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The scenes Leary had with Gershon and Thorne feel like scenes I’ve witnessed a billion times. The first few seasons the show had some true substance to go with the bawdy humor. That’s getting to be less and less the case.
I’m not giving up on it anytime soon, I have a hard time doing that after I’ve been with a show for a few years. But I really hope they can find some new angles for these characters.
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I stopped watching after season 4 for that very reason, and hearing that this season was going to be even longer didn’t thrill me. However, Alan Sepinwall writes on his blog that despite the staleness of some of the early episodes, the season really kicks in around the fourth episode. I think I may wait until FX runs a marathon.
I enjoyed the premiere, especially Leary’s rant about everyone sitting around reminiscing about his dad. The little tease of what’s to come with Fox’s character was a lot of fun too.
I wasn’t a big fan of season 4 though I didn’t really hate it either but I thought the premiere of season 5 was better than all of season 4.
Wow. They are really, really, really good at fixing bars overnight.
Digging Gavin as almost-mentor.
“Yeah, I think I may have been here before.”
Awesome.
Michael J. Fox topped his appearance from the first episode and Tommy was such an asshole like usual but that’s what makes the show so good. I laughed my ass off the entire time.
Dwight (Michael J. Fox): “Get the chair.”
Tommy: “Well if you’re getting a chair I’m going to get a book. A big book.”
Dwight: “Good it will give you something to read in the hospital.”
Tommy: “At least I can feel my feet.”
Dwight crawling on the floor: “Janet, I’m getting a hardon.”
I really hope Michael J. Fox doesn’t get screwed out of an Emmy nomination.
Tommy going off on the guys before the section 8 meeting was hilarious. Tommy saving the woman from the car was cool. This show must be doing well because they’re getting some really good scenes this year like with the front of the building blowing up, the fireworks in the warehouse last episode. The fire scenes look so realistic.
I really liked Micky and Tommy at the beginning with Mickey convincing Tommy to have a drink with him then smacks it out of his hand and slaps him in the face… twice.
The section 8 meeting was pretty funny. The Doctor is only letting Tommy stay around because he wants to get revenge on the Chief. The part where Tommy asks “So I’m not crazy?” and the Doctor replies “Oh you’re crazy. You’re like Margot Kidder hiding in the bushes crazy.”
“Black Sean” finally tells Tommy he’s dating Colleen and Tommy does nothing? I guess I’m just still used to the alcoholic Tommy from the first 3 seasons where he would have beat the shit out of “Black Sean” for that.
The end even had me laughing my ass off…
Mike: “Yeah, I think I might have been here before.”
Franco: “Asshole.”
The Leary Fox showdown in the second ep was fantastic, its look like Fox is really enjoying the role.
I’m not enjoying the bar subplot too much yet, it seems a little pointless.
The timing in that final scene between Mike and Franco was just perfect. The show really feels like it’s gotten back to what made it great.
Franco’s 9/11 Truther rant sounded a lot like something I would’ve said in college. They certainly nailed the mindset of those people perfectly.
I loved Mickey’s entrapment at the beginning, classic stuff.
Really liked the second episode. I’m looking forward to another great season. Fox is obviously having a ton of fun, and the timing on “Oh I’m getting a boner” was impeccable. Leary’s rant about each crew member was beautiful, and was represented perfectly when they decided it was a good idea to fix up a bar like a lumberjack hang out, when all they want is to meet girls.
As an aside, and speaking of Mr. Fox, is he really in a wheelchair now? Has the Parkinson’s gotten that bad?
No, he’s not. It’s called Acting!
Phenominal episode last night. The scene in the bar was aces. Probie vs Franco in the fire house was great as well. Too bad Sunjata actually believes all that garbage in real life.
Garrity constantly interrupting the father/daughter sex talk was hilarious.
Agreed, great episode. Loved the black bar, and asking Franco to stand in the window like a cigar store Indian. Leary trying to talk to his daughter was phenomenal.
This was the best episode of the season so far. It’s starting to remind me of the first 3 seasons more more with each episode which is great. The bar scene was hilarious. Tommy talking to Colleen about having sex with “Black Sean” and Sean keeps on walking in when he hears them talking about taking a car out for a test drive. I’m really getting into the whole 9/11 part of the show.
Next week’s episode looks pretty crazy. I read somewhere that it really picks up in episodes 4 and 5.
I was completely blown away by tonight’s episode. If you haven’t seen it yet try and find it online or watch one of the replays. For those who disliked season 4 and haven’t liked this season that much this episode has to make up for it. It was that good. It was seasons 1-3 quality.