Anonymous
06/01/2025 08:06
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
Anonymous wrote:I agree with all this. I also can't stand that goofy smile he always.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm halfway through the season and I'm enjoying it, but something about it is falling flat- can't quite put my finger on it. Sort of reminds me of The White Lotus but lacking depth, stronger writing?
I mean, it is lacking depth. The characters are one dimensional caricatures. It’s not a well written show, but it’s about wealthy people so it’s entertaining. A lot of shows that lack substance just use wealth to draw viewers in and it works.
I hate to sound mean, but Jon hamm is also terrible in this role. He was great in mad men, and I liked him in the small role he had in Friends with kids, but he’s not really convincing in this role.
I know it is so dumb but I couldn’t get past how ridiculous he looked with the too-small baseball hat on his giant head. He looked like he was wearing a toddler’s hat.
Anonymous
06/01/2025 04:29
Subject: Re:Your Friends and Neighbors
True about Barney’s wife. And we saw how messed up her parents were too. I think they could add an interesting element to the show if we got more of this family.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It was an easy watch. I have a feeling season 2 is going to suck, but I’ll watch anyway. I actually liked Sam, so was kind of bummed how she turned out. I can’t stand Mel, I hope her and Coop don’t get back together in the next season. Barney and his family were the most interesting and likable IMO. I hope they get more of a storyline in the next Season.
Ugh, I found Barney’s wife to be seriously selfish and overly materialistic. I liked Mel but was so tired of Nick - glad they broke up.
One thing I like about Jon Hamm is the way he plays a father - without having any kids of his own. He’s very believable in that role.
Anonymous
06/01/2025 04:27
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
I thought it was weird that there was no big cliffhanger at the end.Anonymous wrote:I thought the ending was boring and flat. It wrapped up too much too perfectly. And the rolling stone song playing montage was trite.
Anonymous
06/01/2025 01:11
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
I thought the ending was boring and flat. It wrapped up too much too perfectly. And the rolling stone song playing montage was trite.
Anonymous
06/01/2025 00:28
Subject: Re:Your Friends and Neighbors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anyone still watching this? Want to discuss the finale? I was really hoping that there'd be a cliffhanger with the police detective matching Coop's fingerprints to the stolen watch somehow. All in all, this was kind of a waste of time but I'm sure i'll end up watching Season 2 b/c I love Amanda Peet.
I kind of loved the ending - wasn’t expecting that at all! You’d think that a person who barely escaped serious jail time might okay it safe from then on, but apparently not! 😀
*play it safe
Anonymous
06/01/2025 00:28
Subject: Re:Your Friends and Neighbors
Anonymous wrote:It was an easy watch. I have a feeling season 2 is going to suck, but I’ll watch anyway. I actually liked Sam, so was kind of bummed how she turned out. I can’t stand Mel, I hope her and Coop don’t get back together in the next season. Barney and his family were the most interesting and likable IMO. I hope they get more of a storyline in the next Season.
Ugh, I found Barney’s wife to be seriously selfish and overly materialistic. I liked Mel but was so tired of Nick - glad they broke up.
One thing I like about Jon Hamm is the way he plays a father - without having any kids of his own. He’s very believable in that role.
Anonymous
06/01/2025 00:25
Subject: Re:Your Friends and Neighbors
Anonymous wrote:Anyone still watching this? Want to discuss the finale? I was really hoping that there'd be a cliffhanger with the police detective matching Coop's fingerprints to the stolen watch somehow. All in all, this was kind of a waste of time but I'm sure i'll end up watching Season 2 b/c I love Amanda Peet.
I kind of loved the ending - wasn’t expecting that at all! You’d think that a person who barely escaped serious jail time might okay it safe from then on, but apparently not! 😀
Anonymous
05/31/2025 14:09
Subject: Re:Your Friends and Neighbors
It was an easy watch. I have a feeling season 2 is going to suck, but I’ll watch anyway. I actually liked Sam, so was kind of bummed how she turned out. I can’t stand Mel, I hope her and Coop don’t get back together in the next season. Barney and his family were the most interesting and likable IMO. I hope they get more of a storyline in the next Season.
Anonymous
05/31/2025 11:28
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
Anonymous wrote:9 episodes, this was the finale.Anonymous wrote:This season is supposed to have 10 episodes, correct? This week’s seems like a finale
Just an odd number for a season
Anonymous
05/31/2025 07:52
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
Anonymous wrote:This show has been a ton of fun. We are looking forward to Season 2. Not every show needs depth.
Agreed. Everyone’s a bit of an ahole but still very likeable and I want more.
Anonymous
05/31/2025 04:45
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
This show has been a ton of fun. We are looking forward to Season 2. Not every show needs depth.
Anonymous
05/30/2025 21:31
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
9 episodes, this was the finale.Anonymous wrote:This season is supposed to have 10 episodes, correct? This week’s seems like a finale
Anonymous
05/30/2025 21:03
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
This season is supposed to have 10 episodes, correct? This week’s seems like a finale
Anonymous
05/30/2025 15:56
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm halfway through the season and I'm enjoying it, but something about it is falling flat- can't quite put my finger on it. Sort of reminds me of The White Lotus but lacking depth, stronger writing?
I mean, it is lacking depth. The characters are one dimensional caricatures. It’s not a well written show, but it’s about wealthy people so it’s entertaining. A lot of shows that lack substance just use wealth to draw viewers in and it works.
I hate to sound mean, but Jon hamm is also terrible in this role. He was great in mad men, and I liked him in the small role he had in friends with kids, but he’s not really convincing in this role.
I loved him as Don Draper but I think he is good in this role. It seems a lot closer to his actual personality.
+1
Anonymous
05/30/2025 15:21
Subject: Your Friends and Neighbors
I agree with all this. I also can't stand that goofy smile he always.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm halfway through the season and I'm enjoying it, but something about it is falling flat- can't quite put my finger on it. Sort of reminds me of The White Lotus but lacking depth, stronger writing?
I mean, it is lacking depth. The characters are one dimensional caricatures. It’s not a well written show, but it’s about wealthy people so it’s entertaining. A lot of shows that lack substance just use wealth to draw viewers in and it works.
I hate to sound mean, but Jon hamm is also terrible in this role. He was great in mad men, and I liked him in the small role he had in Friends with kids, but he’s not really convincing in this role.