Would you watch Castle if our caiptan wasnt in it?
POSTED BY: alps2007
UPDATED: Sunday, February 9, 2014 21:43
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Originally posted by Oldguy:
So I was put out with the Alliance propaganda that was force fed into this 2 part episode.
That's kinda funny - The Alliance would have no reason to portray their soldiers poorly. Quite the opposite.
I know it's commonplace to refer to that which one does not like as "Alliance-like" 'round these parts. But try to apply a touch of logic, ya know?
"Goram it kid, let's frak this thing and go home! Engage!"
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Nah. The show isn't bad or anything. It just doesn't have much plot to it. It's just little self contained episodes. That's not really my thing.
Nathan's funny though and that at least give it some redeeming value.
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Yes. I started watching it knowing it would be good because of Nathan Fillion, but I am quite fond of the other characters now and the show would actually work with any other lead actor. Mr. Fillion brings his own special funny and heartfelt acting to it, but anyone could do it.
The show isn't always fresh, they use cliches just like every other show, but it does have a sense of humor about itself and the reasons the main squeezes aren't together keeps getting handled in such a way that it's believable. I'm along for the ride. Fun is fun.
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I still would have watched initially because I thought the premise was interesting. I seriously doubt I would have watched more than a couple of episodes though. This show is special because of everyone involved. If you remove one of the key components it's no longer the show we all love.
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Honestly, I don't watch it until the season comes out on DVD. It's on too late.
The episodes that I like - the serious ones - come too few and far between. They are the only time we get to see some character growth, and frankly, these characters are way too static. The jokes are just starting to wear on me - as is the "will they/won't they" arc.
I watch it because of Nathan, but frankly, Castle himself is starting to annoy me. You've had someone die in your arms! Your secret crush got shot in front of you! That's got to effect you! Grow up!
I like Becket, Esposito, and Ryan, and I like Martha when she's actually getting to act like an adult. The daughter? I wish just for once she'd chuck a wobbly and roll her eyes, slam some doors,or get caught sneaking out after curfew or something that normal teenagers do from time to time.
Also, after watching 60 Minutes a week or so ago about the counter terrorism unit with all of the cameras filming everyone on the street all of the time - they can use this more in their investigations?
Sigh. Yes, the show is starting to frustrate me on many levels. I really want them to give Nathan something meaty to do - something to show off his acting chops more.
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I would because I love the entire cast. Mom and Alexis, Lanie, Esposito, Ryan and Beckett are all characters I wanted to get to know better.
I love Nathan Fillion and I love the fact that Castle is very close to how Nathan is in real life: funny, kind, generous and talented.
Not sure who else would be able to make this show as good. Without Nathan Castle would not be Castle.
Castle is the only show I keep on my DVR all season until I buy the DVDs and I don't buy DVDs in general.
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Would you watch Castle if our caiptan wasnt in it?
Absolutely not.
I've reached the point where even our shiny Cap'n being in it isn't enough to keep me watching.
They shouldn't feel too bad, though - I also gave up on "The Mentalist" after the season opener, and I gave up on "The Playboy Club" after the pilot episode. Out of respect to SMG and Buffy, I actually gave "Ringer" two chances, which is two more than it deserved.
Life's too short for mediocre TV. Every year I try lots of new TV shows, but few hold my interest for very long.
My advice to network television? "I've upped my standards. Up yours."
"Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservatives." - John Stuart Mill
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I'm with you, Kwicko, even though I do eventually get around to watching Castle on Hulu. But it is only for Nathan, the show itself doesn't interest me that much.
I didn't even give Ringer two chances, and bailed on Playboy Club, Prime Suspect and Person of Interest after their pilots too. At this time I am only watching four hours of primetime TV live each week, and that is likely to go down in a week or so.
Yeah, Up Yours Network TV!
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I've got Prime Suspect recording, but haven't watched any of the episodes yet. But it certainly looks as if they've done the typical American-TV things and gone WAAAAAAYYYY over the top with it. I'll try it, but I have very low expectations.
Person of Interest has me at least mildly interested, so far. Jim Caviezel's character at least has some well-delivered snarky tough guy lines. The show needs more than that, though, so who knows... Hey, at least it's better than his execrable remake of The Prisoner.
I recorded Pan Am as well, and will give it a try, but I'm a bit annoyed that the networks think that the way to compete with shows like Mad Men is to simply set their shows in the 60s and be done with it. (Hint: It's not the time period that makes Mad Men watchable; it's the WRITING!)
I still watch too much TV, but I'm getting more picky.
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