Perhaps what's worse is that it never really got going. The Ashby character from the second was a great one for Hank to bounce off, and to invite Hank onto the "darker" side that he likes to dislike, but always indulges in. There is no such character in this season, and Charlie is just a sad sack that needs to have his plot advanced. Instead we are treated to a weak love "triangle" between Hank and three women...well, perhaps more if you want to count his wife too. It's not working as the primary plot because he's done all this in the past two seasons as side adventures. Which reminds me of who Hank is: a writer! And he doesn't write anymore. Not like a case of writer's block, they just don't even mention it anymore.
And it could be expectations...coming off such a high, this season is not as strong, nor interesting to sit through. It could be adequate still, and most likely much better than most of the television on right now, but you wouldn't know it cause you can't get the glory of the first twenty four episodes out of your mind. This is especially difficult when other series such as Dexter, continue through each season with sharp writing and fresh ideas.
So there it is. Not a fan of the show so much anymore...I feel it's getting old. I talked a while ago about how the first season could have been its own entity: it could have ended and the audience would be happy. But now as it chugs along, it begins to crack and break down. It will take me either a few weeks to finish the season or a couple of hours. Either way I foresee being indifferent, and somewhat disappointed in the season.
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