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For " How to get away with Murder" Fans

pegomyheart — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:21:19 GMT

I have been tested to have farily high intelligence, but for the of me find it so hard to follow the plot and flashbacks going on in this series. LOVE Viola Davis, love the whole idea of it, but it makes me a little crazy trying to keep on point with the story line. Are any of you having the same problem?

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Chrystaltree2 — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:24:43 GMT

I have the problem too, I had it last year. I was lost for the first 5 or 6 episodes. Last year, I almost gave up on it but I hung in and finally the back & forth plot just gelled. I got. I assume it will be the same for me this year.

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LTT1 — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:44:28 GMT

@pegomyheart wrote:
I have been tested to have farily high intelligence, but for the of me find it so hard to follow the plot and flashbacks going on in this series. LOVE Viola Davis, love the whole idea of it, but it makes me a little crazy trying to keep on point with the story line. Are any of you having the same problem?

@pegomyheart @Chrystaltree2

Yes... and I consider myself an intelligent person, too! However, I THINK I will try to relax this year as I have come to understand that it is created with this in mind. It is like a jigsaw puzzle and this is what I do see... clips and shots of this and that NOT PIECED TOGETHER.

So, since this is done on purpose.... I decided last year to sit back and relax about it.

DH occasionally would say... OK... now do you remember this or that... well, I DID remember at least. At the time, I didn't remember how it fit together because it was created to give the viewer only bits and pieces not sewn together.

If you are like me, you are used to a story thread weaving its way into a smooth piece. I don't know why I keep going back for more... I know for sure I wouldn't be able to add a BUNCH like this to the list! I'd lose my EVER LOVIN' MIND!

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colliegirls — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:48:19 GMT

I am used to the current-forward clips now. I do wish they would turn on the lights turn more often!!

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ChynnaBlue — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:10:16 GMT

I gave up on the show midway through the first season because it was all too crazy and kept changing direction.

Every Shonda Rhimes show I've started watching I've eventually given up on because it got way too crazy, but this one I gave on sooner than any of the others. There's drama and then there's DRAMA and all her shows are too dramatic for me. She hires great writers and actors, but then they all go off the deep end with bombs, murder, insanity, plane crashes, babies cut out of mothers, etc.

It always ends up reminding me of the way ER had a helicopter accident take off Rocket Romano's arm one season and then killed him with another helicopter falling on him the very next season. That was so over the top and ridiculous and I feel like eventually every episode of a Shonda Rhimes series gets that way.

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Karlakaye — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:10:12 GMT

Oh, I feel so much better now!!!! I am the only one in my family who watches it and I thought I was losing my brain power!!!! WHEW!!!! I am so glad to hear I am not alone in my confusion!! I DVR'd the first two episodes and kept them, in case I need to "rewatch" to really figure out just what the h---- is happening!!!

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Kati — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:22:49 GMT

So glad I'm not alone in trying to follow this show! I still don't understand the whole Rebecca storyline and if she's dead or alive! Some of those law students drive me crazy. And Frank mumbles so much I can barely understand him.

But Viola Davis is spectacular. When she took off her wig and makeup, my jaw dropped open. She deserves that Emmy Award for sure.

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3cupcakes — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 21:23:20 GMT

Ow, boy, do I agree w/you. I'm pretty close to throwing in the towel.

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SHIRAZ — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 01:11:22 GMT

I'm in the same boat! I can't keep the law students' names straight or follow what is happening half the time! I have no Idea why I am still watching this show. I guess I keep hoping it will all come together at some point.

I'm of above average intelligence too, but I sure couln't pass a quiz on this show!

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LTT1 — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:27:03 GMT

My philosophy now that I know I'm not alone has been to relax.

for me, it is fun and all-consuming and I know it will either come together now or later.

Re-watching the recorded episode might yield more understanding of how the clues fit together, but for now I will just "get what I get."

The flashes previous scenes that are included in the show are usually only "teasers."

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LTT1 — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:31:56 GMT

Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) and her students must move on with their lives as though nothing has happened, but the students are still reeling over Rebecca’s disappearance. Only Annalise and Frank (Charlie Webber) know that Rebecca (Katie Findlay) was murdered and the two are determined to find out who killed her. Meanwhile, Annalise decides she wants to take on a new client, a brother and sister who are accused of killing their parents. And an old friend surprises Annalise at home and teaches her a valuable lesson. -- from the abc website

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pegomyheart — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:37:10 GMT

I feel better so much better that I am not the only one in this confused state. Thanks, friends!

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Kati — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 21:55:46 GMT

Last week's episode didn't clear anything up for me. It seems like everyone is sleeping with everyone else, and the scenes are getting more graphic than ever. Yikes! Network tv is becoming more like what we'd see on cable.

Then there's Annalise Keating, lying on the floor dazed and bleeding. Then flash forward 7 weeks. She's getting more unscrupulous in each episode. But Viola Davis is the only reason I keep watching.

Sorry this post is probably just as confusing as this show is for me!

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foundinlv — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 22:55:02 GMT

@Kati wrote:
Last week's episode didn't clear anything up for me. It seems like everyone is sleeping with everyone else, and the scenes are getting more graphic than ever. Yikes! Network tv is becoming more like what we'd see on cable.

Then there's Annalise Keating, lying on the floor dazed and bleeding. Then flash forward 7 weeks. She's getting more unscrupulous in each episode. But Viola Davis is the only reason I keep watching.

Sorry this post is probably just as confusing as this show is for me!

Kati....I saw a flash back not a flash forward and hopefully next week they'll explain why she's lying dazed and bleeding.....or they may just continue with their flash back to keep us hanging on.

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Kati — Sat, 10 Oct 2015 23:34:45 GMT

@foundinlv you're right, it was a flashback! See how confused I am? hahaha

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TootyJane — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 04:54:39 GMT

@colliegirls wrote:
I am used to the current-forward clips now. I do wish they would turn on the lights turn more often!!

Oh my gosh - I thought it was just me!! They are always in the dark and skulking about. HTGAWM is one of my favorite TV shows. I love Viola Davis!!

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 05:51:51 GMT

I like Viola Davis, but wasn't impressed with her taking off her makeup .... uh, so what?

The show is well written (except for the back and forth time flashes) but the show is just too dark ..... I will probably not last any longer than this season. This show already feels like a repeat of last season's show

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 14:36:46 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
I like Viola Davis, but wasn't impressed with her taking off her makeup .... uh, so what?

The show is well written (except for the back and forth time flashes) but the show is just too dark ..... I will probably not last any longer than this season. This show already feels like a repeat of last season's show

This is how I feel too. I loved it most of least season but I've not been impressed so far this season.

I don't have a problem following it because I know when I watch, I have to be committed to watching. I can't have anything else to do during that time frame. If you miss anything, you are lost.

Last year the show started with the dead husband and they kept going back and forth until we figured out who killed him. Now we have a bleeding Annalise and dead prosecutor and they are going back and forth until we figure out what happened. Same story line, different people.

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culebra — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 14:51:05 GMT

Basically I decided the title is "How to Get Away with Murder", I assume now we will see many examples of how to get away with murder in many iterations.

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cerb — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 15:53:13 GMT

I threw in the towel after the first season. The concept was intrigueing and there was some good acting but I just felt manipulated by the plot twists and turns. It became unbelievable and annoying. Felt the same way about "Revenge", which I also stopped watching.