I still haven't started season 3 and I'm not sure I'm going to. Maybe if the writer's strike goes on for 10 months and a good percentage of the shows I follow and love are delayed, I'll have time to catch up with Ted Lasso (and 20 other shows on my to watch list). I was one of those people who felt that season 2 was a bit whiplashy in terms of quality, and a step down from the season 1 inspiration. But there was enough to like, especially the Coach Beard episode that was an homage to Scorcese's After Hours, to make me very happy.
That said, I loved reading your discussion about it, and it may serve a suitable replacement for what sounds like bloated eps (geez 50-60 minutes each?) and some disappointing (lack of) character development.
I'll just continue to watch other stuff on my list, like the Michael J. Fox doc on Apple Plus which is excellent.
I loved “Still” - Same weekend I watched “Air” I did “Still” too. Great balance of back story with present day life.
Agreed that that the Coach Beard episode was a highlight of the last season. I think episodes are running too long for the pacing of the show and its content. Other shows, like “Silo” on Apple TV+ as it’s a drama/sci fi, when the 55 minutes are up, I want more. I feel similarly conflicted about “Maisel” on Prime. I enjoy the show and knowing it’s last season I want more but the duration of the episode feels forced - like they could do more with 35 minutes and keeping it tighter and still tell an effective and funny story.
Yes, "Still" was so smartly and empathetically directed and, especially, edited. The way they incorporated clips from MJF's filmic and TV history was masterful. As a video editor for 30 years I know how much work it must have taken cataloging and keywording every shot and scene. And Guggenheim et al knew that trying to cover his entire life would be futile. They had to structure it around his Parkinson's struggles. Sure, a little more family stuff might have fleshed it out a bit, but we can learn about that stuff online or by reading MJF's book.
I really want to watch "Silo." My wife, though, will never watch anything sci-fi. The closest she will go is something like "Severance." So it's another "I gotta watch by myself when I can possibly find the time" show.
I gave up on "Maisel" in season 3. It seemed like it didn't know how to develop the characters in a genuine, human fashion and was repeating themes. In a way, it does remind me of Ted Lasso in that season 1 was so good, season 2 was good but inconsistently so. And I'm guessing that maybe season 3 followed suit? I don't know, having not seen either (beyond like 2 Maisel eps). That would make for an interesting comparison study article! (Hint hint.)
True story. I kinda skimmed over the mid seasons of Maisel. Couldn’t get into the France storyline and while I like Miriam’s parents, I also find I don’t really care about their pastimes and what they do. The core of the story is SUZIE and Midge(Miriam) and I’ll even go out on a limb and say Joel, Midge’s ex. His story has been a character redemption arc. And I’ve really enjoyed it. Watch “Barry” with you wife. It’s so damned good!!!
I still haven't started season 3 and I'm not sure I'm going to. Maybe if the writer's strike goes on for 10 months and a good percentage of the shows I follow and love are delayed, I'll have time to catch up with Ted Lasso (and 20 other shows on my to watch list). I was one of those people who felt that season 2 was a bit whiplashy in terms of quality, and a step down from the season 1 inspiration. But there was enough to like, especially the Coach Beard episode that was an homage to Scorcese's After Hours, to make me very happy.
That said, I loved reading your discussion about it, and it may serve a suitable replacement for what sounds like bloated eps (geez 50-60 minutes each?) and some disappointing (lack of) character development.
I'll just continue to watch other stuff on my list, like the Michael J. Fox doc on Apple Plus which is excellent.
I loved “Still” - Same weekend I watched “Air” I did “Still” too. Great balance of back story with present day life.
Agreed that that the Coach Beard episode was a highlight of the last season. I think episodes are running too long for the pacing of the show and its content. Other shows, like “Silo” on Apple TV+ as it’s a drama/sci fi, when the 55 minutes are up, I want more. I feel similarly conflicted about “Maisel” on Prime. I enjoy the show and knowing it’s last season I want more but the duration of the episode feels forced - like they could do more with 35 minutes and keeping it tighter and still tell an effective and funny story.
Yes, "Still" was so smartly and empathetically directed and, especially, edited. The way they incorporated clips from MJF's filmic and TV history was masterful. As a video editor for 30 years I know how much work it must have taken cataloging and keywording every shot and scene. And Guggenheim et al knew that trying to cover his entire life would be futile. They had to structure it around his Parkinson's struggles. Sure, a little more family stuff might have fleshed it out a bit, but we can learn about that stuff online or by reading MJF's book.
I really want to watch "Silo." My wife, though, will never watch anything sci-fi. The closest she will go is something like "Severance." So it's another "I gotta watch by myself when I can possibly find the time" show.
I gave up on "Maisel" in season 3. It seemed like it didn't know how to develop the characters in a genuine, human fashion and was repeating themes. In a way, it does remind me of Ted Lasso in that season 1 was so good, season 2 was good but inconsistently so. And I'm guessing that maybe season 3 followed suit? I don't know, having not seen either (beyond like 2 Maisel eps). That would make for an interesting comparison study article! (Hint hint.)
True story. I kinda skimmed over the mid seasons of Maisel. Couldn’t get into the France storyline and while I like Miriam’s parents, I also find I don’t really care about their pastimes and what they do. The core of the story is SUZIE and Midge(Miriam) and I’ll even go out on a limb and say Joel, Midge’s ex. His story has been a character redemption arc. And I’ve really enjoyed it. Watch “Barry” with you wife. It’s so damned good!!!