'Serenity'
A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
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the writing was kind of pedestrian
There were some scary moments, but nothing that really stood out. It looks like we're getting a "the apocalypse is coming and only we can stop it one monster at a time" story arc. I'm still hopeful. They've got some good stuff to work with, if they'll do something with it. I'd love to see the cancer arc from the comics. I noticed that the angels don't seem to be entirely good guys, which is in keeping with the comics.
I came in a few minutes late on Constantine, and I haven't read the comics. I was actually creeped out a few times to the point that I muted the TV and peeked through fingers (the body bag/ambulance stuff). Well, and the roaches in the beginning just skeeved me out, so I covered my eyes. I must have been extra sensitive last night or something.
Yet I can watch full-on Hannibal. More stylized? I'm better prepared?
I liked it. I liked the characters. I... liked the taxi. Some interesting visuals, too. Loved the frozen time scene, and the exploding windows in the institution come to mind.
Grimm! Nooooo, don't kill Captain Renard!!!1!
I am loving Constantine. I should disclaim that I have only a passing familiarity with Hellblazer - there is just too much canon, it is daunting to dive into. That said, totally dug the pilot.
Agreed on the Grimm sentiment, Theo!
Good to know those without much knowledge of the comics are also liking Constantine! That will be the majority of viewers, I suspect.
I watched it way back when, but D recorded it for me. There's just a few changes, he says, but I'm gonna go watch it. Right now. And eat a cupcake. Because my cat has been gone a week today, and this week SUCKED.
I watched Constantine and liked it a lot. Then again, I liked the Keanu movie (mainly for the Tilda Swinton and the dude who played the Devil was awesome) so what do I know? I'll watch again for sure.
Yes, it's on our DVR.I like that they cut the Liz character and sent her off to a cousin, and we see the set up for a new female character DRAWING CONSTANTINE COMIC ART!!!
(Jesus, we have a fucking geek show recording every night but Thursday.)
11 things on network tv way more offensive than "Constantine" smoking: [link]
I mean, seriously. This is NBC, the network that airs Hannibal in all of its Grand Guignol goriness.
Latest Doctor Who: In the Forest of the Happening. Didn't much like it for reasons, but one interesting throwaway note: the plan to burn paths through the trees was announced on TV as a decision by COBRA. This is not in fact some sinister fictitious organisation. COBRA is a real thing; it stands for Cabinet Office Briefing Room A, and would be much like referring to the Situation Room on The West Wing. (One is left to speculate as to the functions of Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms B through Z; this is a Conservative government, so probably sex dungeons.)