seangj Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I watched this last night. Freddie's accent kept coming out and the while sexual tension between Norman and his mom is weird. I like it though. Has potential to really develop. littlebistro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 was the dude who played Norman supposed to sound like he had some sort of mild speech impediment and/or had some form of mild mental retardation? not trying to be mean, just wondering cuz he sounded a little 'slow' sometimes, and other times sounded completely normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 was the dude who played Norman supposed to sound like he had some sort of mild speech impediment and/or had some form of mild mental retardation? not trying to be mean, just wondering cuz he sounded a little 'slow' sometimes, and other times sounded completely normal. I think that may just be him trying too hard to hide his accent. I for one didn't notice that, but I'm just assuming that's the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 carlton cuse produced this show? now i know why i liked it so much. there should be some great character development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm glad to hear that everyone seems to be enjoying this. I think Freddie Highmore is gonna be an awesome Norman. set ratings record for a&e Rip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnystorm777 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I really liked the show so far. WEird that it is on A&E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebistro Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 was the dude who played Norman supposed to sound like he had some sort of mild speech impediment and/or had some form of mild mental retardation? not trying to be mean, just wondering cuz he sounded a little 'slow' sometimes, and other times sounded completely normal. I noticed this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I noticed this. im glad it wasn't just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriss Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 just got done watching this and while I like it, there are definitely some things they could iron out. It seems that the writers are really trying to drive in that this is a modern setting - despite the constant retro throwbacks; in a house that's standing in 2013, the previous tenant (crazy rape guy) didn't think to update even the fridge, and opted to keep the vintage 60's one? The constant clicking of the iPhones, so much so that it almost pulls you out of the story - "oh, hey! Norman Bates can text!" jars at odds with Norma's Mad Men-esque dresses. I get that they're building on the notion of periods clashing, but it more feels like sloppy writing with fan boys going "See? This is modern! But the source material is over 60 years old! See? SEE?! Aren't we clever?" I get the Oedipal undercurrent, too; but it's so overdone that it causes straight up discomfort to watch versus what they were probably going for in wanting to make the audience cringe. We get it. They only have eyes for each other. They could stand to dial it down a bit and still wouldn't lose the point. Those things aside, I'm really looking forward to seeing where it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 just got done watching this and while I like it, there are definitely some things they could iron out. It seems that the writers are really trying to drive in that this is a modern setting - despite the constant retro throwbacks; in a house that's standing in 2013, the previous tenant (crazy rape guy) didn't think to update even the fridge, and opted to keep the vintage 60's one? The constant clicking of the iPhones, so much so that it almost pulls you out of the story - "oh, hey! Norman Bates can text!" jars at odds with Norma's Mad Men-esque dresses. I get that they're building on the notion of periods clashing, but it more feels like sloppy writing with fan boys going "See? This is modern! But the source material is over 60 years old! See? SEE?! Aren't we clever?" I get the Oedipal undercurrent, too; but it's so overdone that it causes straight up discomfort to watch versus what they were probably going for in wanting to make the audience cringe. We get it. They only have eyes for each other. They could stand to dial it down a bit and still wouldn't lose the point. Those things aside, I'm really looking forward to seeing where it goes. After reading all of that, your final sentence made me laugh really hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewlucas Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Finally watched it today. Very good. Has great potential. I kinda wish it was set in the 60s. People watching this at least have some idea of what it's based off. Making it set in the 60s wouldn't discourage people from watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchino Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 After reading all of that, your final sentence made me laugh really hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 anyone watch last night? a&e won't allow me to stream at work. was looking forward to watching this during planning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptyhanded Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Last night's episode was ok, I agree that the whole mother/son attraction thing comes off way too heavy handed. I don't know why, but after last night I'm less excited about the series than I was after the pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm really enjoying this so far. Glad they introduced the brother to break up the mother-son dynamic a little bit and show how batshit crazy it is from an outside perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Last nights episode was pretty good. I'm really interested to see where they're taking everything. Especially the whole random sex-slave thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seangj Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Last nights episode was pretty good. I'm really interested to see where they're taking everything. Especially the whole random sex-slave thing. I thought that the whole sex slave thing was really random too. Seems like a way to stretch the story out a little longer to last more than one season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch. Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just finished the second episode, really enjoying this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 i'm enjoying the town back story for now, however; it could quickly get tired. i really think 'norma' is a great actress. she plays the role great. also, didn't think we would see that eye for an eye law by the end of the episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 also, didn't think we would see that eye for an eye law by the end of the episode. Holy shit. I never even put that together! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Holy shit. I never even put that together! Thanks! yeah at first i was like, wow thats a little over the top and random. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 yeah at first i was like, wow thats a little over the top and random. Haha, my thoughts exactly. But I completely forgot about the sheriff talking about the whole "eye for an eye" thing until you said something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 new episode was a lot better than 1x02. really like where they are going with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 did everyone call it a quits already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriss Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 homestly, it IS kind of all over the place. Will stick it out due to the brand, but not much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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