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Posted by: Warren, February 4th, 2018, 5:12am

So much hype in Australia for this.

I'm two episodes in and I'm not loving it so far. I realise it's a really big new world they built but the overly expositional dialogue is cringe worthy. The voice overs are also overly dramatic.

Acting is below average and as much as I loved Joel Kinnaman in The Killing, this show makes him seem like a one character actor.

I'll stick with it a bit longer, but I have a feeling I'll be bailing on it soon.

Thoughts?

Posted by: DustinBowcot (Guest), February 4th, 2018, 5:24am; Reply: 1

I watched the first episode and want more. I'm going to finish watching OA first which is pretty decent.

Posted by: Nolan, February 4th, 2018, 9:31am; Reply: 2

I just finished episode four. I love series like this! I'm a fan.

Posted by: TonyDionisio, February 11th, 2018, 3:22am; Reply: 3

What a great sci-fi title! Wishing I thought of it.

Posted by: Don, February 11th, 2018, 12:46pm; Reply: 4

I thought it was fucking awesome!

Warren, to your point, yes cringe-worthy, ex-positional dialogue and voice overs. I ate that up. I just finished watching it and highly recommend to anyone who likes Blade Runner / Maltese Falcon / Doll House - gritty, noir, scifi, detective thriller that is way overwritten and almost gratuitous to a fault. Be cautioned that it is incredible exploitative and violent.

- Don

Posted by: AnthonyCawood, February 11th, 2018, 1:32pm; Reply: 5

I'm through the first four episodes as really liking it... SciFi noir done well!

Posted by: DustinBowcot (Guest), February 11th, 2018, 1:35pm; Reply: 6

6 episodes in and I'll be trying to squeeze in another 2 tonight. I've noticed a couple weak points with the storytelling, but it's easily overlooked because the rest is so amazing.

Posted by: Warren, February 11th, 2018, 2:18pm; Reply: 7

Finished now. Still hate the voice overs and think the acting is pretty bad but the story definately carries it. Episode 3 was a bit of a waste of time and was quite stupid, but other than that it's pretty good and I'd recommend it.

Posted by: DarrenJamesSeeley, February 15th, 2018, 11:39pm; Reply: 8

Two peps in for me ....and as much as I adore the sci-fi subgerne of cyberpunk, (and thought the cyberspace trip was neat visually) I find theshow to be moving at a turtle's pace. And sure enough, just when things get really boring...? T & A.

And I'm still falling asleep.
I think I'll watch onemore ep cuz I need to slump
it's been a busy day...

Posted by: jayrex, April 8th, 2018, 5:20am; Reply: 9

I've just finished this. It's awesome!

I can possibly see a season two but don't think we need it.

It was so unusual this sci-fi series.

I loved the acting, Joel Kinnaman's voice and presence was exceptional.

Definitely one for sci-fi lovers.

Posted by: Grandma Bear, April 8th, 2018, 6:34am; Reply: 10

This was my treadmill entertainment for a couple of weeks. I liked the story and concept, but it's clearly intended for men, IMO. Lots of violence and sex. Well, nudity. 99% female of course. Except for ep 2, I think, where there was male. It was a bit scary to be honest. :D

Lots of fighting which I don't really care for. Didn't care for the torture scenes either. Having said that, I still stuck with it because I thought the concept and story was good.

Posted by: eldave1, April 8th, 2018, 11:18am; Reply: 11

In the que

Posted by: khamanna, April 14th, 2018, 5:15pm; Reply: 12

I like it very much. Never could have thought I was able to watch something like this. A bit pretentious when it comes to characters mannerisms, but I look past it.
And I notice quite an often use of Deux ex-machine which works in this. I guess it's down to how you use it - the creators made it feel organic and believable.
Don't want to use spoilers and bring up specific examples to illustrate what I'm talking about.