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What were the general differences, if you don't mind me asking? Did you prefer performances in less well known roles or shows?

I watch TV on my laptop (high def screen, max brightness), and usually attribute the murkiness of so many scenes to the limitations of my display. I kind of assume most people are seeing things with a lot more definition and clarity, but yeah. I couldn't see who the corpse was, either.

There are entire set decoration and props departments that work with showrunners to provide the audience with a visible shorthand to understand the characters' lives. Are we not supposed to take away anything from the way they live and the objects they choose to surround themselves with?

She's totally knows all and is faking the amnesia, if you ask me.

Yes, but did it strike anyone else as a bit too nice? We don't yet know if it's Jo's house, her dad's, what her ex husband does for a living, if there's family money, etc. But it seemed a little fancy for a small town police chief, not to mention someone in the family also owning a large beach house. It's a very minor point but the HGTV staging/West Elm-ness of it all prompted a mild eye roll.

Jason's summary on IG: I fucking lost. Losing with dignity though; a lesson I try to instill in my kiddo as I hear him yelling at the tv while gaming. Much easier said than done, especially when what you’re losing at is the most passionate thing you do. I hide my true competitive nature under humor but know for sure, when I was defeated, I was devastated. I put my heart and soul into what I do so when I’m told it wasn’t good enough I wanted to curl up and die, which isn’t much of an option when you’re on a stage in front of a few hundred fans yelling your stupid made for tv name. It’s one of those things I can’t argue with though. Laura is an amazing tattooer and so is Dani. I can’t fault either of them for just being great at what they do or even myself. Tattooing against them made me a better tattooer and for that I’m thankful. Ray, my master canvas, you are a fucking boss, you earned that back tatt. You sat great, you healed great, you showed up. Thanks to my family and friends I dragged to Vegas to watch me lose while having to stand in that theater for hours just watch it all go down in flames like the fucking Hindenburg. Dave made my mom cry. Just throwing that out there I owe so much thanks to @inkmaster The whole production crew; from the big boss lady Andrea, who I have so much respect for down to the lowly cast PAs that we fuck with and treat like dogs daily. Dave, Chris and Ollie, cheers to you dudes, thanks for not tearing into me as much as you could have throughout the season. Thanks to all you fans for your support these past few months. You made all the hard work worth it. Thanks to team🍆. I had to beat off a lot of you guys to get where I was at, sometimes beating off two at a time. Which wasn’t easy. You guys are tough and it was hard, so fucking hard. I still sometimes lay in bed and just think about all you dudes in the loft and how much work it was to beat you all off daily. With that said motherfuckers....I’ll be back. Putting his piece here just because of the canvas' other tattoos. The guy must be absolutely thrilled with the upgrade in quality!

I'm on the fence about watching season two because I'm tired of the case, but I'm interested to see what tack the producers take. Will Broderick herself be portrayed as the straight up bad guy/Dirty John character, or will the audience be expected to feel sympathy for her because of her ex-husband's continued legal and emotional manipulations?

They're all objectively good looking, but Steve's belief that he's so sexy makes him less so to me. Luis is more attractive when he's clean shaven. Tyler looks well groomed, approachable and friendly more than handsome. Derek is the real hottie!

The front of the duplex looked like a badly sewn patchwork quilt. As an owner, I'd much rather have the siding and design carry through across both sides rather than live in a place more suited to Wonderland. The master bedroom may technically have space for a king sized bed but one side doesn't get an end table. The master bath is mini with (horrors!) a single vanity. Mina and Karen frequently cheap out by not including shower doors. Flimsy vinyl curtains are cool in $250K+ houses! I think the pace of completing so many flips for the show is burning them out. Their little spat about the porch railings was not value added for me as a viewer.

Have you guys noticed that they're not showing the actual surgeries any more? The crew films from the other side of the table and there are no close-ups of any pus, cutting, pinning, etc. Given the grief Dr. Pol has received about his treatment practices, I'm wondering if it's just not worth potential blowback from the vet community to film everything any more, or maybe it's the grossness factor? Vet shows all have that boilerplate onscreen disclaimer about not showing the full extent of treatment.

The garage turned out great! It's very much a specific style that's not my personal taste as a non-Basque, but the guys definitely took the clients' wishes to heart. The structural changes like moving the front door, adding windows, etc., made it actually look like a house. I thought the kitchen backsplash did not coordinate well with the cabinet color but then, they weren't designing it for me. I know the $300K fee was firm but still thought it was a bit unfair that the guys had to absorb unforeseeable repairs like the garage foundation.

Similar to the above dress, remember several years ago the show did an episode devoted to all the brides who picked the earlier version of it? It was fun to see it on so many different figures but honestly, a heavily defined waist, bulky belt, and billowy tulle skirt isn't for everyone.

It gripes me as well; I set up message filters to delete all that auto-send shit. I'm just gonna assume you received my order and are charging, processing, shipping, and tracking it, okay? Also, if I want to add a review for the purchase or complete a survey, I'll do so. Silver lining: message filters!

Another thing we haven't seen discussed is that Iris is a lot more religious than Keith. He was kind of noncommittal during the casting special: "I'm Christian but don't really go to church." Not sure he was ready for his wife to be praying to Jesus out loud before bed. The experts spoon out the blandest of pablum under the guise of counseling: Be patient. Love is worth it. Support each other. Give peace a chance.

Since Sydney and his alcoholic misery are gone, the show somehow needs to makes Leonard and Mrs. C. emotional basket cases instead. The sadness runs deep in this bucolic and peaceful setting! Will has started out cheerful and gung ho so I'm guessing he's headed for some kind of breakdown.

The fire pole opening will need to be closed if it's a rental. (Or maybe it's just me who'd rather not have all my conversations, music, TV, etc. clearly audible to realty clients downstairs.) Did the office space have its own bathroom? Luke and his potted plants, I swear.

Shall we do a round of favorite shows? :-) Big Texas Flip: I like Ashley and Michael and their desire to maintain historical accuracy. Boise Boys: Best range of house styles and design choices. Not cookie cutter. Flip or Flop Nashville: Easy going and no stress as Page and DeRon take things in stride. A lot of brick ranch houses but they do nice work. Philly Revival: Rachel is super competent and hands-on. The row houses can get a little boring but I still look forward to watching her work. Music City Fix: Wildcard choice! They almost always enlarge their houses so it's a bigger reveal, and Kortney isn't stuck in one style. I know Dave and Kortney chafe some people but I like them together. Not sure they making new shows, though.

If I missed it I apologize, but it looked like they took away Kenny's microwave. I can't get behind heating convenience store wrapped sandwiches, but come on. The guy needs an easy way to fix a can of soup. I really wanted his family to pitch in and get him a weekly cleaning service, if not a schedule to do it themselves. He can have the best intentions but I doubt he's going to change from "never dusted in 15 years" to Kenny Cleanliness. The man in the wheelchair got a full house renovation with walls moved and a new kitchen but Wanda got painted pink cabinets. Seems unequal, but maybe I just hated the pink very hard.

The endless eating reveals how long these 15 minute shows take to film ... enough for two meals and a snack! This is one of the shows I dip into whenever I need a lift and a laugh, but I would have preferred fewer repeat guests; there are so many other intriguing comics in the world. It was interesting to hear Jerry say he talks to Barry Marder every day because I just don't picture him as someone who reaches out for regular contact like that. Wrong again in this life. I was similarly surprised that Jerry has such strong dislike for [someone], because he's not one to start celebrity beefs or badmouth people in public. Bobcat Goldthwait seems like a solid guess, though.

I normally wouldn't be in favor of Deonna and Iris being intimate just because they're married, but dang. Unlike other couples we've seen, they haven't had huge arguments or blowups with their husbands, the guys are not gaslighting them, smoking dope out on the balcony, being deceitful or keeping women on the side (that we know of). Untuck and try a little petting! Kissing is fun and they're never going to stay married if they're not open to any physical closeness.

Wish I could. Same judges since the beginning, same erratic choices and carefree attitude towards the supposed theme.

Okay, I'm starting to get annoyed with all the detective shows (typically UK) who costume their police detectives in jeans and flannel shirts. What happened to looking professional on the job!? I don't think I'd react kindly to a police officer knocking on my door wearing tatty Saturday morning lawn mowing clothes. I have trouble believing that reflects any reality in the Met, either. These are not undercover officers. Edit: I was reminded of it now watching London Kills but Marcella and The Tunnel were other offenders.

I love a good lap kitty! Even if they're only doing it for the food. :-)

The woman from Seattle whose ex husband belittled her about the cysts ... what does it say about him that he'd stay with her while claiming no other men would? Asshole. The crossing guard didn't really need to pull out a glove to illustrate to that a 3" growth won't fit inside one of the fingers. I can visualize that, thanks. Some of the upcoming scenes look pretty gnarly. Can't wait!

Doesn't Fredrik also still own his IT company in Sweden? I'll be interested to see what appeal LA has for him, or them as a family. Maybe it's something Derek wanted? I suppose he can do his artwork anywhere. Maybe he bought the house that Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent sold when they moved back to NYC!