Kings

[Regular Joe]

Holy shit do I want to hear what you have to say about this show. I have my opinions forming now and I'm ready to talk about it, but I'll reserve them so I don't taint what is sure to be the longest thread on any FOT board ever.

The only bit I'll say now is that Ian McShane's face wants a mustache on it so bad it's trying to grow a new one out of skin.






*Humble apologies if there is already a Kings thread that I missed. If so, why don't we have a war about it.

[erechoveraker]

I watched the first like oh, 2 minutes, and couldn't go any further. Just the whole Luke Skywalker slash young Clark Kent setup choreographed itself too hard to stomach. That and when they showed the commercial with quotes right before it started, the one that said like "the bravest show on network television" or whatever, I finally read where it was quoted from, the National Enquirer. 

Sadly I won't be able to add to the lulz this thread should be able to produce, because I just can't get on board with this show. I will be reading along for the laughs though, don't let me down FOT.

[orator]

That and when they showed the commercial with quotes right before it started, the one that said like "the bravest show on network television" or whatever, I finally read where it was quoted from, the National Enquirer. 

 I'd say it's pretty brave in the sense that it's a high concept show on network tv. That's probably not what they meant, though...

 I haven't watched it so I don't know if it's any good at all, but I give 'em props for trying something different.

The only bit I'll say now is that Ian McShane's face wants a mustache on it so bad it's trying to grow a new one out of skin.

 If I ever watch this, I know it's going to be weird not hearing "them cocksuckers" leaving his lips every five seconds.

[Sarah]

I am sure this is going to be GREAT, and I look forward to watching it today.  I cannot imagine any world where this show would not be magnificent. 

[Chris L]

I am sure this is going to be GREAT, and I look forward to watching it today.  I cannot imagine any world where this show would not be magnificent. 

Not even a world where America is ruled by... some guy? 

[redsplitwig]

If you missed it, it's on Hulu.
http://www.hulu.com/kings

[erika]

I adore Ian McShane but I don't know if I can handle his lack of facial hair.

But I'll check this out when I get a chance. It seems like it might have potential but is probably one of those shows where you have to watch one or two episodes before getting into it.

[iAmBaronVonTito]

If you missed it, it's on Hulu.

i had no interest in watching this show if i had to sit through commercials.  thankfully, i'll be watching it tonite online.  i, also, anticipate that this thread will be full of laughs.

[buffcoat]

I only know Ian McShane from "Scoop."

[Emily]

They filmed on my block! And in the bar across the street.

[Sarah]

I only know Ian McShane from "Scoop."

What, no Lovejoy?!

[mcphee from the forum]

Will it get incredibly awkward in here if I mention that I work on Kings?

[erechoveraker]

Only for you. 


In what capacity?

[MattJohnson]

I feared the worst going in last night, but ended up roundly enjoying it. I feel like it kind of has a built-in referendum on itself—the scene at the end definitely seems like anyone who was on the "digging it" side of things would probably find it to be a strong conclusion, and anyone who wasn't feeling it would never watch another second of it after that scene. It's like the show is challenging you to come down on one side or the other. Perhaps I'm overstating things, but I personally was aware during that scene that normally I would be laughing and turning the channel at something like that, but the show had won my loyalty by that point. (Sorry for being so vague; I didn't want to spoil anything)

[stephen]

They filmed on my block! And in the bar across the street.

You live in Gilboa?