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Amazon's Transparent - Anyone watching this? (Spoilers Possible)
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:21 am
Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:21 am
I'm through episode 5 of season 1. I really, really like the production quality, direction, and acting in the show. It's also challenging some of my values, which is something I like in literature and films/tv shows, but I have to admit that it could let me down in the end. I don't have anything against watching a story about someone who is trans, but I do have a problem with a mother leaving their husband and kids for a sexual relationship and acting like that's okay.
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Posted on 9/27/17 at 11:45 am to StringedInstruments
I've heard a little about it but I can't stand Tambor.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 12:24 pm to StringedInstruments
I've never seen the show, but I've heard the new season has Alia Shawkat boobies.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 1:36 pm to StringedInstruments
I watched a couple of seasons. I thought it was decent. It seemed like all of the characters were just pretty bad selfish people. It was difficult to root for any of them.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 1:40 pm to StringedInstruments
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It's also challenging some of my values, which is something I like in literature and films/tv shows,
Said no one on the poli-board ever.
Haven't watched it yet but plan to eventually.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 1:49 pm to Srbtiger06
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I've heard a little about it but I can't stand Tambor.
He was money in Larry Sanders.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 2:49 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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It seemed like all of the characters were just pretty bad selfish people. It was difficult to root for any of them.
That's what I'm worried about. That they're just going to keep being shitty and their actions will be excused instead of them developing as people.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 6:27 pm to StringedInstruments
I've watched all eps except the 4th season that just came out (no pun intended). Pretty good show. Well acted, and interesting story lines.
I like that the episodes are short. Keeps it punchy, and I don't have to commit a chunk of time.
Local angle with Jay Duplass in the cast. And for "Who's the Boss?" fans, Angela (Judith Light) is in it too.
But people should not watch if they can't handle or don't like trans, lesbians, female rabbis having hetero sex, and similarly shocking(!!) material that may take them out of their comfort zone.
I like that the episodes are short. Keeps it punchy, and I don't have to commit a chunk of time.
Local angle with Jay Duplass in the cast. And for "Who's the Boss?" fans, Angela (Judith Light) is in it too.
But people should not watch if they can't handle or don't like trans, lesbians, female rabbis having hetero sex, and similarly shocking(!!) material that may take them out of their comfort zone.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 7:04 pm to StringedInstruments
Watched the 1st season. Couldn't stand main character's kids.
Posted on 9/27/17 at 9:21 pm to StringedInstruments
Just started Season 4. It's a really good comedy, IMO. Thoughtful, challenging and well acted. I like how its about life and family more than any strict storylines.
Agreed, but I think thats part of it. Rob Huebel's character is probably my favorite. Everybody has they're own ssues. I also felt like the show was fair to different/conflicting points of view.
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It seemed like all of the characters were just pretty bad selfish people.
Agreed, but I think thats part of it. Rob Huebel's character is probably my favorite. Everybody has they're own ssues. I also felt like the show was fair to different/conflicting points of view.
Posted on 9/28/17 at 8:15 am to Fenwick86
Starting season 4 tomorrow
The kids are all hateable in a likable way (or something)
The flashbacks to grandma rose/gershin in Germany are intense.
The kids are all hateable in a likable way (or something)
The flashbacks to grandma rose/gershin in Germany are intense.
This post was edited on 9/28/17 at 10:38 am
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:09 pm to StringedInstruments
Just finished season 4. Worst season so far IMO. The Israel vibe was weird and I think i hate Allie now.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 9:36 pm to StringedInstruments
Considering it tries to normalize people with mental illness, no.
Posted on 10/21/17 at 3:18 am to Parmen
quote:I've never watched this show.
Considering it tries to normalize people with mental illness, no.
But as a psychologist, I can tell you that normalization is a good way to help people get better.
Treating people like freaks, or telling them that they should keep their mental illness completely to the themselves, only makes them worse.
Food for thought.
This post was edited on 10/21/17 at 3:19 am
Posted on 10/21/17 at 4:54 pm to Hoodoo Man
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Treating people like freaks, or telling them that they should keep their mental illness completely to the themselves, only makes them worse.
You're deliberately confusing the point here.
Encouraging people to make drastic and devastating physical changes to their bodies in response to their mental illness is far, far worse than what you're describing. Shows like this that normalize such behavior are not good for the people actually dealing with this illness.
This post was edited on 10/21/17 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 10/21/17 at 9:56 pm to StringedInstruments
Is this show like a SJW version of Mrs. Doubtfire? No thanks.
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