Visually stunning. It would have been impossible to be faithful to Asimov's novels. Because they cover a time span that lasts centuries, and because they were written in the 1950s, imagining things that today could have a steampunk flavor. So adaptations are welcome. The novels themselves were born on the basis of short stories and were anything but perfect. Only later were they appreciated. But just as the novels were innovative in their time, in the same way this TV series represents, in my opinion, the best that could be expected. The distortion of roles should not be displeasing. If a woman can play 007, I don't see why shouldn't be able to play Salvor Hardin. Those who loved Asimov's novels will only be surprised. Not disappointed.
The Matrix meets Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind…meets Ratatouille?
Surprisingly good. This was by far the best Low Budget movie I have seen in a long time. It actually had a good ending which most movie lack now a days.
The pilot episode is just brilliant. Wipes the floor with the rest of new sci fi television. The vistas and scenic design may be the best since Lynch's Dune. Watch on the biggest screen you've got.
Watched first 2 episodes.
Slow and not very interesting. The characters are completely devoid life - they might as well have been robots. There's no reason to be interested in any person in this show they are so one-dimensional.
The show only becomes remotely interesting in the final 2 minutes - convenient to get you to watch the next episode's drivel...until the final 2 minutes...so you'll watch the next episode... NOPE, done.
Visually - 8/10
Story 3/10
Watchable 0/10
Ugh. I really wish this had some redeeming qualities but it was such a wasted opportunity. I really wanted to like it, I really did. Oh well, I will rewatch the old ones and forget this one exists that’s all.
To much drama, really. I got all sad after watching every episode, and my boyfriend was upset and bored.
An Oscar-bait movie through and through. The set design and Rosamund Pike's performace are the only things working here. The writing and direction couldn't be more bland.
Marie Curie deserves better than this.
