Maldron Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I honestly had no idea what to expect going into this one. I wanted it to be good, but I didn't expect it to explode with a cast of borderline insane characters centered around the school's glee club. I initially had my own reservations, just because of all the High School Musical comparisons I was running in my head, but when the first actual line of the show comes into play ("You think this is hard? Try being waterboarded, that's hard.") I was hooked into it. The characters are practically all touched in the head in some way, humor is born of situations and characters more than jokes, and all of the background music is a capella. The first episode is all introductions, but even that I didn't really mind. I'm mostly just pissed off I have to wait so long for the second episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I DVRed this show. Glad to hear it was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Great show, just hulu'd the first 4 episodes and am hooked. Thing I like is that the characters are great, stereotypes, but the school is surreal, as is the show, so it works. I think the balance of being able to do drama without darkening the show too much has been key. That, and it's been a while since I've seen a show that can put a big dopey grin on my face at its best. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Oh good, I didn't have to revive this myself at the end of the season. The character drama is great, as the more over-the-top aspects of each of the adults begins to affect the normal high-school drama issues of the students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Oh good, I didn't have to revive this myself at the end of the season. The character drama is great, as the more over-the-top aspects of each of the adults begins to affect the normal high-school drama issues of the students. It got picked up for a full season, so it's nice to knwo we'll get that at least. Though I do wonder how long they can keep the gimmick going, it'll be fun to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalHeart Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I watched the first three episodes, and liked it. Definitely gonna watch more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 And for anyone who was wondering, the cast IS doing all the singing. Pretty impressive, Rachel has one hell of a voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Why is it yall posted in may and 5 months later there's only 5 episodes? arrgh. this show is definitely good for those that have been in some kind of performing arts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Because Fox premiered the pilot episode far in advance of the fall season to build anticipation and allow word of mouth to spread from those who found it to those who would find it interesting. Possibly one of the most clever things Fox has ever done with a long-shot show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 oh.. ok. good thing cause fox is really lacking in good tv for a long time. "nowadays, being anonymous is worse than being poor" - rachael the style is like chicago and scrubs in a high school setting... its comedy is better than a lot of full feature movies lately (like the way they put in melodies of songs that the lyrics fit the scenes), and i can't remember the last time any movie or tv show as done a good job at portraying a true sense of hard work and accomplishment oh.. and thumbs up for their chicago + journey songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 and if you thought that was impressive, he goes and does this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Just bumping this back up because it's been fun and alot of the songs are great! One thing this has done is reminded me how much I love acapella stuff when it's done well, I think I'll start a thread on the music boards about that. I don't think it's been said but everyone on the show is a pretty good singer to flat out fantastisc, will and racheal are the best though, Racheal voice is just awesome. There is a bit of a disconect when they do a great piece and it's like... guys you have to do better then that lol. Several of the actors have done alot of theater stuff including pieces on boardway. Most surpising is I believe the male teenage male lead(flynn) has no prior singing experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 have to agree with you - here is one of her recent ones: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I think this is one of the best mash-ups I've ever heard: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Sectionals tonight! Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 wonderful episode! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 April? I have to wait till fucking April to watch the next episode. Fucking Fox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I see my plan worked and I got you hooked, Alex >) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I see my plan worked and I got you hooked, Alex >) Dream on if you think you were the cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnah Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Well, you got Meg and I hooked Joel*... *Much to Jays disgust! haha The finale airs on Sunday night, but I think ima beg Jay to download it tomorrow (Saturday) because i tend to struggle with the patience.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Dream on if you think you were the cause. ....you'd never seen an episode until I showed Megs and Alanah the pilot and the second episode at my place....WHILE YOU WERE THERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_U_SPACECOWBOY Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Was at a friends last night and caught the mid-season finale amoungst 5 or so rabid fans. Downloading episodes 1-12 as I speak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Sectionals....ROCKED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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