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Quarry is a bust, and I'll explain why

posted 8 years ago by reggieweezy
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If you wanna have a show that covers serious subject matter, like a Vietnam Veteran with PTSD, then keep the show serious. If you wanna have a show that doesn't take itself seriously, like Banshee, then keep things light and entertaining. Quarry tries to be both, which doesn't work at all. Quarry tried to be taken seriously, showing the obstacles Veterans face when returning home from war, and then went comically over the top making Quarry a contract killer. Guy is on hard times financially, and the only way he can make money, is by entering a career as a contract killer. Give me a break. I can understand maybe years of financial hardship, that someone could break down, and start killing for money. Quarry was home for like a week or two when he decides this career change. If you are trying to make a serious show, and the whole concept is ridiculous and unrealistic, it doesn't work.

Show is also way too predictable. I had no idea that Quarry's decision to start killing for money was going to backfire, and cause him more trouble than before lol. Show doesn't really have a central plot, or main story to follow. The most recent episode, the hotel one, was a filler episode and nothing of not happened. Where can this show go from here? More meetings and contract killings that backfire? Joni and Quarry love/hate relationship? Wouldn't be surprised if this season is one and done.

[–] writinman2004 8 years ago

You have no idea what you are talking about.

[–] fmproffit 8 years ago

Quarry didn't take the Broker up on the contract - his dead pal Arthur did - now Quarry is involved courtesy of association, and btw he isn't getting paid, but is stuck working off the debt.

I like the idea that this show thus far has had it's fair share of twists, and turns with no real plot/main story as you put it...Keeps us viewers guessing (good example is when Quarry confesses to Joni at the end of episode 4 of what he's been doing - I wasn't expecting that this soon).

There's a good reason why this season thus far has earned a 8.4 score here at IMDB...Quarry is good tv.

[–] roofall 8 years ago

[..] as you put it...

Except, I wonder WTH is going on - if he has -actually- watched any of it, then how come that this is, also, included in the comment:

Guy is on hard times financially, and the only way he can make money, is by entering a career as a contract killer. Give me a break.

... Because, it isn't what's been going on, heh.

P.S.

You have no idea what you are talking about.

^^ Is moar like it, btw. (Him, the OP. :))

[–] larosat 8 years ago

Banshee light?? Ok then. That was an incredibly violent show and had the antihero almost disemboweled in the first season finale. Quarry keeps us guessing and has had some surprises and some superb acting scenes.

[–] roofall 8 years ago

Ugh, Banshee is special. It's, like, "grindhouse" - right?! This isn't.

[–] matahari20-1 8 years ago

What Writinman2004 said. :)

[–] pankoeken 8 years ago

Your comments sound like you read a brief synopsis of what the series was about and then watched some of the latest episode while diddling with your "smart" phone. Then again maybe you did watch every ep and you're still oblivious to what happened.

[–] Sheriff-Wiseau 8 years ago

You are incorrect.

Reported for doody.

[–] Gary-161 8 years ago

Not sure why the broker needs Quarry when he has cool assassin chick that nobody sees coming. Quarry seems far less competent so far. Apart from killing nearly everyone in the building the other week. Which begs the question as to why he doesn't just do the same to the broker. It's not like he commands an army.

[–] frecklesandspeckles 8 years ago

I thought this show was more serious than Banshee and I've always watched it as if it were serious.