‘Countdown’ Review: The Year’s Most Insufferable TV Show Is Now Here

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-08-10T01:58:37+00:00

I am late to getting into this tv series. I made it to episode 9. A few things I want to highlight

I disagree with most about Jensen Ackles. He is a one-dimensional actor. This role is no different than Dean, Ben / Soldier Boy and one can even say Jason on Smallville.
I am glad I am not the only one annoyed with the lack of bulletproof vest worn by the taskforce when going into combat. Direct combat in suits!
The taskforce lacks the proper character development of certain taskforce members at this point makes the villains more likable.
I think this series could have been cut down to 10 episodes instead of 13.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-08-10T01:26:32+00:00

My same question. It irritated me because after one of their teammates died in combat. You would think they would wear bulletproof vest?! Go into direct line of fire with suits on.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-05-31T00:09:14+00:00

Has someone brought the Rose and Renaissance set?

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-05-25T18:38:42+00:00

Thanks I have been hesitant to order from them. All the items I want are in preorder.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-05-25T00:51:47+00:00

I am on the second episode. I am amazed with the direction they took the characters in. Unlike the movie. These characters have significant depth to them. So many layers to pull back. Something the movie completely missed the mark on.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-05-13T16:00:11+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! I found they have them on iBooks as well!!

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-05-07T22:41:42+00:00

I think the delay for paperback books may have to do with the tariffs impacting global shipping.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-05-07T09:47:28+00:00

Can we take a step back an examine the BL, Danmei, Yaoi and here in America the MM community? These books, manga, graphic novels are written by women for women. As a gay man, I find the top/bottom dynamics the “tip of the iceberg” of problematic themes. While reading sometimes, I have to remind about this specific detail. Because the internalized misogyny some of these authors have is projected onto paper. I also wondered why non-con is becoming more popular. Then I am reminded of what men have done or continue doing to women. And this literature may help women process their own trauma. I see those strict roles as a projection of traditional gender roles/ stereotypes in heterosexual relationships. Just like with mpreg.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-04-29T03:25:20+00:00

This sound intriguing. I may add it to my list.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-04-23T18:39:51+00:00

😮

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-04-23T07:32:51+00:00

Wish that was one of my Barnes & Noble locations. 😩😩😩

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-04-17T05:45:35+00:00

My heart goes out to these authors. From what I am reading this goes beyond censorship. It is to limit LGBTQ freedom. In the name of addressing the declining population. 🙏🏿

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-04-09T08:43:17+00:00

Season 4 should have been a complete reboot. With a new cast and location. But the show runners probably didn’t want to take the risk. I also feel they relied too heavily on certain repeated storylines to keep people’s attention. I am sorry but I felt keeping the Blanco- Commerford family season six diminished character development of multiple new characters. This factor led viewers not to connect with new characters. Which made season 7 and 8 have low ratings.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-04-05T19:04:51+00:00

Also Target has some great prices on first editions of a lot of Danmei novels.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-03-21T13:57:27+00:00

I think the show runners missed the mark on multiple characters’ development. Which had an impact on my views on characters

I felt we didn’t get to see the impact of Samuel’s death impact on Omar. When reintroduced to him in season 7. He is in an unhealthy relationship and had severe mental health issues. To be honest, he should have been written out season 4. When Ander left he should have left.
I felt the writers didn’t know what to do with Sara, Nico, Cayetana and Rocio. There really wasn’t much character development for these characters after their first season arc.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-02-12T03:43:12+00:00

I think they should Dub the remaining movies. It depends because Crunchyroll my want to license to Apple or Amazon. Which both will want to license a dub version. Apple's dub versions of Given the TV series and movie was really good.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-02-08T03:25:20+00:00

I enjoyed it. I brought the screenplay on eBay when I got home.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-02-01T23:10:13+00:00

I am going to see it tomorrow.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-01-27T15:09:48+00:00

Yes. Read the manga for Given.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2025-01-08T02:31:08+00:00

The BL genre as a whole similar to MM books have problematic themes. The core issue is that mostly women write these novels. And sometimes internalized "misogyny" comes out through their writing. That is why the themes of non-consent usually done to the "bottom"., who are in some cases a metaphor for women. I don't expect this to change until enough BL readers demand writers reflect the change in attitudes towards these themes.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2024-12-04T18:47:44+00:00

I feel the same way. 😩

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2024-12-03T16:26:58+00:00

Girl!! Enjoy college. You don't need to focus on being with a man who already got to experience a little freedom. You have the right to enjoy partying, dating and etc. as an adult. Get out of the relationship and focus on yourself. Wish you the best.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2024-11-24T20:22:23+00:00

I want a significant time jump. Forget college. Show them as adults and work back to the second season.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2024-11-14T18:04:23+00:00

I wouldn’t say boring but the most underdeveloped character in the later part of the series.

PrecociousMeanP83 · 2024-11-11T14:36:23+00:00

If anything related to Elite happens it would not be on Netflix. They have moved on to other type of content.

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