Joe Pickett
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I watched seasons one and two this month. What an idiot...more like Joe Dirt with a gun and a badge and some Barney Fife with a death wish mixed in. I'm glad there won't be a season three because it's too painful to watch.
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Joe Pickett is a decent show; episodes are worth watching once. Much better than "Big Sky". When it seemed Big Sky couldn't get much worse they brought in Reba McIntire to make it sink faster.
Sistema1927
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Just saw the last episode of season 2. They are mixing and matching the storylines of the books, but keeping it entertaining. They set themselves up at the end of this episode for season 3. It will be interesting to see how it shapes up.
I kind of like the books. I have seen none of the movies.
I have a little trouble understanding why a game warden couldn't learn to shoot a handgun. It's not all THAT hard to learn if you already know how to make a rifle work. However, we're not all exactly the same. The mother-in-law is also kind of out there, but I suppose that once in a while, stranger things have happened.
I have a little trouble understanding why a game warden couldn't learn to shoot a handgun. It's not all THAT hard to learn if you already know how to make a rifle work. However, we're not all exactly the same. The mother-in-law is also kind of out there, but I suppose that once in a while, stranger things have happened.
NFrameFred
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Haven't read the books so don't have preconceived notions that color my enjoyment of the show. The only thing that I have found a minor irritation is how they constantly have him checking the condition of his magnum to ensure it's loaded . . . as if those who carry every day (especially in the line of duty) don't ALWAYS know the condition of their carry piece.
The script writing is a bit tortured at times but I like the show for the most part.
The script writing is a bit tortured at times but I like the show for the most part.
I read today that the series is canceled after s2. C.J.Box, the books author, apparently thinks that's the TV producers and writers strayed way too far from the plots and characters of the books.
riverrat38
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In the books, his buddy is Nate, a falconer, and his handgun of choice is a Freedom Arms 454 Casull. He shoots it very well. In later books, the revolver is the new FA 500 Wyoming.
Nate is usually wanted by at least one law enforcement agency, and lives "off the grid, way off".
73,
Rick
JcMack
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Just got done binge watching season's one and two. I thought considering the absolute trash now being produced for our viewing enjoyment that Joes story was a 7.5 out of 10. Last episode of season two was disappointing. I thought more evil doers should die.
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I don’t think I have ever watched a series like Joe Pickett where at the end of each episode I think to myself, I sure hope the next episode is better. Well it don’t happen. The episodes don’t show any improvement. The lack of respect for Game Warden’s and all Law Enforcement involved is a joke, and Joe Pickett’s demon’s from his childhood is a sidetrack and not very convincing. Too many crooked people in the mix. I will watch the last episode of season 2 but probably will end it there. Joe Pickett is a wuss.
So there, I’ve said it, after all these weeks. I feel better.
So there, I’ve said it, after all these weeks. I feel better.
Targets Guy
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Good for Mr. Box. I felt that way last season and hoped season 2 was a major correction. But, alas, it was not to be. Hope someone else picks it up as it could be a great series. Maybe Box will talk to Lee Childs about how to do it.
I agree.
I don't have tv, but I read. I've met Chuck several times around the state. He's a terrific writer, and based on what seems to be the consensus here I'm happy he stopped Hollywood from further ruining his stories.
Glad to hear he pulled the plug, the series was ok-not the worst thing on the idiot box though not the best either, I must say the actress that played Marybeth sure is easy on the eyes lol. I just finished "Storm Watch" this past weekend, enjoyed the book, a very fast read. C.J. volunteers every year at Cheyenne Frontier Days, missed getting up there this year, usually he's at a rodeo chute.
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It's on Amazon Prime now. I watched season 1, and plan to watch season 2. I think it's pretty good.
I thought it a good watch, just too many times I'm talking at the TV saying "Don't let 'em bracket ya, ya dummy!"
I enjoyed it.
TB
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Joe Picket
I watched the series, really enjoyed it.
Tom Beavert
I watched the series, really enjoyed it.
Tom Beavert
Watched 1st 3 episodes of season 1, a bit corny but an entertaining "whodunit." Nice country up in Canada (I guess saving 1/3 the cost) and the characters fit. Sorry, nobody brings a .22 to a gunfight. Joe
