It's so damn slow this season... really thought they'd pick it up a bit more after last season's cluster fuck. Not giving up yet, but I hope they pick it up a bit more. Just give us something that happens after watching for an hour.
We've been building for a few episodes now, and while I understand the show needs to set itself up for a new story line after last season, it's time for the tempo and suspense to pay off on screen. Hopefully Saul's capture spurs that, but not enthusiastic after the brutal 'Brody in captivity' story line last year.
Granted I don't need to see Carrie "fucking a child" as Quinn said in the best line of the night last night, but I find everything going on to be interesting and exciting!
This season has easily been the best since the first one. Great build up and I honestly don't know where it's going.
Carrie fucking an enemy/good-guy... we've seen that before, haven't we? How about something new?
#2 character in capture - recycled. This is a big part of my issue here because they couldn't have made Brody in capture any more boring last season, so I just don't trust them with the story line.
I hope I'm wrong.
Carrie fucking an enemy/good-guy... we've seen that before, haven't we? How about something new?
#2 character in capture - recycled. This is a big part of my issue here because they couldn't have made Brody in capture any more boring last season, so I just don't trust them with the story line.
I hope I'm wrong.
Regarding your points
- Brody in lockdown with the politicians. If you're going to compare episode 4 of a season, this season, that had to start so many things anew, to most the climatic moment of the best season then yes, I think you'll be disappointed. The reason that moment was so big was because of many little moments that led up to it.
- Carrie fucking the kid. There is an element of truth to your point here, but I disagree with it. She fell in love with Brody. This? She's manipulating the kid to get information and feels like all Hell about it because he appears to be a good-hearted person. It's morally reprehensible. It's rape and and it's rape for the worst kind of reasons... to manipulate and deceive.
I actually think that this is a terrible move on her part and will ultimately lead to the creation of a powerful terrorist. Would be a real kick in the nuts, no pun intended, for this kid to realize that he was manipulated (via his first ever sexual experience) into giving up the whereabouts of his Uncle who he loves, ultimately getting him killed... and to give him up to the same people who tried to kill him in the first place. It also looks like it will be very difficult for her to get him to London, too. If all that won't breed hate for America I don't know what will. Just my prediction on that one.
- The character in capture point. Are you referring to Aayan here in the safe house? If so, while I agree Brody's being in capture last season was very boring, I don't think it's fair to compare that to this at all. Aayan has been "in capture" for a grand total of 1.5 episodes. Let's see how long he's actually there before we start hating on it and calling it a "storyline"
Additionally, while Ayan is an important character, he isn't nearly as important as Brody was (not yet anyway). Brody had two seasons of established character development and we were all just dying for him to have something happen. Do you really care about Aayan's behavior at this point? I'm way more into what happens to Saul.
They've gotten back to a lot of good old fashioned spy shit going on, which is what made the show great in the first place
Yeah, Carrie fucking the kid is weird, but that's the show, she does weird shit in pursuit of doing her job
Is it entirely clear that Aayan is an innocent, or is he really manipulating Carrie? That would be a real mind-f-ck if it turned out he's in league with Haqanni.
One thing that really bothers me is why Haqanni would go outside to meet his nephew. If it's so super-secret that he's still alive, might he not be a little more cautious about being seen in public?
I like the methodical angle they are taking. The writers clearly learned on their past seasons blunders with the general negative feedback.
yup I'm with you, i like how they've developed her into a big part of the show
and that's what's created the interesting subtext this season - Carrie is hard at work taking advantage of a weak-minded target...while at the same time, the ISI has already done the same with a weaker American target
although I have a feeling Ayan will prove not as weak minded as he appears
I don't like 24. But thanks for the tip.
My bad then. He's not 17? I thought he was. If he's not, then I of course retract.
Different scenario there then here is the states, but I did a quick google after that comment and yes, he appears to be in his earlier 20s.
So as stated, I retract that comment, but maintain my point :)
Can't see that, especially with her prior involvement with Saul; which makes it not out of the question. I will not lean that way though. I have to say if this is a true reflection of how easy people give up secrets, and get played we're fucked!
This season is off to a great start.
Unlike the last few with Brody, we are in unpredictable story telling mode. That alone makes it better than the last 2 seasons.
Carrie fucking a kid and leaving her own is awesome
Quinn having nervous breakdowns is awesome
Fera is stunning.