New Show on Sundance

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

Hap and Leonard -- WATCH IT. Very promising. Stars Michael Kenneth Williams (Omar from The Wire and Chalky from Boardwalk Empire), James Purefoy (star of the mostly lame The Following, but a good actor, and Christina Hendricks, late of Mad Men.

1st episode aired last night, but is available streaming online.

 

[CowboyJD]

The Hap and Leonard books by Joe R. Lansdale are fun reads.

First episode is on my dvr. Haven't watched yet.

 

[Been Jammin]

I heard some Dallas radio guys panning the first episode yesterday. Said it was terribly written and they have already written it off.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

I heard some Dallas radio guys panning the first episode yesterday. Said it was terribly written and they have already written it off.

84% amongst critics on Rotten Tomatoes; 73 on Metacritic.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

I think it's only 6 episodes. I'm not claiming it's the 2nd coming of Breaking Bad, but looks promising as a decent show. Michael Kenneth Williams, in particular, was really good in the 1st episode.

 

[CarrolltonPoke]

I've seen the ads for it. I will give it a try. Speaking of things I've seen ads for, is anyone else intrigued by The Night Manager? AMC miniseries starting in April and featuring House as an arms dealer.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

I've seen the ads for it. I will give it a try. Speaking of things I've seen ads for, is anyone else intrigued by The Night Manager? AMC miniseries starting in April and featuring House as an arms dealer.

I am definitely. I'm admittedly a sucker for spy books and shows though.

 

[PDT816]

Finally got around to watching the first episode. It was very good

 

[hollywood]

I caught the first 3 episodes, kind of reminds me of characters from an Elmore Leonard novel.

Definitely liked what I've seen so far.

 

[hollywood]

I didn't realize the author of the book series (Lansdale) wrote one of my favorite "cult-classic" B Movies - Bubba Ho-Tep.

Unfortunately, most of his early books got very limited printings and I'm having a hard time finding the earlier Hap & Leonard books for less than $15 for a used paperback edition.