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Old 10-11-10, 05:18 AM
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Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

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Chuck and Sarah work on becoming better communicators as they join Awesome and Ellie for a getaway to Costa Gravas. There, the gang is reunited with Generalissimo Goya (guest star Armand Assante) who finds himself in a dangerous situation once again. Back at home, Morgan embarks on a forbidden romance that may put him at odds with Colonel John Casey.


Episode 4 of 13

Still waiting on a back 9 order (ratings still aren't great either)
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Hope the back order comes through!!! Any ETA on that decision?
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Originally Posted by wearetheborg
Hope the back order comes through!!! Any ETA on that decision?
I think they need to make a decision by early November at the latest before they start running out of episodes. For a 1 hour show like Chuck, it takes at least 7-8 days to shoot it before post production, so they need to be several weeks ahead in the shooting schedule.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Some good laughs in this show although I was having trouble understanding some of the accents. Finally figured out who Yvonne Strahovski reminds me of; a young Cybill Shepherd
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

great episode... at the Yvonne bikini shots.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Man, the Generalissimo's video had me

Perfect.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

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great episode... at the Yvonne bikini shots.
Yeah, the writers know what we want. I wonder if Yvonne gets tired of it when the script rolls across her desk.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Originally Posted by TallGuyMe
great episode... at the Yvonne bikini shots.
Loved the gratuitous nature of those
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Some choice [clickable] pics:
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Dammit zeke, I was mid reply.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Back 9 is rumored to be announced this week or next. Same with The Event.
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sweet christ, she is amazing.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Good episode but no Awesome ab scenes?
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Awesome's Abs were immortalized in a giant marble statue which Awesome mentioned himself. Does that not count?
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

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Awesome's Abs were immortalized in a giant marble statue which Awesome mentioned himself. Does that not count?
Anyone have a picture of the statue?
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Yeah, the writers know what we want. I wonder if Yvonne gets tired of it when the script rolls across her desk.
Yvonne seems to be thinking "pervs...but its my job", at least thats what her face looks like in these scenes..kinda disinterested...

Great episode, loved it.

Especially liked Morgan+Alex = Morex (?) romance +KC's reactions.
I am finding the actress who plays Alex to be uber-hot...


LOL at Armand Assante really grabbing the actress' ass at the end. I mean really grabbing. Cant blame him though
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Yeah, the writers know what we want. I wonder if Yvonne gets tired of it when the script rolls across her desk.
I saw her in the movie The Canyon which had a scene of her in her underwear in the first ten minutes so she must not get too worried about it. Also where it pertains to Chuck, I'm sure she knows they're fighting for the next 9 so whatever it takes.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Not in love (at least first 2 seasons love) with Chuck, S4 yet, but not as disappointed as the beginning of last season either. It's been good so far this year. Whether it's ever able to capture the magic like S1 & 2, who knows, but still GRATEFUL to have it around. Hoping for the back 9 and the S5 (to get to syndication number of eps).

But, BOY, what they're doing with the gratuitous Yvonne shots is Ah-mazing!
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

I'd honestly be really surprised if NBC didn't stick with Chuck. They probably do okay with sponsorships, and it's not like they have anything to replace it with. It's a rebuilding year for them.

Enjoyed this episode, especially the bikini work but I do wish Ellie wasn't still in the dark. That was a good time for Chuck to admit it to her. I am glad that he told her about looking for their mom.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

I like S3 a lot.

This episode had some great bits
"In a world filled with awkward Chuck and Sarah moments..."
"Everyone who has not been shot should go and stake out the embassy..."

I am quite fond of the general.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Originally Posted by Shamus McAnally
Not in love (at least first 2 seasons love) with Chuck, S4 yet, but not as disappointed as the beginning of last season either. It's been good so far this year. Whether it's ever able to capture the magic like S1 & 2, who knows, but still GRATEFUL to have it around. Hoping for the back 9 and the S5 (to get to syndication number of eps).

But, BOY, what they're doing with the gratuitous Yvonne shots is Ah-mazing!
I agree. I don't know if the wrong writers left, the overall story line isn't working out (there is an odd lack of emphasis placed on this since 4x01; yes it's mentioned, but it's not at the forefront), or the characters are just in odd places. Maybe we're starting to see the strain of the budget cuts since certain characters are absent for sometime episodes at a time. I've always found that they best episodes were those that could strike a balance between Chuck's personal life/friends/family and his mission. If Ellie/Awesome and the Buy More crew are absent it makes such a feat near impossible.

That said I think this was the best of the season. I wasn't too keen on the Generalissimo last year, but I found him and the story very enjoyable this time through.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

I definitely want Chuck and Sara to be a spy couple ... not a bickering, Burbank couple ... so that part seems on the right path. We never see Chuck as a member of the Herd anymore, so it makes me wonder how in the world he could still think that was a cover.
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Chuck saying yes while moving his head in a no motion ....classic episode

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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus The Coup D'Etat" -- 10/11/10

Unless they have something strong to replace it it doesn't make sense to replace it with some retread crap which will do worse numbers against DWTS. I agree the best episodes were always those that had equal time of the BuyMore/ Ellie and Awesome/ and the Mission


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