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cyber_turnip

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« Reply #720 on: 12-15-2014 22:14 »

I disagree. I think they're stand-out, top-tier season 3 episodes but pretty average episodes of the series overall.
JoshTheater

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« Reply #721 on: 01-20-2015 17:50 »
« Last Edit on: 01-20-2015 19:09 »

The special was so good. So, so good. I mean holy shit, that was more than worth the wait. I think it ranks up there with some of the best episodes, maybe not as far as humor goes but at least in terms of sheer amount of content jammed in (were there any important live characters we didn't see?) and satisfying story payoff. I think the animation has never looked better as well.

By the way, there's an epilogue streaming on the Adult Swim website (as well as the full episode).
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« Reply #722 on: 01-21-2015 01:33 »

were there any important live characters we didn't see?

Augustus St. Cloud is the only one who springs to mind, though he was at least in the preview for season 6.

Anyway, I completely agree with you - this special was incredible. A LOT of loose ends were tied up here, and it's set one hell of a stage for season 6. I'm a bit confused as to why they chose to do it all in a special rather than an actual episode, but hell, I'm not complaining. That was nothing short of epic.
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« Reply #723 on: 01-21-2015 06:23 »
« Last Edit on: 01-21-2015 06:25 »

Actually now that I think about it, there were quite a few regularly recurring characters who didn't show up. Pete White, Dermott, and Triana were the most notably absent.
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« Reply #724 on: 01-21-2015 06:25 »

Dermott had a brief non-speaking cameo finding a dead body in a dumpster, and Pete White was in the online epilogue.
JoshTheater

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« Reply #725 on: 01-21-2015 06:27 »
« Last Edit on: 01-21-2015 06:31 »

Alas, I stand corrected.

In any case, it's hard to keep track of which side characters are dead. I still miss Henchman 24's ghost (it was better than no Henchman 24). And unrelated, I hope The Master returns as often as possible.
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« Reply #726 on: 01-21-2015 10:41 »

That. Was. Fantastic. My only complaint, as ever, is the length of the wait between seasons.
cyber_turnip

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« Reply #727 on: 01-22-2015 21:10 »

I love this show.
JoshTheater

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« Reply #728 on: 01-06-2016 15:30 »

I needed this.

JoshTheater

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« Reply #729 on: 02-01-2016 06:39 »

Bump.

That was very worth the wait. I'm super excited to see the rest of this season.
tyraniak

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« Reply #730 on: 02-01-2016 14:01 »

"He's an adorable nine year old boy genius, you're the last person I'd assign to him"
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« Reply #731 on: 02-01-2016 15:07 »

It's really great to have this show back. The season premiere was just fantastic all around. :)
cyber_turnip

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« Reply #732 on: 02-02-2016 00:37 »

I didn't think it was a particularly great episode (not bad by any means, just sort of mid-level Venture Bros),  but I'm very interested to see where they're going this season.
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« Reply #733 on: 02-02-2016 01:11 »

It was hardly the best episode of the show, but an above-average episode of The Venture Bros is still an excellent episode of television in general.

Plus: NightDick! :laff:
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« Reply #734 on: 02-02-2016 07:24 »
« Last Edit on: 02-02-2016 07:29 »

I thought it was a particularly great episode, but maybe that's just because it's been so long since new episodes. I remember being similarly impressed by both the season 5 premiere and the between-seasons special. I think for the most part I was won over by how high-energy it was throughout. I also liked how while it continued some of the most important storylines carried over from previously in the series,  it also felt like starting fresh and introduced a bunch of new characters and elements. Seemed like a major benefit of how many threads were tied up by the special that maybe the show hasn't experienced in a while, when it could have easily eneded up being a disadvantage that made the show start to feel stale.
cyber_turnip

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« Reply #735 on: 02-02-2016 16:41 »

For what it's worth, I absolutely adored the season 5 premiere.
Box Incorporated

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« Reply #736 on: 02-09-2016 01:53 »

Pretty interesting interview about the current Season.

http://www.themarysue.com/interview-...on-publick-s6/


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I don’t know that Triana is necessarily gone forever, because Orpheus isn’t gone forever. He, unfortunately doesn’t make an appearance this season, but he’ll be back. And we intend to fold our most dear supporting characters back into it. We did have a story for him, but we just didn’t get to it.

 :(


Episode descriptions for the next 4 eps.

http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-v...isodes/205296/


Faking Miracles

Doc uncovers a mysterious invention that could make or break Dean's college aspirations and The Monarch makes a bad first impression on Dr. Mrs. The Monarch's co-workers.

Rapacity In Blue

A supervillain attacks the Ventures.

Tanks for Nuthin'

A super-widow surfaces and makes Dr. Mrs. The Monarch's job difficult while a criminal genius tries to arch Dr. Venture.

It Happening One Night

Avant-garde supervillains try to arch Dr. Venture while Hank searches for love in a den of ninjas.


Suspicious short description for Rapacity In Blue. Pretty vague descriptions all around, which I'm fine with to avoid any spoilers/reveals. Am liking the refocus on Dr. Venture being arched again with new villains so far.
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« Reply #737 on: 02-09-2016 05:42 »

This week's episode was great. I'm always a fan of the Billy Quizboy/Pete White episodes.

Also: MOON CIRCUS. :laff:
JoshTheater

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« Reply #738 on: 02-09-2016 22:25 »
« Last Edit on: 02-09-2016 22:28 »

Box Inc, I know they're just promotional synopses (and fairly vague ones at that, as you pointed out), but spoiler tags might still be appreciated. :)
cyber_turnip

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« Reply #739 on: 02-09-2016 22:59 »

Eh, I thought this week was a big step down from last week and I wasn't that sold on last week. I mean, it wasn't bad, don't get me wrong... just pretty average Venture Bros (which is still very good).
Box Incorporated

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« Reply #740 on: 03-11-2016 22:00 »

Season 7 currently in the writing stages (and possibly another hour long special inbetween Seasons again).

http://screencrush.com/venture-bros-season-6-finale-special-7/
cyber_turnip

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« Reply #741 on: 03-12-2016 23:59 »

I'm not surprised. In fact, I've come to expect a special or two as standard, given that there's a 3-year gap between seasons, nowadays.

But still, welcome news.
tyraniak

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« Reply #742 on: 03-13-2016 14:25 »

I've been starting to like the specials a lot more than the actual last two seasons, so I'm cool with that
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« Reply #743 on: 03-24-2016 02:39 »

I'm loving this season. Juicy reveals! An arc! The Monarch! The Blue Morpho! 21! Dr. Mrs. The Monarch's Nazi uniform! Weird villains!

And best of all, Brock is back to business as badass usual.
cyber_turnip

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« Reply #744 on: 03-24-2016 11:41 »

The season finale was, by far, my favourite episode of the season.

It was still a fairly underwhelming season for me, though. I really enjoyed it, but other than that last episode, none of the offerings were up there with the best like my favourite seasons.

I find The Venture Bros. mostly seems to alternate in quality on a season by season basis for me.

Season 1 - not amazing (it was finding its feet and some of the episodes are outstanding, but it's far from the show's best work)
Season 2 - downright incredible
Season 3 - good, but all pretty mediocre by the show's standards
Season 4a - fantastic
Season 4b - good, but pretty mediocre by the show's standards
Season 5 - fantastic
Season 6 - good, but pretty mediocre by the show's standards

So, here's to season 7, I guess.
tyraniak

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« Reply #745 on: 03-25-2016 15:56 »

I'll agree that season 2 is probably the show's best, but I guess I have somewhat of a soft spot for season three, even though I can see having so many standalone episodes can set some of the viewers off. A little disappointed with how underwhelming the last two season finales have been, considering 2-4 all had extremely well done two parters and how great the hour long specials have been
cyber_turnip

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« Reply #746 on: 03-30-2016 12:10 »

Apparently there was confusion about how many episodes season 6 was going to contain because they didn't know if some of the specials were supposed to count towards the episode order or not, which meant that what was, presumably, intended to be the season finale at some point, will now be the special we get between season 6 and season 7.

I think the same thing happened with "All this and Gargantua-2" - I think it was conceived as the finale of season 5, but there was confusion again.
winna

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« Reply #747 on: 08-19-2018 20:02 »

Maybe it was the blue morpho.
cyber_turnip

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« Reply #748 on: 08-20-2018 01:09 »

The season finale was, by far, my favourite episode of the season.

It was still a fairly underwhelming season for me, though. I really enjoyed it, but other than that last episode, none of the offerings were up there with the best like my favourite seasons.

I find The Venture Bros. mostly seems to alternate in quality on a season by season basis for me.

Season 1 - not amazing (it was finding its feet and some of the episodes are outstanding, but it's far from the show's best work)
Season 2 - downright incredible
Season 3 - good, but all pretty mediocre by the show's standards
Season 4a - fantastic
Season 4b - good, but pretty mediocre by the show's standards
Season 5 - fantastic
Season 6 - good, but pretty mediocre by the show's standards

So, here's to season 7, I guess.

Yep, I'm really, really digging season 7 so far, so this pattern seems to be bizarrely on point for me.
M0le

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« Reply #749 on: 08-20-2018 14:19 »

It continues to surprise me that 6 was considered a dud season. 6 was fantastic; one winner after another. 4 and 5 were definitely the dud-adjacents. I'd explain the reasoning, but... I won't.
winna

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« Reply #750 on: 08-20-2018 21:03 »

Yeah, the Blue Morpho!
M0le

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« Reply #751 on: 08-21-2018 06:22 »



By the way, what's Stab Girl a reference to? Mr. Fahrenheit took me a second to get as Freddie Mercury, but I am just totally blanking on what New Wave act that's a reference to.

I liked the subtle joke that Billy the surgeon misidentifies a stroke as a heart attack and Orpheus the sorceror has to correct him (with the sweet, sweet continuity-faithful gag of the Action Man finally having the stroke Orpheus predicted back when they first met). Also, I think in one of the Dr. Z flashbacks, he's riding the giant drill from the M.U.T.H.E.R. episode (speaking of obscure New Wave references...)
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« Reply #752 on: 08-23-2018 20:38 »
« Last Edit on: 08-23-2018 20:41 »

It continues to surprise me that 6 was considered a dud season. 6 was fantastic; one winner after another. 4 and 5 were definitely the dud-adjacents. I'd explain the reasoning, but... I won't.

I’m very much with you, I think 4 and 5 were both great but steps down from the previous seasons, while season 6 was consistently excellent. So far I’m really enjoying season 7, but it does feel a little less solid than 6...maybe due to the animation and pacing feeling slightly more rushed? The writing is still great though.

I’m with turnip that season 2 was the best, though.
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« Reply #753 on: 11-23-2018 22:17 »

Wait, there was another season and I didn't notice? Is VB available on a streaming service like Netflix or Hulu yet?
winna

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« Reply #754 on: 11-24-2018 07:53 »

Most of the seasons are streamed daily in order on the adult swim website.  The latest season might be on there too.  I liked it.
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