EPTBattlestar Galactica, (I'm watching season 4, episode 17 tonight) was a show before the debacle of the Lost ending. It seems they were trying to explain things from earlier in the show and failed. For such a show, the writers need to know the ending before writing the pilot. Many things in Battlestar Galactica feel dated, while for example Six Feet Under, made around the same time, still holds up.
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Hildegard
Germany316 Posts
Battlestar Galactica, (I'm watching season 4, episode 17 tonight) was a show before the debacle of the Lost ending. It seems they were trying to explain things from earlier in the show and failed. For such a show, the writers need to know the ending before writing the pilot. Many things in Battlestar Galactica feel dated, while for example Six Feet Under, made around the same time, still holds up. | ||
Falling
Canada11367 Posts
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Hildegard
Germany316 Posts
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Hildegard
Germany316 Posts
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Hildegard
Germany316 Posts
It's one of these shows that I really enjoyed, including season 2, and I was totally surprised that most of the internet seemed to hate it. So far, I like the humor (the best line: "I know you know. It's a rule of threes thing. Has to be done.") and the fights. The story is just the story that I somewhat remember, but I couldn't tell you the differences from the source material. The books have huge potential to be the basis for a story-telling universe that could go on for a long time. In my humble opinion, change the source material, as long as the result is engaging and not like Blood Origin. So I recommend watching season 3. | ||
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nukem1
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Also watched The Witcher Part 1, it was ahm... not that great. Not much goes on, episodes felt too long, and the dialogue was kinda meh. I'm guessing it's all a setup for Part 2, where some things are gonna go down, but still... | ||
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Hildegard
Germany316 Posts
On July 04 2023 18:13 nukem1 wrote: Oi, mate, what'ch think about Australian tv series, 'cuz I wanna tell you about this little gem from Down Under. UpRight's got some heartwarming storytelling, breathtaking scenery, and top-notch acting. Tim Minchin and Milly Alcock (young Rhaenyra Targaryen) travel through the scorching Australian desert hoping to get on through the other side for a chance of forgiveness and redemption. It's really something else. Also watched The Witcher Part 1, it was ahm... not that great. Not much goes on, episodes felt too long, and the dialogue was kinda meh. I'm guessing it's all a setup for Part 2, where some things are gonna go down, but still... Upright season 1 is great. I didn't watch season 2, yet. What I like about Australian shows is that they tell stories with characters that feel real in comparison with US productions. In the US, the characters are always the best, they went to the best university and finished top of the class, are geniuses, and so on. Australian shows are often about characters, that you could actually meet and talk to. Totally Completely Fine looks promising, but I've only watched two episodes so far. I'm currently watching From. It's not a good show, and it's obvious, from season 1, that they will never explain the mysteries satisfactorily. But the title music is just so good, and that sucked me in and now lets me enjoy the ride to a terrible ending and probably (or better hopefully) an early cancellation as well. | ||
Liquid`Drone
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Hildegard
Germany316 Posts
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Harris1st
Germany6989 Posts
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Hildegard
Germany316 Posts
MyAnna Buring (Tissaia), Joey Batey (Jaskier) and Lars Mikkelsen ( Stregobor) stood out and outshone the main cast. + Show Spoiler + The battle in episode 6 is, in my opinion, one of the best in television history. Am I the only one to love this show? | ||
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Hildegard
Germany316 Posts
Edit: I nearly forgot that the first episode contains the funniest sex scene I have ever seen. Full male frontal nudity—not the hanging down version but the standing up version. But it's funny, not sexy, and a must-see. | ||
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Manit0u
Poland17400 Posts
On September 30 2023 03:59 Hildegard wrote: Gen V is fun. It's based in the "The Boys" universe and about teenagers in a superhero college. Everything just works, action, humor, soundtrack, and drama. Edit: I nearly forgot that the first episode contains the funniest sex scene I have ever seen. Full male frontal nudity—not the hanging down version but the standing up version. But it's funny, not sexy, and a must-see. It didn't really work for me. The mc is super self-centered and unlikable. The characters and powers are uninspiring. The CGI is not the best and the plot isn't really thrilling. Not sure if I want to continue after the first episode. | ||
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Hildegard
Germany316 Posts
On October 02 2023 21:11 Manit0u wrote: It didn't really work for me. The mc is super self-centered and unlikable. The characters and powers are uninspiring. The CGI is not the best and the plot isn't really thrilling. Not sure if I want to continue after the first episode. It's always fascinating how differently people see works of art and culture. I was completely fascinated and toned down the text before submitting. But reading your comment and thinking about the show made me realize that you saw it a lot more objectively than me. Did you ever watch a show or movie and love it, but only until you realized that pretty much everyone else hated it? Edit: After thinking about it a bit longer and considering the trauma the main character faced, I think her being self-centered and not empathic is pretty logical. I enjoy main characters that are a bit unlikable and not overly attractive because they feel more real. Regarding the powers being boring, in the next two episodes, the roommate's power is made a lot more interesting than it initially appears. Wheel of Time season two is a lot better than season one, in my opinion. | ||
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Manit0u
Poland17400 Posts
On October 02 2023 22:56 Hildegard wrote: Did you ever watch a show or movie and love it, but only until you realized that pretty much everyone else hated it? I've seen quite a few of those. Typically when it comes to more artsy stuff that's not easily digestible by general audience. Titles like Valhalla Rising for example (it's a title that you either love or hate, there is no middle ground really, but I guess it can be said about most of Refn's works). I absolutely loved it but most people around me hated it. I still love this movie. Typically I don't change my opinion on stuff too often and am not really swayed by other's opinions when it comes to movies/tv shows/books etc. And when it comes to Gen V protagonist there's a big difference between flawed character and unlikable character. She's presumptuous and borderline obnoxious. Sure, she did suffer trauma but is trying to force her views on others and does stuff because of this trauma while at the same time hiding it from everyone and lying to everyone about it. She also suffers from a common anime trope of feeling entitled and thinking that if you try the same thing over and over enough it'll eventually work out, unable to accept failure and properly deal with it. | ||
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Jockmcplop
United Kingdom9713 Posts
On October 03 2023 10:13 Manit0u wrote: I've seen quite a few of those. Typically when it comes to more artsy stuff that's not easily digestible by general audience. Titles like Valhalla Rising for example (it's a title that you either love or hate, there is no middle ground really, but I guess it can be said about most of Refn's works). I absolutely loved it but most people around me hated it. I still love this movie. Have you ever seen Beyond the Black Rainbow? I watched that thinking 'I'm never going to be able to share this with my friends, ever'. Its great though. | ||
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Uldridge
Belgium4936 Posts
"Barry, you're not wearing your appliances" Also, he made Mandy. Also, watch Maniac, good tv show. Also, watch Mandy. | ||
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PhilGood2DaY
Germany7424 Posts
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