They seem to be very confident that this is going to be running for a long time as the plot unfolds very slow. But I like it, it establishes the characters and gives them ample time to grow. I hope every now and then they throw something in to keep interest up because you can only live of a massive budget for so long.
Sooo......maybe Wanda isn't controlling all of this but just using it for her benefits?
I have a very hard time liking this show. It's just the fifth episode but already the first I quit watching half way through.
This was all so incredibly not funny. Every attempt at humor landed flat on its behind. And that's not taking into account the fact that the writing is so predictable (for the part where they switched bodies and what happened next).
Maybe I watch the rest of the episode later but for now I'm just not interested in how this plays out.
Can you imagine the storm that will break loose when Leif and Harald find out what Harekr has done ?
I hope I won't have to wait until season three to see that.
At some point in the future I will watch all this again as I'm sure I'm missing things. But it was amazing to see how everything came together into a spectacular finale that felt like a season ending episode.
Yeah, this one was hitting the brakes a little bit. Still a good episode and for sure no reason throwing the towel on this show.
We see a lot of Marnes pain about the loss of Major Jahns. Which was good for the character but I don't think it needed multiple scenes for that. We also delve into Juliette's past and learn how she got to Below. Which was again good context for the character.
I don't know where I stand with Marnes. He seems to be riding two horses and the final scene kinda confirms it might have been him who was the target for the murder. Or whoever ordered the hits wanted both dead ?
I do hope so he doesn't get killed, too, because I like Will Patton a lot.
What was the point of all of this I wonder ? But I love the way Olaf died, kind of being crucified.
It's a nice jab at fandom but this was really awful.
That was a convenient way to solve the Darksaber issue. A bit too convenient if you'd ask me. But those final scenes couldn't safe the episode from basically just being a constructed, unessessary and boring sub plot to provide guest roles for some well known names. And they were not even great characters. With only eight episodes per season they really should not waste time on those things.
The one question this episode raised for me is: could have been Mandalorians that freed Gideon after all if so many of them became mercenaries ?
I really don't like Olaf but the actor playing him I do. And I really hope that Ælfgifu is not repeating her mistake of trusting him.
Not really many surprises here otherwise. Both revelations of the boy actually being a girl and the true intensions of the Jomsvikings were obvious.
I wonder how Godwin will react now that the Queen has killed (yes, she did) Aelfwynn.
So, this show that splits opinions to both ends of the spectrum. Why am I not surprised ?
I see some issues with it but in general I like it, it's entertaining. Everyone who doesn't like it can just stop watching. Simple as that.
The animation is crazy good, some of the Monsters look great. I already like Val and Fritz. Some jokes where better than others. Overall I'd say this shows promise.
Without a single flying scene this is still one of the best of the series. Because it takes you on a personal level with the characters. There is stark contrast between the pilot recreation and what happened simulatiously in Germany. But that makes each even stand out more.
I will never claim to understand what these men went through. The pressure they were subjected to, physically and mentally, was immense. Just like with BoB I think it's important to show us why they endured it and how.
The show delivers it's message without poking your nose in it. And that's a rareity today.
Of course we all know what they are building.
A very good first half of the finale with some unexpected twist. Although I was wondering why the Batch never entertained the idea of infiltrating as regular troopers. Now I know.
Very cool to see Krennic and the mention of Project Stardust.
This is where it pays off to watch the chronological order.
Interesting to see how the Empire use the academies to identify possible Force sensitive children. Makes perfect sense as at this point in time the Emperor surely knows there are many potential Jedi still out there. Really good world building.
So, the Jomsvikings are no different than the rest. Do what we tell you or else. And they probably just want Freydis as a symbol so they can attract more people.
But those boat tour is gonna become very interesting very soon I'd say.
I do understand the low ratings. It sure won't become a favorite show of mine. I must say, though, I find the Canada / US comparisons are good.
I'd say they captured the essence of GoT pretty well. The other two I don't know.
And an Emmy, or even dozens of it, doesn't determine if I like a show or not.
I had kind of forgotten this show is still out there but I'm glad it's back. Can't explain why but I really like the way the characters are drawn.
Minus that anoying "old school" engineer and her exchange with Stamets I liked this episode. I think that conversation, althought it's topic was valid, was a little bit to imposed.
And they are trying now to explain things like how Kirk's Enterprise hadn't all that shiny techy stuff. And my guess is that ultimately they will abandon the whole jump drive and forbid it's use ever again. Which could explain why it never was used later but would still leave an explanation as to why no one ever talked about it.
Saru's story does interest me a lot more now than what happened to Spock. I think it's a bit annoying they dangled Spock in front of the audience like a carrot and it now seems he will be a ghost possibly up to the last (couple ?) episode (s). And it would be nice if they do a follow up to the Sphere and it's possible origins.
In any case, I recognize the effort they are taking.
That episode really turned on it's heels with the revelation of who's behind the hacks. That saved it, because I was really groaning when Hannah, just like nothing happened, broke into that building. Nicely writen.
The rest was rather boring. The storyline about the judge - useless, unless there will be something at a later time. And, of course, another Kirkman-saves-the-day moment where a solution to an unsolvable problem comes out of nowhere.
I want Bortus to sing My Heart Will Go On
That Security Force is probably good Stormtrooper material. :laughing:
Anyway, still slow burning. The whole first three episodes released today are rather on long pilot movie I guess. Let's see how that movie ends.
Compared to the previous two episodes I would give this a "11".
While maintaining some of the fun, the more sublte one, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong gives us a character driven episode which didn't really need the hostage taking part, but it wasn't to harmful either. I am sure Trek fans are thrilled seeing Picardo, Billingsley and Hagan guest-staring. I know I am and especially the scenes between Picardo and Sage are the highlight of this episode. And the show proves again that it can be great when it finds the balances between seriousness and fun.
So is Alara gone for good? From what I read on the net I'd say she's gone as a regular for now and might come back as a recurring character at a later time. But that is just my opinion. In any case it is a loss for the show
That was in parts extremly dark and gruesome. But it is countered by a very positive final scene.
So, that were basically the first Stormtroopers ? It will be interesting to see that transition.
Another episode with little action. We seem to be at the beginning of another story cycle. I liked it nevertheless.
Had some interesting angles like the world building, again. I guess now we know how the Empire builds it's massive arsenal. They probably have thousands of those facilities. I was very aware that Andor was already looking for weaknesses and planing his escape. We can easily assume he won't stay there for his term.
Syril is again put in his place and I wonder what he'll do now. Is he going rogue ? (intentional choice of word). Another question being raised is: who is Luthen ? I mean, who is he really ? What's his angle, why is he so adamant at forcing the issue of rebellion ?
Lot's of room for speculation.
More, more, more. I could watch hours of this stuff. It really shows how much respect all those people have for the source material. They see this not just as something that is there to make them money. And that makes all the difference in the world.
Seeing George on set with Grogu put a HUGE smile on my face.
I would have switched the first two episodes to be honest as this is a far better season premiere. And with the final shot than leading into Omega's confinement and that new facility location makes more sense to me.
