Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist S: Jane Levy, Mary Steenburgen, Skylar Astin
02-18-20, 01:09 PM
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I want to like this show more than I do because I like the cast so much.
02-19-20, 05:39 AM
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02-22-20, 03:45 PM
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I watched episode 2 last night with the wife. It's still cute, but the musical sequences are far less interesting to me than the other stuff (and I'm a theatre guy, so musical theatre stuff doesn't bother me). It still feels like Eli Stone redone with a younger woman as the lead, but it's clever enough so far I'll stick with it a little longer.
03-02-20, 09:29 PM
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We're enjoying the crap out of this show. It's not typically my kind of show but I love it. The Glee meets Quantum Leap vibe is an interesting mix. Jane Levy is cute as a button and the supporting cast is solid. The most recent episode seemed to be the best thus far with Zoey helping Mo and Bonnie.
One thing I think the show is missing though is the a stronger setting. With such a high concept it just feels like it should be set in a hyper-stylized world like Pushing Daisies. Seems like a missed opportunity.
One thing I think the show is missing though is the a stronger setting. With such a high concept it just feels like it should be set in a hyper-stylized world like Pushing Daisies. Seems like a missed opportunity.
03-03-20, 04:24 PM
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Agree last episode was goId. Id have liked the angle with the downstairs bright to have played out over more episodes. Seemed too much of a contrivance at the end.
at the preacher.
Liked seeing her mom and brother get more plot. However, not liking where things are going with the engaged coworker.
at the preacher.Liked seeing her mom and brother get more plot. However, not liking where things are going with the engaged coworker.
03-03-20, 04:48 PM
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I had no idea the neighbor was actually a guy until last week.
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03-03-20, 06:03 PM
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03-03-20, 09:06 PM
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He was on Glee, via The Glee Project.
03-04-20, 09:52 AM
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Yeah, the last episode was very good. I've liked the mom-dad stuff as well.
Lauren Graham isn't a strong singer, but she stays on pitch and in rhythm, and for the concept of the show, I don't think the characters NEED to be strong singers. Of course some of them are, and just for my own ears I prefer that. Assuming of course that Graham (and Steenburgen, etc.) is doing her own singing, and that they aren't intentionally dubbing her with a small voice as part of her character.
Lauren Graham isn't a strong singer, but she stays on pitch and in rhythm, and for the concept of the show, I don't think the characters NEED to be strong singers. Of course some of them are, and just for my own ears I prefer that. Assuming of course that Graham (and Steenburgen, etc.) is doing her own singing, and that they aren't intentionally dubbing her with a small voice as part of her character.
03-11-20, 12:57 PM
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Kept running into positive opinions of the show, so checked it out last night. The first episode took a little while to fully hook me, but next thing I knew episode 4 was starting. Great mix of comedy and feels.
03-11-20, 05:54 PM
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Peter Gallagher is amazing in this show. He goes from near silent and mostly sitting still to singing and dancing then back again.
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Trevor (03-22-20)
03-18-20, 09:39 PM
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Such a fun quirky show. I find myself smiling at least once per episode its so enjoyable.
Some serious events went down between the engagement party and Zoeys dad. Really enjoyed 500 Miles and the accompanying coda.
Im hoping the season is wrapped filming and wont be impacted by the virus. I think it was held back for mid season so I hope that means they already film a (shortened?) full season.
Some serious events went down between the engagement party and Zoeys dad. Really enjoyed 500 Miles and the accompanying coda.
Im hoping the season is wrapped filming and wont be impacted by the virus. I think it was held back for mid season so I hope that means they already film a (shortened?) full season.
03-18-20, 10:29 PM
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It wrapped weeks ago.
03-18-20, 11:25 PM
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This show is helping take my mind off the current situation. I loved the build up to You Give Love A Bad Name.
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03-22-20, 08:47 AM
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Watched the last episode last night, and the wife and I can’t wait for tonight’s installment. Such a fun series.
03-22-20, 11:47 AM
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We also watched last night. This show is just fantastic. The music selection has been well balanced. If it skewed too far in one direction(classics vs. modern pop) they'd probably lose viewers.
I'm with you. As soon as the first few notes of "I'm Gonna Bee(500 miles)" started playing a smile just hit my face. It was the perfect choice and the coda was even better.
I'm with you. As soon as the first few notes of "I'm Gonna Bee(500 miles)" started playing a smile just hit my face. It was the perfect choice and the coda was even better.
03-23-20, 09:32 PM
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Best episode to date! Some pivotal plot developments on multiple fronts:
- Some big Zoey and Max developments
- Secrets revealed!
- Homefront changes for dad (some really great Peter Gallagher moments)
- A bromance is fixed (I hope this comes to pay off for Zoey if this other workplace plot goes sideways...)
- Mo gets some mojo
- and some creepy workplace developments!
All in one hour, plus there were other odds and ends.
Also, amazing gag with the lunch scene. Wait, you can understand me?!
- Some big Zoey and Max developments
- Secrets revealed!
- Homefront changes for dad (some really great Peter Gallagher moments)
- A bromance is fixed (I hope this comes to pay off for Zoey if this other workplace plot goes sideways...)
- Mo gets some mojo
- and some creepy workplace developments!
All in one hour, plus there were other odds and ends.
Also, amazing gag with the lunch scene. Wait, you can understand me?!
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Trevor (03-24-20)
03-29-20, 09:46 PM
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Wow. Tonights episode was great. Jane was awesome.
03-30-20, 06:26 PM
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03-30-20, 06:53 PM
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Absolutely. I loved the Billy Joel scene too. So great. The choreography and camera work during Crazy was fantastic as well.
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03-30-20, 09:21 PM
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That was an exhausting hour of TV. It even felt like 90 minutes!
The camerawork in Crazy was some of the most interesting Ive seen in a long while.
I about lost it when it cut to her from the perspective outside the conference room!
Only downside was no Mo. Seemed like with so much fundamental to her powers, that Mo should have weighed in.
Still, possibly best episode to date!
The camerawork in Crazy was some of the most interesting Ive seen in a long while.
I about lost it when it cut to her from the perspective outside the conference room!
Only downside was no Mo. Seemed like with so much fundamental to her powers, that Mo should have weighed in.
Still, possibly best episode to date!
03-31-20, 06:50 PM
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Jane Levy is giving an Emmy level performance on this show it's a shame it's going under the radar.
04-01-20, 10:51 AM
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04-01-20, 04:30 PM
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It's been fun so far but I worry the premise won't sustain itself once they have to start advancing plotlines. I'm also less enthusiastic about a few of their song choices.