NBC's SMASH - Series & Broadway Adaptation Thread — Page 80

#1976

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:04pm

Addy, I'll join you. I loved it, too.

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#1977

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:05pm

"I didn't hate it. But I felt the ending was jarring - especially since the show is gone until mid-season (presumably)"

It's like they thought, Wait a second, there's nothing cliffhangeresque to tide them over. Hilty, you grab those pills!

#1978

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:06pm

That was bull****. Karen, REALLY?!? and Ivy attempts suicide right after a visit from Bernadette. Depressing in so many ways.

#1979

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:06pm

gawd - i can't stand that mcphee girl. this show is worse than a jackie collins mini series circa 1985. so hackneyed. like a car wreck, i can't not look... overproduced dreck. and pls kill off that ellis chaacter.

#1980

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Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:08pm

I thought it was great. I loved the new song a lot.

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#1981

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:10pm

Loved it. I even enjoyed the touches of Marilyn behind Karen in the finale.

#1982

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:10pm

i love it! great finale!

#1983

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:11pm

pls kill off that ellis chaacter.

I was so amused when he did his whole "I'll be back" schtick. I felt like saying "Honey, if you come back you'll be brought up on attempted murder charges"

I thought it was great. I loved the new song a lot.

I loved it too. I loved how they brought in elements and some of the melody from the opening number ("Let Me Be Your Star"). It felt very "full circle" and I would have been satisfied as an audience member.

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#1984

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Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:13pm

Loved it!

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#1985

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:14pm

Add me to the list of people who loved it!

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#1986

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:15pm

I think what sucks the most is that we likely have to wait until January 2013 for season 2. Was really hoping Hilty got Marilyn, and the writers made her(Hilty) end very depressing. The end of Bombshell worked, and overall it was a solid episode, but they just f*cked over Ivy's character. Hopefully they'll fix that for season 2(whenever that will be). And Julia getting pregnant was so poorly thrown in there. couldn't that have waited until next season.

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#1987

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Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:15pm

I thought that was a satisfying end to the season. I really hope season two opens and shows Ivy throwing the pills out instead of taking them. That was the one part I didn't care for tonight.

The last song was great!

What I was hoping to happen was Ellis getting hit by a bus, Leo choking on his fish & chips and Ivy becoming somewhat likable again, but I can dream.

#1988

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:15pm

Regarding Ivy taking the pills, I don't think she did it. I think she thought about it and realized she was better and above this.

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#1989

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Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:16pm

I loved it. From "Marilyn" laying in the bed, until the end, I was in tears. I thought it was a beautiful ending. I want to see "Bombshell" right now!

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#1990

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:16pm

thought it was great! McPhee had some pretty solid acting moments, the "wolf" number was a KNOCKOUT, and regardless of cliches and some poorly written dialogue, i was pretty much kept on the edge of my seat for the entire episode. inaccuracies aside, i think the feel of the hectic-ness of preparing a show was portrayed quite nicely. excited to see what season two will hold!

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#1991

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:17pm

Were those lyrics changes to "Wolf" if so, I approve. Side bar, I wonder if AGT will help give it a boost in the ratings since that show is a power house for NBC.

Updated On: 5/14/12 at 11:17 PM

#1992

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:25pm

I loved the ending. Dev needs to take a Dionne Warwick moment and walk on by. Ivy will still be a part of the show, I'm sure of it. Karen was amazing. Uh oh Julia.... who's the daddy? It almost universal that most people want Ellis off the show. Being the cynical person that I am, I'm thinking the producers of SMASH will keep the Ellis character. They certainly don't want the audience to have that much of an impact on characters. Just saying. It too bloody awful that we'll have to wait until January 2013 for Season 2, more or less. from RC in Austin, Texas

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#1993

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:25pm

I loved the ending. Dev needs to take a Dionne Warwick moment and walk on by. Ivy will still be a part of the show, I'm sure of it. Karen was amazing. Uh oh Julia.... who's the daddy? It almost universal that most people want Ellis off the show. Being the cynical person that I am, I'm thinking the producers of SMASH will keep the Ellis character. They certainly don't want the audience to have that much of an impact on characters. Just saying. It too bloody awful that we'll have to wait until January 2013 for Season 2, more or less. from RC in Austin, Texas

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"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

#1994

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Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:25pm

I was left with an overwhelming feeling of "that's it?"

#1995

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:28pm

"I loved it. From "Marilyn" laying in the bed, until the end, I was in tears. I thought it was a beautiful ending. I want to see "Bombshell" right now!"

Ditto to all of that ^^^

#1996

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Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:28pm

I didn't think "That was it". I was content, not disappointed but not the big finale I expected but overall I loved it. I was really impressed with "Wolf" and "Don't Forget Me".

#1997

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Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:29pm

well we found who got Marilyn(Karen). We're to believe the show ends it's tryout in Boston with strong reviews and then heads back into workshop mode in NYC to fix any problems(and possibly recast a few people).

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#1998

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:29pm

I have been rooting for Ivy to get Marilyn all season but Karen totally and completely won me over. I thought this episode was SO good and Bombshell seems like a fantastic show. I'm loving the music and you know what, if it were on Broadway now I would pay full price for a ticket. I'm so pleased with this finale. Hopefully the quality level continues to improve.

#1999

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:31pm

I 'liked' it, but it was totally predictable.

They REALLY didnn't need to make Julia preggers. Just let the whole affair thing just die.

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#2000

Smash - Series Discussion

Posted: 5/14/12 at 11:32pm

I'm in the minority that likes the Ellis character, and glad they've shelved his ambiguity (for now). I'm still rooting for Ivy though. Poor girl can't catch a break. Now I wish they'd release all the "Bombshell" songs.

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