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"...boom..."
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We started watching the third episode, and my wife says "Probably be easier just to kill it"
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My only criticisms: So far the characters are pretty thin, but that can develop with time. Secondly, too many comments like "you're a dick" instead of humour.
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"Krill" review:

Show still really good.
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Plot holes abound, but still entertaining.
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GORDON wrote: "Krill" review:

Show still really good.
The writing on that episode was kinda terrible with the Avis jokes.
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I actually think they are too easy with the 21st century reference humor, in the 23rd century. But, we wouldn't get 22nd century pop-culture references, so I forgive it.

Makes me wonder if Avis is a sponsor and paid money to have their brand in the show, and this is what Seth did with it.... which would be funny, too.
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GORDON wrote: I actually think they are too easy with the 21st century reference humor, in the 23rd century. But, we wouldn't get 22nd century pop-culture references, so I forgive it.
Yes... and it's 25th century, not 23rd. But still. Even outside of the Avis jokes, the writing feels sloppy.
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I haven't watched that Krill one yet, but this show, more than anything else I've seen, makes me feel like I'm watching an episode of ST:TNG.

I consider that to be a good thing.
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The "Krill" episode went to a place even ST:TNG never dared to.
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GORDON wrote: The "Krill" episode went to a place even ST:TNG never dared to.
Yeah, TNG never had much to say about killing a ton of people, iirc.
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It was an interesting choice. Seth if fucking around, but he aint FUCKING AROUND.
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This week on Black Mirror...
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Season 2 approved.

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GORDON wrote: Season 2 approved.
Hooray!
GORDON wrote: Fox is STILL blacked out here on DTV.
Sucks. Have you written ASM to explain how you'd like them to fornicate themselves?
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Good news: Ratings are good and as Gordon reported, there will be a second season.

Bad news: We're only getting 12 episodes this season.
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I am starting to think that any show with a 20+ ep season is going to have too many dumb filler episodes.
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I wouldn't necessarily disagree with that, but I do think it should be measured on a show by show basis.

Anyway, they were supposed to get 13, but they're saving the 13th for next season.
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Good news all around.
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