It's about time somebody started a thread about this.
I started watching with a friend after the first 2 or 3 episodes had aired. The title was understandably off-putting, but I appreciate it much more now after watching the rest of the first season. It's captivating as hell and far exceeded any expectations I had; it could certainly be the next Breaking Bad-tier show if the quality continues, and given some of the interviews I've read with Sam Esmail (the creator), I'm hyped as fuck for what could be next.
I don't want to say anything else about it beyond "watch the fucking show" because it's something that should be totally unspoiled for new viewers.
So many interesting ways this series could play out.
Hnnnnngh yes. One of those interviews I read consisted of Esmail saying something like "season one should've been the first 20-30 minutes of the movie [it was originally going to be one] and we've just scratched the surface."
It's the best surprise debut of a show I've seen in a while. I don't recall any notable marketing hype before it aired, but I've rarely paid attention to USA's network offerings before now. I hope they don't crumble under the pressure of audience expectation, which has to be pretty excessive after some of those crafty story turns.
I got 5 episodes in I think and wasn't hooked as much as I thought I'd be. Gonna finish it off eventually, it's just not at the top of my list right now
Hnnnnngh yes. One of those interviews I read consisted of Esmail saying something like "season one should've been the first 20-30 minutes of the movie [it was originally going to be one] and we've just scratched the surface."
It's the best surprise debut of a show I've seen in a while. I don't recall any notable marketing hype before it aired, but I've rarely paid attention to USA's network offerings before now. I hope they don't crumble under the pressure of audience expectation, which has to be pretty excessive after some of those crafty story turns.
What are your current thoughts / predictions, based on the events of the finale?
Watched the finale last night, season 1 was an incredible start to this show. I cannot wait for more. I'm way into Eliot's head... or whoever it is, that person that isn't real that keeps making dialogue ~
I really find the element of psychosis fascinating in this. There's some true realism with how distant Eliot seems to be with the other parts of himself, I feel at least.
I honestly just want to kick back and have no expectations; at this point I have faith in the people making this show. Also A+ cinematography, reminds me of breaking bad with the clever storytelling they are able to express.
In a way I'm reminded of Evangelion which is by far my fav animated cartoon series, especially with the issues of identity and self and the "bigger cause" for the world, thematically.
It's about time somebody started a thread about this.
I started watching with a friend after the first 2 or 3 episodes had aired. The title was understandably off-putting, but I appreciate it much more now after watching the rest of the first season. It's captivating as hell and far exceeded any expectations I had; it could certainly be the next Breaking Bad-tier show if the quality continues, and given some of the interviews I've read with Sam Esmail (the creator), I'm hyped as fuck for what could be next.
I don't want to say anything else about it beyond "watch the fucking show" because it's something that should be totally unspoiled for new viewers.
This is so true though. It's quality is definitely worthy of being Breaking Bad esque. I binge watched the entire season because it was so good. I just hope what comes in the future lives up to the same quality as season 1.
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