Author Topic: The Blacklist (Read 8518 times)

MagicB8all · « **Reply #40 on:** December 9, 2013, 05:36:56 am »

Wow episode 9 & 10 - Just when I thought I had a handle on this - episode 9 & 10 completely reset the board

Pistolero · « **Reply #41 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:40:09 am »

Just got into this...watched the first 3 and rather enjoying it....ludicrous premise but its a well produced easy / decent watch ... and Spader is always good whatever he's in

Ziltoid · « **Reply #42 on:** March 4, 2014, 03:07:20 pm »

Saw episode 11 last night. Again, Spader is superb in it. It's "On Demand" but I don't think it's been on the relevant Sky channel yet - well I couldn't find it.

Chakan · « **Reply #43 on:** March 4, 2014, 03:08:00 pm »

Only reason to watch is Spader, the rest are bit parts for me.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #44 on:** March 4, 2014, 03:10:33 pm »

Apparently it was back on Sky Living on the 28th Feb.

http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/02/sky-living-sets-uk-return-date-blacklist/

Red Emperor · « **Reply #45 on:** March 4, 2014, 03:15:12 pm »

Quote from: Ziltoid on March 4, 2014, 03:10:33 pm

Apparently it was back on Sky Living on the 28th Feb.

http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/02/sky-living-sets-uk-return-date-blacklist/

yes it is back and it was a good episode cracking series

PhilV · « **Reply #46 on:** March 4, 2014, 03:23:12 pm »

was that "The Good Samaritan Killer" episode?

I thought that was ace, wasted it last night On Demand... Spader really makes the show, I don't like the actress portraying the CIA chick, very transparent/default character

Chakan · « **Reply #47 on:** March 4, 2014, 03:23:44 pm »

Quote from: PhilV on March 4, 2014, 03:23:12 pm

was that "The Good Samaritan Killer" episode?

I thought that was ace, wasted it last night On Demand... Spader really makes the show, I don't like the actress portraying the CIA chick, very transparent/default character

That's the problem for me, honestly couldn't care if she lives or dies.

Yiannis · « **Reply #48 on:** March 5, 2014, 10:14:13 am »

Her character and her fiancee's one can both die and leave Spader do all the acting.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #49 on:** March 5, 2014, 11:36:47 am »

Quote from: Chakan on March 4, 2014, 03:08:00 pm

Only reason to watch is Spader, the rest are bit parts for me.

If its stays focused on him like last episode it could still be good. If they go back to the whole fiancee mystery and when she will really find out how Spader is related, is tedious.

Chakan · « **Reply #50 on:** March 5, 2014, 01:13:35 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on March 5, 2014, 11:36:47 am

If its stays focused on him like last episode it could still be good. If they go back to the whole fiancee mystery and when she will really find out how Spader is related, is tedious.

Exactly, keep the focus squarely on Spader and his group of friends. Every other actor is a non entity unfortunately.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #51 on:** March 5, 2014, 02:23:47 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on March 5, 2014, 01:13:35 pm

Exactly, keep the focus squarely on Spader and his group of friends. Every other actor is a non entity unfortunately.

The English actress (Parminder?) is wasted as is every other FBI agent when Spader does more in 1 episode than all of them put together. The Fiancee aspect could work but they spending so much time making him look "normal" it wont be interesting if he was what Spader says he is.

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #52 on:** March 6, 2014, 08:36:02 am »

Quote from: PhilV on March 4, 2014, 03:23:12 pm

was that "The Good Samaritan Killer" episode?

I thought that was ace, wasted it last night On Demand... Spader really makes the show, I don't like the actress portraying the CIA chick, very transparent/default character

I don't mind looking at her. But Spader is the reason I watch this show.... then playing "The Man Comes Around" made my week. I'm a man of simple pleasures when the Reds aren't playing.

Chakan · « **Reply #53 on:** September 22, 2014, 02:17:22 pm »

New season starts tonight in the states.

L666KOP · « **Reply #54 on:** September 29, 2014, 12:25:25 pm »

Watched first 5/6 episodes yesterday.

Downloaded a load more for next Sunday afternoon.

Enjoyed it immensely.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #55 on:** September 29, 2014, 12:27:14 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on September 22, 2014, 02:17:22 pm

New season starts tonight in the states.

You seen it?

just Riggins? · « **Reply #56 on:** September 29, 2014, 12:28:26 pm »

This good then? Was going to start it but 22 episodes is an effort and a half.

SP · « **Reply #57 on:** September 29, 2014, 12:30:44 pm »

Quote from: L666KOP on September 29, 2014, 12:25:25 pm

Watched first 5/6 episodes yesterday.

Downloaded a load more for next Sunday afternoon.

Enjoyed it immensely.

Popcorn series. Just don't think about it too much. Ignore the female lead's woodenness and just revel in James Spader hamming it up. It's nearing guilty pleasure status.

Just don't make the sense of trying to critique it, or think deeply about the plot. It would be like shooting fish in a barrel. It is one of those series where you deliberate whether the actor is trying to portray that they are attempting to deceive another character, or whether they are just a really crap actor. That rabbit hole can get weird.

L666KOP · « **Reply #58 on:** September 29, 2014, 12:52:24 pm »

Quote from: SP on September 29, 2014, 12:30:44 pm

Popcorn series. Just don't think about it too much. Ignore the female lead's woodenness and just revel in James Spader hamming it up. It's nearing guilty pleasure status.

Just don't make the sense of trying to critique it, or think deeply about the plot. It would be like shooting fish in a barrel. It is one of those series where you deliberate whether the actor is trying to portray that they are attempting to deceive another character, or whether they are just a really crap actor. That rabbit hole can get weird.

Agree, I wouldn't arrange anything around it, like a Chris Ryan book, can be picked up and put down easily enough with no detriment to the overall story.

I've spent worse Sunday afternoons.

Me and Mrs KOP have lazy Sundays, and we always look for stuff we can download and plough through.

Chakan · « **Reply #59 on:** September 29, 2014, 01:07:52 pm »

Quote from: just Riggins? on September 29, 2014, 12:28:26 pm

This good then? Was going to start it but 22 episodes is an effort and a half.

Watch it for James Spader, I do and wasn't disappointed.

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on September 29, 2014, 12:27:14 pm

You seen it?

Yup it's interesting, suppose it sets up the season and what path it's going to follow, more about Reddington's past I guess.

Humperdinck · « **Reply #60 on:** September 29, 2014, 01:50:41 pm »

Quote from: just Riggins? on September 29, 2014, 12:28:26 pm

This good then? Was going to start it but 22 episodes is an effort and a half.

It's alright, wouldnt say it's cant miss or anything, more of a if you're bored give it a watch sort of thing.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #61 on:** September 29, 2014, 01:52:22 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on September 29, 2014, 01:07:52 pm

Yup it's interesting, suppose it sets up the season and what path it's going to follow, more about Reddington's past I guess.

Was talking about it at work and like mentioned on this page. It's enjoyable nonsense

Starts back on UK tv this Friday (I think)

Ziltoid · « **Reply #62 on:** September 29, 2014, 03:11:07 pm »

Spader is the business in this. If it wasn't for him I'd not have bothered. Some cracking episodes as well.

swoopy · « **Reply #63 on:** September 30, 2014, 10:16:40 am »

Finished the first series from On Demand last night...

Really enjoyed it!

swoopy · « **Reply #64 on:** October 28, 2014, 06:45:57 pm »

Spoiler

Knew that it'd be Tom behind the door!

The trailer for next week looks great. Can't wait to see what the bombshell is that Reddington drops

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Derzyjudek · « **Reply #65 on:** October 28, 2014, 07:18:27 pm »

Love this, it is hugely enjoyable nonsense and Spader is sensational.

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #66 on:** October 29, 2014, 09:21:45 am »

i never miss this show, but i like most things Spader is in.

swoopy · « **Reply #67 on:** December 15, 2014, 10:07:11 pm »

God sake I hate America.

Why do they have a break between November and February with this??

Paul-LFC · « **Reply #68 on:** December 27, 2014, 09:27:00 pm »

Marathoned the first series of this in a few days and enjoyed it a lot. Just starting with series 2 now so hoping it keeps up. Spader is brilliant, the more they focus on him the better.

swoopy · « **Reply #69 on:** February 3, 2015, 09:03:40 pm »

Delighted this was back on in America last night ..watched the new episode at lunchtime today ... The preview at the end of it for the next episode looks solid ...

Buck Pete · « **Reply #70 on:** May 7, 2015, 09:49:04 am »

Quote from: Livo.85 on September 26, 2013, 12:42:52 pm

Thought the pacing was too quick & seemed another formulaic cops & robbers show. The female lead also seemed pretty weak. Having said that it's an interesting premise around Spader's character & hopefully the writers have more about them than the cheap weekly cliffhanger/twist.

Browsing box sets on SKY last night and came across the first season. So I watched Ep 1

Totally agree with the above and especially the pacing.

It was still OK though and I am intrigued to see more and do hope it will get a bit better.

I didn't dare read the whole of this thread in case of a major spoiler, but does it get better as the season goes on?

Ziltoid · « **Reply #71 on:** May 7, 2015, 10:19:19 am »

I like it - not the most taxing of TV programes but there are some decent storylines. And Spader is just brilliant.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #72 on:** May 7, 2015, 08:08:39 pm »

Quote from: Ziltoid on May 7, 2015, 10:19:19 am

I like it - not the most taxing of TV programes but there are some decent storylines. And Spader is just brilliant.

Cheers mate

As the day has worn on I have been quite looking forward to watching another ep of Blacklist.

I am juggling it with Game Of Thrones of which I'm currently 3/4 of the way through the second series. I absolutely love GoT but it's nice to have something slightly lighter to watch with a bit less nudity and scenes of extreme violence!!!

Mutton Geoff · « **Reply #73 on:** May 15, 2015, 12:50:45 pm »

i have ditched it now they seem to be recycling the same old stuff to me, for me it has become predictable and boring much as i like Spader as an actor.

Pistolero · « **Reply #74 on:** May 15, 2015, 02:31:23 pm »

how long is this pile of shite going to go on for?.....this series seems to have lasted for fuckin years.....well played out

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #75 on:** November 6, 2015, 06:00:21 pm »

Good start to season 3

swoopy · « **Reply #76 on:** November 6, 2015, 06:35:29 pm »

Absolutely love this program. Think I downloaded Episode 6 from the US ealier

Chakan · « **Reply #77 on:** November 6, 2015, 06:36:28 pm »

Quote from: swoopy on November 6, 2015, 06:35:29 pm

Absolutely love this program. Think I downloaded Episode 6 from the US ealier

Just finished watching it. Great series so far!

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #78 on:** November 20, 2015, 12:59:08 pm »

Season three has been really good. Blonde hair suits her

Ziltoid · « **Reply #79 on:** November 20, 2015, 03:08:47 pm »

Need more of this guy