I just bought Season One off Amazon based on recommendations here. So let me ask any regulars still lurking, does it get better (quickly) after Season One? Because I've gotta say, the first few episodes reminded me of nothing more than an edgier version of Hill St Blues updated for the times. And Michael Chiklis as a…

Stopped watching this one midway through Season Two. I'm at a complete loss at how people rate this show so highly. I'm guessing it can only be Gen-X'rs waxing nostalgic for the 80's, of all things. Go figure.

But what's you're point otherwise?

I know this a rather abrupt break from your point, but my first take on the final scene with Chuck cracking his head on the counter was that Chuck will either be permanently disabled or dead, Jimmy will be crippled with grief as a result, and Kim will likewise disown him out of guilt both for her part in suggesting…

Like many people, I'm living that reality in spades. A degreed semi-professional working in a similarly semi-professional job in a semi-professional organization, the only advantages to which are better than average pay for somewhat less than average commitment. Increasingly, that's the story of modern corporate life…

Just recently bought and am watching the final season again on Amazon. I cheated and watched the last half again first, as I had not seen it since the initial airings. That said, the whole season plays better when viewed consecutively at one's leisure, and without all the hype and analysis that surrounded the live…

Lovin' the under-desk foot-play subtexts as well, especially when contrasted with Jimmy and Kim's polar opposite motivations. Combustibility abides from the git go.

Lovin' the addition of Begley Jr. this year. He's the perfect addition to an already stellar cast.

"Legitimized" yes, legitimized, no. And the saga continues…

Me feel that you are mostly correct on all counts. Me feel that humans (mostly American) - late 20th century and early 21st century both - are confused about their sexual roles and responsibilities in the extremis. Me further thinks that Fargo, Season Two was meant as a commentary on this fact.

Or maybe he even BECOMES Malvo? Don't think I've heard that eventuality explored yet.

Speaking of which, I think that most of these truly memorable series would be best served by a final stand apart Season Review as well. There's a lot to digest on these in these better series' episodes, and episode summaries increasingly simply don't cut it as a summation of the whole.

A long forgotten critique now that I'm just getting around to re-watching the series with more critical eyes, Episode Two opens with the Milligan crew walking into the Gerheart castle to the sight of two ~teeny young'ns (implying more) scampering up the stairs, as might be expected in a dynastic criminal family of…

Great show, great season, and an altogether encouraging reason to watch American TV (or at least stream it on demand) again. Lots of good stuff on these days, but this is easily the best thing on since The Wire.

The whole thing came dangerously close to a point against feminism. I couldn't believe my ears.

Peggy paid no heed to the UFO because she is the center of her universe. The feminist stuff is just her excuse to do what she wants, even burn at the stake in another age.

You middle-aged pervert, you!

I try!

Never convicted!

Agreed as far as the Peggy/Dunst comments go.