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Post by Jambowayoh on Jan 30, 2023 20:38:30 GMT
Have to admit I had a few tears during that episode. Wasn’t a total hit at work - a few of my gay colleagues complained about straight actors being put in gay roles. I really don’t have an issue with it. It was only one straight actor TBF. I mean I get it, I really do, but fuck me with this episode the level of acting for me was not dependent on the sexuality of the actor. Offerman brought so much to that role it was unbelievable. Fuck I need to watch it again it was so affecting. |
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Post by hedben on Jan 30, 2023 21:17:47 GMT
That was really really good. I’ve been avoiding this thread in case of plot spoilers from the game (which I’ve never played- Xbox guy), but on a brief back-read it seems I needn’t have worried.
With Andor last year and now this, I’m really enjoying prestige TV with weekly releases. It’s nice being able to watch and then read/hear about each episode weekly as it comes out, rather than one big drop. Except bloody Americans need to shut up about it for 24 hours so we can catch up on Monday night.
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Post by Frog on Jan 30, 2023 21:22:49 GMT
I thought that was a lovely piece of story telling. I see it's IMDb rating is the lowest of the season which is a shame (although not Important).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2023 21:25:33 GMT
Yeah just watched it, absolutely fantastic.
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Post by barchetta on Jan 30, 2023 21:33:52 GMT
Beautiful episode and I really must remember to dust sometime.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jan 30, 2023 21:36:44 GMT
Beautiful episode and I really must remember to dust sometime. I too was thinking about dusting as I was watching it. So much dust. |
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Post by harrypalmer on Jan 30, 2023 21:42:10 GMT
Fantastic episode. I think it’s doing something quite special.
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Post by lordofthedunce on Jan 30, 2023 21:46:08 GMT
That was superb, very moving. Does irk me that the actors playing the roles aren't actually apocalypse survivors in real life but they were convincing enough.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2023 21:53:57 GMT
I'm glad they went brave with that, shows they will stick to their guns for the 2nd game.
Lovely change of pace.
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Post by rockavitch on Jan 30, 2023 22:25:03 GMT
Really enjoyed that episode, this is the kind of thing I was hoping they would do in high gameplay sections instead of just turning it into an action show. Not sure how I feel with Ellie taking the gun though.
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Post by cristar on Jan 30, 2023 23:09:03 GMT
Was a great episode, and love how they're expanding on and changing things from the game. Even though I'd really have loved more Bill. Especially as Offerman was fantastic casting. |
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Post by Mark1412 on Jan 30, 2023 23:19:45 GMT
Oof, right in the feels. Felt like an expanded, apocalyptic version of the Up opening . They're doing such a good job with this. Love that they're sticking so close when it matters but having the balls to spend an hour and 15 on developing the new as well. |
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Post by crashV👀d👀 on Jan 31, 2023 0:41:36 GMT
I wasn't expecting that little story. I've got something in my eye...
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Post by rawshark on Jan 31, 2023 8:11:25 GMT
I thought that was a lovely piece of story telling. I see its IMDb rating is the lowest of the season which is a shame (although not Important). To say I’m not shocked is an understatement. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2023 8:21:07 GMT
Just watched the first. Wasn't expecting Anna Torv to show up in this, big Fringe fan so pleasant surprise.
Bella was good, confirming my theory that the part for her was rubbish in GoT.
The opening scene was brilliantly done and a bit devastating. Even knowing what was coming my pulse was elevated and I was on the edge of the seat. Other half was worse, having no idea. That young actor should go far, she's superb.
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Post by rawshark on Jan 31, 2023 8:23:31 GMT
I liked her GoT character. She was a legend.
Haven’t seen Catherine, Called Birdy yet but I hear it’s very good.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2023 8:30:13 GMT
She was shit in The Worst Witch. She seems to be growing into the role in this though.
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Post by Whizzo on Jan 31, 2023 8:50:33 GMT
She wasn't great in His Dark Materials either but the character was a bit off anyway so maybe that was as directed. In this she's incredible.
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Post by cristar on Jan 31, 2023 9:16:39 GMT
I really liked her in GoT too. Her character was a bit underused though.
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Post by harrypalmer on Jan 31, 2023 9:30:51 GMT
Have to admit I had a few tears during that episode. Wasn’t a total hit at work - a few of my gay colleagues complained about straight actors being put in gay roles. I really don’t have an issue with it. I would patronisingly suggest they listen to the HBO podcast. The creators talk about how that was also important to them but ultimately the couldn't get the guy they originally wanted as Bill. They also point out that Murray Bartlett is gay, as are the director, the writer and the editor of the episode. |
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Post by Derblington on Jan 31, 2023 9:43:28 GMT
Annie Wersching (Tess) died of cancer yesterday.
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Post by bichii2 on Jan 31, 2023 10:30:51 GMT
Another great episode. I would have liked the main chunk of the story to have been shortened a bit though but had no real issues with the changes in the story. I think playing the game five times lessened the impact of what happened though.
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Post by harrypalmer on Jan 31, 2023 10:36:30 GMT
I actually think the impact was greater for me, they expanded on the story in the perfect way imo and tweaked the outcome so that it hit much harder.
It helps that the actors were incredible.
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Post by rawshark on Jan 31, 2023 10:48:33 GMT
Have to admit I had a few tears during that episode. Wasn’t a total hit at work - a few of my gay colleagues complained about straight actors being put in gay roles. I really don’t have an issue with it. I would patronisingly suggest they listen to the HBO podcast. The creators talk about how that was also important to them but ultimately the couldn't get the guy they originally wanted as Bill. They also point out that Murray Bartlett is gay, as are the director, the writer and the editor of the episode. I just think it’s such a moot point. In the context of the episode it’s pretty clear even Bill isn’t exactly confident about his sexuality and has been presenting himself as a straight man all his life. I honestly don’t think you have to have lived that experience to reflect it on screen. To be fair these are colleagues who would prefer to be sat in front of Below Deck so I’m going to say the series wasn’t going to be their cup of tea no matter what. |
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Post by harrypalmer on Jan 31, 2023 10:53:41 GMT
Yeah I was going to say that too. It actually works very well given his insecurity. No shade on Below Deck though please. TEAM CHEF BEN.
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Post by rawshark on Jan 31, 2023 10:59:40 GMT
Haha, no shade. Just saying they are very different series. Couldn’t be differenter.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jan 31, 2023 20:33:46 GMT
So yeah it's been confirmed by Druckmann that season 2 is based on Part 2. Man, that's going to be interesting.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2023 20:35:39 GMT
Mid season break for first half and then focus on the 2nd half of the game maybe.
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Post by pierrepressure on Jan 31, 2023 20:47:26 GMT
As one of the rare individuals that preferred the second over the first game I am already hyped about it.
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Post by bichii2 on Jan 31, 2023 20:50:24 GMT
Part 2 is much better in terms of combat and it's story is still excellent but 1 is pretty much perfect for me and it didn't take 742 hours to complete. Part 1 10/10 part 2 9.5/10
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