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Posted by SusiGo
November 21, 2015 9:18 pm
#21

I was a bit sad and surprised to see some bad reviews, criticising everything I had liked about the show including the performances. 

On another note:

 

Last edited by SusiGo (November 21, 2015 9:18 pm)


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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes

"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)

“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)



 
 
Posted by Yitzock
November 21, 2015 9:22 pm
#22

In response to your spoiler



Clueing for looks.
 
Posted by SusiGo
November 22, 2015 12:06 pm
#23

Posting this link because of the 4th gif - I had not seen that Danny filled the crossword puzzle just with Alex's name:

http://whishawnews.tumblr.com/post/133718760391/aviateurs-i-havent-read-many-books-i


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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes

"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)

“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)



 
 
Posted by Liberty
November 22, 2015 12:48 pm
#24

Yes, I noticed that! 

I've seen a couple of bad reviews too, but I think it's just a matter of personal taste. 

 
Posted by Yitzock
November 22, 2015 2:33 pm
#25

I noticed him filling n the crossword with the name, as well.  Says something about how much his mind is occupied, and also refers to how he is trying to solve the puzzle of Alex's disappearance/death and past.

 



Clueing for looks.
 
Posted by Liberty
November 24, 2015 5:31 pm
#26

What about Mark Gatiss in Episode 3?  Wasn't he great?  Funnily enough, I kind of trust the character just because he was so sleazy - I somehow don't see him being much worse than we already see.  I think if somebody is going to be a surprise villain,  it's going to be somebody we don't suspect

.   The bathtub scene was very poetic.  I hope we see more of Rich.

 
Posted by besleybean
November 24, 2015 5:38 pm
#27

Best episode yet...though heart breaking, too.
Fed my personal fantasy with Ben and Mark(sorry, did I say that out loud?!).
Lovely to see the filming in the central Liberal Club.
On another personal note: the boss and I have sat on the seats right behind Ben and Mark!


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Posted by JP
November 24, 2015 9:47 pm
#28

I don't know if I will ever bee able to see Mycroft in the same way as before. I'm traumatized!
I rarely have seen a character who I despised that much from literally the first moment on the screen, just at the split second I recognized Mark. Bleh.

Mark is a genius. He can do everyone convincingly, from darling to disgusting.

 
Posted by besleybean
November 24, 2015 9:50 pm
#29

Well hopefully he won't turn out to be completely despicable...well until we find out what happens with that phone call.


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Posted by SusiGo
November 24, 2015 9:51 pm
#30

Yes, I just watched the episode and fully agree. His body language is amazing. And last week I watched "Coriolanus" again, what an incredible difference. He is a wonderful actor. 


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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes

"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)

“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)



 
 
Posted by besleybean
November 24, 2015 9:54 pm
#31

I had no idea Mark was in this.
I watched it for Ben, but Mark is just a bonus!


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Posted by SusiGo
November 24, 2015 10:02 pm
#32

Btw, who else loved Danny's reindeer socks? 


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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes

"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)

“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)



 
 
Posted by JP
November 24, 2015 10:11 pm
#33

Mark and BC share this incredible talent to embody a character by slightly changing the body language and facial expression. You don't notice what it is, you just see another person.

 
Posted by Yitzock
November 28, 2015 2:56 am
#34

Yes, Mark did an excellent job.  He was so greasy and creepy. *shivers*

Not only did I think of the Diogenes Club in the men's club scene, but I also thought of Mycroft in the car scene.

Interesting questions you bring up, Liberty.  Most of what you brought up I hadn't though of, myself.

Ben's acting was great in this episode, each episode is better than the last.  He was really good at breaking down without being over the top and unbelievable.  That scene in the doctor's office and the subsequent scene at Scottie's place were great.

I also continue to love the way this show is filmed: the closeups, the long takes with the slightly shaky handheld camera.  It's great.  Again, the doctor's office scene was a great example of those long takes.  It also amazes me how they can film right in front of a mirror and not have the camera reflected in the mirror.
I also thought the pool scene was beautiful.

I'm looking forward to the next one.

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Clueing for looks.
 
Posted by besleybean
November 28, 2015 8:21 am
#35

I never noticed the socks...
Bu I am looking forward to the upcoming episode.


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Posted by Yitzock
November 28, 2015 3:36 pm
#36

Sherlock would say that you see but do not observe.  There was a closeup of Danny pulling up his sock with the reindeer on it.



Clueing for looks.
 
Posted by besleybean
November 28, 2015 3:38 pm
#37

Apparently so!
When looking at Ben, I tend not to look at his feet!


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Posted by JP
November 29, 2015 4:38 pm
#38

The pace of the whole thing is incredibly slow. But it is also somehow hypnotizing. To be honest, I watched it only because I've read Mark was in it, but despite not being very fond of Ben W., I want to know what happens next.

Yitzock wrote:

Yes, Mark did an excellent job.  He was so greasy and creepy. *shivers*
Not only did I think of the Diogenes Club in the men's club scene, but I also thought of Mycroft in the car scene.

And I have this unwanted but persistent, perverse thought about what Mycroft is doing when he's not being the British government. Imagine, this flashback from LS could be a crossover scene with Sherlock. *Shudder even more*. I must be crazy hoping for more Rich in LS, because at the same time I'm scared to re-watch Sherlock now, don't know if I can get rid of those images looking at Mycroft again.

 
Posted by besleybean
November 29, 2015 4:46 pm
#39

Am I unique in never having trouble distinguishing TV shows?!
I can laugh at reminders of others shows...but I never really link them.


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Posted by JP
November 29, 2015 5:03 pm
#40

No, it's not that I mix the shows.
But there are thoughts that cannot be un-thought. :-)
It's like a parallel reality running somewhere at the back of your brain.

 


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