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[Anonymous]

I’ve been trying to watch Season 1 but I think I’m just too damn old (57). I barely understand the dialog and find nearly all the characters irritating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We just started watching it last night and man is this show making me feel like a prude. It is *so* explicit. I guess this is what Euphoria is like, too?

I don't see any reason we won't finish watching it except the whole show makes me feel stressed out and uncomfortable.

I agree!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You know the graphic sex is too much when your 22 and 21 year old kids say it’s too much, just show the show. I think the sec was more sexy back when there wasn’t porn at your fingertips.

Is this series more graphic than GoT? (asking for a friend)

[Anonymous]

My husband watches this show and loves it. I find it just too hard core, not just the sex, the relentless greed and trickery. It is soulless and depressing to me.

[Anonymous]

I love this show (68 year old white female.. Millennial daughter suggested husband + I watch it...she + husband work in International finance)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s shockingly graphic and shows all but penetration. And the drugs are at an absurd level. But the main character is well written.

Figures Lena Dunham is involved. They really don’t need THAT much graphic sex. It’s become absurd. Finished both seasons.

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I've only watched the first episode and it all became clear when I saw in the credits that she is the director. Not sure if I should plan to continue.

[Anonymous]

I find Myha'la Herrold to be extremely cold. I might think that's just her character in this show, but she was exactly the same way in "Leave the World Behind."

[Anonymous]

Waaaaaaay too sexual. It actually makes me uncomfortable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waaaaaaay too sexual. It actually makes me uncomfortable.

That was the first season. They calmed it down in S2 and its really only alluded to in S3 (but not actually shown). Typical HBO arc as the actors become more empowered with the network and the show runners become a bit more mature.

The writing in S3 has really leveled-up.

[Anonymous]

i can barely watch this season (aside from the latest episode 4 which was amazing, rishi's episode)

The music and the dialogue and the murmuring in the background of the workplace seems so formulaic and tired at this point. how many emergency financial situations can they save before it becomes repetitive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:i can barely watch this season (aside from the latest episode 4 which was amazing, rishi's episode)

The music and the dialogue and the murmuring in the background of the workplace seems so formulaic and tired at this point. how many emergency financial situations can they save before it becomes repetitive?

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I have to keep the subtitles on so I can follow the conversations in the background. The most vile character is Eric, Harper's direct boss. After him would be Yasmin's boss, Conor (the guy with raging short man syndrome). This show makes me feel anxious, stressed, and upset - and still I watch it! Not a good feeling.

The major focus on sex is so unrealistic. Glad to hear it gets better in seasons 2 and 3, because I'm starting to just fast forward all of those scenes. It's just way, way too much.

[Anonymous]

PP here ^^ - sorry, meant to say I'm still only on season 1.

[Anonymous]

I like this season. I work in finance (not IB) and I think the trading stuff is fun. There is a darkness to the show and, unlike shows like succession, there is not much humor. Not a favorite but a pretty solid show!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:i can barely watch this season (aside from the latest episode 4 which was amazing, rishi's episode)

The music and the dialogue and the murmuring in the background of the workplace seems so formulaic and tired at this point. how many emergency financial situations can they save before it becomes repetitive?

+1
I have to keep the subtitles on so I can follow the conversations in the background. The most vile character is Eric, Harper's direct boss. After him would be Yasmin's boss, Conor (the guy with raging short man syndrome). This show makes me feel anxious, stressed, and upset - and still I watch it! Not a good feeling.

The major focus on sex is so unrealistic. Glad to hear it gets better in seasons 2 and 3, because I'm starting to just fast forward all of those scenes. It's just way, way too much.

You will come to like Eric and Conor more as the show goes on. I can't believe I'm saying that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like this season. I work in finance (not IB) and I think the trading stuff is fun. There is a darkness to the show and, unlike shows like succession, there is not much humor. Not a favorite but a pretty solid show!

I would LOVE to hear more about what you think - does the workplace side of the show make sense to you? Does it ring true?