Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
10-20-10 | 12:30 PM
#26
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
Excellent news about the pick-up. Here's something different, vote for Chuck to grace the cover of TV Guide.
10-20-10 | 01:00 PM
#27
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
Excellent news about the pick-up. Here's something different, vote for Chuck to grace the cover of TV Guide.
10-20-10 | 01:07 PM
#28
DVD Talk Godfather
I got the link from the Smallville page on Facebook but voted for Chuck.
10-20-10 | 03:00 PM
#29
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
I hate to be negative on this show, since I've enjoyed it so much, but has anybody noticed "dumb" music creeping in? It usually accompanies a Chuck scene where he's saying something off kilter. The problem - in part - is that the music starts before the scene fully develops so you know where it's going.
The other part to this is Chuck saying such things that he normally wouldn't. Before he might try and make a joke that didn't work out, but he'd realize it and go very deadpan serious look on his face, of course he'd then try and segway into something else. An old example was when John Larroquette tried to get them to kiss. Chuck came up with the burrito excuse, but then when pushed to shove it turned serious. Now he saying/alludes to things such as him and Sarah getting it on in the service closet.
Maybe it's nothing, but it comes off to me as very out of character when put in contrast to scene fountain/courtyard scenes.
The other part to this is Chuck saying such things that he normally wouldn't. Before he might try and make a joke that didn't work out, but he'd realize it and go very deadpan serious look on his face, of course he'd then try and segway into something else. An old example was when John Larroquette tried to get them to kiss. Chuck came up with the burrito excuse, but then when pushed to shove it turned serious. Now he saying/alludes to things such as him and Sarah getting it on in the service closet.
Maybe it's nothing, but it comes off to me as very out of character when put in contrast to scene fountain/courtyard scenes.
10-21-10 | 06:10 AM
#30
Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
Darn, lowest rated episode of the season according to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chuck_episodes
We need better ratings for a S5...why have the ratings dipped? I still very much like the episodes..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chuck_episodes
We need better ratings for a S5...why have the ratings dipped? I still very much like the episodes..
10-21-10 | 06:24 AM
#31
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
Darn, lowest rated episode of the season according to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chuck_episodes
We need better ratings for a S5...why have the ratings dipped? I still very much like the episodes..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chuck_episodes
We need better ratings for a S5...why have the ratings dipped? I still very much like the episodes..
I still like the show very much, but I'd be OK with this being the final season, and having the creative staff know it so we get a satisfying ending to the show.
10-21-10 | 06:51 AM
#32
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Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
I agree. I think S2 may have been the best season (Top 5 at any rate) of a show I've seen. However, S3 took a serious step backwards even if there were a variety of reasons for that. I do appreciate the writers pushing the characters to new places each season. Yet for some reason this season feels very off. The back half of S3 at least felt fun a fresh, but S4 to date has been a major letdown.
10-21-10 | 07:31 AM
#34
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
I agree about Season 2 being the high point, but by the same token, I'm enjoying this season just fine.
The Casey-Morgan bits in this one were priceless. When Morgan slapped Casey and claimed it was like hitting a car was hilarious and following it up with his confession was a riot.
I do think we need more of the Buy More Chuck in action.
The Casey-Morgan bits in this one were priceless. When Morgan slapped Casey and claimed it was like hitting a car was hilarious and following it up with his confession was a riot.
I do think we need more of the Buy More Chuck in action.
10-21-10 | 12:31 PM
#35
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DVD Talk God
Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
Warner Bros. has made so many concessions with NBC to keep this show on the air. The lowered the budget for each episode and even lowered the licensing fee. If anything, the ratings have stayed consistent (5-6M viewers a week) If anything, I'm glad to see a studio work hard with the network and make alot of adjustments to keep the show going. Most studios wouldn't.
10-21-10 | 02:14 PM
#36
Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
Warner Bros. has made so many concessions with NBC to keep this show on the air. The lowered the budget for each episode and even lowered the licensing fee. If anything, the ratings have stayed consistent (5-6M viewers a week) If anything, I'm glad to see a studio work hard with the network and make alot of adjustments to keep the show going. Most studios wouldn't.
10-22-10 | 10:54 AM
#37
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Chuck -- "Chuck Versus the Couch Lock" -- 10/18/10
I agree about Season 2 being the high point, but by the same token, I'm enjoying this season just fine.
The Casey-Morgan bits in this one were priceless. When Morgan slapped Casey and claimed it was like hitting a car was hilarious and following it up with his confession was a riot.
I do think we need more of the Buy More Chuck in action.
The Casey-Morgan bits in this one were priceless. When Morgan slapped Casey and claimed it was like hitting a car was hilarious and following it up with his confession was a riot.
I do think we need more of the Buy More Chuck in action.
My favorites were the second half of season 2. Just rewatched the first three seasons and they embody the shows roots. Great comedy, good stories and Chuck being Chuck.
