In general the stories this season feel like they've been better plotted out. Theres nothing like Fiona's mysterious friend who seemed important and then just sort of disappeared, or having Frank wander from one misadventure to another.

-I'm shocked that no one did a better job of calling Oliver out on his hypocrisy towards his mother for keeping secrets.

I think you might be interested in this quote from one of the show's producers:

I think Sara is better for Oliver than any of the other women on the show right now and not only does Oliver "get" her, but she's one of the few people that he can be completely honest with. Recent episodes have also suggested that Sara liked Ollie before Laurel did and I thought it felt right that she would go back…

I think what bothers me the most about that story is that I have a hard time accepting that Lip's work study is such a burden that he has no time to study. If he really wasn't getting time to read the material than no matter how big of a genius he is, he's not passing those exams. And I can definitely buy that he'd be…

Remember when Sam Raimi and Toby Macguire left the Spider-Man films, they didn't make a fourth one with a different actor, they simply rebooted. And Raimi didn't have nearly as much clout as Nolan did, hence Sony forcing him to use Venom against his will. Likewise, Nolan and Bale made it clear that they weren't coming…

I don't think allowing him to end Batman after 3 films is an example of his clout, especially if they're just going to reboot it afterwards. Besides, Christian Bale was quoted as saying that he wouldn't come back if Nolan didn't and I think Gary Oldman and the other actors felt the same way.

I think Rust has proven himself to be a good judge of people and not just Hart, so I don't really get the feeling that he's projecting. And regardless of what initially triggered his worldview, everything he says is reasoned and backed up in some way or another. Even if you disagree with him, his ideas are well…

I agree. Its not just that certain people are saying they disagree with what Cohle is saying, its the way they dismiss it and belittle it without really saying why other than critiquing his tone. People also seem to feel the need to point out that what he's saying isn't new as though that in of itself is an argument…

In a way, I think the "weakness" that Hart tries to nail Rust on kind of confirms Rust's point about Hart's beliefs mainly being the result of needing something to motivate you. Hart sees religion not as a path to truth, but as a tool to get people to behave and be productive. Whats real and whats not is less…

At this point is there anything that anyone could possibly say about religion or existence that would be considered even remotely groundbreaking? I think Rust's speeches, like this show itself, isn't groundbreaking, but I do think they are cogent and executed very well.

"which is simply to ask why Rust can't stop thinking about these things if he's already made his mind up about them.' "

Well its not like he's struggling with math or science related courses, which have always been his main strength. He's struggling in literature and its very much true that the bullshit strategies they teach you to write essays for the standardized tests in high school and even for the SAT will usually gain you little…

Irene claims to be gay during her conversation with John Watson and I'm fairly certain that I've heard the showrunners confirm this. I do agree that an asexual becoming sexually interested in a woman has far less negative connotations associated with it then "gay woman digs male hero because hes so awesome". Its one…

I don't really see Sherlock's Irene as being an unworthy antagonist. The first part of the episode is a pretty faithful retelling of the original story. She may become subordinate to her emotions, but so does Sherlock himself. As his brother points out, Irene basically played Sherlock the entire episode and preyed on…

I've heard the creators of the Sherlock defend Irene by pointing out that Holmes goes against his sexuality as well. Irene is a lesbian and Holmes is asexual, yet they still form this connection with each other that turns into mutual attraction.

I think most modern writers feel that audiences wouldn't respond to a completely asexual character like Holmes is in the books so they all end up making Irene Adler a love interest. I suppose they choose her because shes a name most Holmes fans have heard of and because shes one of the few people that he respects.

Oh, I agree that its dishonest to make a film about any sort of immoral life-style unless you show its allure, nor do I think every film needs to be a psa announcement (I think the criticisms on The Wolf of Wall Street on this aspect are totally off base). I'm simply speaking to the fact that that element of wish…

Moffat getting all the blame for this show's failures reminds me of Damon Lindelof getting all the blame for Lost. Its like people forgot that Lost had two showrunners.

I feel like Wolf is a dark, scathing comedy about addiction and excess. If you didn't find the movie funny or you weren't taken in by its energetic pace then I can see how someone wouldn't like it, but for me I was entertained throughout.