Jim K Global Moderator Posted February 12, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 7:33 PM, Luc2k said: Started well enough, but I began to lose interest around the time of the backstory episode, which was underwhelming. Everything after the Big Bad reveal didn't make much sense and was terrible IMO. The police detective (and her family} was annoying throughout and I couldn't help getting distracted by her botoxed face. I enjoyed the backstory episodes/segments...almost wished they had spent a little more time on it (such as actual Envoy missions) and less on the (IMO) ho-hum murder mystery. It hasn't been without faults of course but I've enjoyed it. Watching the last episode tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted February 13, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2018 7 hours ago, Jim K said: I enjoyed the backstory episodes/segments...almost wished they had spent a little more time on it (such as actual Envoy missions) and less on the (IMO) ho-hum murder mystery. It hasn't been without faults of course but I've enjoyed it. Watching the last episode tonight. I think it needed a few more episodes, 10 seems to be too little for all the story that's in there. Maybe with 13 episodes things would be better developed though I liked it overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc2k Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 12/02/2018 at 7:51 PM, Jim K said: I enjoyed the backstory episodes/segments...almost wished they had spent a little more time on it (such as actual Envoy missions) and less on the (IMO) ho-hum murder mystery. It hasn't been without faults of course but I've enjoyed it. Watching the last episode tonight. The backtory ruined the myth of what I thought an Envoy was. I believed they were individuals with some special abilities, but, as it turns out, the only thing special was the training. Another thing was that they were, what, 10-20 individuals and a bunch of civilian families. This small band was considered a high threat, at this point in time, by a government that controlled multiple planets? And, I admit that I didn't get all the "science" behind their plot, but aren't offline back-ups a thing that exists? Their attack might have caused significant damage, but wouldn't have ended "immortality". Maybe I've got that part wrong. I agree that the murder didn't amount to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted February 17, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 2/14/2018 at 11:42 PM, Luc2k said: The backtory ruined the myth of what I thought an Envoy was. I believed they were individuals with some special abilities, but, as it turns out, the only thing special was the training. Another thing was that they were, what, 10-20 individuals and a bunch of civilian families. This small band was considered a high threat, at this point in time, by a government that controlled multiple planets? And, I admit that I didn't get all the "science" behind their plot, but aren't offline back-ups a thing that exists? Their attack might have caused significant damage, but wouldn't have ended "immortality". Maybe I've got that part wrong. I agree that the murder didn't amount to much. They changed what a Envoy is a good bit from the books, I don't know why? Should've stuck to the book more IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 2/16/2018 at 10:57 PM, George P said: They changed what a Envoy is a good bit from the books, I don't know why? Should've stuck to the book more IMO. Books are always better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead.cell Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Lot of cheesy vibes from this show, but thankfully, the story is interesting enough to keep me interested. Will see where it goes, I think I'm about halfway through already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted March 6, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2018 On 2/20/2018 at 8:55 AM, techbeck said: Books are always better. Only because they try to stuff them into a movie when a tv series, with enough episodes, fits better. The problem here is that Netflix only gave them 10 episodes, I think it would've worked out better with more, but I don't think Netflix was ready to commit to, say, 20 episodes for a scifi show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 started watching, so far two episodes got me interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dysphoria Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) I pushed myself to finish the first and start the 2nd episode by I stopped half way through.... it's just too painful.... maybe hallucinogens might help me get through another episode... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted July 27, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted July 27, 2018 Altered Carbon recruits Anthony Mackie for Season 2 FunkyMike 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMike Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Some article mentioned that Season 2 will not be based on the second book ... quite unfortunate. Richard K Morgan is releasing another book in the same universe: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/117163/thin-air-by-richard-k-morgan/9780345493125/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted July 27, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted July 27, 2018 19 minutes ago, FunkyMike said: Some article mentioned that Season 2 will not be based on the second book ... quite unfortunate. Richard K Morgan is releasing another book in the same universe: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/117163/thin-air-by-richard-k-morgan/9780345493125/ They could always link up to the 2nd book in a future season though. FunkyMike 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogurth Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I liked it for few first episodes when it was a detective show, once it went with rebellion it lost the main attraction point and went into, IMHO, been there seen that. The main villain and the motives that drove it were just awful. Someone over at character development needs to take a good look at Daredevil Season One, to see how even if villain's motives seem implausible well done character deconstruction makes them fully convincible. Helps also if You have Vincent D'Onofrio in the role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peresvet Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Yes! https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2020/01/22/altered-carbon-season-2-gets-a-february-release-date/ George P 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted January 22, 2020 Global Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Peresvet said: Yes! https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2020/01/22/altered-carbon-season-2-gets-a-february-release-date/ Nice, i had almost forgot about it, the only downside to netflix series is that they drop them all in one go and then you've got long waits for a next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras5 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Cool, too bad Kinnaman won't be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AStaUK Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Agreed, thought Kinnaman was very good in the lead role. Atleast the story/universe lends itself to the change in actor with the concept of sleeves. Very much looking forward to this. Zathras5 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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George P Global Moderator Posted February 5, 2020 Global Moderator Share Posted February 5, 2020 Not bad, doesn't do or show much story wise which is good. I hope they ramp up the action and mystery in season 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Going to need to watch a recap of S1. Been a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted February 5, 2020 Global Moderator Share Posted February 5, 2020 9 hours ago, techbeck said: Going to need to watch a recap of S1. Been a while. I don't think s2 will have much to do with s1 actually. I believe this season will be it's own self contained story. It's fine to just brush up on some of the returning characters that might pop up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted February 11, 2020 Global Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2020 Zathras5 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichi Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Despite its flaws I enjoyed season1, but season2 is pure garbage. I was unconvinced when I learned that Mackie was playing Kovaks. I only knew him from Avengers, completely dull and uninteresting there already. But then also the plot is ridiculous and the script is atrocious. What a let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted March 1, 2020 Global Moderator Share Posted March 1, 2020 I liked season 2, with the way it ended it leaves me expecting big things from a possible season 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted March 12, 2020 Global Moderator Share Posted March 12, 2020 ok, I've watched the first two episodes (Season 2) .... and I'm soooo bored. Are the first two episodes just bad or is it pretty much "the same" the rest of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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