adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Feb 6, 2018 3:49:28 GMT -6
H and I started on Sunday and love it. I think it might be one of the best sci-fi shows I've seen recently. I also love action so it really hits the spot for me. Although I've only seen the first 4 eps so I'm reserving judgement until I've watched the full season.
I love the cyberpunk feel and the different storylines they have going. I find the female cop a bit annoying but otherwise love the casting and all the characters we've met so far.
It reminds me a little bit of the Red Rising trilogy which is a fun sci-fi book trilogy if anyone is also looking for a new book to read.
I'm not reading anything about the show because I don't want any spoilers. I'm just totally enjoying the ride. I hope that some sort of revolution or change in status quo is started by the end of the season.
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Post by grumpycat on Feb 6, 2018 9:38:41 GMT -6
It's up next on my list to watch. I'm going to watch the first episode today! And I'll report back  |
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Post by ceejay on Feb 6, 2018 9:40:17 GMT -6
I'm planning to watch! I'm actually reading the book right now, so I'm trying to finish the book first before starting the show.
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Post by sarahdove2 on Feb 6, 2018 9:41:58 GMT -6
If you are just starting, give it at least 2 episodes. It took me and MH more than the first episode to acclimate to the universe. (Probably not an issue if you read the book.)
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Feb 6, 2018 10:03:36 GMT -6
Ooh I didn't realize there was a book! I wonder if I'll like it.
I actually watched the other sci fi shows The Magicians and The Expanse before reading the books and didn't end up really getting into either book series although I forced myself to finish the first of each series.
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Post by mischief on Feb 6, 2018 18:18:01 GMT -6
We started last night, we only got through the first episode before my sister went to bed. But I really enjoyed it, I think it has some great potential.
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Post by grumpycat on Feb 7, 2018 5:16:26 GMT -6
I watched the first couple episodes and am going to rewatch with dh since I think he'd really like it. And we need something while we are waiting for the expanse.
Overall I liked it and think it's well done. There's a lot going on so I actually have to pay attention lol.
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Post by goldenbird on Feb 7, 2018 18:54:34 GMT -6
I need to start this tomorrow. It looks good.
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Post by goldenbird on Feb 8, 2018 6:33:33 GMT -6
I'm starting it now. I love the opening music.
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Post by grumpycat on Feb 8, 2018 8:10:32 GMT -6
I watched the first episode with dh last night and he really liked it. Which means I can't binge watch it lol. Rewatching definitely helped solidify all of the set up for me, especially the opening scenes.
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Post by misskilljoy on Feb 8, 2018 13:02:43 GMT -6
Ooh I didn't realize there was a book! I wonder if I'll like it. I actually watched the other sci fi shows The Magicians and The Expanse before reading the books and didn't end up really getting into either book series although I forced myself to finish the first of each series. The Magicians series is just so-so in terms of writing. The Expanse series is hard sci-fi and all the books are long AF so I totally get not being into them. I liked the first one a lot, but my interest in each since then has been progressively less. The show is good at pulling out the interesting bits. Altered Carbon is a book I really enjoyed, though! MH has read all three, I haven't read pas the first. Worth checking out. |
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Post by misskilljoy on Feb 8, 2018 13:03:18 GMT -6
It goes without saying that if it's sci-fi, I'm here for it. My one true love.
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Feb 8, 2018 13:40:01 GMT -6
Ooh I didn't realize there was a book! I wonder if I'll like it. I actually watched the other sci fi shows The Magicians and The Expanse before reading the books and didn't end up really getting into either book series although I forced myself to finish the first of each series. The Magicians series is just so-so in terms of writing. The Expanse series is hard sci-fi and all the books are long AF so I totally get not being into them. I liked the first one a lot, but my interest in each since then has been progressively less. The show is good at pulling out the interesting bits. Altered Carbon is a book I really enjoyed, though! MH has read all three, I haven't read pas the first. Worth checking out. Yeah I love sci-fi but I'm not into the 1000 page sci fi space operas. I also hate it when it isn't progressive. Like we are 2000 years in the future and white men still control everything? Ugh. I think my issue with The Expanse was just that it doesn't really have an end. I will do a trilogy but I'm not interested in these never-ending series no matter what the genre. |
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