The Dog Lord said:
Don't some in the center/southern part of the continent think of Trollocs as a myth or at least that they aren't a thing anymore? I mean they haven't seen Trollocs in the Two Rivers in who knows how long. They don't even know what Manetheren is anymore.
chase128 said:
I wonder when we'll see Padan Fain again. We're kind of passed Shadar Logoth so I'm curious how they're going to weave in Fain and Mordeth
Minor book spoilers:Champ Bailey said:chase128 said:
I wonder when we'll see Padan Fain again. We're kind of passed Shadar Logoth so I'm curious how they're going to weave in Fain and Mordeth
Obviously didn't see Mordeth, but was Padan at shadar Logoth with them in the books? I thought he ran into them after.
Maveric said:
Impressions so far:
- I didn't like the beginning. For me Rand looking over his shoulder and seeing he Myrddraal and his horse's feet not touching the ground was always spooky to me.
- I understand the inclusion of Perrin's wife to lend itself to his character arc. Didn't like it at first.
- Shadar Logoth was very well done. Wish Mordeth would have been seen but it wasn't necessary.
- I like the weaving of the flows.
- I didn't like Moraines' comment in the first episode "There are rumors of four ta'avern in the Two Rivers.
- Episode 1 seemed like a pilot. Episode 2 was better.
- I really like the White Cloaks uniforms.
- Interesting that they haven't referred to the two sides of the One power.
Having watche dall 3, and then reading his review, it really feels like he only watched the first episode.Hudson2508 said:
Sepinwall not liking it is not a good sign. He has good opinions and tends to give shows real chances even when it's not his cup of tea. I overlap with a lot of his opinions and like reading his reviews. He's not your normal Rolling Stone writer.
I'm getting nervous but I also knew this show wouldn't be the next GoT, it's just not as edgy of a story. However, his opinions on character and plot development worry me the most. No matter how good the story is, the show writers need to bring the characters to life with good screenwriting and actor choices.
Even after all that I'm still optimistic I will enjoy the show as a book nerd. However, it might not draw in the masses and therefore be at risk of cancellation.
Chase McGuire said:
Watched all 3. Overall, I'm not impressed. I'm glad to have an adaptation and was expecting lots of changes, but it just doesn't feel right. I'll keep watching, but this is a miss for me so far as someone who loves the books.
swc93 said:
Glad to see the **** showrunners from early SyFy channel shows are still employeed. Good for them!
Also when I read the books and pictured Two Rivers, a small farming/hunting community tucked away from the rest of the world; ethnic diversity was not what came to mind.
Amazon going to work in black and asian elves when they present their LOTR show as well?
PatAg said:Having watche dall 3, and then reading his review, it really feels like he only watched the first episode.Hudson2508 said:
Sepinwall not liking it is not a good sign. He has good opinions and tends to give shows real chances even when it's not his cup of tea. I overlap with a lot of his opinions and like reading his reviews. He's not your normal Rolling Stone writer.
I'm getting nervous but I also knew this show wouldn't be the next GoT, it's just not as edgy of a story. However, his opinions on character and plot development worry me the most. No matter how good the story is, the show writers need to bring the characters to life with good screenwriting and actor choices.
Even after all that I'm still optimistic I will enjoy the show as a book nerd. However, it might not draw in the masses and therefore be at risk of cancellation.
