Like many of the best series, it's impossible to wrap things up perfectly while maintaining the drama. It wasn't a perfect ending, but it was elegant in its simplicity.
Some top level trolling by the showrunners that, after nearly 30 episodes of dense, near incomprehensible plot and heavy science and philosophy, the entire knot was undone by two lovers standing on a road in the rain and someone else sort of believing they're angels.
A beautiful series, even if it got too complicated for its own good at times. I'll miss it.
What drew me into this world back in the first season, then again in the second, and has been a little bit lacking from the third until this point is the exceptional character work the series is able to accomplish. The cyclical reflexivity lends itself remarkably well to tragedy. Can't believe Dark didn't catch on more.
I was in tears when Jones was shot!! #LoveAcrossMultiverse
The series is a puzzle box, nearly to a fault. In episode three we get some momentum that feels as though we are pushing now towards conclusions.
But wait. If Mikkel did not disappear, so Ulrich didn't travel back to kill Helge, so why did Helge say "It was you!!"?
There's still a good bit here that I'm left a little bit on the fence about, but it's clear the showrunners have a specific plan--moreover, it's clear this plan has been in place for a long time, ever since Adam was introduced there was an implication that there must be an Eve.
Yeah, this show absolutely rules so far. Just as impressive as the premiere, with stellar production design and a fantastic score to carry it along with it's really witty, intelligent script - out of the three shows so far, this one has seemingly decided to define itself as the thinking man's MCU with an emphasis on character, dialogue, and dense plotting. And while it's ambitions are high, it never compromises either, instead leaning into what makes it special more then anything else.
Wilson and Hiddleston's chemistry is the highlight so far, thanks to some really great character decisions on the part of the writers. Leaning into Loki's insecurities as a thematic hook is a great idea and it makes this otherwise large scale, massive stakes level story feel personal and grounded. And yes, that reveal at the end of the episode is aces, finally bringing in implications for the wider MCU in a way never thought possible - even if it does lead with a "what now?" question hanging as the show enters it's second act.
I knew that's why they never showed his or I guess it's now her face! This has a chance to be the top show of 2021 out of ALL networks/streaming sites IMO. A great mix of mystery, humor, setting, and most important the characters/actors. Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston fit perfectly together. Both have that subtle smart-ass kind of humor that they throw right back at each other as Wilson did with Vince Vaughn in Wedding Crashers. Really looking forward to watching the next episode!
Well...with all the fictional events I've witnessed throughout many TV series...I'm not sure whether I'm real or not :grin:
Dark is consistently one of the most compelling and mind-melting dramas and it features the best that a science-fiction story can offer: moral grays and ambiguity.
Cyclical isn't just a stylistic ploy here, it's the very DNA.
Ein is so perfect. Loved him. The intro was a bit weak, but still he is just so darn cute.
This episode wasn't quite as good as the previous two. Not exactly surprising since we have entered the transition episodes. We are done with the intro and aren't yet setting up the finale.
I do have to wonder why Faye was introduced way early in episode one and then we don't see her again. What was the point to the stupidly early intro then? It wasn't even done well.
I like that one can visit himself through time without screwing space time continuum :grin:
The moment Claudia (1986) sees Gretchen running towards her in the cavern. :pleading_face:
Been binging this show scrupulously since yesterday and there were so many clues and foreshadowing in the past episodes I could actually see the "twist" coming. It didn't shock me, just made me a bit uncomfortable. Handling unsavory family secrets really isn't my strongest suit. Hope there's nothing more discomforting than this in the episodes to come.
The sound design and cinematography still going strong. I'm constantly bookmarking and taking screenshots!
While I guessed the twist last week from a small reference, I still think it was well done and is setting up a really interesting story. I was not much of a fan of last season, but this one's definitely drawing me in better. I also think the crossover stuff they're doing feels a bit better handled than some of the previous cameo stuff they've done.
Coz of that time-travel bit, now I have a feeling there's some super ugly family secret that Jonas's dad got to know and could no longer bear to live with. Which could explain his suicide and the letter he sent to his mom to be opened on the exact same time Mikkel went missing. Or not.
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No!!! Not William! I'm sobbing yo.
This was a "getting the gang back together" episode. Next week we'll see how big of a hole Liz makes in the team.
I was worried going in that it would feel too packed or have too much going on considering the circumstances and what the show was building to, but thankfully "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" (or it's other name that is revealed here in a great final image) ties up it's loose ends in a way that feels impactful and relevant. Seeing Sam truly take up the mantle was something we had been waiting for the whole time and it does not disappoint - this man is indeed Captain America and nothing was ever gonna change that. I especially love his final showdown with Karli despite the obvious changes made her storyline due to COVID, but it's thematically relevant and actually leads to the best scene in the episode with his speech.
As for the other side of the equation, Bucky's wrap up is just as meaningful as he finally finds some kind of peace. He is no longer The Winter Soldier, but Bucky Barnes the White Wolf, and making amends for everything he's done. And everything with Sharon, while clearly meant to add on to future installments, does provide for a great direction for the character to go. Combine that with predictably stellar action scenes and you have some amazing stuff.
Great finisher to the show. New Cap looks great. Solid resolutions to things and not only have we got the incredible JLD playing a villain but they've done a 180 on an established hero character! (Carter). That's delicious :D
I mean Eclipso is not your class bully, Court.
As soon as Wyatt Russell was introduced as Captain America. There has been plenty of memes making fun of him in the costume. There’s also a rumor that the actor received death threats for even playing Captain America.
The dense don’t realize, John Walker is a totally different comic book character. Russell is perfect and it’s also hard not to hear his father Kurt, every time he talks. Russell isn’t trying to replace Evans.
He’s pretty much how John Cena describes his character in the Suicide Squad “a douche Captain America.”
Episode 4 was a deep dive into the aftermath of the events that occurred after Avengers: Endgame; I liked it because even though we have some idea about what people were going through, we didn’t have a proper perspective until now.
It is also the first time we get an actual character to empathize with a “villain,” which was refreshing because usually, when a character is known to be the bad guy, then the only way out is to fight them rather than understanding their point of view or having a redemption arc.
It was a good episode, and a lot was happening Throughout. Although predictable overall, I thought it was pretty decent.
Two more episodes to go!
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