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The Strain on FX

dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
edited January 2016 in All Encompassing Trip
That was some sick shit on TV last night, folks. Fascinating, disgusting, creepy, and all-around twisted.

What else should we expect from Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse?

Anyone else watch?
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  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    I gotta finish watching the last 20mins of the episode, but so far so good!

    (I got distracted with phone calls while viewing the show)

    Can't really go wrong with del Toro, and Cuse? Lost is probably my favorite 'tv series' ever. So much respect!
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    For those who haven't watched yet but do plan on it, here's my tip: don't eat while doing so.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    Finished the episode, pretty good tv viewing. :)

    (but I must recommend not eating while viewing another show, the pilot episode of the FX show 'Tyrant', that was significantly more disturbingly disgusting)

  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Episode two. Man, that little girl from Mama gets even scarier.
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  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    dankind said:

    Episode two. Man, that little girl from Mama gets even scarier.

    ooooh that's where she's from! Freak kid! The way she was hiding in the house in episode 3.

  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Great! Now I'm scared to pee! Thanks, The Strain!
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    The makeshift autopsy, when they pulled "the stinger" out of the body cavity and it excreted all over the damn place ... :-&
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  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    dankind said:

    The makeshift autopsy, when they pulled "the stinger" out of the body cavity and it excreted all over the damn place ... :-&

    That was Good TV viewing! I liked the opening of the last episode when the German vampire guy put on all his makeup, wig etc, that was a good opening to an episode.

    I'm watching like 4 shows, The Strain, Tyrant, Rush and Gang Related, all 'good' shows.
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    I start a thrwad about it..noine answer!!good to see some watch it
    .just watched episode 4..
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    That episode was good. Having read the books I will watch this show until it's conclusion.
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Just watched this week's (Sunday's) episode last night. The rat-eating strigoi living underground was not scary at all. X_X
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  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    Rygar said:

    That episode was good. Having read the books I will watch this show until it's conclusion.

    How do you rate the show (so far) compared to the book(s)?
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    So far they seem pretty close. It's been a while since I read them but they're more or less sticking to the books. The authors (Del Toro and Hogan) are involved with every episode so it will probably stay that way. I don't want to spoil anything or give anyone any impressions about what's to come in the tv show so I will shut up at that :)
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,711
    its not like under the dome where they took the book and Stephen King's name and just told a completely alternate and very lame story?
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    MayDay10 said:

    its not like under the dome where they took the book and Stephen King's name and just told a completely alternate and very lame story?

    No...under the dome is really lame show..lol
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    dimitrispearljam said:

    MayDay10 said:

    its not like under the dome where they took the book and Stephen King's name and just told a completely alternate and very lame story?

    No...under the dome is really lame show..lol
    I saw a few episodes of that, utter junk! But I'm sure it has a following, I mean, its still on the air right?
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    MayDay10 said:

    its not like under the dome where they took the book and Stephen King's name and just told a completely alternate and very lame story?

    Nope, the story has been pretty faithful so far.
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Idris said:

    I must recommend not eating while viewing another show, the pilot episode of the FX show 'Tyrant', that was significantly more disturbingly disgusting.

    Finally watched the pilot of Tyrant. There were so many disturbing moments. I'm curious as to what exact scene you were referring. My guess is what Jamal did to his new daughter-in-law -- at least, that's what it would be for me.

    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    dankind said:

    Idris said:

    I must recommend not eating while viewing another show, the pilot episode of the FX show 'Tyrant', that was significantly more disturbingly disgusting.

    Finally watched the pilot of Tyrant. There were so many disturbing moments. I'm curious as to what exact scene you were referring. My guess is what Jamal did to his new daughter-in-law -- at least, that's what it would be for me.

    Yep, that scene in particular was on my mind when I posted that.

    I've now seen all 8 episodes that have aired so far, its an interesting series, its got some very obvious propaganda moments and the occasional predictable one liners but otherwise a fairly 'good' show.
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,191
    So far I like it, behind on episode. Fat Hobbit sold them out man!
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,191
    Watched episode 5 this AM; Fat Hobbit/Rudy started to make up for his actions.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,685
    LOL @ Rudy
  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    Ooooohhh lmao, now I get it...'rudy/hobbit' hahah, I was wondering what u were on about! Took me a minute to register...
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,191
    I love when gollum refers to Sam as 'Fat Hobbit' makes me laugh every time.
    Now I call him Fat Hobbit. A term of endearment....like always calling Keifer Sutherland 'Jack' or the guy from Rome who is on my wife's favorite Greys Anatomy as 'Lucious Vorenus'...lots of actors like that.

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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    F Me In The Brain said:

    So far I like it, behind on episode. Fat Hobbit sold them out man!

    hahahah
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,191
    RIP Fat Hobbit.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    good episode last night
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,191
    Didnt watch the latest yet was watching football. Enjoyed the last episode though.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    A pretty good start to the season.
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,191
    Crap, gotta go back and refresh and catch up!
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
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