Manhattan - General Discussion

[shapeshifter]

Well crap! I finally had time to binge watch the last four episodes and my DVR only recorded a minute of the finale! And WGN isn't on demand with Time Warner and the finale isn't in their website!

It looks like you can pay to download it from iTunes or Amazon Video.

[Julie23]

I bought season two since I no longer had WGN America available, but it was worth every cent. Last year, this quickly became one of my favorite shows, Abby not withstanding. This season was even more powerful. If it ends, I enjoyed the history and drama and would be satisfied. But I would watch if a season three comes about, curious what happens to everyone after the big bang.

[Ellaria]

I binge-watched this entire series over the last two weeks. This is a show that more should be watching and discussing. I am only sorry that it took me so long to get to it. It was excellent and it is a shame that it has been overlooked. IMO, it is similar to The Americans, another show with limited (but more vocal) viewership.

I loved the science, politics and morality surrounding the development and use of the bomb. Charlie and Frank are fascinating, frustrating and often detestable characters. For me, Fritz, Jim and Paul were the heart of the show. Liza was an incredibly interesting and sympathetic character but her story suffered from a lot "starts and stops." As far as Abby...the less said, the better.

This show clearly is the victim of "too much good TV." The final two episodes of S2 were absolutely riveting. I am conflicted as to whether or not there should be a S3. "Jupiter" seems like a natural end for the show, the characters and the era. However, I would like to see more, particularly what happens to Charlie and Frank.

Edited January 10, 2016 by Ellaria Sand

[wonderwoman]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/manhattan-canceled-two-seasons-at-861770

Bummer... At least it was a satisfying ending.

[shapeshifter]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/manhattan-canceled-two-seasons-at-861770

Bummer... At least it was a satisfying ending.

Yeah. And no mention of it being "shopped around."

[janeta]

Oh poop. :( And it made me drag out and read my bio of Oppie.

[mjc570]

I'm sorry, but not surprised.

[CTrent29]

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I wish they didn't emphasize the lady physicist constantly inviting her colleagues into bed. It diminishes her character and intelligence.

 

Helen is simply a red-blooded woman with a healthy sex life.  Like many others.

[TomServo]

I don't get that network, so I have to wait for the whole season to come up on Hulu and hadn't been paying attention to whether the show had been renewed or not.  I just finished season 2 last night, and now I am wishing I hadn't binge-watched it since that's all there is.

[Anela]

I started watching this in 2014, but didn’t get very far.  I’ve just started it on Hulu, because it’s about to expire, but they left it hanging? Maybe I won’t bother.  

[Anela]

Poor Fritz.