Halt and Catch Fire (AMC) -- Season 2 Thread of catching all the fire
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Halt and Catch Fire (AMC) -- Season 2 Thread of catching all the fire
I figured this show probably just needs a catch-all thread, since the discussion last season was pretty... sparse. I only ended up binge-watching it a couple months ago (twice), but I LOVED it. I can't wait for Season 2 to begin this Sunday.
Season 2, Episode 1 synopsis:
Season 2, Episode 1 synopsis:
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Looking forward to season 2, I think this show will find its groove much quicker this year with the characters fleshed out a bit more.
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I thought last season was hit or miss, but I found Lee Pace fascinating in this. I'm in for season 2.
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The first season is on Netflix. Tried watching the pilot, but the whole "rebel/punk/emo but also a computer genius" chick was immediately insufferable.
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It was extremely fortunate I was given the chance to see the entire season on Blu-ray. Halt and Catch Fire is superbly executed drama with engaging characters, particularly Lee Pace's quicksilver Joe doing a loose impersonation of Steve Jobs. It's far better written and acted than AMC's more popular shows.
http://www.doblu.com/2015/05/01/halt...lu-ray-review/
I am surprised AMC let it go to air with a name like Halt and Catch Fire. The archaic computer term is so obscure by today's standards that it hurts the show's recognition.
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Personally, I thought Kerry Bishe was the real standout in the cast. I'm curious to see what they do with her and Cameron this year.
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Yes, I thought the other female character was much more interesting than the Mary Stuart Masterson lookalike.
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I binged this a couple months ago also. Lee Pace creeps me out for some reason. Not just on this show but his elf character did too.
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That may have been the only thing that got it renewed for a season two, its sheer quality. The ratings for season one weren't particularly good and a different network might have canceled it. Though most cable nets give most new shows two seasons these days to find an audience.
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Didn't even know this show came out last summer, and that's when I still had DirecTV. The show wasn't promoted very well compared to other shows from AMC. I ended up seeing an episode after a Mad Men episode, and then saw it was on Netflix and binge watched one night the whole first season. I liked the cast from their other stuff, and thought it was a good first season. Looking forward to season 2.
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I was on the fence during the first few episodes last year, but I really got into it during the 2nd half of the season. This isn't a show I HAVE to watch on Sunday (like Mad Men or Game of Thrones), as its a good DVR show that I catch up with during the week.
I'm still suprised they renewed it last year as I didn't know one person who watched it, or let alone heard of it.
I'm still suprised they renewed it last year as I didn't know one person who watched it, or let alone heard of it.
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I was a big fan of this show last summer. I too was on the fence the first few episodes, but it found it's groove and the rest was history. As mentioned, great cast and well executed. Excited for season 2 to begin.
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I really liked the first season. I was happily surprised that it was picked up for a second season, can't wait!
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One of my favorite shows of last year, cannot wait until Sunday.
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So glad this show was renewed. I binge watched the first season (watched it once as it aired) on Netflix this week, and I thought the show started out slow but by the end was really picking up steam, can't wait to see where things go.
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After the praise in this thread I saw the first episode last night and I'll be continuing.
Edit: aaaand I just finished the season. Did not expect to do that so quickly.
Edit: aaaand I just finished the season. Did not expect to do that so quickly.
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I was browsing on HBO, Showtime, AMC, etc websites a few days ago looking for something to watch and noticed this show. Never heard of it until a few days ago. The concept was interesting because I was into computers in that same era, so I just binge-watched Season 1.
I liked it. I can see others being bored by it because it's about technology before their time, but I enjoyed it for technical, nostalgic and basic story-telling reasons.
They did a nice job with the era and I have to believe they used Mad Men as a reference. Try to be as true to the era as possible. Most of the actors even had the right look for the era - in the same way that Don and Betty looked just right for Mad Men's era. Joe is 80's to the T.
The technical aspects were done really well. A few things weren't 100% accurate, and I think they mentioned future technologies a little early for 82/83 - but it's easy to forgive.
I think one aspect of the show that probably turns people away from giving it a try is the title of it. "Halt and Catch Fire" fits the show in every regard, but it's a lot tougher to market the show with that name.
Donna is hot.
I look forward to Season 2, but am kind of annoyed that now I'll have to watch it week-to-week.
I liked it. I can see others being bored by it because it's about technology before their time, but I enjoyed it for technical, nostalgic and basic story-telling reasons.
They did a nice job with the era and I have to believe they used Mad Men as a reference. Try to be as true to the era as possible. Most of the actors even had the right look for the era - in the same way that Don and Betty looked just right for Mad Men's era. Joe is 80's to the T.
The technical aspects were done really well. A few things weren't 100% accurate, and I think they mentioned future technologies a little early for 82/83 - but it's easy to forgive.
I think one aspect of the show that probably turns people away from giving it a try is the title of it. "Halt and Catch Fire" fits the show in every regard, but it's a lot tougher to market the show with that name.
Donna is hot.
I look forward to Season 2, but am kind of annoyed that now I'll have to watch it week-to-week.
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Caught this on Netflix a few weeks ago.
Lee Pace is excellent. Loved the 'business drama'. I hope the show holds up. I have no idea what to expect.
Lee Pace is excellent. Loved the 'business drama'. I hope the show holds up. I have no idea what to expect.
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Wow, the most anticipated summer show that no one watched last season
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I thought the first season would hold more interest for someone that was familiar with that specific era's PC technology. I wonder how someone that never grew up with a floppy drive or understood the tech would enjoy it.
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Wonder if they're depicting a company like Sierra On-Line during the early-mid 1980s.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Entertainment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Entertainment
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They've practically rebooted the series in season two except keeping the main characters around. I found the premiere a little disjointed.