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Post by shmeep on Jul 28, 2005 13:17:54 GMT -5
This show wasn't even on my radar last season and now I wouldn't miss it. Each episode is such a wild ride, from the ridiculous to the heartbreaking and back again, all effortless. Truly despicable characters I can't seem to despise. And Jesus pops up from time to time, driving sports cars and riding in the backs of pick-up trucks--when he isn't bleeding onto Tommy's sheets or into his drink from the cross. I've never seen anything like it and am developing a true appreciation for the creativity and intelligence behind Rescue Me.
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Post by verorl on Jul 28, 2005 13:28:02 GMT -5
I rented all three discs from the first season on Netflix, and now I'm hooked. You are right, the characters are despicable, but you just can't hate them!
Tommy is so sexy! And I love how messed up the concept is. I can't wait for season 2 to make it to DVD. I know it is going to take a while, but I'm willing to wait.
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Post by doobrah on Jul 28, 2005 14:10:47 GMT -5
I've been watching this from the beginning and yes it is a wild ride.
Up until this week's episode, they've been great. But there was *something* this week that didn't quite measure up.... and I can't put my finger on it.
Maybe they were trying to set too many things up and trying just a little too hard.
One of the changes they've said they've made this year due to their surprise as the large female following of the show is to add more women characters. Maybe that's what was wrong... there were too many women and not enough focus on the firehouse and Tommy's screwed up life.
I also thought the fight between Tommy and the girlfriend was a bit much.
Thoughts anyone?
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Post by maggiethecat on Jul 28, 2005 14:24:47 GMT -5
I've been watching this from the beginning and yes it is a wild ride. Up until this week's episode, they've been great. But there was *something* this week that didn't quite measure up.... and I can't put my finger on it. Maybe they were trying to set too many things up and trying just a little too hard. One of the changes they've said they've made this year due to their surprise as the large female following of the show is to add more women characters. Maybe that's what was wrong... there were too many women and not enough focus on the firehouse and Tommy's screwed up life. I also thought the fight between Tommy and the girlfriend was a bit much. Thoughts anyone? Gotta think about this a while but yeah, it didn't do it for me as much as the other episodes this season. That said, I'd put it at, oh, about 93 percent. I love Lou (probably my favorite character after Tommy), but they spent way too much time on the bone marrow thing, and I probably think this because the bone marrow recipient was the dullest man on the planet. And only two shots of Jesus in the rearview mirror -- the actor playing that part is hysterical, and I love his scenes. I'm also kind of sorry Tommy figured out the faux pregnancy thing, cuz I just plain LOVED watching Callie Thorne chain eat -- too funny for words, her walking around the house cradling a big candy jar in her arms. I'll lay you even odds Tommy takes his kids back next week. |
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Post by shmeep on Jul 28, 2005 14:48:07 GMT -5
How great was the "sensitivity training" last week? That was one of the funniest things I've seen on television in ages!
Yeah, this week's episode was still better than most things on TV, but it was more on the disturbing side. I really didn't like the violence Tommy showed with Sheila, but when she started crying and saying, "I didn't know how to tell you!" it moved me.
I love how they don't apologize for Tommy or do anything to try and make his behavior acceptable. He's an asshole (as his brother always points out). I adore all the scenes with him taking advantage of his brother and cousin while they all verbally abuse one another. And the sudden appearance of the priest brother? Another great moment from last week. I guess last weeks show was particularly good.
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Post by Katryna on Jul 29, 2005 17:50:31 GMT -5
This show wasn't even on my radar last season and now I wouldn't miss it. Each episode is such a wild ride, from the ridiculous to the heartbreaking and back again, all effortless. Truly despicable characters I can't seem to despise. And Jesus pops up from time to time, driving sports cars and riding in the backs of pick-up trucks--when he isn't bleeding onto Tommy's sheets or into his drink from the cross. I've never seen anything like it and am developing a true appreciation for the creativity and intelligence behind Rescue Me. Me, too - I didn't watch this at all last season, but it is about the ONLY show I HAVE to watch this summer. Great characters and story lines. |
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Post by shmeep on Aug 10, 2005 8:33:32 GMT -5
I LOVED last night's episode! I almost cried laughing at Probie and Sean trying to out gay each other singing Karaoke while that genuinely gay guy stood beside them doing the gayest little dance I've ever seen. I almost couldn't take it it was so funny.
This show is definitely growing on me. I'm loving all the characters and the writing is fantastic. I'm not always sure of where they're going with some of the story lines, but that is part of the appeal. I think. I'm still too new to the show to make that judgment, but we'll see.
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Post by Katryna on Aug 10, 2005 20:58:19 GMT -5
I LOVED last night's episode! I almost cried laughing at Probie and Sean trying to out gay each other singing Karaoke while that genuinely gay guy stood beside them doing the gayest little dance I've ever seen. I almost couldn't take it it was so funny. This show is definitely growing on me. I'm loving all the characters and the writing is fantastic. I'm not always sure of where they're going with some of the story lines, but that is part of the appeal. I think. I'm still too new to the show to make that judgment, but we'll see. I taped last night's show (and watched it tonight in a double feature with Past Imperfect). You are right - it was a great episode. That little "gay" dance was hilarious. I am also new to the show this year. What appeals to me is that just about each and every character is flawed in some way - sort of like REAL LIFE! |
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Post by doobrah on Aug 17, 2005 15:53:02 GMT -5
And this week's was even better....
Tommy taking the wife's pills and apparently getting a nice dose of estrogen --writing poetry, cleaning up, acting the host(ess) with coffee & crumpets, so nice at the hockey game. Goofballs, indeed!
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Post by shmeep on Aug 18, 2005 8:45:55 GMT -5
And this week's was even better.... So funny! And I love the little unspoken guy rule Sean lives by that seems to indicate that other guys have the right to punch him in the face whenever they like as long as he has it coming. The way he never seemed even remotely annoyed by any of Franco's assaults cracked me up. And Mike hanging out with gay guys to attract the fag hags? Fun! This show is so well done. I can't tell if it's really funny or really sad most of the time, but that's what I like about it. It's funny because it's sad and it's sad because it's funny. I love the absurdist take on everything. Funniest moment? Tommy's family in church and his wife singing the hymn--really loud--an octave above everyone else. |
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Post by kytdunne on Aug 25, 2005 2:50:08 GMT -5
Truly despicable characters I can't seem to despise. Okay, I have to pop in here long enough to establish that I watched this when it first started up; found the characters utterly dislikeable and tuned out. I've tuned in a couple times since then to see if anything's changed for the better, such as personalities. No. So I am really curious (any fans of this one, take a stab at it): What's the draw? Do you *care* about these characters and if so, why? Especially if they're admittedly despicable? What's the redeeming value? Is it the slow-mo train wreck thing? What keeps you tuning in? Kyt |
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Post by doobrah on Aug 25, 2005 5:38:25 GMT -5
For me, it's the complicated relationships among the characters. They give you enough backstory that you can see the train wrecks a-coming. But there's lots of humor too -- after all, it IS Denis Leary. And some episodes are better than others. Last week's was stellar. This week's was so-so.
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Post by shmeep on Aug 25, 2005 7:31:08 GMT -5
What Doobrah said.
Kyt, I was like you last year. I tuned in briefly a couple of times and had no urge to get into it any further.
This summer I was inspired to check it out again and I'm completely hooked. I think that part of it is that, while most of the characters are horrible at times, they all have redeeming qualities and are so well acted that I end up rooting for some of them. Also, part of the appeal is how wrong and non PC much of the writing is. It's gutsy and sharp and I enjoy never knowing what they're going to do and say next. With nothing sacred, anything can happen and that is a refreshing change from most of what is offered on television these days.
Aside from all that, the dialogue is some of the best I've ever seen on television. Real. Hilarious. Sometimes sad. Full of so many extremes at once. I'll admit this show isn't for everybody. For some it may be an acquired taste and for others, it will never be acquired at all, but I know I'm loving it.
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Post by kytdunne on Aug 25, 2005 19:34:29 GMT -5
For me, it's the complicated relationships among the characters. They give you enough backstory that you can see the train wrecks a-coming. But there's lots of humor too -- after all, it IS Denis Leary. And some episodes are better than others. Last week's was stellar. This week's was so-so. So, complexity and humor play into it. Should I also assume you're a Leary fan? Kyt |
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Post by kytdunne on Aug 25, 2005 19:37:11 GMT -5
What Doobrah said. Kyt, I was like you last year. I tuned in briefly a couple of times and had no urge to get into it any further. This summer I was inspired to check it out again and I'm completely hooked. I think that part of it is that, while most of the characters are horrible at times, they all have redeeming qualities and are so well acted that I end up rooting for some of them. Also, part of the appeal is how wrong and non PC much of the writing is. It's gutsy and sharp and I enjoy never knowing what they're going to do and say next. With nothing sacred, anything can happen and that is a refreshing change from most of what is offered on television these days. Aside from all that, the dialogue is some of the best I've ever seen on television. Real. Hilarious. Sometimes sad. Full of so many extremes at once. I'll admit this show isn't for everybody. For some it may be an acquired taste and for others, it will never be acquired at all, but I know I'm loving it. Going from no-interest to fan... did that take some effort on your part, such as tuning in long enough to see redeeming qualities? Or did something catch your attention on the summer re-try, such as the non-pc and extremes? Kyt |
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