TV’s best drama series, Big Love, wraps its near-perfect third season Sunday with an episode that features a shocking announcement, a major death, and more twists and turns than a Rold Gold factory. To mark the occasion, the star of said best drama series on TV, Bill Paxton, dropped by my office earlier this week to discuss such Big issues as Sunday’s climax, Bill’s near-death experience at the end of last week’s ep, and which of his three wives is his favorite. Enjoy!
Mar 20
2009
12:40 PM ET
'Big Love' scoop: Bill Paxton previews killer finale
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Friday, May 4
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the last part about toher shows already runned its course , he was obviously talking about Entourage ….which pretty much is dead in the water ….
Thank you for the video!
) It’s so awesome that he took the time to give us a preview…. I can’t wait for the finale!
Love the show! Love the interview! I am dreading Sunday because I am not ready for the show to be over with.
my prediction, joey is going to murder roman. i’m excited to see the cliff hanger, but also sad b/c i’ll have to wait to see it resolved!
thanks for the video it was great!
That was like a big juicy peach on a hot summer day. FAN-TAS-TIC! Love this show. Hopefully we won’t have to wait like 2 years again for the next season. HBO kills me w/ that!
My guess is that Sarah is going to die. They gave her the miscarriage so that her death would not include the baby. I can’t decide whether it’s gonna be completely accidental or whether she’s collateral damage to another crime (e.g., innocent bystander). but she’s toast.
and if it isn’t her, it’s Ben.
YAY…you used my questions. CAN’T WAIT UNTIL SUNDAY!!!
After they showed the Mormon temple rituals, Big Love is dead to me.
I don’t care what happens in the finale or ever: I’m not watching anymore, cold turkey. So disrespectful.
This has to be one of the best dramas on tv nowadays…I only wish it would receive the press and stature of other HBO hits like the Sopranos and Six Feet Under..
I think Joey is going to be the one to die…Roman is needed for conflict.
We need a villian on the show to keep it interesting.
“After they showed the Mormon temple rituals, Big Love is dead to me.
I don’t care what happens in the finale or ever: I’m not watching anymore, cold turkey. So disrespectful.”
Why?? They didn’t show it right??
i think albie and the greens are quickly filling the conflict boots. roman watching wheel, and working with bill and the da makes me feel like he’s on his way out.
Thanks for the interview! That was great…
I think this season has really brought in new fans. I’m finding more and more friends are watching it as the buzz grows… it’s been powerful but so much fun to watch this year. Can’t wait for Sunday! Thanks.
Thanks Ausiello! This is an awesome show!
I think Big Love is amazing for their strong research and ties it brings back to the Mormon church and for the comment about Big Love being dead because they showed the endowment scene is silly. How can Mormons live in a bubble anymore? It is an American religion with a large influence in the Southwest and the church still feels it can keep all their “secrets” hidden. As someone who left the church I love how spot on they get the language and nuances correct. That endowment ceremony was pretty spot on for the other person commenting they just cut it into parts because the session is usually around 2 to 3 hours. Bravo that this show exists and challenges people. I love it and thank you Ausiello for really getting the word out on this show.