Mr. Mercedes on TV

[Mr. Chips]

......the "jive" would be an absolute dumpster fire in front of a large audience.....

I agree. No way viewers could see it as a joke, more like an unnecessary racist undertone. However, the reader sees it as what it is, a joke that Jerome finds hilarious because it adjetates bill. It's sad we have to avoid this content because people can't think/interpret for themselves. Regardless both episodes I've seen are great!

 

[GNTLGNT]

Harry Potter - Mad-Eye Moody.

...duh!....I'm an idiot....

 

[cat in a bag]

Episode 2 was good. Brady is a creep.
Introduced Mary Louise Parker as Janey, I like her in the part. I am impressed with the kid playing Jerome. He seems at home, acting. You can't tell he's acting. I don't know if this is his first time in a show, but he is good.

Easter egg...Olivia's (and Janey's) apartment was 19c .

 

[Bev Vincent]

I am impressed with the kid playing Jerome. He seems at home, acting. You can't tell he's acting. I don't know if this is his first time in a show, but he is good.

He was also in the critically acclaimed (and most excellent) movie Moonlight.

 

[GNTLGNT]

...Imma have to watch number 2 on-line....can't believe I forgot the damn show!....oh hell, yes I can.....just came bustling in the house about the time it came on, and had to take a shower and de-stink from a day of prison and also radio show....

 

[Spideyman]

...Imma have to watch number 2 on-line....can't believe I forgot the damn show!....oh hell, yes I can.....just came bustling in the house about the time it came on, and had to take a shower and de-stink from a day of prison and also radio show....

tonights is free after 8PM eastern Ck back posts for link

 

[GNTLGNT]

tonights is free after 8PM eastern Ck back posts for link

....thank you darlin'!....

 

[Woland]

I'm actually really impressed with the show. The character that really stands out for me is Lou, the characters never really stood out for me in the book except to color Brady's world. Maybe it's the writing and what the actress is bringing to the characters. The look she gives Brady at the end of Episode where she gets an inkling that there is something wrong with Brady was very subtle and well done.

 

[no bounce no play]

Loved episode 2 It was dark but it wasn't quite as dark as the first episode. I have a question... It's been three years since I read the novel so I don't remember everything but I don't remember the character played by Holland Taylor at all. Was she in the novel?

 

[Moderator]

Loved episode 2 It was dark but it wasn't quite as dark as the first episode. I have a question... It's been three years since I read the novel so I don't remember everything but I don't remember the character played by Holland Taylor at all. Was she in the novel?

No, she was added as a device to be able to fill in parts that were internal dialogue or narration in the book that wouldn't have translated well to film.

 

[no bounce no play]

No, she was added as a device to be able to fill in parts that were internal dialogue or narration in the book that wouldn't have translated well to film.

Oh! Thank you

 

[no bounce no play]

I had one Huh? moment. I didn't catch on that the scene with Hodges and Olivia was a flashback. I had to rewind to notice Hodge's clothing was different lol.

 

[doowopgirl]

No, she was added as a device to be able to fill in parts that were internal dialogue or narration in the book that wouldn't have translated well to film.

I don't know if you can answer this or not, but do you know if Mr. Mercedes is going to be available to the UK any time soon? The trailers have me drooling.

 

[Moderator]

I don't know if you can answer this or not, but do you know if Mr. Mercedes is going to be available to the UK any time soon? The trailers have me drooling.

Both Jordan and I have asked for updates but are still waiting to hear back.

 

[GNTLGNT]

....second episode was also well done....bodes well for this being a consistently good adaptation....

 

[Hill lover35]

I agree 100%. It was pretty Vile.. luckily i DVR'd it so i fast forwarded the part. Think its most for shock n awe.

Was this in the book?

 

[Hill lover35]

I am just wondering how recent news events has effected this show. I know it revolves around a car plowing into people, just wondering if this fact whould affect the shows poularify. Keep in mind that I have not read any of the books at all

 

[no bounce no play]

When I look over my shoulder,
What do you think I see?
Some other cat looking over
His shoulder at me.

Donovan's Season of the Witch was the perfect song for the ending scenes of episode two where Hodge's actions mirrored Brady's actions. There was a lot of thought put into this series

 

[HollyGolightly]

Episode 2 was good. Brady is a creep.
Introduced Mary Louise Parker as Janey, I like her in the part. I am impressed with the kid playing Jerome. He seems at home, acting. You can't tell he's acting. I don't know if this is his first time in a show, but he is good.

Easter egg...Olivia's (and Janey's) apartment was 19c .

I get so excited when I find one!

Did anyone catch in Episode 1 when Brady was driving to work

Spoiler

he was singing "I don't want to die in a Pet Semetary' - or some such, I can't remember the exact words, but it was about dying or being buried in a Pet Semetary

I'm going to watch Episode 2 this afternoon while I'm doing laundry - or thinking about doing laundry.

 

[doowopgirl]

Both Jordan and I have asked for updates but are still waiting to hear back.

Thanks. Do let me know if you hear anything.