I watched the first couple episodes. I'm surprisingly actually enjoying it. I have to watch it with English subs unfortunately for me I don't understand Norwegian. So that personally takes away from the enjoyment of the show having to read everything. But I am trying to not let that be a factor in influencing if I like the show or not. I was expecting the show on first glance to be English, and was a bit disappointed it wasn't. However, I do think it has interesting potential as a series. As a story line its intriguing. In other words. I'm trying to give it a chance. I wonder if there is a dubbed version around.
On a side note, the location it was filmed was absolutely stunning and beautiful.
The whole climate spin on things turns me off, comes off a a bit preachy. But that's a personal reaction to it, trying not to let it affect my enjoyment of the series.
Ok.
I enjoyed this episode. There’s a lot going on here that I think the writers have ideologically embedded into the show.
At the end of the episode the statement “There are two children that will never be born, and a future that will” sums up the whole episode - as well as putting the finger squarely on and an ideology that’s extremely invasive in the circles of our “Hollywood elite” and through it a rift in society has formed and is growing wider.
The ideology and idea is, our earths finite resources are being stretched too much to support the number of people we have. Since high population numbers require high energy usage, that energy must come from somewhere and since much of the energy being used comes from fossil fuels. Our earth is being put at risk, due to the belief in the existential threat of climate change. The idea then is, anything justifies a lowering of the earths population to reduce energy usage. (Pandemics, wars, abortions, etc).
It is an ideological view that’s causing a conflict. This show is subtly trying to slip that concept into the minds of the population so it becomes an acceptable concept.
Great show, good writing, very enjoyable. It’s just be aware that what your watching is pushing a message you’ve either already accepted and ingrained into your beliefs, or it’s trying to.
Was excited when I saw the poster. Looked like it might be a cool tech and future story.
Upon watching the trailer, meh. Reviews I've seen seem to say not to waste my time on it. I may, give it a try if I'm completely bored, and have nothing else to do. (Fat chance, my time is valuable why waste it on something that others are saying is not worth my time) From the trailers, it seems to be a "woke" propaganda film about climate change and evil greedy earthlings refusing to aspire to a "higher"/"enlightened" way of life. Whoever's pushing for the studios to produce these garbage films needs to be fired. These actors are going to get a reputation for working for these garbage films, and then when they want to actually act in something good - people will automatically turn them off in disgust. I know I would.
Slow episode.
It was basically more backstory, and setup. A few introductions to characters and general maneuvering of rolls to set the stage. There wasn't really anything that stood out and wow'ed me in this episode. Overall this episode was important because of its setting of the stage. I enjoyed watching it.
I think the whole series has a lot of potential. From what I can tell its my kind of star trek. I'd like to see more tech and discovery and adventure. As exploration and 'the unknown' are aspects of star trek that make it star trek.
Anyways, Good episode. No real action, just a lot of talking and exploration of characters.
The setting up of the "good" and "bad" guys. - So for this alone - watch the episode so you know what's going on in the future.
Enjoy :)
Good first episode.
Be interesting to see where this show goes.
I think the white vs black aspect of the show. Is going to inflame an already tense situation in the world. While its these kinds of themes that make a show good, it also serves to stir up peoples anger.
I think the show has a LOT of potential.
The world building and tech is what interests me. The obvious political bias of the writers just pissed me off.
Show is Getting worse.
Inserting propaganda.
The moment the uttered the words “right wing”, I lost respect for the show.
Business Men; wanting to create jobs and work is the “new evil”… if you can’t understand the “issue” with this…
Otherwise apart from the obvious and extremely deplorable ideological bias of the show, the screenplay, actors, etc.. enjoyable.
If you can look past and stomach the pervasiveness of the nonsense, you may enjoy it. Hopefully it’ll get better in future seasons.
I won’t hold my breath, I expect the series to be done in a couple seasons at most.
Highly Surprised & Pleasantly Delighted.
Riveted to the TV the whole episode.
DC Has A Hit.
DUNE is one of those - You either really love it - or really hate it shows.
I watch DUNE with an eye towards the epic that it is, not so much tied up in any one character or story - but imagining its the universe I live in. - The imagination and the epic of dune lasts long after he credits roll. For days and weeks, I can imagine scenarios or picture events in the film and ask myself the question of, what would I do if... For the people that do this, this is what makes DUNE.
I'm glad to see they're attempting a remake. - Let's give it a chance.
Ok!
Shaping up to be a really good series.
I'm not looking to nitpick - Not really looking for historical inaccuracies.
I predict there will be two types of opinions on this show. Those who enjoy it for what it is, and those who will find every little detail wrong and nitpick. I strive to be the first, and enjoy it for the entertainment that it is.
All I could think was, "God I'm itchy", "Don't Scratch, Don't Scratch"... "How can he not pick at that"
Tho, this whole "pollution" push in Dr. Who is frankly woke nonsense & pandering to a crowd of extremists. Keep your nonsense out of our shows. I can stomach one or two such episodes. Fine. You've made your point, you've preached your message. But if the whole show becomes an ode to wokeness I'm out, and frankly the ratings are going to plummet and the show is going to tank. People watch these shows to escape the real world, not to be lectured at. If you don't take these words to heart your going to destroy Dr. Who.
Cute!
Highly enjoyed it.
A bit cliché at times. Much of the exposition seemed a bit clunky and forced at times. But it kinda fits with the bright colours and characters.
The wardrobes and sets are “on point”, and just beautiful.
Pleasantly surprised, it’s getting better.
Good action, and consequential story progression,
Still the lighting sucks.
Ah yes. - HALO! Thank you!
Keep telling a HALO story, focus on it being HALO. Even if it's an adaptation of the original story line, that's fine. Just keep it HALO, and please don't insert all the little social nonsense bits n pieces and references that we are all fighting about today. I appreciate a story, that is pure entertainment - not a preaching brow beating session.
Right now, HALO tells an entertaining story - keep it that way please.
Good job writers & actors!
This is one show you definitely want to add to your list of shows to watch.
As for the show content so far, it seems like there's a bit of a slow start to this season. I expect there's a buildup to something bigger, but I'm willing to sit back and just enjoy the ride. Not quite what I was expecting after the season 1 finally. But I'm willing to give it a shot.
I'm definitely missing the SPOILER: removal of Cortana from master chief. I hope he is able to get her back. It just feels kinda like a sitcom with him fighting back against his annoying boss.
Let's just sit back, give it a chance and see where the story goes.
Bah.
The “obligatory ode to climate change fear mongering” that pretty much all shows make an episode about.
Wish Dr Who was immune to this but unfortunately it’s not. Watched the whole series again, and the last dr IMO is meh, hopefully it gets better next season but I doubt it considering the trajectory it’s going.
One of THE best productions of 2023.
Watching this… I think I get it now…
I watched every episode of the 2023 version on Netflix one after the other.
This is THE most heartwarming, heartbreaking, kickass, corny, beautifully crafted piece of cinematic storytellingI have watched in a very very long time. Through much of this, I had tears of laughter, joy, sadness, surprise and heartbreak.
Do not start this series until you have a full block of time to sit uninterrupted and enjoy every single minute of this. It’s much much more than a live version of what I thought was a corny anime about bashing and fighting. This story does that in a way that makes you fall in love with the heroes and the villains.
All with a straw hat…
Ugh.
Ok so I like the premise and the story 8/10.
However the actors are BAD, the camera work sucks, the writing and character interaction feels forced and blocky.
Absolutely sucks, and I’m forcing myself to watch it just because I started it.
For the minuscule budget for this film, feels like they all bought weed with the budget, say around smoking it, grabbed a budget handy-cam and took turns reading off a script in a back ally somewhere with cardboard and floodlights then whipped up a bit of computer generated “ship” stuff and called it a day.
This concept needs to be remade with a 50-100 million budget, good actors, good directors, etc.
Meh.
Interesting semi enjoyable movie - made worse by the obvious political undertones and off handed comments that are essentially obligitory and to be expected in pretty much anything created today. The cracks about politicans that the authors dislike and want to smear in public opinion are distasteful and ruin the enjoyment of what's supposed to be entertainment.
I have really fond memories of this series.
Can't seem to find it anywhere to watch for love or money.
This show is heavily Canadian, there are elements that unless you have lived and experienced pieces of our culture, many people simply wouldn't get.
I have a sneaking suspicion that it was pulled from air and burried into the memory hole of history because of the cultural uniqueness shown in this show. Jokes that bond us together as a nation are a threat to those who seek to divide.
In summary there's a reason this show isn't available to watch anywhere. It was too uniquely Canadian, and expressions of culture that are not approved for general consumption are forbidden.
Basically - You are not permitted to watch this show. If you didn't experience it live, good luck watching it - you are not allowed.
“Global warming” death murder revenge fetish by the writers.
A low point for “The Simpsons”, they couldn’t even use the likeness of their beloved characters.
A Very Weak Episode, just dumb.
This show.
If it can keep up this quality and syndicate out to as many networks as possible.
Will be added to peoples short list of “good tv” in the last 25 years.
It’s takes a tiny fraction of the universe of Halo, and builds interesting and engaging stories that one actually looks forward to watching.
Not a lot of tv in the last couple years has been able to come close to that high bar. This one does.
I’d rank it up there with some of the greats like Firefly, StarGate, Dr Who, StarTrek (not discovery), and The Expanse.
For me to become excited about tv shows these days, a high bar has to be met. So far Halo, has not only met the bar, but passed it.
Ok!
First impressions were another poorly done foreign series imported onto Netflix and dubbed.
I started watching out of shear boredom, and lack of pretty much anything else of interest to watch.
I think I’ll actually finish the series.
At its heart - it’s a musical. None of the songs are in English. They are however, very, very good in my humble opinion. It’s a very interesting and heartfelt storyline, look past the surface and ignore the language barrier.
The series is bringing me to tears; and so far - I’m only halfway through episode two.
The use of “right wing nationalist”, as the evil bad guy in the show. Is an obvious wink and nod to the ideologies and beliefs driving the writing, directing, and acting that’s permeating the entertainment industry.
The show is virtually thick with it.
Apart from that, it may actually be enjoyable to watch. But, I suspect the show - will inevitably be a flop when it’s looked back in on history after it’s run it’s course and the funding runs out.
Yes!
Very very well done.
A great start to what appears to be an amazing show, lots of action, lots of great acting, really cool tech, the lore of the whole HALO universe to play with.
I was worrying that this show would be chocked full of “wokisms” like pretty much everything new these days is. Didn’t spot anything blazingly obviously. Just great actors doing great tv. Keep this up and you’ll have a massively popular show.
Oh. The network making it, would be wise to let other services stream it. If it only streams on one platform they’re going to be a victim of obscurity.
I suggest they stream it on their platform first after production. Then after a week or so, let other services stream it.
Watch the show. It’s very well done, im already seeing visions of 10 seasons.
This show is starting to go down the "woke" path. It's becoming unwatchable. Soon; I suspect, it'll be added to my "blacklist".
Once again; the yahoo writers and directors are taking potshots at social issues & mischaracterizing half the country.
Great until around 21:00 min; when the bs started. Immediately this dropped the episode from enjoyable, to this crap isn't worth watching anymore.
This episode plays heavily on the Immigration debate currently raging in the US.
It plays almost as an election ADD for the Democrats.
It uses emotion & personal connection to characters to manipulate sympathies for illegal immigrants.
I really love this show, however It's quickly becoming not worth watching due to these annoying partisan issues.
If it keeps up, its getting taken off of my "to watch weekly" list.
Very Very Love able Characters and Cast. Good introduction.
It's a superhero show, with characters we can actually relate to.
I would Highly recommend it & as more people watch, it's going to become a hit.
