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[Springer]

Unfortunately Foundation's second episode wasn't very good, full of all the tropes of modern TV that I dislike. Gone are the clarity of storytelling and awe-inspiring spectacle of the first episode. Instead there's mumbling and inaudible dialogue, flat and boring characters, a camera that won't stay still like they think viewers will lose attention if they don't stay at one angle for more than 2 seconds, poor dialogue that makes everyone sound unnatural because they can't just talk like normal people, and a complete lack of wit, fun, adventure or wonder. We're talking about a galactic empire but we see very little of it, we don't even get much of a sense that Trantor is a city-planet. It's all very self-important and like a lot of modern TV it doesn't realise it has to earn that gravitas.

 

[Ubik]

Unfortunately Foundation's second episode wasn't very good, full of all the tropes of modern TV that I dislike. Gone are the clarity of storytelling and awe-inspiring spectacle of the first episode. Instead there's mumbling and inaudible dialogue, flat and boring characters, a camera that won't stay still like they think viewers will lose attention if they don't stay at one angle for more than 2 seconds, poor dialogue that makes everyone sound unnatural because they can't just talk like normal people, and a complete lack of wit, fun, adventure or wonder. We're talking about a galactic empire but we see very little of it, we don't even get much of a sense that Trantor is a city-planet. It's all very self-important and like a lot of modern TV it doesn't realise it has to earn that gravitas.

Personally thought S1 was really strong space opera. Stick with it. I've enjoyed it quite a lot. It's not perfect, but definitely above average.

 

[Ubik]

I hope you enjoy it, I really am. And it’s a good choice for binging, too.

This was utterly superb. So tightly written and beautifully executed.

Was a nice counterpoint to the Stranger Things conclusion, which I found overstuffed, badly paced and simply 'okay'. They ended the series fairly well, but it's not something I've ever thought was 'excellent', just perfectly good entertaining TV that doesn't require too much of the viewer, which is totally FINE.

But, Pluribus was next level TV for sure. So good.

 

[AntonyF]

Foundation is bloody brilliant. And it looks amazing. Worthy my investment in a good TV alone!

I'm watching Devs. Late to the party, but really liking it. It's very stylish and I love the mood.

 

[Looney]

On top of many other things, trying to keep up with FALLOUT S2.

And referencing the Stranger Things Finale, I was okay with it because it was just okay. The more I talk to people the more I find they didn't care for certain things, but I just keep telling them there are spin-offs and whatnot coming. Maybe those issues will be explained....Or not.

 

[LateArrival]

On top of many other things, trying to keep up with FALLOUT S2.

And referencing the Stranger Things Finale, I was okay with it because it was just okay. The more I talk to people the more I find they didn't care for certain things, but I just keep telling them there are spin-offs and whatnot coming. Maybe those issues will be explained....Or not.

How are you liking season two? I'm holding off watching till all eight (whee... eight!) episodes are released, so another three weeks to go.