tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post5550062738835075143..comments2024-03-27T23:50:21.307-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: The Good Place: PilotBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-21697649467974335292017-11-28T03:02:41.882-05:002017-11-28T03:02:41.882-05:00I of course meant to say that Michaels bad place i...I of course meant to say that Michaels bad place is to "craft a bad place that looks like a good place for people who will always fork it up for him"Henrik Bennetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446577900313568158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-11766947568871726242017-11-27T02:53:13.290-05:002017-11-27T02:53:13.290-05:00Gloriously funny - and the cast is absolutely EXCE...Gloriously funny - and the cast is absolutely EXCELLENT! What chemistry!<br /><br />And Ted Danson. Reee-speck! I mean, I like him ages ago in Cheers but here I've gained even bigger admiration.<br /><br />For those out there still hesitant about watching this, please stop being heistant and just watch it. <br /><br />This is a real find! Tbh I pretty much guessed immediately what the "plot twist" would be but it didn't take ANYTHING away from it. <br />Plus, having wathced the second episode of season 2 I'm utterly curious about where this show will go. <br /><br />I have a theory though - so for those of you not caught up to season two, episode two, STOP READING NOW! SPOILER ALERT!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Could it be that this is actually Michaels Bad place? <br />That HIS punishment is to eternally try and craft a good place for people who will always fork it up for him? Henrik Bennetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446577900313568158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-17393432335594232782017-10-14T20:53:46.787-04:002017-10-14T20:53:46.787-04:00I started watching this show on Netflix a couple o...I started watching this show on Netflix a couple of weeks ago and I'm sooo in love with it. I love Tahani so much. Eleanor's character development is pretty good and it's nice to see a show focus on ethics in such an organic way. Chidi is amazing. The only character that annoys me is Jianyu, he is way too dumb.<br /><br />I keep thinking that they are in some kind of purgatory, not in heaven. But taking from everyone's comments, I'm assuming it will be a bigger twist.Lamounierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225447169375363236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-21610848606927000162017-01-31T16:05:08.222-05:002017-01-31T16:05:08.222-05:00So happy we are getting a second season. This is g...So happy we are getting a second season. This is great news.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-12992362135307913902017-01-31T11:42:58.330-05:002017-01-31T11:42:58.330-05:00We're getting a second season of The Good Plac...We're getting a second season of <i>The Good Place</i>, and like the first, it'll be 13 episodes:<br /><br />http://tvline.com/2017/01/30/the-good-place-renewed-season-2-kristen-bell-nbc/Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-6994457748033714812017-01-30T20:32:23.543-05:002017-01-30T20:32:23.543-05:00Migmit - For this show, I found the plot twists (i...Migmit - For this show, I found the plot twists (including the big one) enhanced and clarified the previous plot rather than magically cancelling it like a bad plot twist would. I will have to see what the showrunners do with next year to decide if I like the twist or not (is it renewed yet?). So far, I can tell a lot of thought and planning went into the universe before they started, which is great for continuity and twists like that. Also, I like that they are (so far) not afraid to a)have their characters be unique and not stereotypical sitcom characters and b)progress the plot and make big revelations in the first episodes.<br /><br />I have seen the show favorably compared to Lost, which bothers me since while I did watch Lost off and on about 3 seasons I really have few memories of parts that I enjoyed... I kept watching because I was interested in why things were happening that way, but gave up when nothing was resolved ever. Noneihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04269572960731355596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-44263099354799583782017-01-30T14:23:55.740-05:002017-01-30T14:23:55.740-05:00Loved this show, and the review. I hope there'...Loved this show, and the review. I hope there's more to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-91199736626051749132017-01-30T10:26:34.921-05:002017-01-30T10:26:34.921-05:00To each his own I suppose but I'm sure I would...To each his own I suppose but I'm sure I would read Josie's reviews if they happen any time in the future. Is there any news on the future of the show or will have to wait for the upfronts in may?Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-40368649019626016142017-01-30T04:53:07.606-05:002017-01-30T04:53:07.606-05:00No, humor is OK. But characters and plot aren'...No, humor is OK. But characters and plot aren't.<br /><br />Yes, I remember, there is a big plot twist coming that would make everything OK. But the thing is, the plot twist NEVER makes it OK. It does not magically cancels the plot as it was so far; it makes a SECOND one. Even assuming the second plot is good, the first, bad plot doesn't go away. And the second plot is usually not much better than the first one, which makes it even worse.migmithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981055611018991476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-6377572946721068802017-01-30T04:02:58.293-05:002017-01-30T04:02:58.293-05:00If you don't enjoy the tone and style of humor...If you don't enjoy the tone and style of humor in the show, then it might not be worth giving it another shot, since that remains the same. But there's a lot of thought put into the universe.Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-39603759169220275692017-01-30T03:57:15.508-05:002017-01-30T03:57:15.508-05:00Sorry, Patryk, but comparison to Westworld makes m...Sorry, Patryk, but comparison to Westworld makes me MORE cautious. Westworld was, to put it mildly, crap. IMNSHO.<br /><br />Lost doesn't help either, I watched it's second episode on fast-forward and even than couldn't continue.migmithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981055611018991476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-47034223714800015892017-01-30T03:13:45.037-05:002017-01-30T03:13:45.037-05:00Agreed, Patryk.
Depending on when this show come...Agreed, Patryk. <br /><br />Depending on when this show comes back and how many episodes are in each season, maybe I should do episode reviews. Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-70490570483524639872017-01-30T03:12:45.758-05:002017-01-30T03:12:45.758-05:00Damn that ending, makes You want to watch it again...Damn that ending, makes You want to watch it again from the beginning. Now the Lost inspiration is more clear apart from the eye opening scenes. The best planned season of a Tv show next to Westworld season 1 definately.<br /><br />migmit: You should watch it, the ending will adress all Your concenrns from a couple of posts above.Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-69814212584537031672016-12-11T19:02:59.341-05:002016-12-11T19:02:59.341-05:00you should rewatch this again. It's brilliant ...you should rewatch this again. It's brilliant and funny. ericl1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17700601430849464479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-73591676684754661402016-10-03T02:25:13.025-04:002016-10-03T02:25:13.025-04:00Migmit, for what it's worth, I don't think...Migmit, for what it's worth, I don't think the people in the "good place" are really that good, for exactly the reason you've mentioned. Tahani, in particular, is too condescending!Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-12743753849121368742016-09-28T17:41:48.577-04:002016-09-28T17:41:48.577-04:00migmit, I didn't like the idea of so large a p...migmit, I didn't like the idea of so large a percentage of people in the "bad place," either, and you'd think that most of them would be upset about it. But I don't think they're being told the truth about their situation, anyway. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-72639989619992082272016-09-28T16:47:57.877-04:002016-09-28T16:47:57.877-04:00I've already dropped this show — couldn't ...I've already dropped this show — couldn't make it through the third episode — but I have to say one thing.<br /><br />So, the majority of this "community" are good people. Selfless. Devoting each moment of their lives to helping others.<br /><br />Now, they are being told that they are in a good place, that hundred times more people are in a bad place where they are constantly tortured for all eternity. And, apparently, it's OK.<br /><br />Double-you-tee-aich?migmithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981055611018991476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-56834011954697822512016-09-28T08:48:27.256-04:002016-09-28T08:48:27.256-04:00I have to say that I'm completely confused abo...I have to say that I'm completely confused about what's going on in this show. It seems pretty obvious that they're not in "heaven" heaven but that Michael is sincere about making one. It also seems unlikely that Eleanor is there by mistake. I was thinking that maybe she's there only so that Chidi, her professor of ethics soulmate, can enjoy the challenge of teaching her and saving her soul, even though he doesn't know it, but that's probably too simple a solution since there's something weird going on with the other 332 or whatever people in the "neighborhood."<br /><br />The show is certainly interesting and different, and I'm so happy to see Kristen Bell in something fun. I'm hoping for some fascinating substance down the line because it seems like there's a borderline chance it's not going to keep my interest, and I want it to keep my interest.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.com