it time. One of the most intelligently written, multi-layered shows I've seen for some time. Kevin should watch the rest of it and come back with a better review.
And she doesn't have sex with loads of men. Just the one.
Seeing as all episodes are out I don't think it's sufficient to just review the first couple of episodes if they're all available. You wouldn't watch the first 20 minutes of a film and base your review on that.
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Old 11-12-2015, 17:24
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Haven't seen Jessica Jones but many people said the same about Breaking Bad and not being able to get into after a few episodes but they are missing out on one of the best tv shows. Fargo is another gem of a series thats in the same boat. Some peoples attention spans are pathetic these days, they want action all the time.
It was the same with The Wire.

I think that as Jessica Jones is a Marvel character with super powers perhaps some come to the show with certain preconceived expectations of what it will be like. When it isn't like The Avengers with people flying all over the place firing beams out of their hands they might feel a bit disappointed that it wasn't the action packed extravaganza they thought it would be. It's probably more of a psychological crime thriller than it is a superhero series.

You're right that Fargo series 2 is another good series which is all about building up a story over time. I think that with TV series now some of them try to create something interesting and hope the viewer will allow themselves to grow with the story. Which is quite difficult to do when some of the audience will hear about the show and expect it to instantly gratify them. Some shows are designed to do that, others are not.
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Old 11-12-2015, 20:41
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I think people who knock this show should be careful what they wish for. Amongst daytime television it stands out like a shimmering beacon in a sea of dross. It's just about the only TV show between 9am and 6pm that requires more than two brain cells to rub together and an attention span superior to that of a gnat. The council house topic brought out a few interesting points and I thought the woman on the panel was very articulate and well informed. I didn't have a clue who she was though.
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Old 11-12-2015, 21:59
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I think people who knock this show should be careful what they wish for. Amongst daytime television it stands out like a shimmering beacon in a sea of dross. It's just about the only TV show between 9am and 6pm that requires more than two brain cells to rub together and an attention span superior to that of a gnat. The council house topic brought out a few interesting points and I thought the woman on the panel was very articulate and well informed. I didn't have a clue who she was though.
The problem for some of the posters is that on this show they often get exposed to a different view than the one they expect from the Daily Mail - that is too much for some of them hence the bile.
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Old 11-12-2015, 23:51
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I think people who knock this show should be careful what they wish for. Amongst daytime television it stands out like a shimmering beacon in a sea of dross. It's just about the only TV show between 9am and 6pm that requires more than two brain cells to rub together and an attention span superior to that of a gnat. The council house topic brought out a few interesting points and I thought the woman on the panel was very articulate and well informed. I didn't have a clue who she was though.
I like that you like it. But... I like the show for the discussion. I don't like it so much when the host won't let anyone else speak. Incidentally it is not because I don't agree with much of MW's sentiments. It is because I like the format due to it being about hearing "different" views. Debate can then ensue but sadly the show is often unwatchable due to his inability to let people speak.

Some of the guest hosts have shown what this show could be.
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Old 13-12-2015, 14:20
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Some of the guest hosts have shown what this show could be.
I've never bothered watching it when there's been a guest host on. I suppose I might be irritated if I had opposing views, but I find myself agreeing with nearly everything he says – and what's more he's an angler (although he mainly fishes for those spotty things, so not a proper one).

I was extremely impressed with Louise Hazel, but assumed she must be a singer until I looked her up.
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Old 13-12-2015, 19:02
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I like that you like it. But... I like the show for the discussion. I don't like it so much when the host won't let anyone else speak. Incidentally it is not because I don't agree with much of MW's sentiments. It is because I like the format due to it being about hearing "different" views. Debate can then ensue but sadly the show is often unwatchable due to his inability to let people speak.

Some of the guest hosts have shown what this show could be.
I think the difference is that whilst on some shows the host is impartial and is just there to keep the discussion moving, Matthew Wright has his own opinions and is allowed to express them on his show. I also think the fact that he interrupts them or argues back at them gets the best out of the guests because it means they can't prattle on for ages.
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:28
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WOW! He's actually turned up. (Although it is only Monday )

I have to admit that I gave up on friday when I saw the picture of the three comidians I'm ill enough already.

I wonder if Jackie and Paul just kipped in the studio from yesturdays 'brunch'?
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:28
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Must we do all the same stories about Heaton and Abbot every time they come on TWS, having also only just retold them on Sunday Brunch yesterday?

Why do reformed drinkers pause after saying they don't drink anymore? Are they expecting a round of applause?

....Aaaand we're onto Corbyn straightaway.
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:30
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More bloody corbyn love by these two and wrighty Vodka fast

Cover this Matthew

http://order-order.com/2015/12/11/co...-to-fund-isis/
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:33
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WOW! He's actually turned up. (Although it is only Monday )

I have to admit that I gave up on friday when I saw the picture of the three comidians I'm ill enough already.

I wonder if Jackie and Paul just kipped in the studio from yesturdays 'brunch'?
Looks like comedian Ramsey did as well as he was there yesterday as well
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:38
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They may have pledged to piss more trillions down the green toilet but it is not legally binding.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/79daf872-8...#axzz3uHjdjJX3
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:51
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Yes Matthew a revolution and you living in leafy Primrose Hill. Square that one.
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:53
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Why can't they vet the callers so they don't put through pensioners that want to ramble on about anything and everything? Is that so difficult? Others shows seem to manage it.

I wonder what day we can expect the tedious Jason to phone in with his Steve Wright in the Afternoon comedy voice and stylings?
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:54
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Wake up Matthew paris was all about the money. Follow the money.
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:57
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So he knows this caller who also happens to run a green energy company. I give up pass the bottle.
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Old 14-12-2015, 09:58
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Wake up Matthew paris was all about the money. Follow the money.
NO! Don't follow the money there is no money here at all...
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Old 14-12-2015, 10:04
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Corbyn should give those two a job. They can sing and make policy with billy bragg at the same time.
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Old 14-12-2015, 10:06
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Vodka now after that.....
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Old 14-12-2015, 10:07
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I can't understand what John is saying
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Old 14-12-2015, 10:14
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I can't understand what John is saying
Don't worry, you're not missing much.
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Old 14-12-2015, 10:40
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Only monday to friday between 9.15 and 11.15 for me
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Old 14-12-2015, 10:50
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Maybe this is why Ramsey is on

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrMVmDqmnI8
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Old 14-12-2015, 11:01
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Someone's just woken up from drinky-poo's.
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Old 14-12-2015, 11:02
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Just be careful of what he says wrighty as he has form. Ofcom are watching

http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/co...off-soccer-am/
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