Literally stayed up until 3:00AM this morning binging the first four episodes. This **** is crazy. It's so well-acted and so well-shot. Had to pause and rewind some of the shots because it was so gorgeous. Not going to lie, I almost stopped 15 minutes in because my appetite for post-apocalyptic pandemic content is pretty low these days, but I'm glad I didn't. Looking forward to getting caught up before the finale next week.

This show is everything Invasion could have been. Too bad HBO didn't pick it up before Apple.

Regarding music, for decades HBO shows have been killing it in the pairing of random songs with scenes. A Pretty in Pink callback? This can't be random. Is there some song/scene savant hidden in a bunker at HBO who does this?

Ok. Based on comments here, I binged Station Eleven over the weekend, and I really liked the show. I would have loved the show if it had not been for the two episodes following the Traveling Symphony, but I understand on why they those episodes are there, now that I have watched it all the way through, minus the last episode.

Every episode filmed during or just after the "flu" were fantastic, acting, cinematography, and yes the music was excellent. I felt very drawn in, and cared about each of the characters, and how they dealt with the apocalypse.

My advice when watching the show is to "endure" the two episodes dealing with the Traveling Symphony, because every other episode is fantastic. My main issue with the Traveling Symphony is that they would have never survived a post apocalyptic event. This group, other than Kirsten, would have been picked off, and killed, by other people for their possessions. I like Shakespeare too, but the items they had would mean much more to another group trying to survive in a brand new world.

Give the series a try, I think that most will enjoy it.

They don't explain this clearly in the series, but pre-pan the Traveling Symphony founders (Sarah, Gil, Dieter) served in a band/orchestra at a local military base. They were capable of defending themselves and others in the early post-pan years. You may recall that Sarah was drinking, playing music, and holding a large firearm the first time she and Kirsten met. They trained the new members they picked up. Almost every pre-pan in that group has killed. Kirsten is the only one who keeps track of each kill with tattoos.

What the. I haven't read the book, but to me literally every part was perfectly cast and acted. They were all so good. The only person I knew/recognized was Gael Garcia Bernal and Mackenzie Davis and the rest were unfamiliar character actors from what I can tell and they all dominated.

Regardless of how/why the society has ended up as it is, I am really enjoying this show more than anything in a long time.

Just got caught up after binging the last 3 days. I agree with the other poster that I much prefer the flashback scenes rather than present day. The actress that plays young Kirsten is incredible! Episode 7 is one of the best episodes of television that I have ever watched.

The show looks amazing based on the trailer. Is this show preachy in a political sense or does it single out Christians, of all the religions, to make them look bad/stupid? If not, I am all in. But sick of shows/movies that do this.

Boo Weekley said:

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The show looks amazing based on the trailer. Is this show preachy in a political sense or does it single out Christians, of all the religions, to make them look bad/stupid? If not, I am all in. But sick of shows/movies that do this.

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No offense, but this is a weird post.

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The show looks amazing based on the trailer. Is this show preachy in a political sense or does it single out Christians, of all the religions, to make them look bad/stupid? If not, I am all in. But sick of shows/movies that do this.

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No offense, but this is a weird post.

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CPC is very real

Head Ninja In Charge said:

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Boo Weekley said:

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The show looks amazing based on the trailer. Is this show preachy in a political sense or does it single out Christians, of all the religions, to make them look bad/stupid? If not, I am all in. But sick of shows/movies that do this.

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I guarantee if it was the norm for movies to bash anyone left of center or make Muslims or Jews look bad/stupid...people from those groups would not support those movies or shows and you would not call them out. Well, I can almost guarantee it. I am tired of supporting those types of shows (i.e. "Don't Look Up" for a recent example).

I just want to watch shows and movies that stay away from political preaching and bashing religious people. Not sure how that's f'n "weird" to any sane, rational adult.

Boo Weekley said:

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Boo Weekley said:

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The show looks amazing based on the trailer. Is this show preachy in a political sense or does it single out Christians, of all the religions, to make them look bad/stupid? If not, I am all in. But sick of shows/movies that do this.

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I guarantee if it was the norm for movies to bash anyone left of center or make Muslims or Jews look bad/stupid...people from those groups would not support those movies or shows and you would not call them out. Well, I can almost guarantee it. I am tired of supporting those types of shows (i.e. "Don't Look Up" for a recent example).

I just want to watch shows and movies that stay away from political preaching and bashing religious people. Not sure how that's f'n "weird" to any sane, rational adult.

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Then watch, it or don't. I don't care. There is no bashing of the "right" or pushing the woke policies of the left.
Watch the series and give us your opinion.

I am very conservative personally, and have the same thoughts on the left using Hollywood and the Media to spread their propaganda. This show does not fall into that category. But this is an entrainment board, if you want to spout politics take it to F16.

If you watch the series, and would like to contribute your thoughts after the viewing, I would encourage that. But until then, take your show over to F16.

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Boo Weekley said:

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The show looks amazing based on the trailer. Is this show preachy in a political sense or does it single out Christians, of all the religions, to make them look bad/stupid? If not, I am all in. But sick of shows/movies that do this.

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No offense, but this is a weird post.

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I guarantee if it was the norm for movies to bash anyone left of center or make Muslims or Jews look bad/stupid...people from those groups would not support those movies or shows and you would not call them out. Well, I can almost guarantee it. I am tired of supporting those types of shows (i.e. "Don't Look Up" for a recent example).

I just want to watch shows and movies that stay away from political preaching and bashing religious people. Not sure how that's f'n "weird" to any sane, rational adult.

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Then watch, it or don't. I don't care. There is no bashing of the "right" or pushing the woke policies of the left.
Watch the series and give us your opinion.

I am very conservative personally, and have the same thoughts on the left using Hollywood and the Media to spread their propaganda. This show does not fall into that category. But this is an entrainment board, if you want to spout politics take it to F16.

If you watch the series, and would like to contribute your thoughts after the viewing, I would encourage that. But until then, take your show over to F16.

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So we can only comment on shows/movies we have actually seen, no questions about a show or movie in advance? I am not "spouting politics", you'd know if I were...I was asking a simple question, and I appreciate the answer from you and 1-2 others. Crazy how my question riles people up. If the shoe were on the other foot, they wouldn't think it was so "weird".

One of the most fascinating things of the last 6 or so years has been watching the posters that might have been right or left leaning but didn't wrap everything in politics change into these snowflakes that get offended with everything and have come to view the other side as the "other".

I am not sure if it is due to the average age of posters increasing and the natural conservative shift that happens with age or if the echo chamber aspect of this site has worked to radicalized them.

This was the best thing on TV in years. For me probably since Watchmen. The Finale was brilliant. What an amazing and powerful story. The episode in Franks apt with the play was a close second. Just a brilliant show.