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The majority of people posting on this thread are not likely to have seen the bl***y Swedish version, but they are likely to have seen ep. 1 of the UK version.
It's not being fair to Channel 4 viewers who may want to go on and watch the original production at a later date otherwise. |
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What I said that is that it is becoming tedious that 'some' posters are going on about the original series.
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And as the Swedish version is a completely different show which hasn't yet been broadcast or released in the UK
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any comments comparing the two really ought to be spoiler tagged or in a different thread entirely.
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A thread has already been created.
I'm afraid I never noticed that you'd done that. At least someone's being proactive
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There was one post about the original series.. Nearly all the rest have been about whether that post was 'offensive' by existing.
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BiB - no, really not.
The majority of people posting on this thread are not likely to have seen the bl***y Swedish version, but they are likely to have seen ep. 1 of the UK version. A small proportion of the posters have seen the bSv, and boy don't we know about it! ![]() At least now they have their own thread: - The Swedish version was so much better. - Yes it was. End of thread.
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I think you need to re-read this thread. There are a number of posts about the original series not one.
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Also, I may be wrong but I don't recall any posts suggesting that any post was offensive by existing. Perhaps you can point me to the post that says that!
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I was very bored so I went back and counted, I found seven posts either saying the original was better or comparing this new version to the original. I confess I do find it irritating, it drove me nuts on the Poldark thread, but at least now the original has it's own thread so hopefully everyone who prefers it can go and chat about it there and leave this thread for the new channel 4 show, Humans.
This version has Colin Morgan in so it's hard to imagine that the Swedish one could really be any better
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Couldn't find them myself.........there were a few further comments by me in answer to some comments regarding the original post. There were also comparisons with Ex Machina and AI which didn't perhaps oddly seem to irritate people.
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This version has Colin Morgan in so it's hard to imagine that the Swedish one could really be any better
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I was very bored so I went back and counted, I found seven posts either saying the original was better or comparing this new version to the original. I confess I do find it irritating, it drove me nuts on the Poldark thread, but at least now the original has it's own thread so hopefully everyone who prefers it can go and chat about it there and leave this thread for the new channel 4 show, Humans.
This version has Colin Morgan in so it's hard to imagine that the Swedish one could really be any better ![]() This C4 series looks most interesting - and am loving the intrigue involved. What's our Merlin playing in this? That Anita is most hypnotic is she not?? I don't give a shit about the swedish version or whatever - not seen it - don't care about it. This is the series I want to watch! Excellent stuff so far! How can anyone say it is 'Slow' ? I think it is moving along at a decent pace. A second series will follow, I'm sure! |
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. Also, I may be wrong but I don't recall any posts suggesting that any post was offensive by existing. Perhaps you can point me to the post that says that!
Sadly, we almost certainly will be because some people simply can't help explaining how much more sophisticated than the rest of us sad plebs are and the other for the handful of people who have seen the Swedish original where they can go on and on about how it was so superior to the C4 offering, and bask in their mutual admiration of their membership of the discerning viewing elite? |
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You didn't look very hard then did you. First post (I think) was by Gillypoots on 2/6, Mickey_T on 14/6, you can look the rest up yourself if you are interested
It's been compared to A.I. Les Revenants and Ex Machina without people getting upset so why the upset about comparing it to what it is actually based on????????? |
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Oh please there is nothing more annoying than every other post being how much better the original was
Sadly, we almost certainly will be because some people simply can't help explaining how much more sophisticated than the rest of us sad plebs are and the other for the handful of people who have seen the Swedish original where they can go on and on about how it was so superior to the C4 offering, and bask in their mutual admiration of their membership of the discerning viewing elite? |
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There's only one post directly comparing it to the original which was the one I made.
It's been compared to A.I. Les Revenants and Ex Machina without people getting upset so why the upset about comparing it to what it is actually based on????????? |
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No idea how good the Swedish version is but surely the time to judge is at the end of this series?
I thought the first episode was very intriguing and look forward to seeing what happens next. |
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Why do any of you find mention of the Swedish roots so upsetting??????? |
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You asked for posts that indicated offense at the mention of the original Swedish Series. Although they are not given quote reference that is exactly what Eques_99 has done. how can you not grasp that ???.
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Don't be so rude
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I'm enjoying this but watch with a reminding sadness wondering why Utopia had to be cancelled. Why couldn't shows like these 2 co-exist on Channel 4? Even existing within the same fictional universe, that would've been amazing.
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I'm enjoying this but watch with a reminding sadness wondering why Utopia had to be cancelled. Why couldn't shows like these 2 co-exist on Channel 4? Even existing within the same fictional universe, that would've been amazing.
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Channel 4 only has so much money; they probably couldn't do both Utopia and Humans, or not without sacrificing something non-sci-fi that they don't want to lose. And Utopia was getting very poor ratings, notwithstanding the "buzz" surrounding the show from people who post on TV message boards. Humans is made by the same production company that did Utopia, Kudos, so Humans effectively replaces Utopia. Also, unlike Utopia, Humans has an American co-producer sharing the cost with Channel 4, and that alone would make Humans more attractive to Channel 4 executives than Utopia.
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And it's strange that Humans has American co-production when Utopia is getting a US remake.
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Here's an interview with the Swedish versions creator:
Lars Lundstrom Interestingly his comment: Lundstrom says he has no problem with Humans, an eight-episode remake of the Swedish series by Channel 4 and America’s AMC. He says the scripts are “great” and appreciates the fact that the new series is “similar, but differs a lot as well”. “It’s not a carbon copy, which would be boring,” he added. Which is rather at odds with the pieces title Fact is that although a lot of the chattering classes will watch subtitled dramas, many will not especially in the US. I admit to only watching a few subtitled ones myself
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I thought HUMANS was brilliant, an engrossing sci-fi story but rooted in the reality of a typical British family (ie not a complete fantasy setting). Some interesting questions raised about life and morality. Will definitely be watching next week
Quick bit of trivia - William Hurt also starred in the film AI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, which HUMANS story has a slight resemblance too |
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Apart from the hideous beard, I am enjoying Humans.
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