Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Too much good tv. I almost forgot a new episode was going up today.
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11.22.63 |OT| James Franco in Stephen King's JFK Time-Travel Miniseries
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Keyser Soze
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Book Chat and Show Speculation based on two episodes (and above synopsis)
It's interesting they have decided to not bring Jake back to the modern timeline yet after he has now made a bunch of big changes in the past. I am pretty sure the book made a return to modern day after the 1960s Harry Dunning stuff was dealt with. I think a glimpse at the current modern day would help the audience realise the scope of what Jake is capable of too.
I guess Jake going back means effectively scrapping a bunch of events from 2 or 3 episodes of the show, as when he arrives again everything is rewritten, but with some good editing they could go back to modern day, show it in detail, and jump to the right point in the past again without losing too many minutes of showtime redoing old plot points.
I guess Jake going back means effectively scrapping a bunch of events from 2 or 3 episodes of the show, as when he arrives again everything is rewritten, but with some good editing they could go back to modern day, show it in detail, and jump to the right point in the past again without losing too many minutes of showtime redoing old plot points.
DeviantBoi
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Haven't yet seen the show but loved the book.
How is it?
Does it feel like it's going to turn to shit like Under the Dome did?
Is it gonna have multiple seasons or is it gonna be a real miniseries?
How is it?
Does it feel like it's going to turn to shit like Under the Dome did?
Is it gonna have multiple seasons or is it gonna be a real miniseries?
Keyser Soze
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It's pretty good. Some book omissions but it all seems to work for a tv show.
I dont think it is possible for things to get as bad as UTD. This is closer to Haven if you want to compare to other King TV shows. (PS: I liked Haven)
It has to be a miniseries as they are already burning through book content. I dont see them writing additional content to continue this,
Macadinho94
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The actress that plays Sadie is so beautiful, damn. Didn't know Franco had them dance moves in him.
The actor playing Oswald is impressive, especially the last scene. Portrays how unstable and easy to manipulate he was.
The actor playing Oswald is impressive, especially the last scene. Portrays how unstable and easy to manipulate he was.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
That last scene was really unsettling, the actor totally sold it. They're nailing that aspect of him, a small man who wants to be big.
Book to TV Spoilers
Perfect casting on Sadie. Actress is absolutely breathtaking and extremely charming.
Book to TV Spoilers
They really blazed through a lot of the timeline, but I have to say that I really like the addition of Bill. Wasn't exactly sure how it would go over, but it's a good way to avoid having to listen to Jake talk to himself and narrate his thoughts the entire time. At least now he can share his secret with someone.
I wonder how this is going to be paced going forward since we still have 5 episodes to go. Seems like almost all of Jake's interactions with the high school kids was cut down. Which I understand, nobody would want to watch an entire episode about them doing a play.
I wonder how this is going to be paced going forward since we still have 5 episodes to go. Seems like almost all of Jake's interactions with the high school kids was cut down. Which I understand, nobody would want to watch an entire episode about them doing a play.
Perfect casting on Sadie. Actress is absolutely breathtaking and extremely charming.
Woody Invincible
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Another great episode. Damn fine for a King adaptation series.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Nope. But Bill's role in the TV show has been expanded. In the book, Jake is on his own during his investigation of Oswald. Bill's role in the story ends after Jake prevents the Dunning murder. So maybe there is an added twist for the show, but I don't think it would add much. Plus, I could have sworn Al mentions being a kid when Kennedy was shot.
univariate
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My favorite show, but goddam, the wait is killing me every week
I thought this episode was all over the place, and almost none of the scenes really clicked for me this week. I'm not a huge fan of Bill, and his presence in the narrative ranges from inoffensive (most of the time) to nonsensical. Just one example - the electronics guy mentions "good luck taping your wife" without a hint of irony, which is bizarre given that he was commissioned to do so by two guys who claim to be brothers - it's something that would've made more sense if it was just Jake. I also can't help but see southern American Ron Weasley.
I don't know how to feel about the show's handling of racism in the '60s. Not that I think that the scenes are necessarily /bad/, but they struck me as out of place, and knowing that they aren't in the book makes them stick out even more.
Oh, and the Jack Ruby scene was a little too Forrest-Gump-on-the-nose for me.
Otherwise, I think the guy who acts as Lee Harvey does a good job, but I have to wonder about his accent. Wasn't Lee Harvey supposed to have a southern accent due to being from New Orleans? I feel like the actor portraying him is speaking like how he - and I think most people - imagine a Russian expat would talk. I haven't heard any footage of the real Lee Harvey Oswald speaking, though, so maybe it is accurate?
I don't know how to feel about the show's handling of racism in the '60s. Not that I think that the scenes are necessarily /bad/, but they struck me as out of place, and knowing that they aren't in the book makes them stick out even more.
Oh, and the Jack Ruby scene was a little too Forrest-Gump-on-the-nose for me.
Otherwise, I think the guy who acts as Lee Harvey does a good job, but I have to wonder about his accent. Wasn't Lee Harvey supposed to have a southern accent due to being from New Orleans? I feel like the actor portraying him is speaking like how he - and I think most people - imagine a Russian expat would talk. I haven't heard any footage of the real Lee Harvey Oswald speaking, though, so maybe it is accurate?
ahhh haha. Yeah I've seen too many time travel movies not to at least suspect it. Would have been a cool loop.
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TheVampire
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Why get a job as a teacher and not just keep betting?
I was wondering this myself.
For two dudes to be living just of sports betting would be suspicious af. They need to blend in. A job's only logical if you're waiting for several years.
Chuckie
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A bit safer I'd guess. The 'betting-scene' often seems shady as fuck. If you keep winning bets they'll probably bust your kneecaps, even if they can't prove you are cheating.
Right this is what happens in the book, and might still happen in the series latter on.
ZackieChan
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Also, he's there for years, so it makes sense that he'd want to do something that he loves to pass the time. Really loving this so far.
For some reason I forget that his partner existed. Am I misremembering? It's been a while since I read the book.
Edit: read the other posts and got my answer.
Also Sadie is ridiculously beautiful. Didn't imagine her like that, but I ain't complaining!
For some reason I forget that his partner existed. Am I misremembering? It's been a while since I read the book.
Edit: read the other posts and got my answer.
Also Sadie is ridiculously beautiful. Didn't imagine her like that, but I ain't complaining!
ZackieChan
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Pretty awesome so far.
Agreed. She is really beautiful.
We can only dream lol
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Macadinho94
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Kinda show's how small Hulu's subscriber base is compared to Netflix or even HBO Go. Disappointing but not surprising really
Rollo Tomasi
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Sadie is the best thing on this show. I'm going to research Sarah Gadon's body of work.
Started watching this, through episode 2 so far. Gotta say I am really impressed, read like a 1/4 sampler of the book one day and really should finish reading it. Its such an interesting premise. Though I will say
Releasing this weekly is dumb as well. Being able to shotgun great shows adds a fever to discussions like this online that just doesn't happen with one episode a week.
Not just going back to future after angering the bookie was dumb. He lost one day. Take the cash, go through the portal, come back and problem solved for a days worth of work.
Releasing this weekly is dumb as well. Being able to shotgun great shows adds a fever to discussions like this online that just doesn't happen with one episode a week.
Netflix might work better with this release schedule. I could fathom prolonged excitement doing it for the final season of an amazing show.
BlueDogAnchorite
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Yeah same here. I didn't really get it at all..
Anton Sugar
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It's explained, or guessed, by Franco later in the show. Seems like a form of
sexual repression that his mom or dad used to do to him.
BlueDogAnchorite
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Oh ok..
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