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WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
edited August 2018 in All Encompassing Trip
Anyone watching? First 3 dropped last Wednesday. I'm digging it so far. Since there is no book to compare it to, I find myself enjoying the theme and references to other stories without criticizing the differences.
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  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Because I'm cheap, Im gonna wait until the whole season is out then do a free trial run and knock out Season 2 of Handmaids Tale as well.
    It does look damn good though. Love all the little references Ive seen so far.
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    I liked the feel and agree about no book source making me appreciate it more.  Wish I would have waited until they were all out to watch but I couldn't help myself and now I want to know what happens.
    Not sure why Hulu won't drop the whole season at one time.  They already have our money.
    Perhaps they are trying to block people like DD
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    Lol
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  • 23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,510
    I'll wait for the season to ending and then i'm watching this..
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    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    Ep 4.  Creepy/Puzzling/Wow
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  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Ep 4.  Creepy/Puzzling/Wow
    It doesn't seem like many here are watching it so I will avoid spoilers, but yeah... wow. 
  • EB218946EB218946 Posts: 3,989
    I just started watching this on Hulu.  I think it is really good so far.
  • DarthMaeglinDarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,733
    I've been watching this since it premiered on Space Channel in Canada, really enjoying it so far, glad to hear it's been renewed for a second season.

    At what part are we allowed to get spoilery, lol?  I thought last week's episode, "The Queen" was really well done, and leave it at that.
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    DarthMaeglin said:
    I've been watching this since it premiered on Space Channel in Canada, really enjoying it so far, glad to hear it's been renewed for a second season.

    At what part are we allowed to get spoilery, lol?  I thought last week's episode, "The Queen" was really well done, and leave it at that.
    Spoil away! 
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,142
    edited August 2018
    No Hulu in Canada. I really wish King would stop doing this stuff with Hulu and stick with Netflix or Amazon Prime instead. Why use a US-only company? Seems so restrictive. I know I can pay for the Space Channel to get it... but dammit, paying for just one channel bothers me, when I can get almost endless options for only a little more than double the price from a streaming service.
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    $$
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  • NinetytworulesNinetytworules Boston Posts: 454
    This was partially filmed in my hometown. I want to check it out. Is it any good?
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Ninetytworules said:
    This was partially filmed in my hometown. I want to check it out. Is it any good?
    If you enjoy the genre and shows that jump around in time a little, you should enjoy it. 
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    I think it is good so far....watching new episode next . 
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  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Just started this. 
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • DarthMaeglinDarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,733
    Back from out of town and watched the last 2 episodes yesterday, and I'm still confused as to who the Kid actually is, lol.  Time travel gives me headaches, lol.
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,142
    I'm not reading the thread, as I think I'm only through episode 4 (5?). I'm enjoying it - definitely binge worthy. The story doesn't really move all that much, but somehow that is working for this show, lol.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    I thought the way it ended sucked.
    Really liked the first 2/3 of the season, though.
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  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Extremely disappointing series. At times a mess story wise. I enjoyed it up until the last 2 or 3 episodes. i get what they were trying to do, but it wasnt done well Imo.
    And so you see, I have come to doubt
    All that I once held as true
    I stand alone without beliefs
    The only truth I know is you.
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    Dr. Delight said:
    Extremely disappointing series. At times a mess story wise. I enjoyed it up until the last 2 or 3 episodes. i get what they were trying to do, but it wasnt done well Imo.
    Have yet to hear from anyone who liked the ending.
    I feel like it was confusing af and just garbage.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • DarthMaeglinDarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,733
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Dr. Delight said:
    Extremely disappointing series. At times a mess story wise. I enjoyed it up until the last 2 or 3 episodes. i get what they were trying to do, but it wasnt done well Imo.
    Have yet to hear from anyone who liked the ending.
    I feel like it was confusing af and just garbage.
    I'll chime in as having enjoyed it, lol, even though I'm still a bit confused on a couple aspects (around the kid).  If anything was a letdown in the ending, it felt a bit too "happily ever after" for some of the characters (mainly Henry) for something based on Stephen King.  I'm assuming the ending with Molly's assistant means they're aiming to make it an "anthology"-type series (though if the series stays true to King, they'll all connect in the end).  Guess I'm one of the few looking forward to season 2, lol.

    My confusion around the kid is, who is he really, and do we believe his story?
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,600
    DarthMaeglin said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Dr. Delight said:
    Extremely disappointing series. At times a mess story wise. I enjoyed it up until the last 2 or 3 episodes. i get what they were trying to do, but it wasnt done well Imo.
    Have yet to hear from anyone who liked the ending.
    I feel like it was confusing af and just garbage.
    I'll chime in as having enjoyed it, lol, even though I'm still a bit confused on a couple aspects (around the kid).  If anything was a letdown in the ending, it felt a bit too "happily ever after" for some of the characters (mainly Henry) for something based on Stephen King.  I'm assuming the ending with Molly's assistant means they're aiming to make it an "anthology"-type series (though if the series stays true to King, they'll all connect in the end).  Guess I'm one of the few looking forward to season 2, lol.

    My confusion around the kid is, who is he really, and do we believe his story?
    Cool, glad that you dug it.  Perhaps I was most put off by the ending because I liked the start so much.
    You know, as an avid King fan, it made me think of a Dean Koontz novel.  Good start, poo ending.  [Everyone used to try and sell me on him being as "good" as King.  Not to me!]

    Shared some of the same confusion/concerns.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,340
    First three episodes of season 2 dropped yesterday. Grabbed me right away. Interesting characters and elements from at least four of King's stories.  
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  • DarthMaeglinDarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,733
    Finally got caught up yesterday, binged the first six episodes, lol. Never having read or seen Misery, this has been an interesting introduction to Annie Wilkes, lol.

    This season is still enjoyable for me, and there’s more to come, but I think I preferred the first season and some of the questions it left us. Have to see where this one ends up.

    2 biggest takeaways so far: I’m really pulling for Joy to survive (despite some foreshadowing, lol), and DEATH BY ICE CREAM SCOOP!
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • DarthMaeglinDarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,733
    Season finale tonight, still enjoying this season even though it’s so different from the last.
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 42,022
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Finally got caught up yesterday, binged the first six episodes, lol. Never having read or seen Misery, this has been an interesting introduction to Annie Wilkes, lol.

    This season is still enjoyable for me, and there’s more to come, but I think I preferred the first season and some of the questions it left us. Have to see where this one ends up.

    2 biggest takeaways so far: I’m really pulling for Joy to survive (despite some foreshadowing, lol), and DEATH BY ICE CREAM SCOOP!
    really good writing to marry the character we know from  the movie and Kathy Bates build of the role and this actress filling that in beautifully....
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  • DarthMaeglinDarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,733
    mickeyrat said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Finally got caught up yesterday, binged the first six episodes, lol. Never having read or seen Misery, this has been an interesting introduction to Annie Wilkes, lol.

    This season is still enjoyable for me, and there’s more to come, but I think I preferred the first season and some of the questions it left us. Have to see where this one ends up.

    2 biggest takeaways so far: I’m really pulling for Joy to survive (despite some foreshadowing, lol), and DEATH BY ICE CREAM SCOOP!
    really good writing to marry the character we know from  the movie and Kathy Bates build of the role and this actress filling that in beautifully....
    I’m honestly curious, did not being familiar with the character make it easier to be sympathetic to Annie? I do know bits from pop culture, like the hobbling. Were you sympathetic, or did you loathe the character over the course of the season?
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • DarthMaeglinDarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,733
    My buddy picked me up a bunch of King hardcovers from the thrift store a while ago, lol. When I finish working through the pile I’ll be hunting down a copy of Misery, I suspect, lol.
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 42,022
    DarthMaeglin said:
    mickeyrat said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Finally got caught up yesterday, binged the first six episodes, lol. Never having read or seen Misery, this has been an interesting introduction to Annie Wilkes, lol.

    This season is still enjoyable for me, and there’s more to come, but I think I preferred the first season and some of the questions it left us. Have to see where this one ends up.

    2 biggest takeaways so far: I’m really pulling for Joy to survive (despite some foreshadowing, lol), and DEATH BY ICE CREAM SCOOP!
    really good writing to marry the character we know from  the movie and Kathy Bates build of the role and this actress filling that in beautifully....
    I’m honestly curious, did not being familiar with the character make it easier to be sympathetic to Annie? I do know bits from pop culture, like the hobbling. Were you sympathetic, or did you loathe the character over the course of the season?
    am more sympathetic after these past few episodes. at least for how she is and came to that. but stop short as it relates to her decisions, although that propensity to violence seems in born (re: the lunch box incident)
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • DarthMaeglinDarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 2,733
    mickeyrat said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    mickeyrat said:
    DarthMaeglin said:
    Finally got caught up yesterday, binged the first six episodes, lol. Never having read or seen Misery, this has been an interesting introduction to Annie Wilkes, lol.

    This season is still enjoyable for me, and there’s more to come, but I think I preferred the first season and some of the questions it left us. Have to see where this one ends up.

    2 biggest takeaways so far: I’m really pulling for Joy to survive (despite some foreshadowing, lol), and DEATH BY ICE CREAM SCOOP!
    really good writing to marry the character we know from  the movie and Kathy Bates build of the role and this actress filling that in beautifully....
    I’m honestly curious, did not being familiar with the character make it easier to be sympathetic to Annie? I do know bits from pop culture, like the hobbling. Were you sympathetic, or did you loathe the character over the course of the season?
    am more sympathetic after these past few episodes. at least for how she is and came to that. but stop short as it relates to her decisions, although that propensity to violence seems in born (re: the lunch box incident)
    Completely agree she seems to have been born with violent tendencies (exacerbated by the way her parents dealt with it), thanks for your insight.

    Being between books I decided to start Different Seasons last night, in part because of Tim Robbins’ solid performance, lol.
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

    10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 42,022
    Now I wonder where they go from here?
    Spin off into a Misery type series?

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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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