Binged-watched the first season of Fringe (again) since I could not sleep last night. My favorite series ever, so I would rate it pretty high.
Binged-watched the first season of Fringe (again) since I could not sleep last night. My favorite series ever, so I would rate it pretty high.
I loved the first four seasons. But I really thought that season five really dragged. I didn't like the into the future scene. I haven't watched the last three episodes. Is it worth it?
Binged-watched the first season of Fringe (again) since I could not sleep last night. My favorite series ever, so I would rate it pretty high.
Loving the 2nd season of Mr. Robot!
Loving the 2nd season of Mr. Robot!
I've never gotten so instantly addicted, and then immediately un-addicted to a show. I think it all happened within about 5 episodes.
Loving the 2nd season of Mr. Robot!
I've never gotten so instantly addicted, and then immediately un-addicted to a show. I think it all happened within about 5 episodes.
I think I figured that part out early on. I just enjoy the internal narratives.I've never gotten so instantly addicted, and then immediately un-addicted to a show. I think it all happened within about 5 episodes.
Was it when you realized who Mr. Robot was? (trying not to spoil it for those still on last season). I found that to be a bit of a let down, but it's still holding my interest.
Stranger Things 10/10
I started watching this on Netflix after recommendations from several coworkers. The wife and I binge watched the entire series (only 8 episodes) over the weekend, plus Monday. It flawlessly captures the time period it depicts (early 1980's), from the clothing and hair styles, right down to the furniture. The way it was filmed even feels like an '80s movie, with synthesized incidental music and other fine touches that just take you back to movies of that time period. The way it differs from the typical '80s movie is in the coherent plot, even pacing, and modern computer generated special effects. The acting, direction, script, and cinematography are all top notch, but all contribute to the sense of being transported to that time period.
I was initially going to rate this show as a 9/10, but as I started thinking about what TV series might have been better than this, I couldn't think of one, not by a long shot.
Stranger Things 10/10
I started watching this on Netflix after recommendations from several coworkers. The wife and I binge watched the entire series (only 8 episodes) over the weekend, plus Monday. It flawlessly captures the time period it depicts (early 1980's), from the clothing and hair styles, right down to the furniture. The way it was filmed even feels like an '80s movie, with synthesized incidental music and other fine touches that just take you back to movies of that time period. The way it differs from the typical '80s movie is in the coherent plot, even pacing, and modern computer generated special effects. The acting, direction, script, and cinematography are all top notch, but all contribute to the sense of being transported to that time period.
I was initially going to rate this show as a 9/10, but as I started thinking about what TV series might have been better than this, I couldn't think of one, not by a long shot.
We really enjoyed this show as well. Hope they're going to do a Season 2.
which is really a shame, because i personally think it would be way better if this were an American Horror Story type scenario where each season is a totally different set of tropes and cliches and atmospheric callbacks, just with the same general aesthetic and proficiency.Although Netflix has not yet made an official announcement, the actors and creators have made several statements that indicate a season 2 is in the works. It will supposedly pick up the story a year after the end of the first season, to make up for the fact that the kids are getting older in real life. One example is that the voice of the actor who plays Dustin has dropped in register considerably since the first season was filmed.
The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) - Three words to describe this, "slow burn intensity". Each episode is slow, but deliberate, and it just builds so much tension. 4 episodes in, pretty attached right now. They are doing a pretty good job at selling potential avenues for a couple characters to go down. It is refreshing not to know what exactly will happen or what some people's motives are.
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