Smarter, more inventive – and with added Harriet Walter. The second outing of this riveting sci-fi drama gives its talented supporting cast room to breathe
  • J-Bone@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    1 day ago

    I thought S2E01 was decent. Definitely going to watch the rest of Season 2.

    I enjoyed season 1 and I generally dislike the “streaming company does a series based on famous sci-fi author’s work” format.

    Debating whether to start reading the novels or watch the streaming series and then go through the novels.

    • Bldck@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      1 day ago

      The first season diverged from the first novel significantly and I felt like it was a much worse story because of it.

      The author did a great job in world building and storytelling that just didn’t work on screen.

      For example, the opening vignette is the sheriff walking up the stairs to leave the Silo. It’s an in depth meditation on the worn steps, his personal feelings (but not motivations) and concludes with the somewhat shocking death.

      That just didn’t happen in the show as effectively.

      I haven’t read book 2, and I’m not sure I will.

      • J-Bone@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        2·
        1 day ago

        This actually makes me want to read the books even more.

        I am curious why you don’t think you’ll read the second and third books.

        • Bldck@beehaw.orgEnglish
          3·
          1 day ago

          Book one ends on an interesting note.

          Book two goes back in time to show us more history.

          I just wasn’t in the mood for a retread of ideas that were hinted at in book one and were largely just themes or stories ripped from Fallout

          Not to say it was bad… just not excellent. I’m a harsh critic

    • sandalbucket@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      1 day ago

      I haven’t seen the show yet, but I have read the books and they are awesome. They start excellent and just keep getting better. I should probably re-read them now huh

      • J-Bone@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        1·
        1 day ago

        Good to hear. I might have to just go for it and start the novels, I will most probably end up watching the series anyways.

  • boredtortoise@lemm.eeEnglish
    3·
    2 days ago

    Really? The first season has an interesting premise but spins around with empty episodes. Dunno if it gets better by the end. The cast is great though

    • Spiralvortexisalie@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      2 days ago

      Haven’t seen s2 yet, and in hindsight does seem repetitive, but I feel it works for me because it reinforces how crazy/committed you have to be to undertake her course of action.