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Ok. Finished the last two episodes. Great ending and it made the series worth it. It was slow going at first but the ending was really great!
Yea episode 10 and only episdoe 10 made the cost of slugging through the first 9 episodes worth it.
The creepy isolation and loneliness of everyone in the film...somehow still unaided by electricity or fuel for cars 20 years after the pandemic...was finally conquered when the episode 1 characters were able to find their ways back together again. And yet the few minutes or hours of the reunion still didn't quite salve the pain of losing your only "family" during the most horrific shared event of everyone's youth.
But that is the way life is. Reunions of people once close are never as meaningful and healing as we think we need them to be. Jeevan and Kirsten's first eye contact and reunion was the moment we all hoped for. Yet their lives had to continue on the next morning. Heck Clark remembered Kirsten as the child in his best friends back stage office after 20 years...and didn't seem phased by it at all.
It was powerful for building that framework of isolation and pain during and after a cataclysmic collapse...and then for bringing the hope of reunion and then again the reminder that things are never going to be as they were.
I found the series....frustrating then profound then frustrating again.
The creepy isolation and loneliness of everyone in the film...somehow still unaided by electricity or fuel for cars 20 years after the pandemic...was finally conquered when the episode 1 characters were able to find their ways back together again. And yet the few minutes or hours of the reunion still didn't quite salve the pain of losing your only "family" during the most horrific shared event of everyone's youth.
But that is the way life is. Reunions of people once close are never as meaningful and healing as we think we need them to be. Jeevan and Kirsten's first eye contact and reunion was the moment we all hoped for. Yet their lives had to continue on the next morning. Heck Clark remembered Kirsten as the child in his best friends back stage office after 20 years...and didn't seem phased by it at all.
It was powerful for building that framework of isolation and pain during and after a cataclysmic collapse...and then for bringing the hope of reunion and then again the reminder that things are never going to be as they were.
I found the series....frustrating then profound then frustrating again.
Just finished it today. Loved it. Really felt for and cared about all of the main characters by the end which is not typical for me. Liked the scifi that wasn't very scifi and the pacing didn't bother me. I like a slow burn.
Overall it was great and I want to read the book now.
Overall it was great and I want to read the book now.
Totally agree. A very endearing show. One where I thought about it a few days after finishing it and kept processing it and how great all the characters were intertwined etc.
Has anyone found any YouTube series or podcasts reviewing or analyzing this awesome show?
I've listened to the Prestige TV and The Watch episodes but I'm looking for more.
I've listened to the Prestige TV and The Watch episodes but I'm looking for more.
I was blown away by this show. I had read the book in April 2020, but didn't remember all of the details. Obviously a fair amount was changed, but I thought the story was still true to the feeling that the book created. What a thoughtful show about survival, love, relationships, and art. Really a joy to watch.
I really liked it.
As to those saying there was no political message... I cringed when Tyler, while looking at "Capitalism" on Wikipedia asks, "Should I just delete it?".
As to those saying there was no political message... I cringed when Tyler, while looking at "Capitalism" on Wikipedia asks, "Should I just delete it?".
After today's threads, I am honestly shocked that boo didn't post a screed about how this show was a libtard fever dream about the virtues of social distancing.
HBO actually has an "official" podcast with the showrunner as one of the hosts....every episode, they bring in one of the actors or directors.Btron said:
Has anyone found any YouTube series or podcasts reviewing or analyzing this awesome show?
I've listened to the Prestige TV and The Watch episodes but I'm looking for more.
Sometimes it doesn't go as in depth as I would have liked but I liked it.
I haven't looked for something put out by fanboys...
Only on episode 5 but this show is all over the place. Sometimes it pulls you in….other times a total slog.
Hope the payoff is worth it.
Hope the payoff is worth it.
Finally finished. Seems like I just watched the wet dream society for theater dorks. One where theater actors are rock stars, everybody's life revolves around and is anxiously waiting for the next play, and that merely watching or acting in a plays can repair relationships and solve all world problems. When in actuality, 99% of people couldn't care less about Broadway and in an apocalyptic situation, the last thing people would be worried about is plays. They have food, shelter, etc. to worry about.
And WTF is Tyler's motivatiom for anything he does? It made zero sense.
And why does everybody always assume that apocalyptic scenarios would be a Lord of the Flys violent murderthon? There actually was a real life Lord of the Flys scenario. 6 boys ages 13-16 were alone on an Island for 15 months, and rather than kill each other, the kids did amazingly well. They built and maintained a garden, a "gym" with weights, and even a badminton court. They built a fire and it never went out the entire time. They assigned each other chores, and their days began and ended with a song and a prayer. One of them even broke his leg and the others set it and took care of him. They said, "We'll do your work, while you lie there like King Taufa'ahau Tupou himself!" And it healed perfectly. When they were finally picked up, the physician was amazed at how healthy and well built they were. Yet it seems like most "artistic" types (authors, screenwriters, movie/show producers) seem to think everybody is inherently evil rather than good. Well that real life example shows that to be wrong.
And WTF is Tyler's motivatiom for anything he does? It made zero sense.
And why does everybody always assume that apocalyptic scenarios would be a Lord of the Flys violent murderthon? There actually was a real life Lord of the Flys scenario. 6 boys ages 13-16 were alone on an Island for 15 months, and rather than kill each other, the kids did amazingly well. They built and maintained a garden, a "gym" with weights, and even a badminton court. They built a fire and it never went out the entire time. They assigned each other chores, and their days began and ended with a song and a prayer. One of them even broke his leg and the others set it and took care of him. They said, "We'll do your work, while you lie there like King Taufa'ahau Tupou himself!" And it healed perfectly. When they were finally picked up, the physician was amazed at how healthy and well built they were. Yet it seems like most "artistic" types (authors, screenwriters, movie/show producers) seem to think everybody is inherently evil rather than good. Well that real life example shows that to be wrong.
Watching episode 9, looking forward to the finale. Has anyone mentioned Jeevan is the main character from that movie about pretending to write Beatle songs "Yesterday". Does a great job in both!
Been re-watching the series as my wife watches for the first time.
Couple things I noticed/figured out.
When Jeevan goes to the apartment at the other end of the hallway and finds the HAM radio, the piece of music (La Campanella) on the piano is the same one that Sarah was playing on the keytar when she met Kirsten. Someone wrote "Its Impossible" on the cover page.
Someone else may have posted this, but the first town we see the Traveling Symphony arrive at is St. Deborah by the Water. Pretty sure it was named after the crazy Doctor in Ep 9. She said her real name is Deborah and when Jeevan first talked to them on the HAM radio, they said they were near the water.
Also, the orphan's name from the birthing center is Alexandra. She's Alex...and the "David" that Rose was waiting for was Tyler. He willingly gave up Alex back then but 20 yrs later tried to get her to join him.
Couple things I noticed/figured out.
When Jeevan goes to the apartment at the other end of the hallway and finds the HAM radio, the piece of music (La Campanella) on the piano is the same one that Sarah was playing on the keytar when she met Kirsten. Someone wrote "Its Impossible" on the cover page.
Someone else may have posted this, but the first town we see the Traveling Symphony arrive at is St. Deborah by the Water. Pretty sure it was named after the crazy Doctor in Ep 9. She said her real name is Deborah and when Jeevan first talked to them on the HAM radio, they said they were near the water.
Also, the orphan's name from the birthing center is Alexandra. She's Alex...and the "David" that Rose was waiting for was Tyler. He willingly gave up Alex back then but 20 yrs later tried to get her to join him.
aTmAg said:
Finally finished. Seems like I just watched the wet dream society for theater dorks. One where theater actors are rock stars, everybody's life revolves around and is anxiously waiting for the next play, and that merely watching or acting in a plays can repair relationships and solve all world problems. When in actuality, 99% of people couldn't care less about Broadway and in an apocalyptic situation, the last thing people would be worried about is plays. They have food, shelter, etc. to worry about.
And WTF is Tyler's motivatiom for anything he does? It made zero sense.
And why does everybody always assume that apocalyptic scenarios would be a Lord of the Flys violent murderthon? There actually was a real life Lord of the Flys scenario. 6 boys ages 13-16 were alone on an Island for 15 months, and rather than kill each other, the kids did amazingly well. They built and maintained a garden, a "gym" with weights, and even a badminton court. They built a fire and it never went out the entire time. They assigned each other chores, and their days began and ended with a song and a prayer. One of them even broke his leg and the others set it and took care of him. They said, "We'll do your work, while you lie there like King Taufa'ahau Tupou himself!" And it healed perfectly. When they were finally picked up, the physician was amazed at how healthy and well built they were. Yet it seems like most "artistic" types (authors, screenwriters, movie/show producers) seem to think everybody is inherently evil rather than good. Well that real life example shows that to be wrong.
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I, for one, am shocked aTmAg didn't like this show
Finished. Some episodes were really good, some were meh, and some were - will this ever end.
50-50 on whether I'd recommend it - some may love it and some may be like meh - just like this posts in this thread.
Why was the comic book such a big deal - the series and the characters acted like it was the last book on earth when there would've been millions of books, plays, literature available anywhere they went.
50-50 on whether I'd recommend it - some may love it and some may be like meh - just like this posts in this thread.
Why was the comic book such a big deal - the series and the characters acted like it was the last book on earth when there would've been millions of books, plays, literature available anywhere they went.
Don't read the book then watch the show otherwise you'll have much different expectations of how things play out.
Honestly thought they were both pretty average. Credit to the acting and cinematography but the story itself never drew me in and the divergence from the novel took away a lot for me.
Honestly thought they were both pretty average. Credit to the acting and cinematography but the story itself never drew me in and the divergence from the novel took away a lot for me.
The story was very odd. I'm certain the author and I would struggle to carry on a conversation.
Everything else about the series - the acting, cinematography, etc - was superb. This is why I kept watching.
The last episode was enjoyable and satisfying, but I'm almost equally satisfied that there are no more episodes left to watch.
Everything else about the series - the acting, cinematography, etc - was superb. This is why I kept watching.
The last episode was enjoyable and satisfying, but I'm almost equally satisfied that there are no more episodes left to watch.
Did anyone else get "The OA" vibes from this show? Did y'all watch that a few years back?
Super intriguing build up and then a meh finale? OA had a horrible ending, so maybe don't compare apples to apples, but the build up to the end seemed similar
Super intriguing build up and then a meh finale? OA had a horrible ending, so maybe don't compare apples to apples, but the build up to the end seemed similar
I kept adding details from that article, since I'm sure nobody is going to click the link and read it. It's pretty damned long.amg405 said:aTmAg said:
Finally finished. Seems like I just watched the wet dream society for theater dorks. One where theater actors are rock stars, everybody's life revolves around and is anxiously waiting for the next play, and that merely watching or acting in a plays can repair relationships and solve all world problems. When in actuality, 99% of people couldn't care less about Broadway and in an apocalyptic situation, the last thing people would be worried about is plays. They have food, shelter, etc. to worry about.
And WTF is Tyler's motivatiom for anything he does? It made zero sense.
And why does everybody always assume that apocalyptic scenarios would be a Lord of the Flys violent murderthon? There actually was a real life Lord of the Flys scenario. 6 boys ages 13-16 were alone on an Island for 15 months, and rather than kill each other, the kids did amazingly well. They built and maintained a garden, a "gym" with weights, and even a badminton court. They built a fire and it never went out the entire time. They assigned each other chores, and their days began and ended with a song and a prayer. One of them even broke his leg and the others set it and took care of him. They said, "We'll do your work, while you lie there like King Taufa'ahau Tupou himself!" And it healed perfectly. When they were finally picked up, the physician was amazed at how healthy and well built they were. Yet it seems like most "artistic" types (authors, screenwriters, movie/show producers) seem to think everybody is inherently evil rather than good. Well that real life example shows that to be wrong.
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I only like good shows. This was average.RichardSplet said:
I, for one, am shocked aTmAg didn't like this show
I liked it. The speed and high death rate of the flu eliminated the real threat of human conflict. With 999 of 1000 dead in a couple of days, no time for post apocalyptic, resource driven violence. There's plenty of oreos to go around.
Thats the only real explanation of the fantasy that a bunch of out of shape artists would survive the apocalypse and have a traveling theater.
So, the indulgent self importance of the liberal broadway class bleeds through everything in this show, and assaults the realism of an apocalypse, but the talent of the storytelling makes it worth watching anyway.
Thats the only real explanation of the fantasy that a bunch of out of shape artists would survive the apocalypse and have a traveling theater.
So, the indulgent self importance of the liberal broadway class bleeds through everything in this show, and assaults the realism of an apocalypse, but the talent of the storytelling makes it worth watching anyway.
Dug this old thread up just to publicly congratulate myself for finishing the book after I watched the show.
What was kinda unusual (for me at least) was that the show was (to me) a lot better than the book. Also - there are some major departures from the book in the show. I was not a fan at all of Jeevan being a quite minor character in the book, and never even interacting with Kirsten.
What was kinda unusual (for me at least) was that the show was (to me) a lot better than the book. Also - there are some major departures from the book in the show. I was not a fan at all of Jeevan being a quite minor character in the book, and never even interacting with Kirsten.
Woah. They never interact in the book? What trash!!
The jeevan/Kirsten "what happened to each and how did they get split up?" Was the #1 question to the show and it really came forward in the last 3 episodes or so.
I don't get worked up on tv shows but I sobbed pretty pathetically when Jeevan saw Kirsten and they made eye contact. Like… literally the most amount of theatrical relief I've felt since John Snow embraced Sansa
The jeevan/Kirsten "what happened to each and how did they get split up?" Was the #1 question to the show and it really came forward in the last 3 episodes or so.
I don't get worked up on tv shows but I sobbed pretty pathetically when Jeevan saw Kirsten and they made eye contact. Like… literally the most amount of theatrical relief I've felt since John Snow embraced Sansa
I am not really interested in reading the book but I would like to read the graphic novel from the show
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No Jeevan/Kirsten, no care.
JCRiley09 said:
Did anyone else get "The OA" vibes from this show? Did y'all watch that a few years back?
Super intriguing build up and then a meh finale? OA had a horrible ending, so maybe don't compare apples to apples, but the build up to the end seemed similar
Yep. So much do that I looked to make sure it didn't share writers.
aTmAg said:I kept adding details from that article, since I'm sure nobody is going to click the link and read it. It's pretty damned long.amg405 said:aTmAg said:
Finally finished. Seems like I just watched the wet dream society for theater dorks. One where theater actors are rock stars, everybody's life revolves around and is anxiously waiting for the next play, and that merely watching or acting in a plays can repair relationships and solve all world problems. When in actuality, 99% of people couldn't care less about Broadway and in an apocalyptic situation, the last thing people would be worried about is plays. They have food, shelter, etc. to worry about.
And WTF is Tyler's motivatiom for anything he does? It made zero sense.
And why does everybody always assume that apocalyptic scenarios would be a Lord of the Flys violent murderthon? There actually was a real life Lord of the Flys scenario. 6 boys ages 13-16 were alone on an Island for 15 months, and rather than kill each other, the kids did amazingly well. They built and maintained a garden, a "gym" with weights, and even a badminton court. They built a fire and it never went out the entire time. They assigned each other chores, and their days began and ended with a song and a prayer. One of them even broke his leg and the others set it and took care of him. They said, "We'll do your work, while you lie there like King Taufa'ahau Tupou himself!" And it healed perfectly. When they were finally picked up, the physician was amazed at how healthy and well built they were. Yet it seems like most "artistic" types (authors, screenwriters, movie/show producers) seem to think everybody is inherently evil rather than good. Well that real life example shows that to be wrong.
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"Here's a link to an article to do my best to annoy you guys, and just in case you don't click it here's a ridiculously long recap of the article that has very little to do with this thread."
Pitch perfect, atmag. Just peak little-brother-annoying.
A year late, but I *finally* binged this over the past few days, and holy hell I'm going to be haunted by this show, in the best way, for a long, long time. IMO, it's up there with True Detective season one in how well it captures a certain mood/vibe/fever dream quality, in incredibly captivating fashion. I don't have much else to add that hasn't already been said, only to echo that for me, it's easily one of the best series of the last few years, and an absolutely incredible/heartbreaking achievement. Just… wow.
(Part of me is pissed I waited this long to watch, but another part of me is so incredibly glad I missed this thread in real time. Good Lord.)
Nice bump. I read the book after watching the show and must say, the book is meh. This is one instance where I liked the series much more than the book.
I remember watching this wondering what the point of the show was basically up until the finale. The moment of them reconnecting is truly impactful (it got very dusty at that moment), but I'm not sure if it justified the other 7 hours of content. A show that I don't think I'd recommend, but would be excited to talk to someone about if they had seen it too.
Definitely Not A Cop said:
I remember watching this wondering what the point of the show was basically up until the finale. The moment of them reconnecting is truly impactful (it got very dusty at that moment), but I'm not sure if it justified the other 7 hours of content. A show that I don't think I'd recommend, but would be excited to talk to someone about if they had seen it too.
If I recall they don't even reconnect in the book.
Agree with the previous poster that the show may have been better than the book, although I enjoyed both.
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