I've been watching both Terriers and Rubicon from the start. I know there are other threads on them, but I wanted to start this one, in my usual pessimistic nature, as an early eulogy. The ratings are so bad so they really have no chance for season two.
I really liked both of these shows from episode one. But weeks in now, I am in LOVE with them. Really brilliant stuff. Rubicon is starting to tie things together almost as expertly as The Wire did each season. It's beautifully shot, excellent score. And the fact that they had Rocket From The Crypt and Afghan Whigs on Will's stereo last week won my heart forever.
Terriers seemed like nothing more than a quirky P.I. show at first. Almost like it tried too hard. But from week two on it got better and better. Dark and interesting. It's got a Chinatown-style plot that has kept me hooked.
I know it's the way it goes. I've complained about losing too many good shows too early in the past. But thumbs up from me. These guys are all raising the bar.
I really liked both of these shows from episode one. But weeks in now, I am in LOVE with them. Really brilliant stuff. Rubicon is starting to tie things together almost as expertly as The Wire did each season. It's beautifully shot, excellent score. And the fact that they had Rocket From The Crypt and Afghan Whigs on Will's stereo last week won my heart forever.
Terriers seemed like nothing more than a quirky P.I. show at first. Almost like it tried too hard. But from week two on it got better and better. Dark and interesting. It's got a Chinatown-style plot that has kept me hooked.
I know it's the way it goes. I've complained about losing too many good shows too early in the past. But thumbs up from me. These guys are all raising the bar.
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