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Post by christine58 on Jun 28, 2024 22:08:35 GMT
I tried to search to see if there was anything here and didn’t have any luck. Anybody watch this or is watching? I keep hearing good things about it, but I have no clue what it’s about.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 28, 2024 22:12:19 GMT
We watched the first episode and liked it but never got back to it because other shows kept popping up. People have recommended it on the Netflix/Prime thread.
A young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he's used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother's suicide. As Carmy fights to transform both the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveals itself as his chosen family.
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Post by Lexica on Jun 28, 2024 22:36:41 GMT
I decided to start over on this before watching season 3. I started back on the first season last night. It is a good series. My only problem with it is it makes me really hungry. Especially for beef, which I gave up eating at least ten years ago.
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Post by valincal on Jun 28, 2024 22:50:42 GMT
I did a free trial of Disney+ up here in Canada to watch it. I really disliked the first season (obnoxious characters and so much yelling!) but I enjoyed the second. I don’t know if I like it enough to actually pay for a subscription to watch it.
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Post by smartypants71 on Jun 28, 2024 23:15:38 GMT
I watched most of the first season, and I honestly can't figure out what the appeal is.
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Post by Lexica on Jun 29, 2024 4:51:29 GMT
I had forgotten how stress-inducing the first season was! All the cussing and yelling and throwing things! And if someone doesn’t smack cousin Richard pretty soon, I am going to crawl through the screen and do it myself. My gosh he is annoying. I have one more episode of the first season to go. I hope it gets more peaceful in season two and three.
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Post by lisaknits on Jun 29, 2024 11:31:25 GMT
I watched about half of the first season. All of the yelling and stress were not something I enjoy. I keep hearing that it's so many people's favorite show, but I just didn't want that vibe in my head...
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Post by ellen on Jun 29, 2024 11:50:42 GMT
I am a huge fan of this show. The first season is really good and the second is outstanding. I just started watching the third season. It wins awards as a comedy and I really disagree with that. It is not a comedy - they deal with grief, trauma, addiction, complicated family dynamics. I can see why some people don’t like it.
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Post by h2ohdog on Jun 29, 2024 12:19:00 GMT
It’s a good show, but some scenes cn be triggering (thinking of the Jamie Lee Curtis scene for those who have seen it), depending on your background. IMO it is more like a theater play than a series. Good acting. I did not finish season two, but will watch that and season 3 now that I know it has come out. Thanks ellen . |
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Post by worrywart on Jun 29, 2024 13:29:49 GMT
I have watched season 1 and part of season 2. Definitely not a comedy though there are some funny parts. It is kind of a stressful show but you start caring about some of the characters and seeing their humanity underneath the 'chef life' behavior.
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Post by Rhondito on Jun 29, 2024 15:16:41 GMT
I love it. Season 1 is my favorite, but the characters really evolve over season 2. Season 3 is... suspenseful.
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Post by ellen on Jun 29, 2024 16:05:31 GMT
I have watched season 1 and part of season 2. Definitely not a comedy though there are some funny parts. It is kind of a stressful show but you start caring about some of the characters and seeing their humanity underneath the 'chef life' behavior. Their writers do a really nice job developing their characters. |
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Post by 3boysnme on Jun 29, 2024 16:36:20 GMT
LOL...I had no idea what this show was about. I literally thought it was about a bear! Then when I was at one of my son's place one weekend, he picked up where he had left off, so I watched it with him. Not sure which episodes we watched but it was quite strange I thought. Might have to watch from the start one of these days.
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Post by scrapmaven on Jun 29, 2024 22:31:51 GMT
We're about to start season 3 in a bit. I really enjoy it. The 2nd season is different than the first and both are well acted and entertaining. I really like Jeremy Allen White, but Shameless might be one of 2 of my favorite 2000's shows. The other fave is Six Feet Under. Both great tv, imho.
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Post by Tearisci on Jun 30, 2024 0:30:44 GMT
I am a huge fan of this show. The first season is really good and the second is outstanding. I just started watching the third season. It wins awards as a comedy and I really disagree with that. It is not a comedy - they deal with grief, trauma, addiction, complicated family dynamics. I can see why some people don’t like it. I just finished the 3rd season and while it wasn't as good as the second, there were some stand out lines and performances. I agree that the comedic moments are far and few between, but when they hit, they are golden. I seriously love this show and while I knew they'd have a hard time hitting the highs of the second season, it's still so good! |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jun 30, 2024 1:32:35 GMT
We really tried as we’d heard it was great - maybe 2 episodes 3? It was just exhausting
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Post by christine58 on Jul 6, 2024 16:46:02 GMT
We really tried as we’d heard it was great - maybe 2 episodes 3? It was just exhausting I think I’m on episode four season one. It’s not holding my interest, but I’m gonna give it through the first season and see whether I go onto the next ones or not |
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Post by milocat on Jul 6, 2024 17:20:14 GMT
I watched a few episodes. I don't think it's the kind of show to binge. Just watch an episode every week or two.
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Post by dawnnikol on Jul 6, 2024 17:24:44 GMT
DH & I started it last week and have been doing 2-3 episodes a night. We, generally, like cooking shows though, so that could help.
We just finished season 2, episode 6... that was a wild one.
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Post by Merge on Jul 6, 2024 17:26:29 GMT
We really tried as we’d heard it was great - maybe 2 episodes 3? It was just exhausting I have to watch it in chunks. It’s too much to binge. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 6, 2024 18:04:12 GMT
I'm not sure what I think about season 3. Though any episode w/Jamie Lee Curtis is worth it. She's amazing on the show. I won't spoil it, but I am looking fwd to season 4.
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Post by peano on Jul 6, 2024 18:40:14 GMT
I love this show. It's about how your demons shape you and drive you.
I'm on the 4th episode of the 3rd season, and I just want to throw a little Oliver Platt love out there. He plays Uncle Jimmy and definitely provides some needed comedic relief. ("$11,000 for butter?!")
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Post by Tearisci on Jul 6, 2024 19:12:47 GMT
I love this show. It's about how your demons shape you and drive you. I'm on the 4th episode of the 3rd season, and I just want to throw a little Oliver Platt love out there. He plays Uncle Jimmy and definitely provides some needed comedic relief. ("$11,000 for butter?!") That was the best line in the show - $11k for butter?! It's Orwellian.. You mean it's dystopian butter? haha |
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Post by smasonnc on Jul 7, 2024 14:00:00 GMT
We love it and rewatched seasons 1 & 2 before we watched season 3. There was a big dropoff. No real plot, just a lot of chopping, swearing, and such tight close-ups that we spent a long time looking up Carmy's nose. I won't spoil it, but I hope season 4 is better. One review was titled, "Where's the Beef?" Another was "Tastes great; Less fulfilling."
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Post by annie on Jul 7, 2024 15:35:12 GMT
Absolutely love this show but I agree that the 3rd season had some real lame episodes. Loved Tina's backstory and anytime Jamie Lee is on it's a win. Hoping the next season does more to advance the plot? I do get that there was a lot of info on why they all are the way they are and I love that!! Just wanted a tad more action in the restaurant lol.
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Post by Tearisci on Jul 7, 2024 15:42:57 GMT
I agree that season three was more atmospheric rather than plot driven. Season two was so good that I also thought season 3 was a bit of a let down.
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Post by huskergal on Jul 7, 2024 17:52:58 GMT
I'm not sure what I think about season 3. Though any episode w/Jamie Lee Curtis is worth it. She's amazing on the show. I won't spoil it, but I am looking fwd to season 4. Start a new thread with spoilers. I would love to discuss it. |
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