AncalagonTheBlack Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Official Teaser Trailer Premieres this March Based on the novels by Joe Lansdale, starring James Purefoy (The Following), Michael Kenneth WIlliams (Boardwalk Empire) and Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) Quote Set in the late 1980s, “Hap and Leonard” is a darkly comic swamp noir story of two best friends, one femme fatale, a crew of washed-up revolutionaries, a pair of murderous psycho-killers, some lost loot and the fuzz. Based on the novels by Joe R. Lansdale, the six-hour series event follows Hap Collins (James Purefoy), an East Texas white boy with a weakness for Southern women, and Leonard Pine (Michael Kenneth Williams), a gay, black Vietnam vet with a hot temper. When Hap’s seductive ex-wife Trudy (Christina Hendricks) resurfaces with a deal they can’t refuse, a simple get-rich-quick scheme snowballs into bloody mayhem. Chock full of eccentric characters, “Hap and Leonard” provides a country twist on the classic mystery thriller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I'm excited about this as I'm a fan of the books, but yet again, have to wait and see if a UK distributor is found.But the casting could not be more perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncalagonTheBlack Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hap and Leonard | Official Trailer Hap and Leonard | 'Trudy Comes Calling' Official Clip (Ft. Christina Hendricks) I'm already loving this series just based on the trailers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibandar Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I like the look of it. 6 episodes according to IMDB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 This looks good. Nice to see MKW in a starring role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 That looks fun. Plus - McPoyle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncalagonTheBlack Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Gonna watch the first episode later tonight.It seems that episode 2 is also available to stream on SundanceTV's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 The search function is really weird. Typing Hap doesn't give any results (Leonard works though). I was going to start a new thread... Anyway, I liked it. I didn't understand why the cops had difficulties finding the money though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromech Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I've read Lansdale, but never his Hap and Leonard series. I enjoyed the first episode. The characters are interesting, and the plot intriguing so far. Vintage East Texas Lansdale setting. Not only that, it's actually funny. I'll have to watch the second episode on Sundance On Demand before it airs next week. This show seems to be right up my alley. Now I'll have to read Lansdale's Hap and Leonard series sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 On 4 January 2016 at 8:09 AM, mormont said: I'm excited about this as I'm a fan of the books, but yet again, have to wait and see if a UK distributor is found. But the casting could not be more perfect. Amazon Prime are showing it, if you use that at all. New episodes every Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I just finished the first episode I really liked it. The show is very atmospheric, the actors are topnotch. Some of the dialogue can be sharper and I'm not sure about the two villains, but the rest was more than good enough to compensate for those minot qualms. I'm curious to see how this story progresses, I'll probably watch the second episode tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Where can I watch this in the UK? Looks really neat. Love James Purefoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncalagonTheBlack Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 8 minutes ago, Theda Baratheon said: Where can I watch this in the UK? Looks really neat. Love James Purefoy. Amazon Prime UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 9 hours ago, AncalagonTheBlack said: Amazon Prime UK Nah. I'm not getting Amaxon Prime when I alrrady pay or Netflix...thanks tho. Will wait to eei it ever comes on Tv Omg im not drunk this phone keyboard is jist ridiculous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Second episode was pretty good I like the atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromech Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I was expecting that double cross. It was nice to get some flashbacks. I'm hoping for some Leonard flashbacks. The two villains are a bit outlandish, but fun. These two are rather tame compared to those on Banshee. Looks we'll finally have Hap and Leonard meeting them next week. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Sigil Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 We are loving this show....lol .... Chub rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 really dig this show, as absurd as the antagonists are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromech Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Another enjoyable episode last night. I'm glad they finally met up with Angel and Soldier, but poor Chub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 The penultimate episode was really good. The finale, by comparison was a bit of a letdown. I did still enjoy it though, some logic fails amongst the villians not withstanding. It went through the motions after that, but Purefoy and K. Williams have good chemistry. I was also intrigued by how they have set up next season. They were pretty blatant about it, but I wasn't expecting that final surprise. I think I'll tune in next year as well. It's not the best thing on tv, but it's pretty enjoyable none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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