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04-05-2009, 02:40 PM
Atmosfear

Kings

Anyone started watching this show? I believe it's a Monday nighter (I watch network TV almost exclusively online, so I'm not positive.)

I initially thought the premise was kind of dumb, but after watching three episodes, I think I'm going to stick with the show. I like that it has the feeling of crossing Entourage with political intrigue... my only complaint is that it's an NBC show and therefore not prone to the quality tit shots and sex scenes of Entourage.

This thread can be like the Lost thread. Chip in your thoughts on the show as it progresses.
04-05-2009, 04:20 PM
Mr. E

It is gonna get canceled, don't get too excited
04-05-2009, 08:17 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

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Originally Posted by Atmosfear

Anyone started watching this show? I believe it's a Monday nighter (I watch network TV almost exclusively online, so I'm not positive.)

I initially thought the premise was kind of dumb, but after watching three episodes, I think I'm going to stick with the show. I like that it has the feeling of crossing Entourage with political intrigue... my only complaint is that it's an NBC show and therefore not prone to the quality tit shots and sex scenes of Entourage.

This thread can be like the Lost thread. Chip in your thoughts on the show as it progresses.

I fucking think the show is incredibly well put together. It's been getting horrible ratings, last place or so and is continually in decline.

I just want them to finish out the season before they shelve it. But I mean, only 6 million have been watching, that's god-awful.
04-06-2009, 09:44 AM
Atmosfear

It's not going to get canceled midseason.

Liberty Mutual has a gigantic amount of money on the line here. Also, Neilson doesn't report internet usage, and I have a feeling this is one of those shows that might be more popular online than on TV.
04-06-2009, 10:02 AM
MalReynolds

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atmosfear

Anyone started watching this show? I believe it's a Monday nighter (I watch network TV almost exclusively online, so I'm not positive.)

I initially thought the premise was kind of dumb, but after watching three episodes, I think I'm going to stick with the show. I like that it has the feeling of crossing Entourage with political intrigue... my only complaint is that it's an NBC show and therefore not prone to the quality tit shots and sex scenes of Entourage.

This thread can be like the Lost thread. Chip in your thoughts on the show as it progresses.

I can pretty much tell you the overarching story, as it is the Book of David in the bible.
04-06-2009, 01:21 PM
Infected7

Anything with Ian McShane instantly gets my attention. With the last couple of episodes though, I've been getting annoyed that we're having to deal with Jack's bullshit. (That sentence could fit in pretty well in the LOST thread.)
04-06-2009, 02:25 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalReynolds

I can pretty much tell you the overarching story, as it is the Book of David in the bible.

Well duh. I think, though, that it's loosely based.
04-06-2009, 02:31 PM
MalReynolds

If I know the complete narrative of the story - being, the total arch, which they will be following of The Book of David (down to the seven brothers, Samuel annointing David years before meeting King Silas) - then it's kind of ruined for me, as there is no exploration. I'll wait for DVD. Too much on TV that is going to get cancelled anyway to get into a show that isn't pulling in the numbers. I got burned with Andy Richer Controls the Universe, Andy Barker: PI, Firefly... You name a show I liked, pulled out from under the rug.

Save LOST, though. That one stayed around.
04-06-2009, 05:50 PM
Atmosfear

Yeah, everyone knows it's based on the story of David.

Based on the name of the season finale, I would say if there is another season, it's going to be pretty much all original.
04-06-2009, 10:41 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Don't hold your breath, it wont be making another season.
04-07-2009, 07:21 AM
gwahir

TOGS, alright, alright! Why hammer it in? Nobody likes to hear that about a show they like, no matter how probable it is or isn't. Stop saying it. It makes you sound like an ass.
04-07-2009, 07:29 AM
Mr. E

I know :(

Chuck and Reaper are both due to die also, and I love those shows with all my heart
04-07-2009, 07:36 AM
DaiTengu

Kings is awesome, but after the first episode I knew it wasn't going to last. It's too cerebral for most of the US audience.

If it does go on into a second season, my faith in humanity may be restored.
04-07-2009, 10:14 AM
Atmosfear

I know a thing or two about commitments and boy do they escalate
04-07-2009, 10:47 AM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

My favorite part about this show is the dialogue, I loves it.
04-08-2009, 01:24 PM
llFidoll

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Originally Posted by Atmosfear

It's not going to get canceled midseason.

How's that working out for you?
04-08-2009, 01:32 PM
Mr. E

It technically hasn't been canceled yet, but it got thrown into one of the few slots even worse than the Friday Night Death Slot.

http://www.fafarazzi.com/gossip/505907/Kings-Cancelled
04-08-2009, 02:51 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

And up goes the internet viewing.

I agree though Atmosfear, most people watch this show either through DVR or online.
04-08-2009, 02:52 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by llFidoll

How's that working out for you?

Technically they wouldn't want to pull a show especially in the current economic state.
04-08-2009, 03:19 PM
Shinysides

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Originally Posted by Mr. E

I know :(

Chuck and Reaper are both due to die also, and I love those shows with all my heart

As much as I love chuck I hope that they just finish it up instead of trying to draw it out as much as possible until it ends up getting canceled and there's no end to the storyline. Because that happens way too often and it irritates the shit out of me. I need closure.
04-08-2009, 03:27 PM
MalReynolds

What was great about Traveler, a show I loved about 2 guys on the run after a museum blew up and they were framed, was after it's first season cancellation, the creator just posted a blog about where the series was headed, and how they planned to end it.

It would have been great, but gave me excellent closure.
04-08-2009, 03:36 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalReynolds

What was great about Traveler, a show I loved about 2 guys on the run after a museum blew up and they were framed, was after it's first season cancellation, the creator just posted a blog about where the series was headed, and how they planned to end it.

It would have been great, but gave me excellent closure.

I LOVED Traveler!
04-08-2009, 03:43 PM
MalReynolds

It was a fantastic show, and a shame it only lasted 8 or so episodes. They link to the conclusion blog on the Wikipedia page, and it's well worth a read. You find out WHO... IS... WILL... TRAVELER... and the fates of all the characters.

PS: All but 1 die.
04-08-2009, 09:22 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalReynolds

It was a fantastic show, and a shame it only lasted 8 or so episodes. They link to the conclusion blog on the Wikipedia page, and it's well worth a read. You find out WHO... IS... WILL... TRAVELER... and the fates of all the characters.

PS: All but 1 die.

Wow, that's really cool. I don't know if they really could have done 3 seasons with that though.
03-12-2011, 05:01 PM
TheOriginalGrumpySpy

Anyone still upset that this show is over? It was sooo good.
03-14-2011, 12:41 PM
DaiTengu

It was too complex for the masses. Honestly, I never even finished watching it after I heard it was cancelled.
03-15-2011, 09:14 PM
Nermy2k

kings is a stupid drinking game
03-16-2011, 06:12 AM
coqauvin

kings was a fantastic drinking game when i was in high school