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Great piece. I have series one of DVD somewhere and have been meaning to watch it, as I have never seen any off the show. Your comments could be the fuel I need to get that happening.

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Next do "The Cows of October."

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They can't all be classics

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Apr 13Liked by Sam Wiebe

God, I love this show. The style, the music, the humor, the intensity. The show loses appeal in later seasons but the 3rd Season episode "Shadow in the Dark" feels like a TV rift on Mann's Manhunter film.

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Yeah! I'm sure the later seasons won't (can't) be as good...but it's a hell of a first season.

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Great commentary. Thanks for reminding me to go back and watch Collateral. Always loved that movie.

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Yeah it's great. Good Mark Ruffalo performance.

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I rewatched the entire series not so long ago and was surprised how well it held up. You're right, with time (and shameless imitation) it turned into a cliche, but once you get into it again, all the noise disappears and you get sucked in just like the first time.

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