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Atlantis - Series 2 Discussion/Spoilers/Speculation
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Jack Donnelly (Jason), Mark Addy (Hercules) and Robert Emms (Pythagoras) have returned to Chepstow to begin filming for the highly anticipated second series of family fantasy drama Atlantis.
The ambitious 13-part series launched on BBC One last autumn with an opening episode that pulled in a Live +7 audience of 8.4 million viewers, making Atlantis the biggest new Saturday night drama series launch across all channels since Robin Hood in 2006.
Fans were rocked by the shocking reveal at the end of the first series that Paisphae, played by Sarah Parish, was in fact Jason's mother. Parish, who also features in series two, is currently filming scenes that involve a dramatic shift of power in the kingdom. Pasiphae's desire to reign has not abated and rivalry with step daughter Ariadne (Aiysha Hart) takes her to new depths. Jason's personal involvement with Ariadne is surely a complication for Pasiphae, but will the knowledge that Jason is her flesh and blood weaken her resolve?
Also returning to the drama are Aiysha Hart (Ariadne) and Juliet Stevenson (The Oracle) as well new additions Vincent Regan as Dion and Amy Manson as Medea. Guest appearances are to be made by Robert Pugh (Game Of Thrones, The White Queen) and Peter de Jersey (Broadchurch, Holby City) in episode one.
Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy, Co-creators, said: “It’s wonderful to have everyone back in the studio together as we prepare to take Atlantis to new places in series two. We have some exciting new additions joining our exceptional cast and some surprises up our sleeve that we can’t wait to unleash on the Atlantis audience later this year.”
Bethan Jones, BBC Executive Producer, added: “It was a delight to see so many of the BBC One audience take Atlantis to its heart and we are thrilled to be returning with more adventures this year. The vision is as ambitious as ever and, building on the amazing sets in the Chepstow studios, the series will continue to deliver a visual treat for viewers along with a deeper insight to the characters that drive the drama.”
Atlantis was re-commissioned by Charlotte Moore, Controller of BBC One and Ben Stephenson Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning, and is created by Urban Myth Films for BBC One through BBC Cymru Wales.
Atlantis is written by Howard Overman and executive produced by Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy for Urban Myth Films with Bethan Jones as executive producer for BBC.
Airs November 15th.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SHpOy2DhNg
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I'm looking forward; the last series was great fun on here as we gawped at the appalling script and wooden acting. I hope it lives up to expectations
Interesting trailer; does Pythee get a boyfriend in this series, seeing as a guy was going in for a kiss with him in that scene.
Yeah Jason did seem to totally forget that and the fact that he was supposed to be finding his father.:D
There.... fixed that for them.
If you're going to do that again will you please keep it to a separate thread. Thanks.
Oh you're so funny. Except, of course, not really
These people will also be classed as trolls by the moderators because they have no intention of actually watching the show to see if they enjoy it, they just want to wind up fans of the show. I do think that once a show has settled down and gained a fan base - people who enjoy the show despite its faults - those who go on the thread just to cause annoyance to those fans should / could be given warnings - the warning button is there.
PMSL
there are some programs I have 'hate watched' such as Falling Skies and the first season of Revolution. A tiny numbers of us on DS then came together to laugh at the utter awfulness of the programs and a good time was had by all. Except the fans who actually liked it & couldn't understand others might have a vastly different opinion.
At no point were we ever trolls. We watched and posted to amuse ouselves, not to annoy 'fans'
Sadly, while others were able to 'hate watch' Atlantis, I found it so f'cking awful that I couldn't even do that. It wasn't just terrible, it was dull and terrible.
The trailer doesn't fill me with much hope to be honest. The reviews & interviews seem to be trying to big it up and I'm glad there has been some acknowledgement that season one had 'issues' but I'm not optimistic.
I may give it one episode - problem being I only watched 4 episodes of the first season so, although I kept up with the thread, I've probably missed too much to jump back in.
Watching the rest of season 1 is not an option *shudders*
But why? Have you really got that much time to waste? Wouldn't you rather spend time watching something you like?
No. The problem was you were over-whelming the official thread so no-one, who actually wanted to could properly discuss the show.
Also, re BIB, you were the ones who were the ones who couldn't understand why everyone didn't agree with you that it was awful.
(And that's a general "you" not a specific one. ie those who hated it.)
These forums and threads are not here for your "amusement".
'Outcasts' was 30 times better than this and never got a second series.
Then why are they here ?:D
For amusement, entertainment, lively debate, having a laugh.
It is an entertainment site after all.
Sorry - snipped too much of your post. Yes I do have time on my hands. And I enjoy 'hate watching' sometimes - depends how awful the TV show is but sometimes it is like watching an unintentional comedy:D
I am genuinely sorry your enjoyment of the thread was affected by us - and I include myself in that as I was very scathing of the first few episodes until I gave up. But we also want to voice our opinions and to share our thoughts and disappointment. But I can see how it might not work for a show as polorising as Atlantis especially if you are part of a minority on DS that likes it, In previous years I have felt a bit that way in the Dr Who threads or the Downton thread when I have had a negative opinion and have been in the minority a rounded on
I liked Outcasts
Genuinely.
If you understand what it's like to have a minority viewpoint and be rounded on, why do it to fans of Atlantis?
I understand what you mean about the Doctor Who thread. I'm a casual viewer of the show rather than a fan and it does seem that you can't criticise the show without the fans attacking your opinion and saying that the show is just wonderful and almost faultless. But when genuine fans of Atlantis want to discuss it with other fans, the haters immediately belittle the show and sometimes the fans themselves. I know Digitalspy isn't a fan forum - where haters can be thrown out by the moderators straight away because they're not actual fans - but it's also not a school playground, it's a discussion forum. I've stated my issues about Downton Abbey - too many storylines getting too little screentime - but I don't wind up fans who love the show.
I'd've just ignore the news myself.
We are all allowed our opinions and I respect your right to post them
There you go again. How do you know we're the minority? Perhaps you lot are just louder and pushing other people (like me) out of the thread?
And I don't post in the DW forum for the very same reasons
Maybe we should have a poll to fins out how many people actually like it.
Pretty certain it iwll be a minority.
Two threads wouldn't be a bad idea.:)
My minority comment was specifically about the thread - though I didn't make that clear. I think the 'likers' who posted on that thread were outnumbered about 10 to 1. Which must have seemed like ganging up if everyone who 'hate watched' had their say to each positive comment. For my part, I try not to reply to a post if it already has had a lot of opposing replies for that reason.
Unless I've got something really funny to say. Well, funny in my own head
( spoilers ahead, though nothing major )
TV critics ( including Radio Times etc ) saw it a week ago or more..
Doh....