The Killing

[RegularKarate]

We might as well start talking about it.
I saw it last night at the Drafthouse and I'm reasonably hooked.
It takes its time and doesn't jump from murder to clue to catching the criminal like most procedurals.  There were a couple of moments that I felt took a step too far into the sappy territory, but I still really liked the characters and the pacing.  It's patient intriguing like Rubicon without the complicated layering (not that I even finished the first season of Rubicon).

[Fernando]

 

glad someone else watched, im already hooked too and intrigued where are they going with this, i mean solving the murder in its 1st season (if they even plan to make a 2nd) or keeping the mystery for as long as they can...

I like the writing too, its no the wire (yet) but pretty solid. I already hate a character, the supposedly ex-boyfriend jasper, that guy is the biggest douche.

[modage]

Yeah I watched the 2nd hour the other night, it definitely helps draw you in. The first hour alone wasn't quite enough. I'm not super hooked but it has potential.

[I Love a Magician]

i enjoyed it quite a bit, but with reservations. the only character i'm really feeling beyond the stereotype of cop/grieving parent/politician is holder, the partner. my main fear is that this will be a typical murder mystery stretched out with the "boring" parts included. i'm interested to see what they've got in mind as far as continuing it past the first season.

[Reel]

everyone has gotta be thinking of Twin peaks watching this, but I'd like another one of those type of shows!!  Still will never top it though.

[polkablues]

Note to the sound designers: there are no cicadas in the Pacific Northwest.  Knock that shit off.

[SiliasRuby]

This is really quite good. I loved it to death. Of course I'm not dead right now. Little drunk and really happy. This has shades of 'twin peaks' and not just because its set in the same Pacific Northwest. Really in depth character and it has huge promise.

Hyperbole Man OUT bitches!

[Tictacbk]

well that sucked...

[polkablues]

It seems I'm the only person in the world who actually liked that ending. Since when was a cliffhanger such a cause for outrage?

[SiliasRuby]

LOST, anybody? I just wonder how many seasons they can spread this out. 3, maybe? I don't know. I kind of was 'eh' on the season finale.

[diggler]

I stopped caring around the 4th episode, did it get any better?

[socketlevel]

I stopped caring around the 4th episode, did it get any better?

same for me.

[RegularKarate]

I stopped caring around the 4th episode, did it get any better?

Yes, then it got worse again (then better, then worse again)

MILD SPOILERS

It seems I'm the only person in the world who actually liked that ending. Since when was a cliffhanger such a cause for outrage?

I know most people were mad because we were promised that one season = one case.  This means the case should be solved in the one season.

I think my biggest problem was that it didn't deserve a cliffhanger.  The show keeps making reveals that go completely against character.  It's one thing to keep making everyone seem suspicious so anyone could be a baddie, but just making a character turn bad on a dime to keep up with the plot twists is boring.

For a show that wants to break the cliches of a Law & Order type show, this show sure did rely on a lot of Law & Order cliches.  I was up and down throughout the season and the finale left me on a definite down.

[Pozer]

i couldnt stand gumchewing frowny McGee so i too, tuned out early on.




also the show turned terrible quick. i'm talking Heroes terrible.

[RegularKarate]

also the show turned terrible quick. i'm talking Heroes terrible.

it never got THAT bad.