Yep. Made the ending even more bitter. There could have been so many other guest stars that put in wonderful performances. Stupid FOX.
He creeped me out so bad in that ep. shudder
Yeah… dignified ADA in one show, creepy philosophizing sociopathic bounty hunter in another. does that seem right to you?
No, sir. No it does not.
Actually, I have been meaning to check out “Arrested Development,” and I saw it in the shop on sale and almost picked it up, but I didn’t. I don’t have too much time to watch TV, so I am selective about what I watch, so I take it the show has the “Armando stamp of approval?” If so, I might pick the box set up within the next few weeks. I trust the GWC opinion a helluva lot more than that of the film critics.
Lucky, take it from me (and I considering I felt the same way about “Firefly” before receiving your very kind gift, I would consider this a mitzvah), you will not be disappointed in “Arrested Development.” It is a comic gem. A show meant for repeated viewings as each viewing reveals more and more layers of madness. It also rewards sticking with it in the long term. Jokes are set up episodes in advance; references continue being made, re-interpreted and gradually changed. You’ll notice jokes in the background you didn’t notice before, etc. (There are two storylines, one in season two and one in season three, which are completely foreshadowed about six episodes before they’re introduced, but work hilariously both before AND after the big reveals. It’s really virtuosic comedy writing.) One word of warning about this show: you may become obsessed. Quoting it at random. Some things, like the song “Afternoon Delight,” say, will change in your pop culture subconscious because of this show. It’s a total geek fest without it being a sci-fi/fantasy show.
Seriously, pick it up. And the thing about it is, if you shop at the right places (Target usually has them for very good prices), you can get all three seasons for around $50-60 (I’d say $60 is on the steep side, actually).
Thanks Armando, with that kind of endorsement, I will definitely check it out. Scrubs is one of my favorite comedies, but I have rewatched it so many times it is starting to get old.
“Arrested Development” is my first love. It’s the first one that I fell madly in love with, and it’s the first one that ripped my heart out when it was brutally murdered by FOX.
If you have the time, do give it a shot. If you appreciate topical satire and wry witticism, you won’t be disappointed. Until you get to the end, that is.
Third vote for Arrested Development. Brilliant show - we’re still in mourning. And you’ll never hear the song “Final Countdown” the same again.
You know, I think they have all of AD up on HULU, so you can always check out an episode or two before committing to the DVDs. But it’s definitely worth owning, I think. Hell, I was watching an episode last night on DVD and noticed a joke I hadn’t noticed before, and I’ve gone through the series several times.
I haven’t rewatched them on DVD, but I’ve had a few people tell me that. Like, before the Buster incident, there’s a news report about seals on a TV in the background.
Arrested D, some of the best comedic TV of this era. Pretty consistently great.
Everything I’ve seen with (the actor who plays) George Michael has been pretty good, too. And the “George Michael” name never stopped making me laugh.
Michael Cera is a comic prodigy. He was only about 14 or 15 when he started on AD and he was already really, really good.
DVD set on the way so I see it on the big screen rather than my notebook. Will try to get the family involved in the viewing.
ive been eyeing this thread, waiting to post on it for a while now, and finally now that i have a break, i have lost my firefly virginity. watched the pilot, it as awesome. looking forward to the rest! (wow there are some hotties on this show! adds a nice touch, eh?)
Keep at it, guys. I didn’t find myself REALL liking the show until about the fourth or fifth episode (“Our Mrs. Reynolds” and “War Stories” did it for me). By the end, I ended up feeling like these people were family, almost.
And yes, get the family involved. My wife joined me on much of my Firefly adventure and ended up becoming a fan as well (though she still needs to watch a couple of episodes which she missed).
The family has gotten involved. We have watched the first 3 episodes. I don’t know how I missed this when it was originally aired. But if I had watched back then I would have really been PO’d at FOX.
I know exactly how you feel.
I did watch it when it first aired on FX, and I was very ticked off.
After they anounced the cancelation, they aired the pilot, and I invited a friend over to watch. Afterward, he said “Cool show, when does it start?”
“It’s already been cancelled.”
"&#%@$!!!"
So after my wife went through Firefly again recently (without me! :eek:) I realized that I was starting to forget some details from my first time through. Rather than reading my original entries on this page to refresh my memory I decided it was time for my own re-watch.
My gods is this show good the second time around!
Even episodes I didn’t care for as much before, like “Shindig,” seem stronger now that I know the characters better. And I’m still amazed at how good a man Mal Reynolds is, even as he remains conflicted and dark. And what’s with Shepherd Book? How come he knows so much about the alliance? (“Remind me to ask you how come a shepherd knows so much about criminality sometime.” Isn’t that the line?)
Oh yeah…I’ll never know. 
I definitely agree that repeat watching of Firefly is necessary to truly appreciate it. It’s like good sex (of course).
The first time, it may be a tad painful but it’s new, unexpected, fun and after awhile you get the hang of it.
But as you revisit it more (and more) often, you become at ease with it. Find parts you really enjoy and discover subtleties you never noticed before. It becomes familiar and endearing. You find yourself bursting to talk about it with others because it’s THAT great.
And then you share it with friends. 