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Storage Hunters (2011–2013)
3/10
what a p.o.s.
6 October 2013
Warning: Spoilers
The only reason I even gave this show a 4, is that it still manages to grab my attention while switching channels. I know it's fake, but for some reason I'm still keen to see what is inside the storage unit.... I'm an idiot.

This show would easily score a 7+ if it'd just cut the actors out and film real auctions. Edited correctly, real auctions could still be interesting. I realize filming familiar actors will eventually grow on us and help us decide who we want to win the auction/find riches, but why did they choose these jokers? I'd be happier if I knew these auctions were authentic, even at the price of more random members of the public crowding the place.

I suppose if they filmed real auctions, they would have to wait longer to get the footage they need. Interesting items might not show up that often, so instead they just plant items. Also, if I saw the storage hunters camera crew trying to film whatever I just won at auction, I'd tell 'em to get lost. I guess it's easier to just pay these horrible people to bid on stuff and make nice for the camera.

To the producers I raise my middle finger. Trash like 'storage hunters' makes the world a worse place to be...........
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The Prisoner (2009)
9/10
Way better than the current IMDb score would have you believe
25 September 2013
--NO SPOILERS.... as it should be--

I am shocked at the low score this fantastic 6 part mini-series has received. At the time of this review it sits at 5.9!!! An unfortunate by-product of upset fans of the original series, that didn't get the clone that they were hoping for. I have thoroughly enjoyed both this version and the original.

Initially, I was turned off by the low IMDb score this show received, but thought "what the hell, it's only 6 episodes". Boy am I glad that I did! I was so pleased to see this modern twist built on the concepts of the original. The main thing is I was entertained, gripped even. I intently watched the entire series over 4.5 hours and probably blinked twice :-)

This remake has been a real eye-opener for me. I used to steer clear of low scoring shows I discovered through IMDb, for fear of wasting my time and bandwidth. But this bogus IMDb score has forced me to re-evaluate every movie and show I've ever seen rated. Especially remakes of beloved classics such as The Prisoner.

For the record, I've just revisited 'Fringe' and am up to the 3rd season. This is also a show that needs to be seen, the low score does not do it justice and I lack the vocabulary to express just how fantastic it really is.

I encourage everyone to download the first few episodes of any series somebody told you were no good. Maybe you'll feel incensed like I did, to come back on IMDb and give the middle finger to all of these negative reviewers.
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