Watchmen (HBO series)

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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    So good. Without Lindelof this wouldn't be nearly as good as it is.
    I don’t think I’ve seen much of his other series, but he nailed this one. 
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  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    dankind said:
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    So good. Without Lindelof this wouldn't be nearly as good as it is.
    I don’t think I’ve seen much of his other series, but he nailed this one. 
    Did you watch Lost?  The Leftovers?  I watched the first series, but I cannot bring myself to watch the second, despite seeing/ hearing nothing but positive reviews.  
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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    I’ve never had any interest in Lost. I didn’t have the time to invest in it when it was on, and I only have less time now. 

    I did catch the first few episodes of The Leftovers, but I got too far behind to catch up. I liked what I saw, though. 
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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,619
    dankind said:
    I’ve never had any interest in Lost. I didn’t have the time to invest in it when it was on, and I only have less time now. 

    I did catch the first few episodes of The Leftovers, but I got too far behind to catch up. I liked what I saw, though. 
    No interest in Lost, either - Leftovers, though, was fucking fantastic from start to finish.
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Yeah, I watched Lost on its original airing.  I have not gone back and done a re-watch.  Enjoyed it at the time though.

    I’ve heard that the Leftovers is quite a heavy load emotionally, although cathartic, and that it is very well regarded by both critics and viewers alike.  I just do not have the energy or time to invest emotionally at the moment.

    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,619
    Fifthelement said:
    Yeah, I watched Lost on its original airing.  I have not gone back and done a re-watch.  Enjoyed it at the time though.

    I’ve heard that the Leftovers is quite a heavy load emotionally, although cathartic, and that it is very well regarded by both critics and viewers alike.  I just do not have the energy or time to invest emotionally at the moment.

    When it comes to weight I'd say the first season of Leftovers is incredibly heavy, but if you can get through S1 it's not as much of a lift the rest of the way.
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    Fifthelement said:
    Yeah, I watched Lost on its original airing.  I have not gone back and done a re-watch.  Enjoyed it at the time though.

    I’ve heard that the Leftovers is quite a heavy load emotionally, although cathartic, and that it is very well regarded by both critics and viewers alike.  I just do not have the energy or time to invest emotionally at the moment.

    When it comes to weight I'd say the first season of Leftovers is incredibly heavy, but if you can get through S1 it's not as much of a lift the rest of the way.
    Thanks for the advice.  I’ll probably hold off a bit longer though.  I think the SAD is kicking in at the moment.
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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    After the finale, I'm now in the boat that I would rather there not be a 2nd season. I don't think there is any way they can top this one. I'd rather them go out on top. 
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    pjsteelerfan said:
    After the finale, I'm now in the boat that I would rather there not be a 2nd season. I don't think there is any way they can top this one. I'd rather them go out on top. 
    +1

    Although I'd watch an Adventures of Agent Blake, Mirror Guy and Lube Man spinoff.
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  • Matts3221
    Matts3221 Posts: 658
    Yeah just end it now , I know the showrunner said this was it for him as he had no story left to tell. I just pray that HBO does not hire someone else or see this as a cash cow. It was perfect start to finish. End it on top.
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    pjsteelerfan said:
    After the finale, I'm now in the boat that I would rather there not be a 2nd season. I don't think there is any way they can top this one. I'd rather them go out on top. 
    Yep, never thought I’d say that about a show that I loved, but you’re right.


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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,619
    I'd have to agree. My only thing is they've almost purposefully been running this on HBO as 'Season 1'.

    Regardless, as was said above - that was just a great show from start to finish. 
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,204
    Can i watch it without know nothing about this universe??
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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,619
    23scidoo said:
    Can i watch it without know nothing about this universe??
    I mean I did. It made me curious to some of the backstory, but I went in not knowing anything.
  • Matts3221
    Matts3221 Posts: 658
    23scidoo said:
    Can i watch it without know nothing about this universe??

    So I am a huge fan of the graphic novel , my wife never read it and we both enjoyed it equally. There are small things I would let her know during the show that gave more weight to a certain scene if you had read the graphic novel but again not needed , most of it is small nods in the show in the background that would not matter if you did not read the graphic novel but if you did you can just pick apart little Easter eggs hidden. My wife is now reading the graphic novel as she wants to know the backstory.
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    Matts3221 said:
    23scidoo said:
    Can i watch it without know nothing about this universe??

    So I am a huge fan of the graphic novel , my wife never read it and we both enjoyed it equally. There are small things I would let her know during the show that gave more weight to a certain scene if you had read the graphic novel but again not needed , most of it is small nods in the show in the background that would not matter if you did not read the graphic novel but if you did you can just pick apart little Easter eggs hidden. My wife is now reading the graphic novel as she wants to know the backstory.
    I have pretty much the same experience/answer as @Matts3221 . 

    Only I think my wife still thinks she's too cool to read a comic book/graphic novel. She says she finds them difficult to read. Calling bullshit on that. 
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  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,204
    Thank you all, will watch the pilot tonight..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,960
    Rewatched the penultimate episode again tonight.
    My favorite of the series.
    I liked them all, but the way this one was put together ....fucking a.  Genius shit.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Rewatched the penultimate episode again tonight.
    My favorite of the series.
    I liked them all, but the way this one was put together ....fucking a.  Genius shit.
    Yeah, just an incredible way to tell what at its heart was a love story. 
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,960
    dankind said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Rewatched the penultimate episode again tonight.
    My favorite of the series.
    I liked them all, but the way this one was put together ....fucking a.  Genius shit.
    Yeah, just an incredible way to tell what at its heart was a love story. 
    The best kind of story (to me) is when you stop watching/listening/thinking and experience.  They nailed that.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved

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