Mr Handy’s just aren’t the same without Stephen Russel.
Maximus would’ve known to never leave your power armor if he had had any experience with settlements:joy:
This episode was amazing. The dialogue was heavy as hell and I feel like every scene meant something significant. The last 10 minutes was crazyyyy. I can't wait to see what happens.
It's so hard to heap enough praise on this show and do it justice. The complexity of the story, the beauty of the land. The cinematography, direction, acting from the stars to the extras, and crew giving 100% to the production of this masterpiece, it's such a pleasure to watch.
Such a beautifully told story.
And this means… WAR!
The upping of tension while watching this episode was insanely good.
In Episode 1, they just pretty much skipped Ye Wenjie's backstory before Red Coast. They crammed everything into 5 minutes. Episode 2 is called 'Red Coast' but we barely pass any time at Red Coast base. Most of the episode is just present day characters talking and playing the VR game. In fact, we barely spent any time inside Red Coast itself. It doesn't even feel like a secret base/project. Besides the death of Ye Wenjie's dad - which wasn't adapted for censorship reasons -, nothing in this adaptation is honestly better than the Chinese version. I knew from the get go that 8 episodes, each with less than 60 minutes, would not be enough, but they are rushing. There's no way her character and motives will come across as understandable. This whole story is based on her past actions.
This was such an excellent episode!
It was most definitely a deep and expansive foundational narrative for the whole saga. The nuances, the meaning, spiritual significance, and subtleties I fear of certain acts of this episode are lost to the viewer.
I would imagine the significance would only reveal itself to those that have read Clavell's book prior to watching this amazingly crafted miniseries.
My hope is more of Clavell's Asian Saga is made with the same detail and love that Shōgun is clearly made and acted.
My further wish is this beautifully crafted series challenges others to put their heart and soul into future movies/series that rivals the quality we have in this miniseries. While at the same time putting the sword to the trash we've had to endure as quality entertainment enthusiasts seeking our next love, and yet being disappointed time and time again.
I'm convinced none of you know what 'filler' actually means, this episode was a banger, not the best episode but a certified banger still. Got context for Lady Ochiba, more romance between Blackthorne & Mariko (their chemistry is actually very strong), more behind the scenes politics with the council and a great set up for 'Crimson Sky'. Another great episode!
Fuji's silent reaction shots during the tea negotiation are all gold
Overall, I am satisfied with the series, although Will(s) brain now being "lost in space" is kind of a bummer. Sophon rubbing it in with, "I would have liked to have met Will", was just salt in the wound, especially since I have a feeling they could have saved him if they really wanted to. Saul is slow on the uptake because he's lost in a weed haze, which, just as IRL, is slowing down his synapsis and dulling his senses, taking the edge off of his critical reasoning faculties. Looks like Tatiana leveled up from AAA 2 bit assassin to AA, or maybe even the majors now that she has her own headset to jack in with. Clarence wrapped things up nicely with his bug analogy. try as hard as we do and, bugs are still around pestering us and giving the ick. Look forward to the next series.
Disappointed with the confrontation between Ye Wenjie and the Red Guard. It makes Ye's subsequent action look like personal vendetta. Otherwise it's a great episode.
I'm coming into this knowing nothing of the novel or the premise. Based on the first episode, I'm hooked and hope it pans out for the best.
Cast's on point, scientific jargon used a little randomly as a look-how-smart-they-are, but rhythm is good, different temporal levels mix well... gets you hooked - worth continuing
Very good start, getting you hooked in the narrative. I don’t think splitting the book character Wang Miao into 5 characters is a big problem. Although I fear that the oxford 5 might stay a little flat as characters.
As every good thing has an end, we have come to the end of this beautiful series. The guys did an excellent job. It is one of the rare TV series that I watch without interruption and without getting bored. I haven't seen anything better among science fiction. It was an amazing season and the series has barely started. See you in 2025, thank you for your efforts.:thumbsup:
5 out of 10 episodes done and they were all fantastic. Really special show so far.
The fifa logo for the banner :skull::skull:
UPDATE 3/18 6:50 PM EST: they finally updated it :joy:
What an amazing ending to a beautiful tv show.
The background score for this episode was just fantabulous.
Loved how they ended it. Absolutely amazing.
10/10
I played all the Halo games in my youth. To be frank, I always wondered how you could make a show off a game like this.
I remember when they made the doom movie and how poorly it was received. I was truly worried about this one.
My worries and concerns have been relieved. The way the characters are developed makes so much sense, as in Halo Chief was the man, especially with me playing. For them to introduce that he has layers and why people depended on him is significant. I just hate waiting for the next episode. I could totally run through a season in one sitting.
The bomb bay doors opened one last time..but it wasn't for the bombs.
An unexpected happy ending from a show that deals with the great WW2!
This episode really gets the story pushed along.
As a person who never actually got into Halo the video game, and didn't know anything about the story, this series is still just as captivating and epic and well made. Easily one of my favorite things to watch!
Not one of the best episodes of the season. And, Harry can't sing. :flushed:
I think this show is falling apart little to no funny left at all
Huge Episode!
Explosive and side splitting throughout.
A lot of political gaming going on and some laugh out loud moments. I wasn't expecting that at all but funny nonetheless.
I get more excited and eager for each episode as we progress. A brilliant show.
The subtitles are the only thing that detracts from really enjoying the acting and the spectacle. But there is no other way, as dubbing to English would be a much bigger disappointment and cheapen the quality of this series.
What is more enticing is Shōgun will get better as the mini-series progresses. Truly a brilliantly made and acted show.
Great episode. The mystery keeps on getting more mysterious and we have not gotten any real answers for now. But I’m still very intrigued by the storyline and I also love the Scandinavian setting.
What an amazing show... beautifully shot, costumes and props are amazing, and the Cast - - Wow, you can tell they are putting their craft into top gear.
Anna Sawai is excelling in this role... she is far more engaged than in 'Monarch Legacy...'.
If you aren't watching this yet, what the hell are you waiting for?!
this show is so fucking good been a while since i watched a show this good
Absolutely outstanding, while I really liked the characters in episodes 1 & 2 i felt like this was the episode that made me fall in love with the majority of them, while also getting more attached to the actual plot. Music, action, acting, cinematography and special moments like the final scene there make this episode a 10/10 for me. Incredible stuff!
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