tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101956211550439317.post5760851874890724532..comments2012-01-26T16:00:30.484-04:00Jill Maderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07497902198507879234noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101956211550439317.post-86129992681681809972012-01-26T16:00:30.484-04:002012-01-26T16:00:30.484-04:00I've given it a chance, and I can't say I like it. Don Cheadle is doing an amazing job with the character, but it's just not my cup of tea. I only checked it out because it follows Shameless. Showtime is using that slot to sell a new series - it tried last year with an "intellectual" style comedy which was OK but obviously not renewed - I even forgot what the name of it was. I still think Shameless is a great series, even though there are some things on there that are gross! I think it's worth checking out, Jill, but I know you wouldn't like the show after the House Of Lies timeslot, Californication, because it celebrates the "Quinn" (of Dexter) lifestyle.Bud Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101956211550439317.post-59557819848122750252012-01-25T13:45:35.870-04:002012-01-25T13:45:35.870-04:00The sociopath thing is a good point - I think if they really want to go that route, then they'll need to start expanding on it. Which perhaps they are, given how the most recent episode ended.Jill Maderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07497902198507879234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101956211550439317.post-40832405472287439692012-01-25T11:50:28.503-04:002012-01-25T11:50:28.503-04:00I watched the first episode and it was exhausting. I know edginess is Showtime's shtick, but it doesn't need all of the stop-action explanation and other distracting hoo-ha. Don Cheadle is an amazing actor, with a strong cast, just let them act. I think Marty is supposed to be a sociopath, like corporations are sociopaths (if they're considered people), and his struggle to be human is sufficiently interesting. The home life stuff is terrific, especially the son. That kid is a great actor already, and he's what, ten?Kristahttp://bitesizedtravel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com