Was a gunshot. I thought it looked more like a smack to the head aswell but they've mentioned gunshot a few times, and think her finger was shot off too?
Television Mare of Easttown (HBO)
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Mare of Easttown - starring Kate Winslet and made by HBO.
Has anyone seen this yet? Two episodes in (6 in total) and already it screams of quality.
Lost me at Kate Winslet
Organic Potatoes
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She was in Titanic. There was a thread about it recently.Lost me at Kate Winslet
El General 1994
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I'm up to date now. Jesus - what an ending.
Roll on the next episode.
Roll on the next episode.
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Didn't see that coming . Had to check if that was the series Finale. Still got 2 more episodes. Very good twists there.
MrMarcello
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That particular scene was reminiscent of Leo in the elevator in The Departed. Did not see that coming.
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Watched the first episode last night. A bit dull so far but will stick it out for a few more due to good reviews and responses inhere.
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Called it. Well, sort of…I think.
I really like the Chief. He’s the low-key star of the show; the moral center of the community.
I really like the Chief. He’s the low-key star of the show; the moral center of the community.
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I think Mare's best friend's hubby is the father. His younger brother killed Erin to 'save' the family
Yeah. I think so too.I think Mare's best friend's hubby is the father. His younger brother killed Erin to 'save' the family
I'm not sure it's morally right to rehire Mare after what she did you Drew's mum. Although it's very realistic in the States, I guess.Called it. Well, sort of…I think.
I really like the Chief. He’s the low-key star of the show; the moral center of the community.
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DJ = Dylan John certainly seems correct now, think someone in here called it.
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Yeah think that's pretty obvious now.I think Mare's best friend's hubby is the father. His younger brother killed Erin to 'save' the family
What's going on with the two lads though? Her ex and the other dickhead?
I hope it's not one of those situations where
the person who thinks he killed her didn't because they came along afterwards and finished the job. That would be a bit silly imo.
Also if that little lad would've drowned in the bath then I would've been out. Too depressing.
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That spoiler is just what I was thinking.Yeah think that's pretty obvious now.
What's going on with the two lads though? Her ex and the other dickhead?
I hope it's not one of those situations wherethe person who thinks he killed her didn't because they came along afterwards and finished the job. That would be a bit silly imo.
Also if that little lad would've drowned in the bath then I would've been out. Too depressing.
the person who thinks he killed her didn't because they came along afterwards and finished the job. That would be a bit silly imo.
Or thinks he killed her but was actually passed out drunk and his brother killed her to cover up for fathering the child.
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I was thinking about it again last night and they've all been pretty shady when that family camp weekend was brought up. Even the Dad. Hmmmmmm
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So wait is Guy Pearse character really as pointless as he seems, then? Just a whimpering middle aged man who seemingly will let Mare do whatever she wants to him and still come running back. He's probably the most underdeveloped character, for me.
I still think
I hope they just close out the remaining plots without trying to do any silly twists like above.
I still think
Whatever Dylan and co. did isn't actually to do with Erin. They were doing something illegal to get the money for DJ's surgery and didn't want to get caught for it. Hard to know.
The priest is probably just as he says and didn't actually have anything to do with her murder.
Will they explain why Frank was giving her food and diapers? Or was it just her blonde friend making up a story to throw them off the scent?
The priest is probably just as he says and didn't actually have anything to do with her murder.
Will they explain why Frank was giving her food and diapers? Or was it just her blonde friend making up a story to throw them off the scent?
I hope they just close out the remaining plots without trying to do any silly twists like above.
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All valid points as above. I hope they don't do a True Detective Season 3 ending. Cop out of the highest order.
Woeful underused of Guy Pearce so far. Either there is a plot twist involving him or they have plans for the character in future series.So wait is Guy Pearse character really as pointless as he seems, then? Just a whimpering middle aged man who seemingly will let Mare do whatever she wants to him and still come running back. He's probably the most underdeveloped character, for me.
I still think
Whatever Dylan and co. did isn't actually to do with Erin. They were doing something illegal to get the money for DJ's surgery and didn't want to get caught for it. Hard to know.
The priest is probably just as he says and didn't actually have anything to do with her murder.
Will they explain why Frank was giving her food and diapers? Or was it just her blonde friend making up a story to throw them off the scent?
I hope they just close out the remaining plots without trying to do any silly twists like above.
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Massive Spanner
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It's a mini series isn't it? Don't think there are plans for a follow up and I'm not sure it needs one either.Woeful underused of Guy Pearae so far. Either there is a plot twist involving him or they have plans for the character in future series.
Maybe but it has been so good so far I'd be suprised if they didn't go round again. Big Little Lies was planned as 1 series (and should have remained as such imo) yet had a second dog series based on the popularity of S1.It's a mini series isn't it? Don't think there are plans for a follow up and I'm not sure it needs one either.
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Yeah true but BLL 2nd series felt totally unnecessary to me (though I didn't watch it). Hopefully they don't end this vaguely and close it out properly because I think they way it's been going so far is building to a natural "ending" for Mare. Addressing her son's death, accepting that her grandson's mother should be in his life, acknowledging that she needs to sort her life etc.Maybe but it has been so good so far I'd be suprised if they didn't go round again. Big Little Lies was planned as 1 series (and should have remained as such imo) yet had a second dog series based on the popularity of S1.
I wouldn't disagree. BLL series 2 was totally unnecessary and they should have ended it as per the source material at the end of s1.Yeah true but BLL 2nd series felt totally unnecessary to me (though I didn't watch it). Hopefully they don't end this vaguely and close it out properly because I think they way it's been going so far is building to a natural "ending" for Mare. Addressing her son's death, accepting that her grandson's mother should be in his life, acknowledging that she needs to sort her life etc.
But there is always the pressure to cash in when something works well and leaves the audience wanting more.
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I'm 23 minutes into episode 1 and I'm gonna make a prediction: the young mother gets killed, her dad gets the blame but the murderer turns out to be the priest at the church she mentioned. Let's see how it pans out.
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Great show, this. Binge-watched the first six episodes in a couple of nights and eagerly awaiting the finale this weekend.
Pogue Mahone
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On a scale of 1 to 10 how bleak and violent is this show? I really want to watch it but will be a tough sell my missus if the bleakness/violence score is much above 6.
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5.9On a scale of 1 to 10 how bleak and violent is this show? I really want to watch it but will be a tough sell my missus if the bleakness/violence score is much above 6.
Pogue Mahone
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Yes!
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I mean it’s about a murder and cops. I’d say Its 6/7 out of 10 for bleakness. It’s not overly violent. well acted and easy to catch up. I would recommend it. I think it’s the best thing I’ve seen since successionOn a scale of 1 to 10 how bleak and violent is this show? I really want to watch it but will be a tough sell my missus if the bleakness/violence score is much above 6.
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Somebody getting hit in the face by a door was the only violent scene that made me wince.
Not very violent but quite bleak I guess but overall below 6/10 on the Pigue bleskness/violence scale imo.On a scale of 1 to 10 how bleak and violent is this show? I really want to watch it but will be a tough sell my missus if the bleakness/violence score is much above 6.
Although to be sure we need some scored exemplars
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Woeful underused of Guy Pearce so far. Either there is a plot twist involving him or they have plans for the character in future series.
it could turn out that he's using Mare for a book he's writing. I don't see him being involved in any of the crimes.
Could be.it could turn out that he's using Mare for a book he's writing. I don't see him being involved in any of the crimes.
It would be a bit silly if he were criminally involved.
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Have a feeling the finale is gonna be a letdown for what's been overall a decent show. Prolly try to cover up too many loose ends in a single episode.
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It’s not as bleak and violent as ... Homeland; The Handmaid’s Tale; there are some light moments - for instance Mare’s Mum, there is a bit of psychodrama thrown in - your wife will enjoy I suspectOn a scale of 1 to 10 how bleak and violent is this show? I really want to watch it but will be a tough sell my missus if the bleakness/violence score is much above 6.
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Oh for feck’s sake... At least they tied it into the beginning, I suppose.
Didn't like it?Oh for feck’s sake... At least they tied it into the beginning, I suppose.
Is it possible Pierce's character is the peeping tom who looks like a rodent (forgot the actual animal) from the first episode.Woeful underused of Guy Pearce so far. Either there is a plot twist involving him or they have plans for the character in future series.
Excellent last episode. With the exception of the pointlessness of Guy Pearce's character this was a great story well told.