I suppose there’s some relief in wrapping up a series I thought wasn’t particularly great, for reasons I attempted to outline in each recap.
In my insistence in wanting to like the show, I’ve found myself trying to step outside the box a little.
Each episode, amidst the futility of attempting to bite off more than it can chew, also offers scenes that stretch beyond the format.
Look, not for a minute do I think executive producer David Simon is trying to kowtow.
I still don’t feel connected toGeneration Kill, now almost halfway through its run on HBO.
The first combat episode ofGeneration Kill is analogous to lousy sex.
There’s an old saying that, in good storytelling, action precedes explanation and commitment precedes realization.