The Night Of (HBO 8 episode limited series) S: John Turturro
#76
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The other character that stood out - at least the way he was framed in scene was the black dude that was with the other black dude that made those crass comments to Naz about getting laid and leaving his bombs at home - at the foot of the brownstone. When Naz tries to step up to him "what did you say?" The guy that stayed back gave them a really cold stare and then later that morning only the guy that one Naz stepped to was seen walking back.
Granted, the way she was killed was brutal and fast - I wouldn't be surprised if someone put out a hit on her. No way was it a common thug. They would have killed Naz, too. I'm hoping they don't go the split-personality route and make Naz the eventual killer - Naz = Tyler Durden or some shit. I'm tired of that plot device.
Granted, the way she was killed was brutal and fast - I wouldn't be surprised if someone put out a hit on her. No way was it a common thug. They would have killed Naz, too. I'm hoping they don't go the split-personality route and make Naz the eventual killer - Naz = Tyler Durden or some shit. I'm tired of that plot device.
#77
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The other character that stood out - at least the way he was framed in scene was the black dude that was with the other black dude that made those crass comments to Naz about getting laid and leaving his bombs at home - at the foot of the brownstone. When Naz tries to step up to him "what did you say?" The guy that stayed back gave them a really cold stare and then later that morning only the guy that one Naz stepped to was seen walking back.
I'm thinking the murderer will be someone from the chick's personal life and not someone we just saw in the first episode. It was clear she was troubled by something... maybe even afraid of something/someone. So I think the show will essentially center more around clearing Naz of the crime without too much of an investigation on the person who actually did it.
#78
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http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2...0160720hulu01/
FYI, The 2 seasons of Criminal Justice (UK show that The Night Of is based on) are now available on Hulu.
FYI, The 2 seasons of Criminal Justice (UK show that The Night Of is based on) are now available on Hulu.
#79
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"Shut the F up!"
If I was in a cell and saw a girl coughing and barfing I would have done the same thing lol. Just kidding.
If I was in a cell and saw a girl coughing and barfing I would have done the same thing lol. Just kidding.
Spoiler:
#80
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http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2...0160720hulu01/
FYI, The 2 seasons of Criminal Justice (UK show that The Night Of is based on) are now available on Hulu.
FYI, The 2 seasons of Criminal Justice (UK show that The Night Of is based on) are now available on Hulu.
#81
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boy that was an intense hour of tv. I some how doubt Jack Stone is fully done with the case
#82
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What started out as a show that seemingly had so much potential has become and eczema fetish show. It's only 8 weeks so I'll finish it but...
#83
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#84
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Great episode. Considering how singularly focused the first two were, I was surprised to see so many other characters and potential plot lines (the boxer, new lawyer, the other cab drivers, the family being under surveillance) come up this time. Really made the show fly past.
#85
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Glenne Headly I've always liked her.
#86
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Yea, I know, I was pointing out the fact that her cat (and the subtle focus on it plot wise) will probably end up playing a significant roll in leading us to the killer. Everyone so far that they have paraded in front of us could be the killer. I still think that person hasn't been revealed.
#87
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I finally caught Ep 1 last night and dear Lord did it deliver in spades. What a tense 1.5 hours of TV... absolutely excellent. The mistakes Nas made seemed so obvious but the kid was terrified and when he fled the apartment, I could feel his angest, confusion, fear, etc. Excellent, excellent first episode.
#88
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I just caught episode 2 last night. I didn't find it slow as a few mentioned last week.
I thought it was a natural follow up to the 1st episode with Naz getting processed and arraigned and the confusion seen through his eyes and his parents.
It was a little rough seeing the prisoner barfing and getting his ass kicked just because he was making too much noise.
Seems like Stone is quite happy to have Naz as a client. Probably his most high profile case even though he can't really expect a big pay day. Naz's family appears to be a lower middle class family barely making it.
Andrea's Step Dad seemed kind of creepy and detached to me. Surprised he would give a shit since he's not blood. I wonder why there wasn't anyone else to contact (on Mom or Dad's side even though they were deceased)
I'm liking Bill Camp as Detective Box.
I thought it was a natural follow up to the 1st episode with Naz getting processed and arraigned and the confusion seen through his eyes and his parents.
It was a little rough seeing the prisoner barfing and getting his ass kicked just because he was making too much noise.
Seems like Stone is quite happy to have Naz as a client. Probably his most high profile case even though he can't really expect a big pay day. Naz's family appears to be a lower middle class family barely making it.
Andrea's Step Dad seemed kind of creepy and detached to me. Surprised he would give a shit since he's not blood. I wonder why there wasn't anyone else to contact (on Mom or Dad's side even though they were deceased)
I'm liking Bill Camp as Detective Box.
#89
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After 3 episodes, I don't hate it... but they're taking their sweet-ass time moving things along.
It almost feels like they're doing this in real time... the season/series will have a runtime of months.
Enough with the feet already. You can throw in some character/personal stuff - but you shouldn't be focusing too much time on it since it doesn't add much.
They're obviously doing the rope-a-dope trying to make us think Stone is only in it for the money and the lawyer they're hiring really cares - but it's guaranteed that the opposite will be shown.
It's obvious at this point that the cat is the killer. It was pissed when the chick kicked it out of the house that night and wanted revenge.
Weird that the actor playing Nazir is only 10 and 12 years younger than the actors playing his mother and father respectively.
It almost feels like they're doing this in real time... the season/series will have a runtime of months.
Enough with the feet already. You can throw in some character/personal stuff - but you shouldn't be focusing too much time on it since it doesn't add much.
They're obviously doing the rope-a-dope trying to make us think Stone is only in it for the money and the lawyer they're hiring really cares - but it's guaranteed that the opposite will be shown.
It's obvious at this point that the cat is the killer. It was pissed when the chick kicked it out of the house that night and wanted revenge.
Weird that the actor playing Nazir is only 10 and 12 years younger than the actors playing his mother and father respectively.
#90
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I don't mean this in a bad way at all but after last nights episode I wonder if this is more a law drama with it all being from Nasir's perspective instead of it being a cop "whodunit" drama. The mystery of this show seems to be less about who killed this woman and more about if and how Nasir will get off.
If anyone wasn't already aware... this is a remake of a BBC show Criminal Justice - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimin...%29#Series_one
It does give a synopsis and overview of their first season on there, so spoiler warning...
It does give a synopsis and overview of their first season on there, so spoiler warning...
I find this show to be pretty fascinating. I loved the third episode, personally. They really built on the whole good vs. bad thing. Something HBO LOVES to do.
Box is more concerned with making sure Nas gets pinned for it even though I think deep down he knows that Nas couldn't have done it. This will be interesting going forward as I think as he peels the onion back he'll be more convinced that it wasn't Nas and we'll see how he handles it.
All signs pointed to Stone doing this for the money and pushing for a plea deal but we see that he isn't some asshole lawyer that doesn't care about his client. He does care and he does want the money but only because it seems that he needs the money. Trying to make money and do what's best for the client aren't mutually exclusive.
You have the new lawyer who is very experienced and doesn't need the money but I think we'll see that she's in it more for the self-promotion and doesn't care too much about Nas. I think we saw with her bringing on the Indian assistant that she knows how to put up a facade.
You have Freddy who is a hardened criminal but seems like a super duper guy that wants to help Nas stay safe. We'll see what he wants in return. Then you have the inmates, all bad people in their own regard, but still look down on a guy who rapes and murders a woman.
Through all that you have the only truly sympathetic figures of Nas and his family and they're the ones dealing with the most shit. Nas is worried for his life and his anal virginity. The family is being pulled in different directions by the lawyers and they're dealing with these cops and prison system that have been through this so many times that they've become immune to the fact that they're constantly dealing with people that are going through horrible things.
So yeah, I'm really into this show. Looking forward to see where this goes.
Last edited by Goat3001; 07-26-16 at 08:31 AM.
#91
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For some reason i really enjoyed seeing the plea deal blow up in Crowe's face.
I also like the idea that Stone wants to essentially take this case so he's taken more seriously. Anyone else catch the brief cameo of Aidia Tuturro aka Janice from the Sopranos?
I also like the idea that Stone wants to essentially take this case so he's taken more seriously. Anyone else catch the brief cameo of Aidia Tuturro aka Janice from the Sopranos?
#92
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Same bitchy Janice, lol
#93
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Benny and Janice working together...who woulda thought.
Still seems pretty weird that virtually everyone hates Nas in prison. If it was because he was vulnerable, that's one thing. But it's due to his crime. So nobody else there has done anything comparable to what he's been charged with? That's hard to believe.
Still seems pretty weird that virtually everyone hates Nas in prison. If it was because he was vulnerable, that's one thing. But it's due to his crime. So nobody else there has done anything comparable to what he's been charged with? That's hard to believe.
#94
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Benny and Janice working together...who woulda thought.
Still seems pretty weird that virtually everyone hates Nas in prison. If it was because he was vulnerable, that's one thing. But it's due to his crime. So nobody else there has done anything comparable to what he's been charged with? That's hard to believe.
Still seems pretty weird that virtually everyone hates Nas in prison. If it was because he was vulnerable, that's one thing. But it's due to his crime. So nobody else there has done anything comparable to what he's been charged with? That's hard to believe.
#95
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So how realistic was that plea deal scene? Does accepting a plea deal necessarily mean that the defendant has to admit guilt in the way they made Nas do?
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#97
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wouldn't surprise me if its also because he's muslim as well
#98
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Well, I may be prematurely calling it now - but Naz may just be playing a Tyler Durden on us. The black dude that has taken to giving him advice - where did he come from all of a sudden? Has anyone noticed that no one in the prison has acknowledged him while he's been giving tips to Naz? As soon as I saw that I was like "shit, that dude is a figment of Naz's imagination - maybe a coping mechanism or maybe Naz did do it." I'm sure the knife attack and when the baby oil napalm was poured on him was also self-inflicted.
That's all I got right now. What say y'all?
That's all I got right now. What say y'all?
#99
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No.
#100
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Interesting theory and at this point, who knows. I like the scenes between Naz and Chalky - not sure if he's completely genuine or not, but will be interesting to see where that goes.
Glad to see Stone finally got a prescription for his feet. Still puzzled as to why that's been such a key element of the story thus far.
Glad to see Stone finally got a prescription for his feet. Still puzzled as to why that's been such a key element of the story thus far.