AMC's Halt and Catch Fire

[Lord Garth]

This was an insane season finale. I mean that in a good way. As an independent vendor myself, I got a kick out of one particular exchange of dialogue.

As far as Joe, I won't say much to spoil this early on, but his actions throughout the episode didn't surprise me. Also meant in a good way.

After this episode, I wouldn't call Joe and Cameron the '80s versions of Don and Peggy anymore. I also wouldn't call Cardiff the '80s Sterling Cooper. They feel like their own thing. I hope it continues but, if it doesn't, the finale brought enough closure to end the series on.

 

[Push The Button]

I'm hoping for a second season, but the ratings were pretty bad for this one, even compared to other AMC shows.

 

[Guy Gardener]

I wish they go back and explain or show how they copied the design and everything. However I know they won't. That would be a great little thing to see, how the neighbor was breaking into the house and maybe even the office.

I saw Guardians of the Galaxy this morning. I'm wondering if Lee Pace used his role in it to practice his swings with a baseball bat. He handles his staff thingy just like the baseball bat from the series.

Tom. Gordon Drunk Faxed the schematics of the Giant to the wrong Hotel room. Cappy got them, not Donna. Cappy then went to give her the plans, which is when she kissed him. To be clear: No Bothans died to bring him that information.

Neighbour boy did not break in.

Cameron broke in, he was only there because it is neighbourly and conscientious to shoot burglars.

 

[Tom Hendricks]

I wish they go back and explain or show how they copied the design and everything. However I know they won't. That would be a great little thing to see, how the neighbor was breaking into the house and maybe even the office.

I saw Guardians of the Galaxy this morning. I'm wondering if Lee Pace used his role in it to practice his swings with a baseball bat. He handles his staff thingy just like the baseball bat from the series.

Tom. Gordon Drunk Faxed the schematics of the Giant to the wrong Hotel room. Cappy got them, not Donna. Cappy then went to give her the plans, which is when she kissed him. To be clear: No Bothans died to bring him that information.

Neighbour boy did not break in.

Cameron broke in, he was only there because it is neighbourly and conscientious to shoot burglars.

You are correct, should have realized that.

I loved the season, maybe series finally. I especially loved the last shot. When Gordon finally realized he doesn't have any ideas and he can only build what he is told to build.

 

[Push The Button]

Even if it doesn't get another season, I have enough closure from last night's season finale to get by with.

Joe realized that making something beautiful is more important than just making something. The last we see of him, he is starting a spiritual quest of sorts, like the young Steve Jobs once did.

Gordon realizes that he needs Joe, or a Joe-like figure to inspire/drive him forward out of his comfort zone.

And the happiest story is Cameron's, who along with Donna and the coders, are going to create something like Compuserve or AOL, which leads to the connected future that we are living in right now.

 

[Guy Gardener]

I got the feeling that maybe Joe's mother still wasn't dead.

And if she wasn't an astronomer, then an unmet sibling was.

What the fuck was with that carjacking?

Did the actress break her arm in real life and there were still scenes to shoot where they couldn't hide it.

 

[Push The Button]

I got the feeling that maybe Joe's mother still wasn't dead.

And if she wasn't an astronomer, then an unmet sibling was.

What the fuck was with that carjacking?

Did the actress break her arm in real life and there were still scenes to shoot where they couldn't hide it.

I know, I thought carjackings were more of a 90's thing.

No reports on the interwebs of Kerry Bishe breaking her arm, but your theory makes sense.

 

[Nerys Myk]

I'm hoping for a second season, but the ratings were pretty bad for this one, even compared to other AMC shows.

I was hoping for a AMCverse where someone on The Walking Dead finds and old Giant in the rubble and recalls having one. Then on Mad Men SC&P get the Cardiff Electronics account.

 

[Push The Button]

I'm hoping for a second season, but the ratings were pretty bad for this one, even compared to other AMC shows.

I was hoping for a AMCverse where someone on The Walking Dead finds and old Giant in the rubble and recalls having one. Then on Mad Men SC&P get the Cardiff Electronics account.

That would be so cool. Hey, Merle of The Walking Dead had some of Walt's blue meth, so the crossover precedent has been set.

 

[Galileo7]

I'm hoping for a second season, but the ratings were pretty bad for this one, even compared to other AMC shows.

Definitely want a season two. I loved the introduction of the Mac'84 both at the convention and the 1984 Superbowl commercial that Joe showed using the vhs taping.

I got the feeling that maybe Joe's mother still wasn't dead.

And if she wasn't an astronomer, then an unmet sibling was.

What the fuck was with that carjacking?

Did the actress break her arm in real life and there were still scenes to shoot where they couldn't hide it.

Agree. Especially, his mom being still alive.

I'm hoping for a second season, but the ratings were pretty bad for this one, even compared to other AMC shows.

I was hoping for a AMCverse where someone on The Walking Dead finds and old Giant in the rubble and recalls having one. Then on Mad Men SC&P get the Cardiff Electronics account.

That would be so cool. Hey, Merle of The Walking Dead had some of Walt's blue meth, so the crossover precedent has been set.

Agree, that would be very cool.

 

[sojourner]

For anyone interested in what Cameron will look like in 30 years:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1293585920/nm0000524?ref_=nmmi_mi_all_sf_22

 

[Push The Button]

For anyone interested in what Cameron will look like in 30 years:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1293585920/nm0000524?ref_=nmmi_mi_all_sf_22

Cameron would be in her early 50's right now, Gordon and Donna in their 60's. Joe would probably look exactly the same now as he did in 1984.

 

[Guy Gardener]

Do you think that Joe survived Black Monday in '87?

 

[sojourner]

For anyone interested in what Cameron will look like in 30 years:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1293585920/nm0000524?ref_=nmmi_mi_all_sf_22

Cameron would be in her early 50's right now,

Which would maker her about the same age as Mary Stuart Masterson, the person in the pic I linked to. Here's how she looks today:
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3335887360/nm0000524?ref_=nmmi_mi_all_pbl_57

 

[Lord Garth]

Halt and Catch Fire has been renewed for a second season!

http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/amc-renews-halt-and-catch-fire-for-season-2-1201286757/

 

[auntiehill]

Hooray!

 

[Robert Maxwell]

Halt and Catch Fire has been renewed for a second season!

http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/amc-renews-halt-and-catch-fire-for-season-2-1201286757/

Now I might actually watch it!

 

[1001001]

That's good news. I thought this was a very interesting show. Slow, but sometimes I like that.

 

[sojourner]

It's an odd show in that I don't like any of the characters as people, but it's compelling to watch.

 

[Nerys Myk]

It's an odd show in that I don't like any of the characters as people, but it's compelling to watch.

That's how I felt about BSG.