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02-03-2018, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted By NillaWafer⏩
Lmfao. You live in a flying mansion in the clouds, we get it. You're rich.I think part of the problem is this show does a very poor job of showing instead of telling. There's A LOT of exposition. For example, Laurens' richness is stated so many times in the first episode that I thought that was all there was to his character. "Yes I got this book, it's worth more than anything else I have." "Oh, did you see my state of the art telescope that's worth more than anything else I have." "Btw, I can upgrade your sleeve and it costs more than anything else I have." "I can't die because I have this upload link that no one else can afford... and costs more than anything else I have." It's exhausting and boring and it's done for everything from the tech to the character's lives.
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02-03-2018, 10:18 AM
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02-03-2018, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted By MrBourbon⏩
Exactly. But I swear they said it a hundred times, and came back to say it again in future scenes and episodes. Enough already.Lmfao. You live in a flying mansion in the clouds, we get it. You're rich.
Originally Posted By meenman83⏩
She 100% said that in episode 4. Chuckled a little bit because of how dumb that line was lmao.Did a misc-er write the script as I could have sworn the chick detective tells a reporter to fist themselves lol
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02-03-2018, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted By NillaWafer⏩
Although I do like the show overall, I agree with every single one of your points, especially about the Envoy leader.The only parts of this show I find interesting are the parts where Takeshi goes off or where he is investigating Laurens' death. (Might be minor spoilers below, you've been warned).
I think part of the problem is this show does a very poor job of showing instead of telling. There's A LOT of exposition. For example, Laurens' richness is stated so many times in the first episode that I thought that was all there was to his character. "Yes I got this book, it's worth more than anything else I have." "Oh, did you see my state of the art telescope that's worth more than anything else I have." "Btw, I can upgrade your sleeve and it costs more than anything else I have." "I can't die because I have this upload link that no one else can afford... and costs more than anything else I have." It's exhausting and boring and it's done for everything from the tech to the character's lives.
I'm also having a lot of problems with the characters and their relationships. I'm not sure if it's an acting issue or writing issue or maybe both, but I don't buy for a second any of the romances (with the exception of Miriam wanting to bang Takeshi for the first time because of all the untapped test flowing through a new sleeve + Myriam's own drug she excretes, nice touch and totally believable). I think the black marine is out of place and his relationship with his daughter is very unrealistic. The leader of the Envoys, I forget her name, is horribly done, and I cringe at almost every single one of Takeshi's flashbacks involving her. So many of the scenes with Laurens' lawyer are unnecessary and serve no purpose. Ortega isn't a very good actress and I actually struggle to believe that she is a cop. Same with her partner.
I do like the AI hotel guy, and I relate to him more than any of the human characters, oddly enough. There are times when I like Takeshi, but his character is so bipolar that it's jarring.
Idk what I'd rate it yet. I'll reserve judgment until I completely finish it, but as of now, I think the bad parts are overshadowing the parts that are good.
I think part of the problem is this show does a very poor job of showing instead of telling. There's A LOT of exposition. For example, Laurens' richness is stated so many times in the first episode that I thought that was all there was to his character. "Yes I got this book, it's worth more than anything else I have." "Oh, did you see my state of the art telescope that's worth more than anything else I have." "Btw, I can upgrade your sleeve and it costs more than anything else I have." "I can't die because I have this upload link that no one else can afford... and costs more than anything else I have." It's exhausting and boring and it's done for everything from the tech to the character's lives.
I'm also having a lot of problems with the characters and their relationships. I'm not sure if it's an acting issue or writing issue or maybe both, but I don't buy for a second any of the romances (with the exception of Miriam wanting to bang Takeshi for the first time because of all the untapped test flowing through a new sleeve + Myriam's own drug she excretes, nice touch and totally believable). I think the black marine is out of place and his relationship with his daughter is very unrealistic. The leader of the Envoys, I forget her name, is horribly done, and I cringe at almost every single one of Takeshi's flashbacks involving her. So many of the scenes with Laurens' lawyer are unnecessary and serve no purpose. Ortega isn't a very good actress and I actually struggle to believe that she is a cop. Same with her partner.
I do like the AI hotel guy, and I relate to him more than any of the human characters, oddly enough. There are times when I like Takeshi, but his character is so bipolar that it's jarring.
Idk what I'd rate it yet. I'll reserve judgment until I completely finish it, but as of now, I think the bad parts are overshadowing the parts that are good.
02-03-2018, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted By NillaWafer⏩
Thought so, fuk the scene before that was pretty gnarly though...maybe I am enjoying it because I didn't read the book first? Might read the book after the show.She 100% said that in episode 4. Chuckled a little bit because of dumb that line was lmao.
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02-03-2018, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted By MediocreGains⏩
I hope she gets better. Quellcrist is one of the highlights of the books, plus she had the all time great last words as a rebel leader:Although I do like the show overall, I agree with every single one of your points, especially about the Envoy leader.
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02-03-2018, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted By meenman83⏩
I'm only on ep 6, but that scene you're talking about was the best one of the series so far (The parts before it, the torture and flashbacks, dragged on for a little too long though). The gunplay and shootouts are 10/10.Thought so, fuk the scene before that was pretty gnarly though...maybe I am enjoying it because I didn't read the book first? Might read the book after the show.
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02-03-2018, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted By NillaWafer⏩
Yes shootouts and fights are top notch for television. I think the torture/flashback stuff sets the stage for his inner demons and remembering how to function after 245(?) years of being dormant, wish it was a little more invasive on the torture though to keep up with the rest of the violence. no creepI'm only on ep 6, but that scene you're talking about was the best one of the series so far (The parts before it, the torture and flashbacks, dragged on for a little too long though). The gunplay and shootouts are 10/10.
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02-03-2018, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted By meenman83⏩
Hnnnng I hope Squeeze guns are in the show. Boomerang bullets for infinite ammo is pretty badass.Yes shootouts and fights are top notch for television. I think the torture/flashback stuff sets the stage for his inner demons and remembering how to function after 245(?) years of being dormant, wish it was a little more invasive on the torture though to keep up with the rest of the violence. no creep
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02-03-2018, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted By MrBourbon⏩
spoiler?Hnnnng I hope Squeeze guns are in the show. Boomerang bullets for infinite ammo is pretty badass.
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02-03-2018, 01:51 PM
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Watched 30 min. and couldn't finish ep.1
Decent production values, mildly entertaining action, interesting storyline and setting but delivery was mediocre.
The acting was terrible, like a B quality CW show like the flash, script wasn't so much better. Too bad, oh well.
Decent production values, mildly entertaining action, interesting storyline and setting but delivery was mediocre.
The acting was terrible, like a B quality CW show like the flash, script wasn't so much better. Too bad, oh well.
02-03-2018, 01:53 PM
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Is this the official thread?
02-03-2018, 05:03 PM
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I just binged the entire thing.
I give it a 6/10. Last few episodes are pretty bad.
I give it a 6/10. Last few episodes are pretty bad.
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02-03-2018, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted By DirtyDon123⏩
Dude so ****ing good.will it be as good as Blade Runner 2049???
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02-03-2018, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted By nillawafer⏩
fuuukkkki just binged the entire thing.
I give it a 6/10. Last few episodes are pretty bad.
I give it a 6/10. Last few episodes are pretty bad.
Starting it right now doe
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Fukn lol'd IRL at the near beginning of Episode 2 when the hotel guy walks into the poker game..
"hello boyos"
"hello boyos"
02-03-2018, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted By DeusExTerra⏩
AI must've been browsing misc archives in his spare time.Fukn lol'd IRL at the near beginning of Episode 2 when the hotel guy walks into the poker game..
"hello boyos"
"hello boyos"
02-03-2018, 07:16 PM
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02-03-2018, 07:23 PM
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Show is trash
Sounds like it's written by a ten year old
Sounds like it's written by a ten year old
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02-03-2018, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted By Blueblob⏩
lol how the hotel guy said “boyos” in ep 2
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02-03-2018, 09:32 PM
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I'm having so much trouble getting through the last two episodes... like 10 min at a time before I have to take a break
02-06-2018, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted By sickserratus⏩
It goes from a decent sci fi show with a lot of potential to a generic, B class cliche real quick. Last few episodes were very poor.I'm having so much trouble getting through the last two episodes... like 10 min at a time before I have to take a break
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02-06-2018, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted By NillaWafer⏩
Damn i'm on episode 7 (i think... there's a plot twist which i wont mention here), found the show okay so far but it has its annoyances. Hopefully i don't find the last few episodes as bad as you have lolIt goes from a decent sci fi show with a lot of potential to a generic, B class cliche real quick. Last few episodes were very poor.
02-06-2018, 10:02 AM
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just got done. was pretty good. it had some slow moments, a little misguided at some points but still a good series.
those teddies of peace on the cop helped a lot
those teddies of peace on the cop helped a lot
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