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Atlanta - Donald Glover [FX]

  • 09-09-2016 12:59PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,683
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    Watched the first episode (first two are available) of Donald's Glover new FX series last night..



    Not completely sold on it... some of it is very funny, and then some of it just went over my head completely (
    Spoiler
    guy on bus asking to take a bite of the sandwich
    ).

    Not a big rap fan so don't know how much of it is meant to appeal to that community. I'll stick with it for now though.

    Anyone else watch it?


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  • Posts: 26,920 [Deleted User]
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    I really enjoyed it. It might be because I have a soft spot in my heart for Glover and for the music. Some of it was very funny, "This is going up on World Star Hiphop!", "No, it's not". It feels like it could be building up to something good, with a lot of background stuff going on that will be explained over time.

    I loved the whole deja vu sequence with everyone.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,584 Frank O. Pinion
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    "It's Twin Peaks for rappers" - Donald Glover.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,081 wp_rathead
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    i've been humming Paperboy since I watched it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,689 Mr E
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    Didn't really enjoy it. Flicked ahead after 10 minutes just to see how the opening scene played out.


  • Posts: 13,822 [Deleted User]
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    I loved it. I could use some subtitles at times though. The guy in the prison waiting room was impossible to understand but maybe that was the point.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 terminator74
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    I loved this, found it subtle and engaging. Episode 2 was excellent especially the scene where he's waiting for bail. A lot of hip-hop references that I didn't fully get but will stick with this for sure


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 462 Ekels
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    Watched the first three episodes now and I've found it very funny. The sandwich on the bus was pretty weird and went over my head also but there are some really clever and funny moments throughout.

    In fairness to Glover, he's an actor and writer in his own right (see Community and 30 Rock respectively). Engaging with the rap angle isn't that important, I don't think.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,649 yabadabado
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    Watched the first 4 episodes and really enjoying it so far.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,941 krustydoyle
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    This is just so clever and a really well made show


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,053 titan18
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    I go a bit on and off on episodes, but last night's was fantastic. Couldn't stop laughing throughout it, and yet, it's still delivering an intelligent message at the same time.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,395 Cina
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    Last episode felt like a tribute to the Eric Andre show. It was great.


  • Posts: 13,822 [Deleted User]
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    That joke in the background in the second last scene was outstanding


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,649 yabadabado
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    Brilliant episode. Can't understand how this show ain't getting more coverage


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,238 Diabhal Beag
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    The bit with the car at the end caught me completely and I was in bits for a good 10 minutes after. Very fun ep. The promoter was gas.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,649 yabadabado
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    Watched the season finale just now.
    Overall a very good season and looking forward to season 2 already.
    Some good comedic moments but plenty of dramatic scenes that kept the show engaging and I really like the 3 leads.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,584 Frank O. Pinion
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    Ekels wrote: »
    The sandwich on the bus was pretty weird and went over my head
    "It's Twin Peaks for rappers" - Donald Glover.
    ATLsandwich.png
    giphy.gif


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,797 Shane St.
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    Watched the entire 1st season over the weekend. Really good show and love the random wacky things thrown in (Bieber, invisible automobiles etc)
    Glover is one multi talented fella!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 462 Ekels
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    Won two Golden Globes. For best comedy and best comedy actor (Glover).

    I think B.A.N. is my favourite episode. I've watched it back three times and it still makes me laugh. So many aspects of the racially-confused teen are just hilarious.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ScrubsfanChris
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    Going through the first season now. Thought it was pretty ok until episode 7. Twas f*cking hilarious :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 531 den87
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    Going through the first season now. Thought it was pretty ok until episode 7. Twas f*cking hilarious :D

    Exactly the same here, didnt think it was much up until episode 6 but then it kinda found its rhythm. Episode 8 (The Club) got a good few loud laughs from me.

    Its very well made and looks great, Darius and Paperboi being my 2 highlights.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,649 yabadabado
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    It's a bit of a slow burner but worth sticking with.Looking back probably my favorite show from last year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ScrubsfanChris
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    https://twitter.com/AtlantaFX/status/949359314027782144?s=09

    Cryptic tweet think it means we're back on 1st March :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,649 yabadabado
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    https://twitter.com/AtlantaFX/status/949359314027782144?s=09

    Cryptic tweet think it means we're back on 1st March :D

    Back filming?
    Glover was/is tied up with the Star Wars.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,683 Basq
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    yabadabado wrote: »
    Back filming?
    Glover was/is tied up with the Star Wars.
    No, it was filmed last September / October.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,755 CR 7
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    Confirmed here that it's the premiere date. Can't wait for it.
    “Atlanta’s” sophomore season, which is being titled “Atlanta Robbin’ Season,” will premiere Thursday, March 1 at 10pm.
    In “Atlanta Robbin’ Season,” two cousins (Donald Glover and Brian Tyree Henry) work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families. Donald Glover serves as executive producer, along with Paul Simms, Dianne McGunigle and Stephen Glover. The critically acclaimed first season of “Atlanta,” which hails from FX Productions, won Emmy Awards for best comedy and best lead actor, two Golden Globes, among other major kudos.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,649 yabadabado
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    Deadly.
    It's all about the paper boy!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ScrubsfanChris
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,649 yabadabado
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    Bump.

    It's back :cool:


  • Posts: 25,917 [Deleted User]
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    Still class.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,826 siblers
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    Yesterday's episode about the piano was bat**** crazy. Season 2 has been superb so far, nothing really like it on tv at the moment


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