Atlanta - Donald Glover [FX]

Basq · 09-09-2016 12:59pm #1

Watched the first episode (first two are available) of Donald's Glover new FX series last night..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlVguxWpjj8

Not completely sold on it... some of it is very funny, and then some of it just went over my head completely (

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?

09-09-2016 3:31pm

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.

Frank O. Pinion · 09-09-2016 9:06pm

"It's Twin Peaks for rappers" - Donald Glover.

wp_rathead · 12-09-2016 1:22am

i've been humming Paperboy since I watched it

Mr E · 12-09-2016 12:29pm

Didn't really enjoy it. Flicked ahead after 10 minutes just to see how the opening scene played out.

14-09-2016 4:45pm

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.

terminator74 · 15-09-2016 10:59am

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

Ekels · 17-09-2016 4:11pm

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.

yabadabado · 23-09-2016 8:16pm

Watched the first 4 episodes and really enjoying it so far.

krustydoyle · 12-10-2016 1:59pm

This is just so clever and a really well made show

titan18 · 12-10-2016 6:49pm

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.

Cina · 13-10-2016 10:15am

Last episode felt like a tribute to the Eric Andre show. It was great.

20-10-2016 5:13pm

That joke in the background in the second last scene was outstanding

yabadabado · 21-10-2016 9:18am

Brilliant episode. Can't understand how this show ain't getting more coverage

Diabhal Beag · 22-10-2016 12:19am

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.

yabadabado · 05-11-2016 12:48am

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.

Frank O. Pinion · 06-11-2016 10:51am

Ekels wrote: »

The sandwich on the bus was pretty weird and went over my head

Frank O. Pinion wrote: »

"It's Twin Peaks for rappers" - Donald Glover.

Shane St. · 15-01-2017 6:55am

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!

Ekels · 15-01-2017 1:25pm

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.

ScrubsfanChris · 16-01-2017 10:43pm

Going through the first season now. Thought it was pretty ok until episode 7. Twas f*cking hilarious

den87 · 26-01-2017 11:54pm

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Going through the first season now. Thought it was pretty ok until episode 7. Twas f*cking hilarious

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.

yabadabado · 27-01-2017 12:17am

It's a bit of a slow burner but worth sticking with.Looking back probably my favorite show from last year.

ScrubsfanChris · 05-01-2018 8:57pm

https://twitter.com/AtlantaFX/status/949359314027782144?s=09

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

yabadabado · 06-01-2018 11:10am

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

https://twitter.com/AtlantaFX/status/949359314027782144?s=09

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

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

Basq · 06-01-2018 11:43am

yabadabado wrote: »

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

No, it was filmed last September / October.

CR 7 · 06-01-2018 12:06pm

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.

yabadabado · 06-01-2018 1:41pm

Deadly.
It's all about the paper boy!

ScrubsfanChris · 15-01-2018 12:32am

Another promo: https://twitter.com/AtlantaFX/status/952676851310321667

yabadabado · 05-03-2018 9:30pm

Bump.

It's back :cool:

25-03-2018 10:19pm

Still class.

siblers · 07-04-2018 9:43pm

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

D'Agger · 11-05-2018 8:42am

I only just found this show and I'm delighted, best show I've watched in a while. Episode 7 of Season 1, with the Montague TV channel has me in knots

Burning through the episodes. Some of the comedy is very much in the 30 for 30 & Community vein, you can see Glover is not just a very good comedy writer, but writer in general. Big fan of the man, like somebody said earlier in the thread, he's multi-talented.

Harry Palmr · 11-05-2018 9:35am

This starts on BBC Two in the next few days - it's on at about 11.00 PM and they are showing two episodes back to back.

I'm white, middle aged and hate hip-hop, can I watch it?

heebusjeebus · 11-05-2018 9:40am

Harry Palmr wrote: »

This starts on BBC Two in the next few days - it's on at about 11.00 PM and they are showing two episodes back to back.

I'm white, middle aged and hate hip-hop, can I watch it?

You'll be rapping "Paper Boi, Paper Boi, Always 'bout that paper, boy" in no time!

Harry Palmr · 11-05-2018 9:49am

Yeah that's definitely me!

Shane St. · 12-05-2018 7:30pm

Just finished season 2. Great show, hard to define it as it can switch genres. It is so well done. Surprised more people don't watch it.

D'Agger · 14-05-2018 2:54pm

I'm whizzing through season 2, it's definitely moved away from the story of Paperboy but that hasn't been a detractor really.

The Barber episode had me in hysterics, the Piano episode had me freaked as fúck and the Paperboy in the woods episode was top notch also - very simple episode to shoot I'd say and yet it still had brilliant production value.

This show is on a different level with regard to how it blends feels & fun.

ThePott · 20-05-2018 8:25pm

Just watched the Teddy Perkins episode

WHAT THE F :eek:

Basq · 20-05-2018 9:09pm

Am actually just catching up on season 1.. on the Biebs episode now.

weemcd · 11-06-2018 9:41pm

Just finished Season 2.

Thoughts:

That Teddy Perkins episode fúcked me uppp, that was seriously odd, as odd as you would see on mainstream television. Creepy as hell. Definite Michael Jackson vibe going on there, a bit David Lynch at times. I was actually scared.

Earn & Van's relationship is very real and has many layers to it, I really like the way they have portrayed it on the show. They both clearly care for each other, they both make mistakes, they're both hypocrites, they both say and do hurtful things. I've been heartbroken a few times watching it develop over the two seasons.

Paper Boi tune is dope, as is the cover featured on season 2 by Bryce Hitchcock. I don't see a full version of the song anywhere though, please tell me they recorded a full track? I know it's Glover's brother rapping but I haven't seen it anywhere.

The show is ridiculously funny and I could see myself watching random episodes if it's on tv. Short run time helps this a lot.

We all need a friend like Darius

P.S I'm in love with Van.

Can't wait for Season 3, though I'm late to the party with this one so I think some people will have been waiting a lot longer than I have.

Klonker · 12-06-2018 11:41pm

I watched the first season of this a while back and I just don't get the appeal. I'm not saying it was bad, I just found it watchable but very average overall.

Alfred Borden · 12-07-2018 2:03pm

ThePott wrote: »

Just watched the Teddy Perkins episode

WHAT THE F :eek:

That was the best 30 minutes of television that I have seen in a while. :pac:

JP Liz V1 · 17-02-2022 6:51pm

Ending with Season 4

yabadabado · 25-03-2022 5:11pm

First two episodes aired last night.

magic_murph · 25-03-2022 5:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118835047#Comment_118835047

Initial thoughts?

25-03-2022 6:00pm

Class. Didn't know this was coming out.

siblers · 25-03-2022 8:04pm

Delighted this is back. It's as good as anything I've ever seen

Hangdogroad · 27-03-2022 6:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/107047699#Comment_107047699

I watched a few episodes of this series, hit and miss mostly but this was superb. If you're a horror fan its a must see, can be watched as a standalone.

ThePott · 27-03-2022 6:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118843340#Comment_118843340

Agreed, haven't kept up with the series but that episode was phenomenal.

siblers · 23-05-2022 6:53pm

Not too sure what to make of this, season so far. Episode 1+4 were very Black Mirrorsh in style and were good to watch but its two episodes so far without the main cast which isn't ideal. Episodes 2+3 were brilliant

yabadabado · 23-05-2022 7:23pm

Bit of a mixed bag so far but a few excellent episodes.

Atlanta - Donald Glover [FX]

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