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[Zarjazz]

Is Hannibal based on the films, but set before?

Yes it's set before the films but it takes more elements from the original books than the films did. I believe they plan to get to the story of the first book (Red Dragon) next season assuming it's not cancelled by then. It's quite unusual for a US network show in that there are only 13 episodes per season but as they say, quality not quantity.

 

[Edmond]

Yes it's set before the films but it takes more elements from the original books than the films did. I believe they plan to get to the story of the first book (Red Dragon) next season assuming it's not cancelled by then. It's quite unusual for a US network show in that there are only 13 episodes per season but as they say, quality not quantity.

Thanks

It worked for Daredevil having a short run

 

[ECA]

Finished Aquarius can't really recommend, it just doesn't go anywhere.

 

[Hawkwind]

Finished Sense8 and the wife is totally bewildered by it all, I quite enjoyed it but so many plot holes

 

[sayward]

Will True Detectives be worth watching?

 

[caLLous]

Yes, in a word. Fucking hell yes, in 3 words.

 

[CorNokZ]

It is good, but it ain't 9.3 good as IMDb states

 

[leggy]

Reading that S2 of true detective is a let down.

Plus Rachel Mcadams gives me rage.

 

[Talivar]

Has S2 of True Detective aired anywhere yet?

 

[Lakih]

Think it airs this summer. It's on HBO so you can probably check their website for more accuracy.

 

[CorNokZ]

22nd of June for True Detective

 

[caLLous]

I'm giving Complications a go, because Matt Nix (Burn Notice). I'm a bit into the second episode and holy cow it's bad; it has first season cancellation written all over it.

 

[Zarjazz]

There hasn't been any decent real sci-fi shows for a while but things are looking up, two shows that seem pretty good so far:

Dark Matter - Made by the same writers / producers of Stargate and it has that same jokey team interaction vibe as SG:1 & SG:A (but nothing like SG:Universe thank god). Two episodes out so far and it shows potential.

Killjoys - Only the first episode out but I'm loving it so far and not just because the female lead is a babe. It's produced by the station that made Continuum but has the writer of Lost Girl, so it looks great, the dialog is fast & fun, and it has everything you'd expect from a proper old-school sci-fi show.

 

[dysfunction]

There hasn't been any decent real sci-fi shows for a while but things are looking up, two shows that seem pretty good so far:

Dark Matter - Made by the same writers / producers of Stargate and it has that same jokey team interaction vibe as SG:1 & SG:A (but nothing like SG:Universe thank god). Two episodes out so far and it shows potential.

Killjoys - Only the first episode out but I'm loving it so far and not just because the female lead is a babe. It's produced by the station that made Continuum but has the writer of Lost Girl, so it looks great, the dialog is fast & fun, and it has everything you'd expect from a proper old-school sci-fi show.

Dark Matter looks promising but i'm not so sure about Killjoys. I found Killjoys a little bit dull. I will give it some more time but it didnt pull me in.

 

[Hawkwind]

Dark Matter looks promising but i'm not so sure about Killjoys. I found Killjoys a little bit dull. I will give it some more time but it didnt pull me in.

Found both quite dull, Dark Matter after watching Ep2 and Killjoys from the start. Will persevere to see if they improve

 

[Hawkwind]

bastards cancelled Sirens, I liked that show

 

[Edmond]

Anyone watching Wayward Pines, any good?

 

[Jupitus]

Does True Detective S2 need it's own thread?

 

[Calaen]

Does True Detective S2 need it's own thread?

Do it you could just ressurect the first one!

 

[sayward]

Anyone watching Wayward Pines, any good?

still have it recorded...

 

[dysfunction]

Heroes Reborn - A new series of Heroes starts in September!

Has new characters and a new story line but also has a few old characters such as Hiro.

 

[caLLous]

Aww, NBC have cancelled Hannibal. I hope someone else (rumoured to be Hulu) picks it up, I really enjoy that show (and apparently Clarice Starling was going to appear in the next season).

 

[Zarjazz]

Aww, NBC have cancelled Hannibal. I hope someone else (rumoured to be Hulu) picks it up, I really enjoy that show (and apparently Clarice Starling was going to appear in the next season).

That sucks but not that unexpected. However cancelling it this early in its season does give them time to sell it elsewhere. It's exactly the kind of show that Netflix and the like would pick up given the chance. As for Clarice, I read that wasn't 100% confirmed because of a complicated licensing & legal bullshit. Her character rights are owned by a separate company to Hannibal or some such shit which they still haden't make an agreement with.

 

[Zarjazz]

Anyone watching Wayward Pines, any good?

I've found it pretty mediocre to be honest, can't say I recommend it.

 

[Hawkwind]

HBO's The Brink was a pretty good Ep 1 start, Jack Black and Tim Robbins star. Looks like it could be a decent series.

 

[old.Tohtori]

Sense 8, jsut saw a trailer for it, worth the time? Anything to compare to as a show? Something like Heroes(which bored me), or something else?

 

[ECA]

Btw if anyones looking for something new to watch - I can recommend Tyrant.

It's pretty good.

 

[Lakih]

Just saw the first episode of Mr. Robot.
I liked it a lot. First show in a long time that are hacker-centric (I'm sure that's a word) with actual real existing technology, not made up hollywood bullshit poop crap #¤&&#¤%# (CSI: Cyber).

 

[Calaen]

I've just hammered through the first season of The Last Ship, saw it on SKY box sets and thought I'd give it a whirl. Really enjoyed it, despite some of it being very far fetched

Currently streaming episode 1 of Season 2!

 

[caLLous]

I gave up on The Last Ship a few episodes in, I always meant to go back and binge watch the rest of season 1 but never got around to it. I think I got pissed off with the vomit inducing "MERICA!" nonsense. Like, John-Casey-from-Chuck gave some speech on the bridge and somebody stepped forward and asked for "permission to salute the XO" or some mushy rubbish like that. It was entertaining though, I should go back and wade through it.