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Banshee
Nov 24, 2014 15:11:07 GMT -6
Post by Brady Brown on Nov 24, 2014 15:11:07 GMT -6
Set in the small town of Banshee in Pennsylvania Amish country, the series' main character is an enigmatic ex-con (Antony Starr), who assumes the identity of Lucas Hood, the town's murdered sheriff, to hide from powerful crime lord Rabbit (Ben Cross). Imposing his own brand of justice, Banshee follows Hood as he attempts to reconcile with his former lover, Rabbit's daughter, Anastasia (Ivana Mili?evi?), who has herself adopted an assumed identity, married, and raised a family during Hood's incarceration. Hood struggles to maintain his new identity while still embracing crime alongside his partners Job (Hoon Lee) and Sugar (Frankie Faison), and coming into conflict with local kingpin Kai Proctor (Ulrich Thomsen).
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Banshee
Nov 24, 2014 15:12:10 GMT -6
Post by Brady Brown on Nov 24, 2014 15:12:10 GMT -6
Guys... this show... is absolutely insane. And I love it. So many badass characters and so many fight scenes and so much sex. IT'S AWESOME, LOL. I definitely recommend!
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Post by Carey on Nov 25, 2014 2:13:39 GMT -6
It is insane. It's ridiculous, over-the-top, bizarre and feels almost like a parody of the typical HBO drama. I've only seen the first season but I absolutely recommend watching it.
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Post by Jamison on Apr 18, 2015 18:12:53 GMT -6
Like Carey said, this show is insane! Brady's been trying to get me to watch this for a while, and I finally got to it. Eliza Dushku being cast in season four may have been the push I needed. But anyway, I devoured all three seasons in maybe a week. Definitely recommend this one.
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Banshee
Apr 18, 2015 21:14:00 GMT -6
Post by Carey on Apr 18, 2015 21:14:00 GMT -6
I marathoned both seasons 2 and 3 a few weeks back and it was so much better than the first. The camera work and the editing beats out most major TV shows these days. There are very few unlikeable characters (Deva and Rebecca are the only two I never liked.) It's a great show that more people should be watching.
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Banshee
Apr 18, 2015 21:44:05 GMT -6
Post by Jamison on Apr 18, 2015 21:44:05 GMT -6
I'm finding it harder and harder to like Deva as well, but I've always been a fan of Rebecca as a character. She's definitely flawed, which is something I can say for everyone on the show, but I'm really invested in her character and think she has a lot to offer. Her relationship with Proctor makes me a bit squeamish, but I think it's meant to. I'm not sure if her cold-heartedness is something she's trying to do to impress her uncle or if it's really her discovering her true self, but either way I'm into it. lol
But anyway, there are so many good characters on this show. I fell in love with Job in the pilot and I'm pretty sure he's my favorite. He's really easy to like, I think. The others are pretty strong, save for Deva who I'm still hoping will find some consistency. I know she's at a time in her life where things are messy and things aren't exactly great with her family, but it's getting a bit hard to watch her making so many bad decisions. Though, considering who her parents are, I shouldn't be surprised.
I can't wait for season 4. I probably shouldn't have caught up so soon. Now I have to wait until next year. Damn.
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Banshee
Apr 20, 2015 12:45:45 GMT -6
Post by Carey on Apr 20, 2015 12:45:45 GMT -6
Job is great. Easily one of the best and most original characters this show has to offer. Rebecca has never clicked with me. I understand her arc, going from a sweet Amish girl to a hardened criminal but there's something that makes me really dislike her. As for Deva, it's impossible to care about her teenage angst in a series where the main characters regularly lie and cheat and kill and pull off heists involving millions of dollars.
On a more positive note, I'm really liking the new deputy Bunker, the former neo-Nazi. In just a few scenes, he's already made a huge impression. I can't wait to see what else the series brings for him.
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Banshee
Apr 21, 2015 9:56:14 GMT -6
Post by Jamison on Apr 21, 2015 9:56:14 GMT -6
Yeah, Bunker is pretty interesting and definitely made an impression from the moment he came on screen. Looks like he's been upgraded to the main cast for season four, so I'm excited to see what they're planning for him.
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Banshee
Apr 21, 2015 15:08:17 GMT -6
Post by Brady Brown on Apr 21, 2015 15:08:17 GMT -6
I also really enjoy Bunker. His character, his background, his current motivations all have me interested to see what's in store for him in the fourth season. His final scene of season three, though, had me all kinds of sad.
With Eliza Dushku's character being introduced - Agent Veronica Dawson - and her apparent partnership with Lucas, I hope that doesn't bring about a love triangle between her, Lucas, and Carrie. I'm really over the Lucas/Carrie relationship and that drama and chaos that stems from it. I hope they steer away from that, because both of them had excellent arcs when they weren't banging every other episode, and had other people to interact with.
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Banshee
Apr 22, 2015 9:26:08 GMT -6
Post by Antwan Eley on Apr 22, 2015 9:26:08 GMT -6
Gah i totally missed the last season. Clearly i got a lot to get caught up on. Once again...work sucks haha. Omg Eliza Dushku is joining the cast? Seriously? Don't play with my heart like this.
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Banshee
Aug 1, 2015 8:04:20 GMT -6
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Post by Ciarán Graham on Aug 1, 2015 8:04:20 GMT -6
Bummed to hear this is ending, even though I haven't actually watched it yet (it's on the list!), though I'm glad it's on its own terms. I'd rather a show ends when its writers think is right than go for seasons and seasons.
And since Eliza Dushku is on her way, I'm obviously going to watch it eventually. Hopefully soon!
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Banshee
Oct 26, 2015 15:43:02 GMT -6
Post by Jamison on Oct 26, 2015 15:43:02 GMT -6
So this has been out for a while but I thought I'd put it in here. So excited for the fourth and final season!
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Banshee
Dec 19, 2015 12:15:47 GMT -6
Post by Brady Brown on Dec 19, 2015 12:15:47 GMT -6
The season 4 premiere has been pushed back to April. I don't know whether to be sad that it's delayed or happy that it's ending later haha
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Post by Carey on Dec 27, 2015 20:01:33 GMT -6
Just heard it's ending next season. While I'm disappointed, perhaps it's for the best that it's ending early with a (hopeful) bang than to stay on for years before ending with a whimper.
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Post by Jon Van Pelt on May 16, 2016 3:22:05 GMT -6
Finished Season 1 two week ago. It’s action-packed, but there’s a story as well. Loved most of the characters (Job’s my favorite). Over the top sometimes? Definitely! But loved it !
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