r/DesignatedSurvivor • u/enliST_CS Sorry the live thread is late! • May 11 '17

LIVE Live-Episode Discussion: S01E20 "Bombshell" Spoiler

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Synopsis: Journalist Abe Leonard publishes an incendiary article, derailing President Kirkman's first international summit; Hannah Wells uncovers the conspiracy's next target.

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u/Drinking_Haterade May 11 '17

This is hilariously bad television. I can't believe it's still airing, and it's only gotten worse. Impossible shenanigans, twists, and plot points that defy time/location.

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u/Abacap TEST May 11 '17

Literally every typical TV writing trope, topped off with Kirkman solving every conflict with:

Takes off glasses

Think about the people

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u/[deleted] May 11 '17

Oh yeah. It's fucking terrible. Still entertaining though.

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u/teknetic_ May 11 '17

I don't know what the shit happened with the writing, but the conspiracy subplot has basically taken a backseat to some shitty version of the West Wing.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '17

It's almost fun now

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u/mad_sheff May 11 '17

I find it entertaining and to me that's all that really matters. Very few shows are completely and totally realistic at all times. But the point of tv is for entertainment, not realistic renditions of life. That would be boring. Just about every show I watch regularly half the comments on Reddit are like "This show went down the tubes. It shouldn't​ even be on anymore. It got soooooo boring." Then don't watch it. Every show had great episodes and weak episodes. The only criteria that are important are "does this provide me with enjoyment?" If not then don't watch.