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"The Expanse" - New near-future sci-fi TV

Reno said:
It's an expensive series and there isn't much buzz around it, so not surprised.
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This is the problem with Netflix though isn’t it. Admittedly the second season which I have literally just watched the last episode of was poor compared to season one, but anything new gets a Fanfare release while second seasons get little to no exposure and then They are surprised by lack of viewing figures! So much Netflix stuff gets cancelled after season two it’s almost not worth bothering with something until you know it’s getting a season 3 or hits stranger things type mainstream popularity.

I’m really not sure the ‘all episodes dropping on’ method actually works for everything. Some shows I think work much better being weekly, such as the expanse. Allowing you time to digest the episode and talk about it with others before moving onto the next And giving you different points of view. Rushing through stuff takes away from the enjoyment I think as all your mates are at different stages and you can’t read internet discussion until you’ve finished the season.
 
cybershot said:
This is the problem with Netflix though isn’t it. Admittedly the second season which I have literally just watched the last episode of was poor compared to season one, but anything new gets a Fanfare release while second seasons get little to no exposure and then They are surprised by lack of viewing figures! So much Netflix stuff gets cancelled after season two it’s almost not worth bothering with something until you know it’s getting a season 3 or hits stranger things type mainstream popularity.

I’m really not sure the ‘all episodes dropping on’ method actually works for everything. Some shows I think work much better being weekly, such as the expanse. Allowing you time to digest the episode and talk about it with others before moving onto the next And giving you different points of view. Rushing through stuff takes away from the enjoyment I think as all your mates are at different stages and you can’t read internet discussion until you’ve finished the season.
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Netflix have been better than any US TV Networks, who pull series mid run when they don't immediately get the desired ratings. At least with Netflix you always get a whole season and they'll give shows a second chance even if a first season isn't doing that well. Not sure The Expanse would have even gotten a second season on a commercial TV Network. Something like Stranger Things is a cultural phenomena, despite seasons getting dropped in one go.
 
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krtek a houby said:
Dark was certainly one that we couldn't binge on. One episode a day and take a break between seasons to let it sink in.
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It was the opposite for me. Due to the complexities of the plot, I watched two or three episodes an evening. Could not have done this with weekly breaks. With my goldfish memory I would have forgotten everything.
 
Reno said:
It was the opposite for me. Due to the complexities of the plot, I watched two or three episodes an evening. Could not have done this with weekly breaks. With my goldfish memory I would have forgotten everything.
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Tbh, we did have to watch a catch up/story so far between seasons 2 and 3!
 
cybershot said:
Altered Carbon got cancelled this week. 🤷‍♂️
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I was surprised to see it return for a second season tbh. They ruthlessly purged anything interesting from the books and cast a personality black hole as Kovacs. I watched the start of episode one of the second season in the hopes Mackie might be more watchable but the writing was still just utter cack.
 
The Expanse is one I'm tempted to start.

I got through 5 episodes of Ozark and then gave up. Found it a bit dull (and not just the story, the screen was literally too dark most of the time!)
 
BlanketAddict said:
The Expanse is one I'm tempted to start.

I got through 5 episodes of Ozark and then gave up. Found it a bit dull (and not just the story, the screen was literally too dark most of the time!)
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Ozark is great

But you won't have any worries about darkness. The denizens of the asteroid belt in the 23rd century just love living under unceasing bright white light, and they just adore those 200-year old desk lamps from Ikea:

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BlanketAddict said:
I got through 5 episodes of Ozark and then gave up. Found it a bit dull (and not just the story, the screen was literally too dark most of the time!)
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I had no problems making anything out with Ozark and never read complaints that it is a particularly dark show. Check your settings.

Ozark is a show which keeps getting better as it goes on, season 3 being its best so far. The again, I like that sort of crime show, where people get in over their heads and characters who consider themselves to be good guys, become ever more corrupt.
 
DotCommunist said:
Even s4 had better pacing, story and conclusion than star trek discovery, than Picard, than any other contemporary sf show.I remember the days of scraping by on LEXX and Andromeda re-runs, this era is gold.
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There will be no dissing of LEXX. Considering its tongue was firmly in cheek, I thought it was brilliant.
And since someone mentioned Watchmen... You should all see it. It's not necessary to know the graphic novel or the film (though it does fill in some back story). And it's frickin' brilliant.
 
Chz said:
There will be no dissing of LEXX. Considering its tongue was firmly in cheek, I thought it was brilliant.
And since someone mentioned Watchmen... You should all see it. It's not necessary to know the graphic novel or the film (though it does fill in some back story). And it's frickin' brilliant.
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I worship His Shadow, obviously, but those were times of lean pickings imo. I'm currently re-watching all of Stargate: SG1 out of sheer nostalgia.
 
Tankus said:
I'm glad they are spreading it out , so its not a 10 hr binge watch...time to savour the flavour
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There's a stop button 🤣
It makes much more sense to release a full season in one go, that way the binge watchers and those who need a break between episodes are covered.
 
I'll probably wait until it's over and pay for a month of prime. Super easy to get free prime if you need to. Order something for next day delivery and wait for it not to come. . . Get your money back.
 
BigTom said:
First three episodes out now, that's my evening sorted. I'll torrent them now and then take a free month when they are all released and watch them again to record the viewing figures, not that it really matters now the 6th and final season is already confirmed.
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Oh right, didn't know it was so soon. When will the full series be completed? I think I might be interested in watching the whole thing again. Might 'attempt' to get the whole family involved .
 
ATOMIC SUPLEX said:
Oh right, didn't know it was so soon. When will the full series be completed? I think I might be interested in watching the whole thing again. Might 'attempt' to get the whole family involved .
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weekly releases after the first three but I don't know how many episodes in the season, I'd assume 10 as that's the number for the other seasons iirc.
 
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