The CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (Season 2)

[MikeScott]

If there's already a thread I couldn't find it by searching.

Just watched the first four episodes. Did not expect it but this show is BRILLIANT! Rachel Bloom is sublime. It's hilarious and clever. So, so, so good. Glad I finally started it.

[celticmoon]

I actually just started watching it over the weekend as well. Got through the first 7 episodes. It's too bad the title is so off-putting, because I'm sure people have/will dismiss it just for that. But it's definitely a clever and funny show. Considering the ratings, it's surprising that they gave it another 5 episodes.... I wonder if it can survive past this season. I suppose Bloom's Golden Globe win doesn't hurt its chances though, just like the awards are seemingly keeping Jane the Virgin afloat.

This is now the sixth (!!!!) current CW show that I'm following, after Arrow, Flash, Jane the Virgin, iZombie, and Legends of Tomorrow, which makes it by far the network with the most shows I'm following. Never would I have expected that to happen just a few years ago.

[MikeScott]

It's funny because CW shows always look like they will be dumb (this one, Jane The Virgin) but they have some real gems. When it started I didn't think it would be long before it was canceled with those ratings, but I'm so glad CW has stuck with it. I think with the reviews and Bloom's Golden Globe win they might actually stick with it and give it another season. Hopefully it can catch on. If they don't renew it I could totally see Netflix or Hulu or someone swooping in and saving it. It's too good to not get rescued, IMO.

[celticmoon]

Rachel Bloom seems to think they'll get a second season for precisely that reason.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...sian-bros.html

Pretty good interview, by the way. The thing about the representation of So Cal on TV is so true!

[celticmoon]

Both this and Jane the Virgin were renewed by the CW!

[i007spectre]

Yay! Glad this got renewed.

[TheLaughingMann]

Wasn't she on Youtube for a while and then migrated to this?

From Youtube to Hollywood to Golden Globe winner in record time...that says a lot for her.

[MikeScott]

This is now on Netflix Instant. Everyone check it out.

[kevin87]

Looks like no BD release for this, which I wasn't expecting anyway... but the DVD release is going to be MOD through Warner Archive, so they could've just made a BD release while they were at it lol

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Cra...Season-1/22602

[GorillaGuy]

This show is actually no joke legitimately amazing and there are only nine posts in this thread I am disappointed

[celticmoon]

Yeah, I agree, it's a legitimately great show, perhaps even the best show on the CW right now. (Though I think I'm more partial to iZombie.)

It seems that Gabrielle Ruiz (Valencia) has been upgraded to regular for this upcoming season, which I think is a good thing. Her character has been the only character that has remained kinda one-dimensional throughout the show. The show has done a great job at turning stereotypes on their heads, but she basically hasn't moved beyond being the stereotypical mean and manipulative girlfriend. I'm hoping they'll make her more of her character in her own right, and humanize her a bit more.

[i007spectre]

I love CX-G but no one posts about so I haven't either.

[jjcool]

I really tried to get into this show. Watched probably the first half of the first season. Despite the star having a very nice rack, this show is just too cringe inducing for me. And I can't get into the songs either.

[celticmoon]

This season has been off to a great start.

I'm kinda shocked that Greg left the show, but I think they did a great job with his character. He had an organic, if somewhat abrupt, exit.

It seems like they'll finally be able to give Heather a bigger part in the story, which is good, given that she had seemed kinda pointless until now.

Also glad to see Valencia back this week!

[kevin87]

Originally Posted by celticmoon

This season has been off to a great start.

I'm kinda shocked that Greg left the show, but I think they did a great job with his character. He had an organic, if somewhat abrupt, exit.

It seems like they'll finally be able to give Heather a bigger part in the story, which is good, given that she had seemed kinda pointless until now.

Also glad to see Valencia back this week!

The show is only 13 episodes this season isn't it? so we're halfway to the halfway point. I could see Greg coming back if there's a 3rd season, he might've just had something else lined up. Maybe Hans will be back in Frozen 2?

I think shortening it, while it means less which is bad, also means they can put more into the episodes they have. The "tap that ass" bit was hilarious to me.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by kevin87

The show is only 13 episodes this season isn't it? so we're halfway to the halfway point. I could see Greg coming back if there's a 3rd season, he might've just had something else lined up. Maybe Hans will be back in Frozen 2?

I think shortening it, while it means less which is bad, also means they can put more into the episodes they have. The "tap that ass" bit was hilarious to me.

They added additional episodes to last season while it was airing, I'd like to see the same thing done with this season (if it isn't too late).

I hope he's not gone long, he's one of my favorite characters. Although, they're all favorites

[celticmoon]

From what I read, he was only contracted for the first season, so I'm just glad he was able to come back to give his character closure. He seems open to returning down the line, and I'd imagine he'd at least come back for a guest spot at some point (if the show survives beyond this season).

I really did like his character, but his character ended up in a really great place compared to where he began, so I'm actually pretty happy with the way they wrote him out.

I guess Valencia is essentially his replacement in terms of the main cast, but I actually wouldn't mind White Josh and Hector getting bigger roles going forward as well.

[JTKenobi]

Watched this show a couple years ago and absolutely loved it. Due for a re-watch but looks like it's leaving Netflix on 9/5. What a bummer. Wonder why and when it might come back.
I feel like I need to own this one, but doesn't look like there was a blu release. Currently $25 on iTunes and Vudu/FAH, but I understand that the iTunes version has more 'extras', which makes me hesitate to purchase on Vudu, my preferred digital platform. Sigh.....what to do...

[kevin87]

Originally Posted by JTKenobi

Watched this show a couple years ago and absolutely loved it. Due for a re-watch but looks like it's leaving Netflix on 9/5. What a bummer. Wonder why and when it might come back.
I feel like I need to own this one, but doesn't look like there was a blu release. Currently $25 on iTunes and Vudu/FAH, but I understand that the iTunes version has more 'extras', which makes me hesitate to purchase on Vudu, my preferred digital platform. Sigh.....what to do...

Jane the Virgin has been in my watchlist for years and I noticed it was leaving too. Seems like it lines up with their finale date and the deal CW had with Netflix.

https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/lea...eptember-2024/

All of the removals roughly align five years after their final seasons were added to Netflix, something that applies to all shows that came to Netflix via the big overall deal Netflix held with the network throughout most of the 2010s.

I wish Paramount would have released this on BD, MOD is better than nothing (as long as it wasn't BD-R like Jane the Virgin was). I'm sure both will end up on Paramount+ and iZombie will go to Max.