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Old 01-07-09, 01:36 AM
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Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Damages 1

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As Season 2 opens, Patty is setting up a charity foundation when a desperate man (William Hurt) she knows seeks her aid in a corporate-malfeasance case. She's also offered a class-action suit involving child malnutrition by Ellen, who's secretly out to take her down, aided by two government agents (Mario Van Peebles, Glenn Kessler). Executive: Brett Cullen. Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa have cameos as themselves.



Next to 24, this is one of the serial dramas that I am really looking forward to this year. Can't believe it's been almost 15 months since this last aired.

BTW, Rose Byrne looks smoking hot in all the ad campaigns I've seen for season 2.
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I picked up the first season for $7.99 at a closing Circuit City store. Havent watched yet, but it is on my to do list. I've heard good things.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

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I picked up the first season for $7.99 at a closing Circuit City store. Havent watched yet, but it is on my to do list. I've heard good things.
Your in for a treat. Plenty of "Oh Shit Moments." Season 1 starts off kind of slow, but be patient because the last 5-6 episodes are excellent TV.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Im excited about the new cast additions.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

I just watched the finale that I recorded on FX and I forgot most of this stuff. I LOVE how the show had tons of roles played by high quality actors (Garret Dillahunt, Hoon from Animal House) in random roles. Plus I liked how nothing in the show was throw away, evrything was connected. Season 2 should be good but Im weary with Ivanko returning, seems gimmicky after his award. I read Rose is in therapy cause of her fiances death, but shes dating Olyphant... thatll get ya over it
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09



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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09



William Hurt

Although, I am still contemplating whether or not to wait until the season is over to watch it in one weekend.

I gave up on the first season during original airings after two episodes because I did not like waiting and gobbled up the entire season in two days a few months after it was over.

Catch-22. Either wait is going to kill me.

I will say, though, that I hope Marcia Gay Harden doesn't grate my nerves too much. She has been doing that lately.

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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

I recorded a 10-minute S1 recap off F/X a few nights ago. My mind is a complete blank as to how S1 ended. I just remember it being one of the best dramas on tv last year.

at that F/X promo above.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Originally Posted by conscience
Although, I am still contemplating whether or not to wait until the season is over to watch it in one weekend.
I'm with you. I rented S1 from Netflix and blew through it. Thing was with the Blu-ray version, you really had no idea how many episodes were on each disc until you ran out because the menus are the same on each (if the next episode is on the next disc it says "Please insert disc X"). And THAT drove me bonkers having to wait for the next disc (2-3 days). Having to wait a week for each new installment has the potential of being AGONIZING. Plus I can only watch it in SD.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Season 1 recap part 1= http://vod.fxnetworks.com/fod/play.php?sh=damages

Part 2 is below it.

This really helped me get caught up with where everything left off because I haven't watched it since the season finale of season 1 aired.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Can't wait, this show has been gone for way too long... I've already watched season 1 twice on blu-ray since I got it, so I'm pretty psyched for more, hopefully it can live up to the bar that season 1 set.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Looking forward to it. Season 1 was great.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

This and Lost are my two favorite shows on TV, can't wait .
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Can't wait. Best new show last year.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Looking forward to this as well. Got to get that Blu-Ray set...I am all caught up though, thanks to FX re-running the whole season not to long ago and now it is in HD! Thanks Cablevision!
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

If your a fan of the show, I think it would be silly to wait an extra 4-6 months for the DVD or Blu Ray. I mean Good Christ this show has been off the air for over 15 months!!
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Solid debut, a nice mix of setting up the season and recapping the last one. It's weird that I actually feel invested in the characters in this show even though they're all pretty much badguys in their own way. A bit predictable and some hammy bits but overall it looks to be a solid season.

Hate having to wait between episodes.

Hope this show gains some ratings this year.

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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

"There are a lot of clowns under the big top...
Good luck at Yale!"


Patty and son ruining Arsenault's bid for governor with the daughter's coke bust -- classic Patty Hewes.

Originally Posted by RichC2
Solid debut, a nice mix of setting up the season and recapping the last one.
Knew the creators weren't going to top the Pilot ep, but agree this was a solid setup. Danson was terrific as bedridden Frobisher.

Another note for late nite west coast viewers: Rose Byrne will be on Letterman.
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Excellent premiere episode. 15 months was a long time to wait, but I think this show is well worth the wait considering how heavily each episode relies on plot, character and dialogue. Surprised to see that it was commerical free as well.

I really like the intrigue surrounding the flash forward with Ellen and the mystery person.

I think Rose Byrne is absolutely riveting as Ellen. She has a really sweet innocence to her as well as a cold and dark interior.

Close was once again solid as Patty.

Really looking forward to the next 12 weeks.
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"There are a lot of clowns under the big top...
Good luck at Yale!"


Patty and son ruining Arsenault's bid for governor with the daughter's coke bust -- classic Patty Hewes.

That was great.

Solid S2 debut. Amazing cast. I was wondering if they would approach this season like they did the last one with the time jumps.

And I always love seeing Paige Turco.

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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Fantastic season premiere with an amazing cast....
I love the new additions to the show....
Two Oscar winners William Hurt & Marcia Gay Harden plus Timothy Olyphant....
The Ray Fiske cameo was great & it's good to see Mario Van Peebles on TV....
Especially when it's on something like this,better than direct to dvd....
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Yeah great start to the season!

Is Rose Byrne a method actor? She looks as bad as her character feels
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

Anyone know if they are replaying this sometime? I missed it...
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

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Anyone know if they are replaying this sometime? I missed it...
I Lied, Too
When a man from her past calls, Patty finds herself entangled in a case with personal and professional repercussions.
FX Mon 1/12 12:03 AM
FXHD Mon 1/12 12:03 AM

I Lied, Too: Three-Minute Replay
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FX Mon 1/12 2:12 AM
FXHD Mon 1/12 2:12 AM

I Lied, Too
When a man from her past calls, Patty finds herself entangled in a case with personal and professional repercussions.
FX Tue 1/13 11:00 PM
FXHD Tue 1/13 11:00 PM
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Re: Damages -- Season 2 Premiere -- "I Lied, Too" -- 1/7/09

I'll just watch the three-minute replay. No sense sitting through the whole thing.


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