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[Reelya]

But it's nothing like GoT, unless the only qualifier you give GoT is "fantasy"

Duh ... that's as close as executives give a shit to think. They don't care if something is similar, they just care that they can make promos to get people to tune in based on the fact that it's a "magic thing" or a "space thing" based on whatever the last big hit was.

[Folly]

Stranger Things Season 2 just dropped!

[scriver]

What? Why would they do that? Wasn't the first season widely successful?

[nenjin]

What? Why would they do that? Wasn't the first season widely successful?

And that's why you're getting a Season 2, whether it needed it or not.

I've heard mixed, spoiler free reviews. No one says it's bad. But some do question what came first: the narrative arc or the imperative for a sequel. It's being said there's at least one clunker episode, and the overall plot of the season doesn't always feel like it holds together.

But it's said the characters are still well done and the show appears to be tilting harder toward horror than season 1 did. Still excited to watch it, I'll withhold judgment until I do.

[scriver]

Oh, it dropped. I read that as it had been dropped. As in from production.

[Urist McScoopbeard]

Finished binging Stranger Things 2 last night.

It's not quite as good as the original, but only because there a few episodes mid-season where the plot becomes a little unfocused. Otherwise, it's the "Aliens" to the original's "Alien". The tone is different. There's more of a lovecraftian thing going on. Which is solid, but less alien than it should have been. One guy's heavily telegraphed death is just disappointing. Not only was he obviously going to die, they really hit you over the head with it when they did NOT need to. Another new character isn't in it as much as he could have been. Also they were a little afraid to explore new locations in Hawkins. And yes there are some inconsistencies in world building details, but nothing that totally ruins your immersion.

All in all though, it was a great season and worthy sequel to the original. And that's kind of what it is. Don't take it as a continuation of the original, but a sequel to it.

[Bumber]

Simultaneously watching multiple seasons of Pokemon on the official website. The Kanto(season 1), Hoenn(6), Sinnoh(10), and Unova(14) regions recently restarted, and Johto(3) will soon.
The selection changes every few days, so it's a bit overwhelming to keep up. On the plus side, I get coins to spend for use on my avatar and the online card game.

[Jopax]

Anyone catch Mindhunter?

Fairly recent show, think it's based on a book which was based on real events? I'm not sure, either way, it follows some FBI agents during the 60s-70s as they try a new approach to crime. Mainly using psychological profiling of serial killers to better understand their motivations and potential tell-tale signs that could help in their capture.

It's a fairly slow burning show that's pretty nicely shot and the interview sequences with these monsters are some chilling stuff as far as writing and actor performances go. Ends a bit wierdly and it's clear they're planning on a second season, but even so, could've have had a bit more of an ending.

Either way, if you like psychological drama and police procedurals this is a pretty good show that you might like.

[Yoink]

Over the past few days whilst visiting family I have re-watched the first three seasons of BoJack Horseman and yesterday, much to my excitement, I finally reached the new season.

Watched just the first episode and now, despite really probably needing sleep and stuff, I'm about to watch the second one.
So far it seems to live up to the show's incredibly high standard. Have I mentioned how much I love this show? Because I really, really love this show.

I thought I liked Stranger Things when I got around to watching it and became briefly obsessed, but it proved ultimately forgettable. BoJack, on the other hand, sticks around.

[Folly]

Season 2 of Dirk Gently started out a bit slow, but it's been ramping up and tonight finally got really interesting.

[McTraveller]

How did I not know there is a Dirk Gently show... or more accurately, I think I remember hearing there was one, but forgetting about it until now.

I fear two things though: it's not available to me or it doesn't include enough deities turned into vending machines.

[Rose]

I watched the first season, and it's not the story of the books, it's a continuation.

Dirk is now in America, and he mentions the events of the books once in passing. That, and his name, are the only two things actually connecting the series to the books.

[scriver]

I can't hear the name Dirk without thinking of Dirk Diggler.

[Levi]

Season 2 of Dirk Gently started out a bit slow, but it's been ramping up and tonight finally got really interesting.

Season 2!?!?!?!?!

Well I know what I'm watching next.

[deathpunch578]

I've been watching Bojack Horseman recently.