I’ll probably get there. It’s just the cognitive dissonance is a little rough for me right now. It’s probable that I’m more familiar with the books than 90% of viewers. But it’s weird to see a character that I’ve always considered to be an Alfred Molina type being played by Benedict Cumberbatch on speed. And I think Dirk not being portrayed as ALWAYS trying to find out how a given situation personally benefits him makes the character a bit one dimensional.
On the other hand, the Holistic Assasin is perfect and amazing.
Yeah, I thought I saw him at first, then wasn’t sure, then when they showed more of his face I recognized it was Aaron Douglas. He was a great performer on BSG, and I was wondering what became of him since I’ve seen other actors from the show getting work. He’s put on a lot of weight. Wonder if that’s part of it. Nice to see him again, but I think he could much better than this role.
I miss the days when WFMT wasn’t all pledge drives. Star Wars, the radio series. My Word. My Music. Midnight Special without Rich Warren. (**drop, **it’s been 30 years. Move on.) Have I ever bored you with the tale of the MS rerun where I knew the next song because I’d heard it 15 years before? I’m like that.
Thing 2 read the first and said it made no sense. I think she got it, but wouldn’t take that One Step Beyond and accept that it was senseless, in an entirely sensible way. You either get it or you don’t. If you don’t you are Ur-Todd. I take pills to keep my Dirk in check. I’m less fun, but I can hold down a job for days, even years, in a row.
I’ve now watched the first two episodes. Very frenetic and a bit confusing. I’m still trying to remember who is who but I’m hooked. I will be upset if the many mysteries don’t get resolved but I suspect they will.
My favorite scene in any show from 2016 was the bridge scene in the second episode. The bad guy and the protagonists revealing they are equally confused/lost was hilarious.
OK, all caught up now. Many questions answered, several still open but a lot of the empty spaces have been filled in. I actually care about a few of the characters now and am a little sad that only 3 episodes remain.
We’re 4.5 episodes into it and I love it. Can’t think of a single critical thing to say about it. And if you know me, you know that’s *really *special.
