A Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix)

[Mook]

Checking it out. Only on the first episode...its a weird show but it kind of reminds me of a Wes Anderson movie. I'm liking it so far.

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[TCG Member 5219]

I watched the first two. I was BORED to death. My wife walked out on the first episode half way through. Great visuals, but the story is shit. Will not watch anymore.

 

[Mook]

Dunno how you can form an accurate opinion about the story in just 2 eps but I'm enjoying it. But as I said, this kind of reminds me of Wes Anderson and I love Wes Anderson so that is likely a benefit to me.

 

[TCG Member 5219]

Dunno how you can form an accurate opinion about the story in just 2 eps but I'm enjoying it. But as I said, this kind of reminds me of Wes Anderson and I love Wes Anderson so that is likely a benefit to me.

They wrap up the story at the end of the second episode. Then start a new story from the books going forward. You will see.

 

[Mook]

They wrap up the story at the end of the second episode. Then start a new story from the books going forward. You will see.

No they dont....the whole series revolves around the kids.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

It's been getting a ton of praise all over. Haven't watched it yet but plan on getting around to it.

 

[Mook]

It's not anything amazing and it for sure has a "type of viewer" in mind. I keep mentioning Wes Anderson... But it has a Moonrise Kingdom type of vibe.

 

[IDAFC21]

I was going to pass this one up. But you keep saying wes anderson damnit.

 

[Mook]

I might be way off, its just the vibe I get...maybe its the style, as Brian mentioned.

 

[Nitrous Chevy]

Watched em all last week. Not really worth wasting your time imo. It was just like annoyingly weird and dumb with the way they kept dragging on with the kids switching around homes and the uncle that only the kids would recognize. Smh.. it would be good for a kids show like 10-14 year olds that would like the goosebumps type shows as well.

 

[Nitrous Chevy]

I might be way off, its just the vibe I get...maybe its the style, as Brian mentioned.

It was really an off type vibe movie. I don't even know why i forced myself to watch them all. Nothing else was on i guess. Low budget tv show type vibe i think. You know like the low budget movies feel with the bad acting and cheap scenery. Btw i was not the Brian in the quote even tho my name is Brian too.

 

[Bru]

We were babysitting tonight and started watching an episode with my niece and nephew and they did not like it at all Got in 10 minutes before they lost interest (maybe the whole parents dying in a fire thing turned them off). I also picked up on the Wes Anderson similarities and will be revisiting.

 

[importcrew]

My wife and I liked it.

 

[Mike K]

It's not low budget. It's supposed to look somewhat cartoony and fake. Over the top kind of. Actually comparing it to Wes Anderson stuff is a pretty spot on assessment.

Otherwise it's just following the books. So if you don't like the books you won't like the show. I think it's really good if a bit slow at times. I'm not sure why Netflix calls it a kids show though. It's pretty dark for kids.

 

[Atomicles]

Dunno how you can form an accurate opinion about the story in just 2 eps

That's the glory of the age we live in. There aren't just 4 channels on the TV and you're stuck watching whatever is on. There's a ton of good content out there. So much so that if something doesn't "immediately" catch your eye, you can just say screw it and move on.

Though I suppose this does put more stress on shows to really pull us in quickly, as opposed to building up a good story that gets better as you watch more of it. Though, the really good shows are able to do both.

 

[Mike K]

That's the glory of the age we live in. There aren't just 4 channels on the TV and you're stuck watching whatever is on. There's a ton of good content out there. So much so that if something doesn't "immediately" catch your eye, you can just say screw it and move on.

Though I suppose this does put more stress on shows to really pull us in quickly, as opposed to building up a good story that gets better as you watch more of it. Though, the really good shows are able to do both.

It's ruining the industry because shows are being forced to blow their proverbial load right off the back. Shows like Lost and Seinfeld wouldn't make it through a full season in this era of television.