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Showtime Series: Billions
02-19-2016, 09:16 AM
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Showtime Series: Billions
Who's watching? Thoughts?
I watch and enjoy it but believe it is terribly over dramatized. Character flaws are too obvious. Actor Paul Giamatti in such a strong role is different.
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02-19-2016, 09:59 AM
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I'm watching it and like it. Over dramatized  ? Probably for the TV audience, however, I tend to believe the real manipulators are worse (but more subtle) than portrayed in the series.
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02-19-2016, 10:04 AM
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Good show IMHO...highly recommend it. Probably pretty realistic in how it portrays the cutthroats on Wall Street.
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02-19-2016, 10:06 AM
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I just started watching it - seems over dramatized to me as well, but it is entertaining.
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02-19-2016, 03:33 PM
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Hedge fund guys always wear tee shirts. No suit needed. I like that.
Billions is a great new show.
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02-20-2016, 06:05 AM
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Same reaction - over the top but enjoyable.
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02-20-2016, 08:46 AM
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02-20-2016, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by HFWR
The average TV viewer likely wouldn't get "subtle"... IMHO, of course.
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But do you watch the show and what do YOU think about it?
How dare you accuse us of being "average"!
I have a feeling there may be different ideas about what constitutes over-dramatization. (I wish I hadn't led the witnesses, but that is one of the suggestions for opening a new thread IIRC)
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02-20-2016, 09:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jazz4cash
But do you watch the show and what do YOU think about it?
How dare you accuse us of being "average"!
I have a feeling there may be different ideas about what constitutes over-dramatization. (I wish I hadn't led the witnesses, but that is one of the suggestions for opening a new thread IIRC)
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I was accusing "us" of being above average!
Nope, don't have cable, and didn't have Showtime when I did.
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02-20-2016, 10:05 AM
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Watching more tv is unintended consequence of being retired for me. If I keep it up it will no doubt bring me down closer to "average".
Verizon gave us a free Showtime trial in an attempt to get us hooked.
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02-20-2016, 10:13 AM
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Verizon gave us a free Showtime trial in an attempt to get us hooked.
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TWC gave it to us for 12 months @ no cost. It's often good programing, but after a year, I will not pay for it.
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