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Enchirito · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 3:45 am Post subject: Convince me to watch Carnivale

So, why should I watch it?
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Hobbes · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 3:45 am Post subject:

floodgates = opening.

JakeNRoland · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 3:56 am Post subject:

1. It's on HBO which means no commercials, no censorship, no annoying logos on screen, and no interruptions of any kind.

2. AWESOME visuals and story. Without going into things too much, it's basically a big set-up for a battle between good and evil a la The Stand or any huge epic.

3. It's very mysterious. If you think Lost has unanswered questions, it's got nothing on Carnivale.

4. The cast is awesome. Half of them have been on Seinfeld at one point or another which is cool. They just rock. Every part is great.

5. Boobies.

6. Swear words.

7. Many surreal moments that make you go "WHAT?" but still rock.

8. Cool midget that likes to say "Let's shake some dust".

9. Bearded lady.

10. Creepy priest who is really evil, but sometimes good, but always creepy.

11. The beautiful mystery that is Management.

12. There are NO ANNOYING BREAKS IN THE MIDDLE OF A SEASON.

13. Babylon episode and Carnie justice - "Do you live in Babylon?" "I wouldn't use THOSE words."

14. Fine line between dead people and living people.

15. Creepy fortune teller lady.

Okay, I need a break for now. The most important reason of all... IT'S GLORIOUS!!!
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Hobbes · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 3:57 am Post subject:

going to download season 1 right now....

JakeNRoland · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:03 am Post subject:

I'm glad I made a convincing argument, though I recommend renting or Netflixing it. It's like 12 or 13 hour long episodes (and by hour, HBO MEANS HOUR) just for season one. Not to mention Season 2 is finishing on Sunday so that's another 12 or 13 right there.
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No, I'm Laura's twin. And Hobbes is my Jedi Padawan. The force is strong in that one. You guys rock!!

Hollywood · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:04 am Post subject:

You should watch it because it has suppence, drama and it's about GOOD and EVIL. It takes place in the 30's in a Carnival full of freaks. It has an Awsome cast inclueding Nick Stahl, Cancy Brown, and Clea DuVall. Ben Hawkin's has the power to heal people (inclueding the Dead) and Brother Justin is a very Evil Man. l'm not very good at discribing the show very well but anyone who's anyone would tell you it's a fantastic SHOW and to watch it.

JakeNRoland said it all.
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SuperKC · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:05 am Post subject:

Well I don't know, I've only seen four episodes and I was hooked at the first one. I would say watch the episode BEFORE Lincoln Highway (can't remember the name) - but that'd just be silly!

That's the first episode I'd watched and I really only caught the last 20 minutes of it - I was hooked, but the killer was Lincoln Highway. Man that just blew me away.

JakeNRoland · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:08 am Post subject:

I think some shows are okay to start in the middle. I don't think this is one of them. To quote Bart Simpson, "Let's start at the start and move right along..."

... "You can all sing along at the sound of the gong. Once upon a time about a week ago..."

Okay, I'll stop.
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No, I'm Laura's twin. And Hobbes is my Jedi Padawan. The force is strong in that one. You guys rock!!

SuperKC · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:18 am Post subject:

Right, it is sort of silly to purposefully start watching a show in the middle. But we've only had HBO for about a month and a half now and it's been about a year and a half since I've had it so I sort of missed the whole Carnivale thing - in fact, I stopped having HBO, within weeks of Carnivale's premiere and I was looking forward to the show! We moved and tried other networks, but we finally convinced the big man to switch back to our beloved HBO. But, I definately would have watched it before now if I had had the chance.

I haven't had too much trouble catching up with the basic plotlines/characters/relationships although I probably should go read some detailed episode guides or something and get more up to speed.

I'm planning on downloading the episodes starting from episode 1 if I can find a place to download them that has them all (and actually has seeders.)

I guess my point was, this show drew me in within the first minutes of watching it. (Forget the first 20.) And I love the style, the music, and the story. Plus, it doesn't hurt that the acting is top notch. Brother Justin is so creepy, and yet so, ahem... enticing all at the same time.

JakeNRoland · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:21 am Post subject:

I forgot about the music, good point KC. Also, really cool opening title sequence, as is typical with HBO. Damn it I love HBO.
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No, I'm Laura's twin. And Hobbes is my Jedi Padawan. The force is strong in that one. You guys rock!!

Enchirito · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:26 am Post subject:

"all of a sudden trouble started to grow!"

okay I read Jakes list and was so going to download every episode straight away. Then I read Jakes second post and now I'm just pissed. 2 seasons already done? For some reason I thought it just started. Maybe I'll download them one by one and delete them as I go. Of course, if they're really good I'm screwed. I think I need a RAID array of like 5 200GB drives just for my TV collection. which includes complete Seinfeld. Best sitcom ever.
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JakeNRoland · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:33 am Post subject:

Watch and purge. Watch and purge. It's the only way with internet viewing. Only reason I haven't deleted Lost episodes is for these music videos. Watch and purge.

It's only two seasons, which on HBO are short. We've had 18 Lost episodes and season one isn't even near done. HBO seasons are only 12 or 13 episodes long.

Watch and purge.

Actually, as mentioned above, I recommend buying or renting season 1. Then downloading season 2.

Also, if you have On Demand, all of Season 2 is available. Just rent season 1 and then On Demand season 2. I love On Demand about as much as I love HBO and Tivo.
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No, I'm Laura's twin. And Hobbes is my Jedi Padawan. The force is strong in that one. You guys rock!!

SuperKC · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:33 am Post subject:

Well yeah E, there've been 2 seasons and the 2nd season finale is about to air, but keep in mind they're what? 13 episodes per season? That's only a two (or four) episodes more than a regular series has in one season.

SuperKC · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:34 am Post subject:

Jake! Stop taking the words out of my mouth!

Hobbes · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:43 am Post subject:

okay, yeah >.< if someone ever finds a working torrent, tell me... I give up