Yes, I’m slow, sorry!

Now this may very well be excessive expectations. I had heard a few people say it’s this year’s Andor. IE, you should just watch it even if it’s not the sort of thing you think you’d be into. Also, I’ve never played the games

I’ve just finished the first 2 episodes, and, for me, it’s not bad, it’s a kinda interesting world … but there’s a distinctly empty feeling and awkwardness to the show for me. Sometimes scenes feel like they’re either filling time or still trying to find their rhythm. I’m not sure any of the dialogue has caught my ear (at all). I’m not sure I’ve picked up on any interesting stakes or mysteries. And I’ve often wondered about the directing (where I can’t help but wonder if Jonathan Nolan’s directing is more about trying to compete with his brother).

The soft tipping point for me was the Knight’s fight with the Ghoul (episode 2) … it just felt pointless and childish. The whole scene seemed to strangely lack any gravity or impetus. And I find myself ~2.5 hrs in and not caring about anything that’s happening. It’s a post nuclear apocalypse world, with some mutants, a naive bunker person, and a manipulative corporation or two doing sneaky shit …

… dunno … what am I missing? Should I just keep watching?

  • Scary le Poo@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    3 months ago

    You should watch till like the 4th episode I’d say. There is a lot happening that doesn’t have context until a bit later one. It’s an excellent story, but it is a slow burn.

    I’ve never played any of the games

    • maegul (he/they)@lemmy.mlOPMEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Thanks for this! I’ll watch until the 4th episode!

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