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This show is what it is and is doing a good job of being Entourage-Miami so far. Just turn off your brain, crack a brew w a bro, watch it and high five when naked chicks come on the screen. It doesn't need to be anything more.

That was actually my problem with it in eps 1 and 2, when at times it tried itself to be more

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07-08-2015 , 05:59 AM

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Anssi A

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I was expecting (and still expect) Reggie to blackmail the main character with the pics and vids he took of his "friend".

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07-08-2015 , 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Anssi A

I was expecting (and still expect) Reggie to blackmail the main character with the pics and vids he took of his "friend".

that'll totally come up later this season

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07-08-2015 , 01:23 PM

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Pokerisfunny

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avclub reviewer is watching this show hoping for some deep backstory and racial commentary apparently:

http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/ballers-move-chains-221777

Thats some legit LOL trying 5 levels to hard, like ***** seriously

EDIT: "There’s Reggie mentioning to Vernon that he didn’t think they’d live past 19 years old, suggesting a tumultuous past that certainly resonates considering the numerous racist attacks in the United States in the last few months."

I mean damn, is he serious? Like thats what comes to his mind? Not that they were dealing at the streets and were more likely to get shot dead on the street, ffs.

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07-09-2015 , 06:09 AM

#105

Malfoy

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Originally Posted by DC11GTR

Not great, but anything that brings Toby Zeigler to my TV is okay by me. At least for now....

Always good to come across fellow WW alumni. I'm in the same boat as you.

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07-10-2015 , 02:28 PM

#106

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I would surprised if this goes beyond a single season.

Renewed

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07-13-2015 , 01:26 AM

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Reggie (the sabotaging friend of the Cowboys' DL) is the best character so far.

For the first time(?), he was right about something. He took a hardline negotiation approach and it turned into a much better offer.

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07-13-2015 , 01:53 AM

#108

TheGreenMagi

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Pretty good episode this week. Much better than the other 3 IMO. Show is showing some promise.

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07-13-2015 , 03:09 AM

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Yeah good ep.

I wouldn't say Reggie was right though. He wanted more money, so the agent negotiated a better deal than he expected. Clearly they will rebuff the Cowboys' offer and end up with substantially less after DL gets injured or something negative happens.

If this is truly Entourage formula we might see one more episode w Cowboys character and he will disappear to never being mentioned again.

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07-13-2015 , 08:23 AM

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slenderhusband

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Vernon's story is starting to become interesting, but everything Charles does still bores the hell out of me.

Also, Dan Bilzerian was an extra this week:

Spoiler:

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07-13-2015 , 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynasty

Well they were going to counter anyways so no. Now the pics of this guy doing coke off a bunch of sluts are going to come out and his best friend is going to realize what a leech he is.

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07-13-2015 , 01:13 PM

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JudgeHoldem

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Needed more titties last night imo

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07-13-2015 , 01:41 PM

#113

Michael888

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If the rock doesnt have a sex scene with his girl by the end of the season im out.

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07-14-2015 , 08:12 AM

#114

Yeti

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i like charles more than most it seems

dule hill's acting seems absolutely awful in this and i'm not sure why

that little 'welcome! welcome!' exchange with the other star player pretending to have buried the hatchet was pretty amusing

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07-14-2015 , 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeti

I definitely like Charles and his story. Reggie is my least favorite in the show. The show is ok, its like a 6/10, something I put on while I clean or while on my phone.

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07-14-2015 , 12:18 PM

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Anzat

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Reggie is like your friend who keeps telling you to let it ride. Black hit again! He knew it, he's a genius.

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07-14-2015 , 01:04 PM

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dule hill's acting seems absolutely awful in this and i'm not sure why

I'm in total agreement, and even more so, I've never thought of much of his acting throughout his career, Psych aside. He had some good expressions in The West Wing, but he rarely did anything else for me. He was great in Psych with the comedic side for the most part.

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07-14-2015 , 08:10 PM

#118

Yeti

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i think it's the weird expression on his face, it's as if the director told him to play each scene with a permanently raised eyebrow. he reminds me of colby on jeopardy.

reggie is terrible.

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07-14-2015 , 11:50 PM

#119

Malfoy

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Charles is gonna get in some trouble. He will succumb to temptation. IT'S JUST TOO STRONG.

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07-14-2015 , 11:51 PM

#120

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And Reggie is HBO's new Joffrey. Everyone will grow to hate him.

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07-15-2015 , 01:49 AM

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Anssi A

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Originally Posted by Malfoy

Charles is gonna get in some trouble. He will succumb to temptation. IT'S JUST TOO STRONG.

Didn't he do that already?

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07-15-2015 , 02:12 AM

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Malfoy

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Didn't he do that already?

They showed him driving by his house, so I think they were hinting that he was headed to temptation's place but I think we'll find out next episode if he went through it.

He didn't do anyone at the yacht party I don't think. But I might have missed something.