Members Rey Gato Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 My wife and I saw an Episode of a show called Shameless a couple of months ago. We enjoyed it, so I downloaded the first 3 seasons. Turns out the show I downloaded is the original English version which started in 2004, and is still running. The American version which started in 2011 is almost an exact copy. The dialogue in the first episode is pretty much word for word. The US version isn't bad, but it's not as good as the original. It seems like it's trying too hard. Maybe I'm just biased because I'm from Manchester, but I love this show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members murdock Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 US version: first season was good second season was trash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RunJonnyRun Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Haven't watched the English version yet, but I think the one on shotime is awesome. Off topic side note, they are making a American version of misfits, {censored}in lame. I can guarantee its gonna suck, just like they {censored}ed up US Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chad_sux Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by Rey Gato My wife and I saw an Episode of a show called Shameless a couple of months ago. We enjoyed it, so I downloaded the first 3 seasons. Turns out the show I downloaded is the original English version which started in 2004, and is still running. The American version which started in 2011 is almost an exact copy. The dialogue in the first episode is pretty much word for word. The US version isn't bad, but it's not as good as the original. It seems like it's trying too hard. Maybe I'm just biased because I'm from Manchester, but I love this show. From Manchester, eh? Red or blue side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rey Gato Posted July 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by chad_sux From Manchester, eh? Red or blue side? There's a blue side? Interesting fact: Man United is the most valuable sports team in the world at 2.7 BILLION dollars. Worth almost 1 billion dollars more than 2nd place Dallas Cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Whatever. The American version has this chick getting nekkid, several times. We win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chad_sux Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by Rey Gato There's a blue side? Interesting fact: Man United is the most valuable sports team in the world at 2.7 BILLION dollars. Worth almost 1 billion dollars more than 2nd place Dallas Cowboys. Another interesting fact is that it's not even in the city of Manchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stompboxfreak72 Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Love the US version. William Macy is awesome. Best show on Tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members murdock Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by stompboxfreak72 Love the US version. William Macy is awesome. Best show on Tv. the only amazing show on showtime is dexterhbo > showtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PDbyS Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hell, Game of Thrones can take on the other premium channels solo. I've only seen the 2nd season of the US version and I liked it. The dad is the {censored}tiest father in the history of tv. Every time there's a scene with him I wondering wtf is he going to do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members trailsofsin Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 I like it (US version) a lot - it's a great combo of drama and comedy, characters are interesting, dialogue is good, and its very well acted. First season was better, but second season had its moments (second last episode was great). Probably my third favourite show right now behind Boardwalk Empire and Breaking Bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Love it. Can't wait for season 3 to start. Any idea when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members STEEL KAGE Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 HUGE Shameless fan here. Havent seen the UK version but I sure as hell love ours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RunJonnyRun Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by HottKarl Whatever. The American version has this chick getting nekkid, several times. We win. Mother {censored}in this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TU BE Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by RunJonnyRun Mother {censored}in this! yep. Fionna. {censored}ing yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Picklebottom Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 book is always better, british is always better, etc. i enjoyed the first season of the the us version. im sure the british book version would be the best thing ever done in the entire world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rey Gato Posted July 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by HottKarl Whatever. The American version has this chick getting nekkid, several times. We win.[/img] Ok, I'll give you that, but sometimes her tits look crap. There I said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rey Gato Posted July 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by chad_sux Another interesting fact is that it's not even in the city of Manchester What the {censored} are you on about? Old Trafford is part of Greater Manchester. If you're saying it's not actually in the City of Manchester, well, that's just semantics, it's still Manchester. I am from Audenshaw, which is much farther away from the City center, but still part of Greater Manchester. Besides, if I said I was from Audenshaw, no one knows where the {censored} that is. I'll say one thing, if the council estate on Shameless is an accurate representation of current council housing in England, it's a damn sight better than when I was a kid. There was a council estate up the street from me, and it was a scary {censored}ing place. I steered way clear of it whenever I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by Rey Gato Ok, I'll give you that, but sometimes her tits look crap. There I said it. So do yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundgardener75 Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 Originally Posted by Rey Gato My wife and I saw an Episode of a show called Shameless a couple of months ago. We enjoyed it, so I downloaded the first 3 seasons. Turns out the show I downloaded is the original English version which started in 2004, and is still running. The American version which started in 2011 is almost an exact copy. The dialogue in the first episode is pretty much word for word. The US version isn't bad, but it's not as good as the original. It seems like it's trying too hard. Maybe I'm just biased because I'm from Manchester, but I love this show. Haven't gotten around the original version, but looking forward to, since I like the US version. Originally Posted by RunJonnyRun Haven't watched the English version yet, but I think the one on shotime is awesome.Off topic side note, they are making a American version of misfits, {censored}in lame. I can guarantee its gonna suck, just like they {censored}ed up US Skins. My wife and I refused to watch the US version of Skins. Then again, I haven't seen the British version of Jersey Shore yet. Originally Posted by HottKarl Whatever. The American version has this chick getting nekkid, several times. We win. Emmy Rossum FTW! Originally Posted by murdock the only amazing show on showtime is dexterhbo > showtime Wrong. Showtime > HBOShowtime has lots of great shows, Dexter just leads them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nick H Posted July 24, 2012 Members Share Posted July 24, 2012 no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheRymanChu Posted November 11, 2012 Members Share Posted November 11, 2012 Shameless Season 3 premiers January 13, 2013. Californication will also be back that night. Though after the last season, I'm not sure why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nerine Posted November 12, 2012 Members Share Posted November 12, 2012 There's no way the US version is better than the UK version. For one that the characters and situations and everything are just very English. I'm surprised it translates over the pond. Same with The Office. That got ruined too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeloAngelo Posted November 12, 2012 Members Share Posted November 12, 2012 Love the US version. William Macy is awesome. Best show on Tv. you must have low standards. uk version {censored}s on everything on tv ever. the us version is just a little more watchable than most shows on tv, but being a fan of the original really ruins this show. the BEST characters in the uk version, are pedestrians in the us version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted November 12, 2012 Members Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have to find a way to watch the original UK version. I love the US one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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