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Post by Triple_sSs on May 8, 2013 21:07:32 GMT -5
So who else here likes Arrested Development? Personally I think it's one of the funniest shows I've seen. (topped only by MST3K of course) If you somehow haven't heard of it, it's a criminally underrated sitcom that aired on Fox from '03 to '06. It's about a very rich and very dysfunctional family called the Bluths, and when their patriarch gets arrested and they have all their assets frozen, it's up to son Michael Bluth to try and keep things together. Despite being highly acclaimed by both critics and viewers, it just couldn't get enough ratings and only lasted 3 seasons. However it was recently announced that they're going to revive the series exclusively on Netflix for a 4th season, which is going to premiere on the 26th of this month, hence why I thought I'd make this thread. Here's a promo poster they put out not too long ago: I'm really excited to see what the new season will be like, I hope it's as amazing as the original series was. What are your guys' thoughts on this show? And are you gonna check out the new season for yourselves?
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Post by nondescript spice on May 8, 2013 22:28:24 GMT -5
i've never seen it, but i want to very much. i was hoping it would go into syndication, but i haven't seen it anywhere. i heard how great it was while it was still on, but for me it was one of those deals where i didn't want to start watching it mid-series; i'd rather start from the beginning.
i guess i'm going to have to think about buying it. i wish they'd come back without netflix, but i can understand why they would want to, given the fact that they got canned after three seasons. it sounds like it got the my name is earl treatment. i remember watching a rifftrax where mike made a comment about how funny AD was, so that is as good a referral as anything else for me.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2013 16:50:39 GMT -5
One of the BEST shows ever. Absolutely criminal that it was ever canceled in the first place. Borrow/buy the series, spice, you won't regret it.
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Post by BJ on May 9, 2013 18:14:47 GMT -5
i've never seen it, but i want to very much. i was hoping it would go into syndication, but i haven't seen it anywhere. They didn't have enough episodes for regular syndication, but it was free on Hulu for a long time. That's how I first saw it, only because of the recommendation of a friend. I watched the pilot online, and then immediately bought all three seasons. I wish I'd seen it during the original run, but Fox promoted it so poorly that it didn't seem worthwhile. The commercial that stands out is George Sr.(Jeffrey Tambor) in prison high-fiving a fellow inmate. It was funny in the episode, but a terrible way of selling the show. Now, I've gone through the whole series so many times, it's almost embarrassing; great show. I kind of wish they were just releasing the new season on Blu-Ray, but I guess I'll give Netflix a try. It's something like eight dollars a month, with the first free, so I can't complain.
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Post by Mr. Atari on May 11, 2013 22:44:35 GMT -5
It's one of my all-time favorites. The fan base can be obnoxious (like Firefly or Community fans), so there's been some backlash. But like those shows, AD is absolutely worth the hype.
I use quotes from the show on a daily basis, and I do have a Cornballer T-Shirt. I got it from Hermano.
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Post by Triple_sSs on May 13, 2013 19:54:51 GMT -5
A new trailer for season 4 is out:
Yup, I can already tell this is going to be amazing.
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Post by Triple_sSs on May 26, 2013 17:57:57 GMT -5
And the new season just came out today. I'm already a few episodes in and wow, they haven't even missed a beat, it's still incredibly hilarious! You guys really need to check it out.
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Post by GarrettCRW on May 26, 2013 20:13:39 GMT -5
There's also a cameo that everyone on this board should appreciate.
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Post by gypsygurl on Jun 27, 2013 14:21:16 GMT -5
Never nudes unite!
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Post by Triple_sSs on Jun 27, 2013 15:27:12 GMT -5
There are dozens of us! DOZENS!
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Post by gypsygurl on Jun 27, 2013 18:15:15 GMT -5
Anyone want a cornball? The machine is damn hot though!
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