Not entirely.Shall do! Am I right in thinking there are movies in between seasons?
I enjoyed it overall but the female lead character was written terribly. You will feel no empathy with her whatsoever. Redmayne was decent but they could have cast better. I can't stand Freeman also.How was this show, Cat? Are people into Eddie Redmayne? He’s the new weedy English ponce, taking over from Bumberdick Bandersnatch. It’s like there are only 4 actors in England: Redmayne, Bamberdick, Simon Pegg, and Martin Freeman.
I thought it was excellent and Redmayne was very good in the main role. People seem to love hating on the main female role but I thought she was fine if nowhere near as good as Redmayne. Overall I'm surprised what a good job they did with it.How was this show, Cat? Are people into Eddie Redmayne? He’s the new weedy English ponce, taking over from Bumberdick Bandersnatch. It’s like there are only 4 actors in England: Redmayne, Bamberdick, Simon Pegg, and Martin Freeman.
I thought she was dreadful but it’s hard to know if it was the actor or just a badly written dour character.I thought it was excellent and Redmayne was very good in the main role. People seem to love hating on the main female role but I thought she was fine if nowhere near as good as Redmayne. Overall I'm surprised what a good job they did with it.
Station Eleven -
Bumping this. I just finished reading the book the show was based on. There is enough in the show that is intriguing and not enough time is spent on that I wanted to dig deeper into this world.
Have to say that as much as I enjoyed the book the show is much better. There are several plot points in the show that don’t happen in the book, and they provide the emotional catharsis and a satisfying denouement. The book feels like a sketch, it’s really something to behold. I can’t remember when a movie improved on the source material this much.
Here are a couple of examples:
Anyway, going to rewatch the show.1. in the show, the child actor Kirsten is protected by Jeevan. He and his brother Frank hideout with her. Later, Jeevan and Kirsten are on foot, and find a cabin to shelter in. He goes out hunting and gets gravely wounded. When he wakes up it’s 5 days later and Kirsten is gone. So when we see both of them 20 years later and they don’t recognize each other, it’s emotional. Then when they finally do realize and he says he never abandoned her - boom, right in the feels.
2. In the book Arthur’s son Tyler is stranded with his wacky actress mother in the airport. He becomes obsessed with book of Revelation, and he and his mother depart. He later starts a cult and is “the prophet” and he likes taking little girls as his wives. In the show they lessen the ick factor but more importantly they square the circle and humanize him, so that he and Kirsten are very similar.
What I didn’t understand first time initially is that the story has multiple entry points. The characters are united by this graphic novel called Station Eleven. Arthur’s ex-wife created it, he gave 1 of 2 copies to Kirsten on the night of the outbreak, and the Prophet uses the novel for his messianic vision. So one episode shows Jeevan saving Kirsten. The next shows Miranda creating the novel and then divorcing Arthur. Next episode shows Kirsten older and part of a traveling symphony/acting troupe. And so on.
The character was poorly written but Lashana Lynch did as well with it as she could. Redmayne was great throughout though, and the show was enjoyably silly! It was a fun watch.I thought it was excellent and Redmayne was very good in the main role. People seem to love hating on the main female role but I thought she was fine if nowhere near as good as Redmayne. Overall I'm surprised what a good job they did with it.
Sounds about right to me.The character was poorly written but Lashana Lynch did as well with it as she could. Redmayne was great throughout though, and the show was enjoyably silly! It was a fun watch.
I love the car ride scenes with the lite FM songs that drive his partner nuts.The Bookie. Show about an unlicensed bookie in America who always seems to step on a rake a la Sidehshow Bob. Very funny.
It's a very quick read, fairly short novel, and she writes in a style that is streamlined and languid. So it won't be a huge time investment to read it, and you might find a couple of things illuminating that the show didn't dwell on. I enjoyed it, but the show really is a lot better. The things you want to know more about just don't happen. I think in terms of tying the story threads together it's worth reading.I thought this was a brilliant show, shame they only made one season
would you recommend the book if I've already seen this show?
I just find myself unable to enjoy anything with Eddie Redmayne. For me, he just embodies all upper class English entitlement in the acting scene. Can't stand him. But it's not personal.How was this show, Cat? Are people into Eddie Redmayne? He’s the new weedy English ponce, taking over from Bumberdick Bandersnatch. It’s like there are only 4 actors in England: Redmayne, Bamberdick, Simon Pegg, and Martin Freeman.
YES YES YES! THIS!!!I just find myself unable to enjoy anything with Eddie Redmayne. For me, he just embodies all upper class English entitlement in the acting scene. Can't stand him. But it's not personal.
Finished season 7 last week after missing it when it first started. Its a good show.An older one but midway through season 2 of The Shield. OTT but addictive
Just finished it. Great fun again.Rogue Heroes season 2 is out. More mayhem and an insane soundtrack to enjoy
I enjoyed it for the same reasons. And basically a repeat of season 1. Certainly not to be taken too seriously (not suggesting you were BTW).Finally saw season 2 of The Diplomat on Netflix. Massively disappointed. Everything was over the top and seemed unbelievable nonsense, if not forced.
Finished Black Doves, thought it was decent if unrealistic at times. The cast were good especially Ben Whishaw.
I gave up on it. This is supposed to be some elite spy agency and they come across as complete idiots.Finished Black Doves, thought it was decent if unrealistic at times. The cast were good especially Ben Whishaw.
+1I gave up on it. This is supposed to be some elite spy agency and they come across as complete idiots.
Not to mention the plot holes.
I really enjoyed it but I took it to be Reacher style fun where the odd plot hole and silliness is to be expected. Much the same could be (and probably has) been said about The Ambassador.I gave up on it. This is supposed to be some elite spy agency and they come across as complete idiots.
Not to mention the plot holes.
Shout out to the music, too! I'm on episode 9. Dragging it out because I'm enjoying it so much.Going through STATION ELEVEN with the bairns this time. When I am A-B ing a show like Silo, for instance, with Station Eleven, the contrast is stark. Station Eleven is really incredibly well-directed and shot, and the acting is superb. Silo is a Taco Bell 99¢ burrito and Station Eleven is a Michelin rated restaurant. Hiro Murai is director on some of these, and Patrick Somerville wrote the episodes and is show runner.
Mackenzie Davis is my kind of actor. There’s always something lurking behind her eyes, she plays intense very well. Strong, conflicted characters are her specialty. See Halt And Catch Fire if you aren’t on board yet.
Second time through, I’m noticing how many things they are tying together in each episode. The show really is a lot better than the book. My kids aren’t super into it yet, only having imbibed two episodes, and so to you thinking of watching this, the story really doesn’t click into place until episode 4. Keep watching!
