Topic: The TV Show Thread

@JohnnyShoulder @nessisonett When they were revealed to be doing a new Star Wars trilogy of films I was excited but by the time that fell through I was relieved. Maybe they should stick to adapting other people's work but maybe something that is already finished next time.

@JohnnyShoulder I'm, for the most part, an avid Lost defender but even I agree it went too long. Still, even that was on account of TV shows being planned differently back then, from what I understand anyway. TWD is another example of a series going on too long but it doesn't really have the excuse that Lost does.

@RogerRoger But yeah, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the way they are handling The Mandalorian to be clear. It's like you say, enjoyable enough for more casual viewers like myself who don't really get anything from all the names being thrown around. Lol, I don't know how many times I've had to turn to my wife and ask, "Wait so when is all this taking place again?"

Point is, show is fine but then I also really liked TFA more than any other SW film but kinda got the impression JJ ruined the franchise for "real" fans. (Until Rian came along anyway.) So I was curious how everyone was taking this slightly mystery driven set up. Then again, as mentioned, it is a TV series so perhaps it makes more sense.

I've been up all night and just feel like I'm rambling now so sorry for the long post.

@RogerRoger You know it’s not good when somebody who enjoys The Phantom Menace doesn’t like The Last Jedi 😂😂

@RogerRoger Hey, it’s a much more enjoyable movie, I’ll give you that!

Okay so I'm all up to date with The Mandalorian. Episodes 5 & 6 were probably the best of the series and lots of interesting stuff coming up.

Basically I think they're doing a great job so far and as some of you have touched upon I just hope they have a clear end point for the story they want to tell and aren't making it up as they go. Also I think it's a good thing that as it's made for a streaming service, the episodes are all random lengths and not creatively bound to fill a certain time frame. I assume this series will be 8 episodes much like the first?

@RogerRoger Seeing as I'm subscribed again I might give the series another go. Maybe I'll make it my breaktime watch at work. If I don't see it through I'll definitely take you up on your offer. I'll let you know.

@RogerRoger ELEVEN seasons! I thought is was five or six. I best get cracking then.

@BearsEatBeets @RogerRoger I’ve gotta say, I can vouch for the, yes - variable, but overall high quality of the animated series. I have had trouble keeping my focus on it and am only through the first season of Clone Wars. I am not ready to call ‘uncle’ and ask for the abridged list of key episodes, but it’s nice to know that’s an option. 😄

How am I only just hearing about this now?! Not familiar with Fargo or Legion but believe they are both generally considered good. Fingers crossed with this one..

@BearsEatBeets Oh wow, they’re both two great shows so this could be really promising.

@BearsEatBeets Yeah both shows are in my top 10, so that could be promising. One thing Noah Hawley does really well is write good characters and dialogue. Hopefully they can do the originals justice, but I don't hold much hope as just like Terminator and Predator they can't seem to get it right with the recent movies.

Does that mean they will be on Disney+ the uk? Hope they don't appear on NOW TV, I really do have a disdain for that service.

@JohnnyShoulder Yep, Hulu content comes is coming to Disney+ over here on its own ‘adult’ section which unfortunately isn’t XXX Mickey Mouse cartoons but will be all the FX and Hulu stuff since Hulu doesn’t operate in the UK.

Disney must be really throwing some money around at the moment.

Regarding yesterday's Mandalorian episode

@RogerRoger yeah I agree it was probably planned all along and would have been sold to Pascal that way. I saw that trailer a little after finding the Andor one. Maybe I'll have watched the clone and rebels series before it launches. I've decided to rewatch the movie before the series because I think that might help. Watching the first couple of episodes I had to double check because the stories felt like I was starting something part way through.

@BearsEatBeets I should really watch Clone Wars as well, I only ever dipped in and out.

@BearsEatBeets You should watch Fargo. The first two series are excellent and the third is still pretty good.

@RogerRoger No problem, I have actually seen it before. I'm pretty sure I have it on dvd buried somewhere in the animation section of my collection. Unfortunately I remember next to nothing about it (not sure that's a good sign but I did buy though) so I'll re-watch it anyway.

@Thrillo If it's on Prime or Netflix maybe I'll give it a watch.

Is anyone watching Raised By Wolves? I think it's brilliant, no spoilers without spoiler tags please, I've only seen the first three episodes.

@BearsEatBeets All three series are on Netflix. Great casts for each of them too!