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Post by stephen on May 1, 2020 18:10:29 GMT
As a huge fan of the novel and of Lovecraftian horror in general, I'm stoked.
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Post by cheesecake on May 1, 2020 18:27:42 GMT
I've been really looking forward to this. I didn't know Vance and Lee were in it!
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Post by Tommen_Saperstein on May 2, 2020 17:06:04 GMT
wasn't expecting this so soon. Hyped!
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Post by theycallmemrfish on May 2, 2020 17:09:33 GMT
They lost me at Jordan Peele.
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Post by Tommen_Saperstein on May 2, 2020 17:21:13 GMT
An antiracism-themed Lovecraftian horror story is the ultimate contradiction. Never read the book. I wonder if Matt Ruff acknowledges that contradiction or if the novel's mere existence is a way of repossessing and converting Lovecraft's really problematic legacy. Very, very interested to see where this is going. Peele's involvement is especially intriguing.
Should I read the book?
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Post by pacinoyes on Jun 3, 2020 19:44:35 GMT
Longer trailer.......
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Post by pacinoyes on Jul 8, 2020 18:52:41 GMT
August 16th now - I think they think they gave too much away in the previous trailer (posted earlier) but......
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Post by pacinoyes on Jul 24, 2020 18:35:26 GMT
Yet ANOTHER trailer - I think that's 4 in this thread........August 16th
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Post by LaraQ on Aug 19, 2020 11:42:56 GMT
Really impressive first episode and talk about timely,given everything that's going on with BLM right now.If you liked Watchmen,you'll probably like this.
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Post by sterlingarcher86 on Aug 25, 2020 0:46:13 GMT
Smollett and Majors are so fantastic
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Post by cheesecake on Aug 26, 2020 6:06:39 GMT
Really good so far. Sad to see Vance go, was loving him. |
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Post by sterlingarcher86 on Oct 5, 2020 5:15:21 GMT
Those demon dancing Topsies were fucking terrifying...
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Post by cheesecake on Oct 20, 2020 21:54:15 GMT
Unfortunately a lacklustre finale after some very strong episodes throughout the season (the third being my favorite). Ignoring the book, it felt very rushed, convoluted and underwhelming. Is this being renewed? If so, I’d be curious what direction it would go in as it would be completely straying from the source material. Still, over all this was a good show with some incredible characters and performances.
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Post by Tommen_Saperstein on Feb 1, 2021 22:37:28 GMT
Four eps in, really struggling. I like how racism is being intertwined with horror element to cultivate an uneasy atmosphere but the supernatural Lovecraftian elements so far have been really goofy (with the exception of those eye-covered monstrosities in the premiere, the eyerolls have been frequent). Syfy-levels of goofy. And the plot in addition to being hokey is also really damn confusing, and the drama isn't landing. Seriously considering whether I should just drop it because I have a lot else I want to see and at this point this is just feeling like a chore.
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Post by LaraQ on Feb 2, 2021 12:11:07 GMT
Four eps in, really struggling. I like how racism is being intertwined with horror element to cultivate an uneasy atmosphere but the supernatural Lovecraftian elements so far have been really goofy (with the exception of those eye-covered monstrosities in the premiere, the eyerolls have been frequent). Syfy-levels of goofy. And the plot in addition to being hokey is also really damn confusing, and the drama isn't landing. Seriously considering whether I should just drop it because I have a lot else I want to see and at this point this is just feeling like a chore. I felt the same.The first episode was incredible,but after that, I found each episode an increasing slog to get through.The whole thing was kind of a mess tbh. |
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Post by flasuss on Feb 2, 2021 13:22:06 GMT
I dropped this after the 5th, seems like I was right then. First episode is genuinely one of the best pilots I've ever seen, but after that it gradually decreased quality.
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Post by pacinoyes on Jul 3, 2021 10:19:45 GMT
It's outta here btw.....
We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country,” HBO said in a statement to Deadline. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey.” deadline.com/2021/07/lovecraft-country-canceled-no-season-2-hbo-1234785811/ |
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Post by stephen on Jul 3, 2021 13:03:13 GMT
While I am interested to see what Misha Green and Co. could've come up with for a second season, I do feel like Lovecraft Country was complete as it was. I would like to see her write it out as a novel, though.
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Post by Tommen_Saperstein on Jul 4, 2021 2:59:34 GMT
now I can feel less guilty about not finishing it. Only so many hours in a day
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Post by President Ackbar™ on Jul 4, 2021 17:17:23 GMT
I remember quitting after 5 episodes.
Good lord, Smollett is gorgeous!
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Post by cheesecake on Jul 8, 2021 14:55:33 GMT
Wasn't sure how they could continue on, but still a shame there won't be anymore because the cast was just  it was definitely a mixed bag but the highs were so high. |
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it was definitely a mixed bag but the highs were so high.