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Old 13-12-2016, 14:55
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Mysterious new series coming to Netflix worldwide this Friday starring and co-created by Brit Marling.

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Old 13-12-2016, 16:47
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Looks interesting and has Jason Isaacs in it. It appears to be a sort of scifi psychological thriller so I am intrigued.
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Old 17-12-2016, 02:39
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DS got a few sound bites out of Jason here> http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/fe...acs-interview/
Frankly, I always find screencaps of people hooked up to weird looking machines freaky and those two are no different!
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Old 17-12-2016, 16:58
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I'm not sure what to make of it yet after watching episode 1, but I kind of wish there was one episode per week so we could discuss it and speculate between episodes without the risk of getting spoiled.
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Old 17-12-2016, 16:59
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Watched the first 2, it's very good so far.
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Old 18-12-2016, 03:29
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The Guardian's review>
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-r...review-netflix
...And an article talking to Brit and her co-writer/director/creator>

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-r...zal-batmanglij
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Old 18-12-2016, 12:18
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The last 15 minutes of the first episode lost me a bit, think I need to watch it again and pay more attention.
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Old 18-12-2016, 18:38
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The last 15 minutes of the first episode lost me a bit, think I need to watch it again and pay more attention.
I have just watched the first two episodes, one a day as it isn't the sort of thing I can binge watch. It is good but I need time to digest it.
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Old 18-12-2016, 19:57
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The last 15 minutes of the first episode lost me a bit, think I need to watch it again and pay more attention.
The thing which threw me were the opening credits appearing after 1 hour. That's the longest pre-title sequence I've ever seen!

Otherwise I really enjoyed the first episode so that's another series to put on my catch-up list for the holidays. I'm really impressed with the quality of shows which are coming out of Netflix at the moment.
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Old 18-12-2016, 20:09
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I've not been very well today so have watched 8 episodes in bed! First two I wasn't that bothered with but was hooked from the third.

Plus- Jason Isaacs! Amazing in everything.
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Old 18-12-2016, 20:16
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The thing which threw me were the opening credits appearing after 1 hour. That's the longest pre-title sequence I've ever seen!

Otherwise I really enjoyed the first episode so that's another series to put on my catch-up list for the holidays. I'm really impressed with the quality of shows which are coming out of Netflix at the moment.
I actually thought they were the end credits But I agree the quality of the Netflix shows are good, they are surpassing standard TV shows now imo.
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Old 18-12-2016, 20:32
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Plus- Jason Isaacs! Amazing in everything.
"Hello Jason Isaacs!" for those who get the reference.
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Old 18-12-2016, 21:27
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I've not been very well today so have watched 8 episodes in bed! First two I wasn't that bothered with but was hooked from the third.

Plus- Jason Isaacs! Amazing in everything.
I might keep the faith then as I was indifferent to Episode 1. Get better soon!
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Old 19-12-2016, 12:02
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My son and I watched the first two episodes yesterday
It is strangely compelling
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Old 19-12-2016, 12:10
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Managed to do 4 episodes yesterday will do the final 4 tonight
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Old 19-12-2016, 22:13
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On episode 5, I agree that it's strangely compelling, the darkness of the shows is great
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Old 20-12-2016, 08:56
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After watching the last episode last night-
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Old 20-12-2016, 12:04
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After watching the last episode last night-
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Agreed especially as she went blind whilst in Russia so could she even read english
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Old 20-12-2016, 20:00
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Watched the first 2 episodes and really enjoyed it so far, can't wait to put the next one on, will report back when ive finished it all.
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Old 20-12-2016, 21:51
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Love this so far, maybe it's the weirdness and mystery. It's got me hooked for now anyway (into 2 episodes).

The actress who plays Prairie reminds me a little of the British actor, Susan Lynch (but blonde, obviously). She's also quite intense.
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Old 21-12-2016, 13:23
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First 2 episodes were brilliant, I loved them. If it supposedly gets better I'm in for a real treat!

I might have a bed day tomorrow before the onslaught of Christmas food shopping on Friday. Very much looking forward to finishing it off.
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Old 25-12-2016, 12:07
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First two I wasn't that bothered with but was hooked from the third.
Yes, I watched the first two episodes individually and wasn't too sure, but then last night I binge watched episodes 3,4,5 in one go, completely hooked now.
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Old 25-12-2016, 18:03
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I watched 4 episodes yesterday and finished the rest today. Easily the best thing I've watched on TV for a long time. Probably since first discovering The Wire.

I can't even really describe the experience. I remember thinking at one point how brilliant it was: so weird, like nothing I'd ever seen before. How could anyone conceive of such a complex story? I don't think I've ever seen anything that combines pacing, great characters, acting, mystery and storytelling like this in just one season.

The whole thing was beautiful in my opinion. I know others will disagree but then we all perceive things differently, don't we.

Oh and I cried like a baby watching the last scene.
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Old 27-12-2016, 21:33
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I watched 4 episodes yesterday and finished the rest today. Easily the best thing I've watched on TV for a long time. Probably since first discovering The Wire.
Just finished it - and, phew, do I feel mentally exhausted. I'm going to have to go away think about it for a while before coming back to discuss what I made of it.
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Old 28-12-2016, 00:58
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After forcing myself to watch this and unsure on it at the beginning I actually enjoyed this in the end. Netflix originals are always a treat, all the cast were great but really enjoyed Phyllis Smith in a serious role she was great as BBA. Hopefully, this will get a second season and we can get some answers because I'm feeling kinda cheated right now...
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