The Man in the High Castle

by **Chankgeez** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 7:57 pm

Has anybody watched this? Is it worth watching?

There aren't too many Dick adaptations I really enjoy. :idk:

by **ck3** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:13 pm

Been there. Done that. Eagerly awaiting the second season. :love:

by **odontophobia** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:02 pm

i too am interested in the results of this thread

by **aedes** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:14 pm

I didn't read the book, but I watched season 1--I loved it. Really looking forward to season 2 (December 16!!!!)

by **Chankgeez** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:26 pm

Well, odontophobia, that's two good recommendations so far. :snax:

I'm sure the TV show is much different. That doesn't necessarily mean it's bad. Just look at Blade Runner :idk:

and that's a classic.

The only one that I thought was really close to the book was A Scanner Darkly. :love:

by **D.o.S.** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:36 pm

Yeah Scanner is glorious.

Going to check this out right now. Heard great things. TY for the link Chankz.

by **Hyphen Nation** » Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:46 pm

It's definitely different from the book, but it's entertaining. If BSG, Peeky Blinders, or Stranger Things is an A+, I'd give it a solid B.

by **colin** » Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:52 am

I've been meaning to watch this, in fact I have it downloading now. I certainly enjoyed the book, so I bet I'll like the show too.

by **sears** » Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:55 pm

watch it. They have expanded the book nicely and the villain is tops

by **Chankgeez** » Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:07 pm

You guys've convinced me. Thank you. :!!!:

I think that's the only full episode that Amazon's uploaded to YouTube. I'm gonna wait to watch it until I have more time and I can find more of 'em.

by **jrfox92** » Wed Sep 14, 2016 5:10 pm

Hyphen Nation wrote:It's definitely different from the book, but it's entertaining. If BSG, Peeky Blinders, or Stranger Things is an A+, I'd give it a solid B.

This.
It was entertaining enough to binge, but I wouldn't call it quite binge-worthy.
It's alright, not amazing, but alright.

Also, there's nothing better than a crazy, old Hitler.

by **odontophobia** » Wed Sep 14, 2016 11:24 pm

jrfox92 wrote:
Hyphen Nation wrote:It's definitely different from the book, but it's entertaining. If BSG, Peeky Blinders, or Stranger Things is an A+, I'd give it a solid B.

This.
It was entertaining enough to binge, but I wouldn't call it quite binge-worthy.
It's alright, not amazing, but alright.

Also, there's nothing better than a crazy, old Hitler.

I can get behind these things.

We're watching a lot of X-Files at the house so once htat passes perhaps we'll be back on board.

by **lordgalvar** » Fri Sep 16, 2016 1:34 pm

It's just ok. The cinematography and world creation is great for the most part (some silly things like the Japanese text on buildings is gibberish).

Other than the lead bad guy that was in Knight's Tale a lot of the acting is pretty terrible and some of the dialogue borderlines on asinine. But it is well shot and some of the scene setups are nice.

However, I did enjoy it and it kept me interested throughout the whole season. I'll watch season 2.

Having read most of the PKD novels (even the drama ones like the one about being a dad in Southern California), I understand why it is so hard to make a PKD adaption...he wasn't the best at writing characters. So maybe in some way it is successful in representing his representation? Haha (I love Philip K Dick, but I don't read them for the beauty of dialogue....and I also don't think his structure necessarily translates to visual mediums...kinda like the way a lot is lost from comics when motion is added...just my opinion).

Basically, some bad acting.

by **rickenbastard** » Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:11 pm

Didn't read it, only saw the show. I'd say it was pretty good. Had some amazing moments and some angering moments so it was balanced.

by **aedes** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 4:44 pm

Season 2 is now streaming. Anyone start it yet?

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