[Azath Vitr (D'ivers]

Not usually into shows starring children, but Sweet Tooth was pretty good, for a relatively short first season.

It actually made American football seem exciting.

Decided to give another pandemic show a try---Amazon's Utopia. Some of the conceits are nice---maybe lifted from the BBC series?---plot not bad, but something about the acting, cinematography, and the way it all comes together just doesn't seem to work. Directing fail maybe. The art for the graphic novel is okay. At the end of each episode I do find myself wanting to know what happens next... though knowing it was canceled after one season, the mysteries never to be resolved, puts a bit of a damper on that desire. Overall, probably would not recommend, though I'll probably slog on through, and I might give the BBC series a try some day.

This post has been edited by Azath Vitr (D'ivers: 14 August 2021 - 01:56 AM

[Cause]

Brooklyn 99 dealt with BLM, bad cops and covid all in one episode. I guess they had to but I hope they lighten up and increase the comedy in subsequent episodes

[Malankazooie]

Tried to watch Kevin Can F**k Himself. Nope, dipped out after episode 3. Had some expectations for it because it stars the sister/daughter from Schitt's Creek. The concept sets it apart - sitcom, colorful, laugh track, jokes when Kevin is in the scene. Then dark and depressing when wife (Schitt's Creek actress) is brooding over miserable life and plotting. I thought it was going to be something interesting to watch develop, but nope.

[Malankazooie]

Dang it, Dave went and did it. That second season final episode had to get me all misty eyed. A damn near perfect season. Would have loved to binge it, because each episode seamlessly feeds the next, building towards and perfectly landing at that finale. #chef's-kiss

[Tiste Simeon]

Very much enjoying DARK but something is bothering me slightly...

Spoiler

I'm finally beginning to work out how everyone is related and who turns into who between the 3 timelines. However what bothers me a little bit is that how do people not notice when someone comes along looking exactly like the person they meet 33 years ago. Like, how does Hannah not see Mikkel in 2019 and not be like "hey that kid looks just like my husband when I meet him in hospital 33 years ago and his name was also Mikkel!"?

Or in the episode I just watched, Ulrich goes back to 1953 and meets Helge as a boy (who we established is definitely up to some shady stuff with Noah and possibly exists in multiple timelines?) Ulrich thinks Helge is responsible for all the problems and kills him (probably).
Say Helge survives, which I suspect he will as he had a scar on his face in 1986 consistent with the injury Ulrich gave him in 1953, is he not going to see Ulrich in the 2000s and be like "hey that's the dude who tried to beat me to death as a child!"

Not a major thing, and no doubt is tackled or at least has a simple enough explanation, but something that is sticking in my head as I'm watching.

Anyways, 2 episodes to go in season 1.

[Tsundoku]

Tiste Simeon, on 15 August 2021 - 09:18 PM, said:

Very much enjoying DARK but something is bothering me slightly...

Spoiler

I'm finally beginning to work out how everyone is related and who turns into who between the 3 timelines. However what bothers me a little bit is that how do people not notice when someone comes along looking exactly like the person they meet 33 years ago. Like, how does Hannah not see Mikkel in 2019 and not be like "hey that kid looks just like my husband when I meet him in hospital 33 years ago and his name was also Mikkel!"?

Or in the episode I just watched, Ulrich goes back to 1953 and meets Helge as a boy (who we established is definitely up to some shady stuff with Noah and possibly exists in multiple timelines?) Ulrich thinks Helge is responsible for all the problems and kills him (probably).
Say Helge survives, which I suspect he will as he had a scar on his face in 1986 consistent with the injury Ulrich gave him in 1953, is he not going to see Ulrich in the 2000s and be like "hey that's the dude who tried to beat me to death as a child!"

Not a major thing, and no doubt is tackled or at least has a simple enough explanation, but something that is sticking in my head as I'm watching.

Anyways, 2 episodes to go in season 1.

I call this

Spoiler

the Marty McFly Conundrum. How the hell did his parents not recognise him during his teen years???

[Malankazooie]

Giving a strong recommendation for Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. Season 2 starts this Wednesday. You really should check it out.

[Tsundoku]

Interesting.

[Tiste Simeon]

Sweet, I flipping love those graphic novels!

I see it's exclusively on Hulu so I guess I won't be watching it then...

This post has been edited by Tiste Simeon: 17 August 2021 - 10:21 AM

[Abyss]

Tsundoku, on 17 August 2021 - 08:34 AM, said:

Interesting.

https://www.youtube....h?v=YI8wIJO7U30

I'm not expecting great things from this, but i did really enjoy the GNs and i will give it a chance.

[worry]

I binged the Paramount+ version of The Stand: not great, folks!

[champ]

worry, on 18 August 2021 - 08:48 AM, said:

I binged the Paramount+ version of The Stand: not great, folks!

I'm two eps in just figuring it out, that's not good news at all!

[worry]

Don't let me sway you!

[champ]

I'll stick it out as I'm interested to see where it goes, they couldn't have timed the shows release any better with the covid situation that's for sure.

[Tsundoku]

worry, on 18 August 2021 - 09:31 AM, said:

Don't let me sway you!

[Tiste Simeon]

Abyss, on 17 August 2021 - 06:40 PM, said:

Tsundoku, on 17 August 2021 - 08:34 AM, said:

Interesting.

https://www.youtube....h?v=YI8wIJO7U30

I'm not expecting great things from this, but i did really enjoy the GNs and i will give it a chance.

Yeah same. The trailer looked... Fine but nothing ground breaking. I want to watch it though, enjoying the source material as much as I do.

[Tiste Simeon]

Tiste Simeon, on 15 August 2021 - 09:18 PM, said:

Very much enjoying DARK but something is bothering me slightly...

Spoiler

I'm finally beginning to work out how everyone is related and who turns into who between the 3 timelines. However what bothers me a little bit is that how do people not notice when someone comes along looking exactly like the person they meet 33 years ago. Like, how does Hannah not see Mikkel in 2019 and not be like "hey that kid looks just like my husband when I meet him in hospital 33 years ago and his name was also Mikkel!"?

Or in the episode I just watched, Ulrich goes back to 1953 and meets Helge as a boy (who we established is definitely up to some shady stuff with Noah and possibly exists in multiple timelines?) Ulrich thinks Helge is responsible for all the problems and kills him (probably).
Say Helge survives, which I suspect he will as he had a scar on his face in 1986 consistent with the injury Ulrich gave him in 1953, is he not going to see Ulrich in the 2000s and be like "hey that's the dude who tried to beat me to death as a child!"

Not a major thing, and no doubt is tackled or at least has a simple enough explanation, but something that is sticking in my head as I'm watching.

Anyways, 2 episodes to go in season 1.

Finished season 1! You guys were right this is some fine TV. I wish my German was better as I'd love to watch it without voiceover.

I've had to keep the Wikipedia page for the series close to hand to assist in understanding bits and I have no idea where it will go now! Similarly I have no clue what Noah is planning.

Definitely in for the rest of the show! Glad they were allowed to finish it as intended.

[QuickTidal]

Tiste Simeon, on 19 August 2021 - 05:39 PM, said:

Tiste Simeon, on 15 August 2021 - 09:18 PM, said:

Very much enjoying DARK but something is bothering me slightly...

Spoiler

I'm finally beginning to work out how everyone is related and who turns into who between the 3 timelines. However what bothers me a little bit is that how do people not notice when someone comes along looking exactly like the person they meet 33 years ago. Like, how does Hannah not see Mikkel in 2019 and not be like "hey that kid looks just like my husband when I meet him in hospital 33 years ago and his name was also Mikkel!"?

Or in the episode I just watched, Ulrich goes back to 1953 and meets Helge as a boy (who we established is definitely up to some shady stuff with Noah and possibly exists in multiple timelines?) Ulrich thinks Helge is responsible for all the problems and kills him (probably).
Say Helge survives, which I suspect he will as he had a scar on his face in 1986 consistent with the injury Ulrich gave him in 1953, is he not going to see Ulrich in the 2000s and be like "hey that's the dude who tried to beat me to death as a child!"

Not a major thing, and no doubt is tackled or at least has a simple enough explanation, but something that is sticking in my head as I'm watching.

Anyways, 2 episodes to go in season 1.

Finished season 1! You guys were right this is some fine TV. I wish my German was better as I'd love to watch it without voiceover.

I've had to keep the Wikipedia page for the series close to hand to assist in understanding bits and I have no idea where it will go now! Similarly I have no clue what Noah is planning.

Definitely in for the rest of the show! Glad they were allowed to finish it as intended.

If you think your mind is melted now...just wait.

[Tiste Simeon]

Hah oh great will have to pay more attention.

In other news Mrs Tiste and I have started Snowpiercer the TV show and it is really good! I love me some Daveed Diggs anyway but he is excellent in this.

[Azath Vitr (D'ivers]

Tiste Simeon, on 19 August 2021 - 07:48 PM, said:

Hah oh great will have to pay more attention.

In other news Mrs Tiste and I have started Snowpiercer the TV show and it is really good! I love me some Daveed Diggs anyway but he is excellent in this.

I did a performance poetry show with him in the early 2000s. Remember him blasting Tupac on his headphones (almost?) every time we were waiting to go into the performance space.