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Old 05-11-2016, 10:44
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I think she is wasted and miscast in this. You don't believe for a second that someone as gorgeous as her has a serious drug habit.
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Old 05-11-2016, 10:52
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Absurd basic set-up: former 'First Daughter' blackmailed into working in somewhat implausible cop-type unit. But it has an attractive/likeable cast and could settle down as a decent cop/legal show, if it gets the chance.
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Old 05-11-2016, 19:14
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I think she is wasted and miscast in this. You don't believe for a second that someone as gorgeous as her has a serious drug habit.
I dunno, have you seen Chris Evans in Puncture? Looks pretty hot & muscly for an addict.

Looking forward to this, missed it on Thursday so might watch it later this evening. I'll be disappointed if it is cancelled - this is one of the reasons that Agent Carter was cancelled!
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Old 05-11-2016, 20:50
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Just watched it. Thought it was good. Hayley is so watchable. Really hope it's not cancelled but if it is then maybe Agent carter will be brought back so could be win win for those of us that love watch Hayley.
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Old 05-11-2016, 22:44
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Absurd basic set-up: former 'First Daughter' blackmailed into working in somewhat implausible cop-type unit.
Why would it be "implausible"?
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Old 05-11-2016, 23:56
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Old 05-11-2016, 23:58
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I think she is wasted and miscast in this. You don't believe for a second that someone as gorgeous as her has a serious drug habit.
Several famous 'gorgeous' women have. I don't see it as the least bit incredible.
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Old 06-11-2016, 00:04
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Just watched it. Thought it was good. Hayley is so watchable. Really hope it's not cancelled but if it is then maybe Agent carter will be brought back so could be win win for those of us that love watch Hayley.
They couldn't resurrect interest in Agent Carter with Hayley telling them she'd work 24 hour days for free to get it done (well, as good as) so I don't think anyone should be hanging out any hope of its return. You might direct your efforts more fruitfully in the campaign to see her as the first female Doctor Who!
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Old 06-11-2016, 09:10
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Several famous 'gorgeous' women have. I don't see it as the least bit incredible.
And carried on working as an attorney after being jailed for cocaine possession? Who?
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Old 06-11-2016, 12:58
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They couldn't resurrect interest in Agent Carter with Hayley telling them she'd work 24 hour days for free to get it done (well, as good as) so I don't think anyone should be hanging out any hope of its return. You might direct your efforts more fruitfully in the campaign to see her as the first female Doctor Who!
I most certainly wouldn't want to see her has doctor who. I've no doubt Hayley will find another role should conviction get cancelled.
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Old 06-11-2016, 13:08
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I most certainly wouldn't want to see her has doctor who. I've no doubt Hayley will find another role should conviction get cancelled.
Thank god some semblance of sanity on this Hayley Attwell love fest. She's been lucky up to Conviction, she hopefully will take the failure of this show.

But please not Dr Who. There are at least 10 other women could do the job better,
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Old 06-11-2016, 22:30
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But please not Dr Who. There are at least 10 other women could do the job better,
Well you're not getting away with that without naming them. Cards on the table, please!
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Old 07-11-2016, 07:49
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Well you're not getting away with that without naming them. Cards on the table, please!
Gillian Anderson, seems to be everyone's favourite, I'm so so but a heck of a lot better than Hayley Attwell

Helen Mirren, just because.

Helena Bonham Carter, maybe too whacky, but again better than Atwell

Emma Thompson, is too good an actress to ignore for ANY role

Catherine Tate, Doctor Donna anyone?

Gemma Chan, has form and is frightening good and not a little bit creepy in Humans.

That's six and Im not even trying, I've ignored those who haven't worked in the UK before.
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Old 07-11-2016, 14:18
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Gillian Anderson, seems to be everyone's favourite, I'm so so but a heck of a lot better than Hayley Attwell

Helen Mirren, just because.

Helena Bonham Carter, maybe too whacky, but again better than Atwell

Emma Thompson, is too good an actress to ignore for ANY role

Catherine Tate, Doctor Donna anyone?

Gemma Chan, has form and is frightening good and not a little bit creepy in Humans.

That's six and Im not even trying, I've ignored those who haven't worked in the UK before.
Rather short of 10 and anyway how is that even 6? One that nobody would accept (the rewriting of Who history necessary for Catherine Tate boggles the imagination and would wreck the show's credibility) and four that almost certainly wouldn't do it because the manic schedule of 13 episodes a year would either kill them (Thompson and Mirren would be older than anyone who has ever taken the part before) or prevent them doing other more suitable projects. To my mind that leaves just Chan who has yet to have demonstrated any of the quirkiness and eccentricity necessary.
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Old 07-11-2016, 14:25
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Rather short of 10 and anyway how is that even 6? One that nobody would accept (the rewriting of Who history necessary for Catherine Tate boggles the imagination and would wreck the show's credibility) and four that almost certainly wouldn't do it because the manic schedule of 13 episodes a year would either kill them (Thompson and Mirren would be older than anyone who has ever taken the part before) or prevent them doing other more suitable projects. To my mind that leaves just Chan who has yet to have demonstrated any of the quirkiness and eccentricity necessary.
Love the way you can dismiss the majority of my choices.

As I said I have not even mentioned non British based actors, like Hayley Atwell is.

Look, her role on the Avengers, Agent Carter was passable, the fact that there are numerous other actresses that could have done that role just as well can be set aside for now. Her character in Conviction is barely believable and the one thing to be said of her accent is you can tell it's not her native one.

Dr Who is never going to happen, and she would be less than perfect.
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:40
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Love the way you can dismiss the majority of my choices.
He did not "dismiss" them but rather gave good reasons why they would not work, or not want to work, as the character. And I agree with him.

It is blatantly obvious that you don't like her as an actress. Which is fine. But does colour your opinions somewhat
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Old 09-11-2016, 05:29
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Looks like you'll have to enjoy the 13 episodes only ordered.
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Old 09-11-2016, 08:10
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Thank god some semblance of sanity on this Hayley Attwell love fest. She's been lucky up to Conviction, she hopefully will take the failure of this show.

But please not Dr Who. There are at least 10 other women could do the job better,
Sorry you've misunderstood me. I like Hayley and think she's more than capable but I just think she can do far better than dr who.
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Old 09-11-2016, 22:27
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That being the case, I might just wait and catch them on a re-run as there's a lot on TV right now
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Old 10-11-2016, 11:13
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Looks like it's been cancelled.
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Old 10-11-2016, 11:18
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Looks like it's been cancelled.
Yes it has. Bring back Agent Carter!!
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Old 10-11-2016, 11:39
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Hayley Atwell is a thing of beauty!
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Old 10-11-2016, 11:54
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Still not laughing, not funny, not funny. At. All.
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Old 10-11-2016, 11:56
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Yes it has. Bring back Agent Carter!!
Oh well, no great loss. I did struggle through the last two episodes. Ms Atwell is lovely but I didn't think much of the other casting or writing.
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Old 10-11-2016, 11:59
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Yes it has. Bring back Agent Carter!!

If ABC are thinking of dropping S.H.I.EL.D. then there's a snow balls chance in hell of Agent Carter coming back. Heck that's as likely as the Americans voting in Trump as president....... Hang on a mo..... Good grief.

OK it's more likely the yanks would vote in Trump as president than AC returning.
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