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RINGLEADER · 01-11-2018, 08:29 PM

New series on Starz - you can watch the pilot if you had On Demand.

Really dense series with a lot of interesting threads involving an alternate reality Earth and the secret agency (trying to) guard it.

Stars J.K. Simmons (who I have loved as an actor going back to the early Law & Order episodes which was the first thing I remember him in) playing the same - but very different -
character from each of the realities.

Personally, I loved the pilot and am looking forward to where they take it.

Anyone else watching?

rocknrolla · 01-16-2018, 07:53 AM

Haven't seen pilot yet, but looking forward to it. J.K. Big J.K. Simmons fan, I'll probably catch shit for this but I really liked "Whiplash".

RINGLEADER · 01-21-2018, 11:24 AM

JK does a great job of playing two very different characters (another testament to what a great, under-rated, actor he is). Seriously interested to see if they take this in the direction I think they're going to go with it...

**BigRedChief** · 01-22-2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RINGLEADER

JK does a great job of playing two very different characters (another testament to what a great, under-rated, actor he is). Seriously interested to see if they take this in the direction I think they're going to go with it...

What direction? If its just speculation on your part, its not a spoiler.

RINGLEADER · 01-23-2018, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

What direction? If its just speculation on your part, its not a spoiler.

I'll hide it anyway. And to be honest I haven't read up on the show anywhere online so there may be others out there with similar conclusions...

Spoiler!

temper11 · 01-30-2018, 05:28 PM

...two episodes in and I'm hooked. JK is freakin' great. Have to remind myself that it's the same guy - really impressive. Great start to what looks to be a fantastic series.

**BigRedChief** · 01-22-2018, 07:28 AM

Great first episode. JK is a helluva actor. I'll give it a chance.

KC_Lee · 01-22-2018, 07:34 AM

Watched the first episode, got me pulled in. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

**Baby Lee** · 10-18-2018, 03:11 AM

**Baby Lee** · 12-09-2018, 09:01 PM

New tonight

Randallflagg · 12-09-2018, 10:11 PM

I have been watching since it started. GREAT series. Simmons is a fine actor.

**Baby Lee** · 01-22-2019, 03:12 PM

Effing EPIC episode this week. Up there with the Hatch Reveal in LOST.

Big gamble coming back against True Detective with an episode without most of the regular stars, but it was a really well-told story that reframed and highlighted an already good narrative.

Randallflagg · 01-22-2019, 03:23 PM

Yep, great, etherial series.....but honest to God, if I don't pay VERY close attention, I tend to get these characters mixed up from time to time...."Did he come from the other side or is that the other guy?"

01-11-2018, 08:29 PM	Topic Starter
RINGLEADER In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Confusion, USA Casino cash: $8070503	Counterpart New series on Starz - you can watch the pilot if you had On Demand. Really dense series with a lot of interesting threads involving an alternate reality Earth and the secret agency (trying to) guard it. Stars J.K. Simmons (who I have loved as an actor going back to the early Law & Order episodes which was the first thing I remember him in) playing the same - but very different - character from each of the realities. Personally, I loved the pilot and am looking forward to where they take it. Anyone else watching?
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01-16-2018, 07:53 AM	#2
rocknrolla I'm the MFCEO Join Date: May 2011 Casino cash: $-1224368	Haven't seen pilot yet, but looking forward to it. J.K. Big J.K. Simmons fan, I'll probably catch shit for this but I really liked "Whiplash".
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01-21-2018, 11:24 AM	#3
RINGLEADER In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Confusion, USA Casino cash: $8070503	JK does a great job of playing two very different characters (another testament to what a great, under-rated, actor he is). Seriously interested to see if they take this in the direction I think they're going to go with it...
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01-30-2018, 05:28 PM	#6
temper11 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013 Casino cash: $10014156	hooked... ...two episodes in and I'm hooked. JK is freakin' great. Have to remind myself that it's the same guy - really impressive. Great start to what looks to be a fantastic series. __________________ **disclaimer. Nothing in this post was meant to offend, or in any way slander the good people of Kansas City or the obviously passionate fans of the KC Chiefs.
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01-22-2018, 07:28 AM	#7
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-741038 VARSITY	Great first episode. JK is a helluva actor. I'll give it a chance. __________________ Mahomes is not a game manager. Release the Kraken.
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01-22-2018, 07:34 AM	#8
KC_Lee You're CARICATURES, ALL of you Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $-1859040	Watched the first episode, got me pulled in. Looking forward to seeing where this goes. __________________ “There is no absolute knowledge. And those who claim it, whether they are scientists or dogmatists, open the door to tragedy.” - Jacob Bronowski, The Ascent of Man
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10-18-2018, 03:11 AM	#9
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12-09-2018, 09:01 PM	#10
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $8028275	New tonight
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12-09-2018, 10:11 PM	#11
Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	I have been watching since it started. GREAT series. Simmons is a fine actor.
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01-22-2019, 03:12 PM	#12
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $8028275	Effing EPIC episode this week. Up there with the Hatch Reveal in LOST. Big gamble coming back against True Detective with an episode without most of the regular stars, but it was a really well-told story that reframed and highlighted an already good narrative.
Posts: 95,642

01-22-2019, 03:23 PM	#13
Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	Yep, great, etherial series.....but honest to God, if I don't pay VERY close attention, I tend to get these characters mixed up from time to time...."Did he come from the other side or is that the other guy?"
Posts: 9,578