red snow Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Channel4s-JonSnow said: Couldn't find another thread for this. But I just finished watching this on Amazon Prime. I've never felt so guilty for enjoying a show in my entire life. Almost every element of this show is cheap, poorly made, badly written and a bit embarrassing. But the story was just about interesting enough to hold my attention and the fights were some of the best I've seen on tv. I'm hoping a new series will be a real upgrade however! It was all about the fights for me. The story doesn't make much sense but I do like the setting and the kick-assery. It's a great disengage mind show and at least avoids all the BS in the CW DC-comic shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channel4s-JonSnow Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 22 minutes ago, red snow said: It was all about the fights for me. The story doesn't make much sense but I do like the setting and the kick-assery. It's a great disengage mind show and at least avoids all the BS in the CW DC-comic shows. Yeah those who complain about characters making poor decisions, or coincidences or brain farts in GoT would have an absolute field day with this show. How many times did I think 'why is that guy even there?!' as some contrivance occurred. But the fights were full on epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Channel4s-JonSnow said: Yeah those who complain about characters making poor decisions, or coincidences or brain farts in GoT would have an absolute field day with this show. How many times did I think 'why is that guy even there?!' as some contrivance occurred. But the fights were full on epic! It helps that this show isn't pretending to be smart or pretentious. I hope the pacing remains the same with the extended season - I'd hate for it to follow Walking Dead's example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channel4s-JonSnow Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 16 hours ago, red snow said: It helps that this show isn't pretending to be smart or pretentious. I hope the pacing remains the same with the extended season - I'd hate for it to follow Walking Dead's example. It depends how much you can accept for this show, how much you can handwave at the plot. The pacing this season was FAST, too fast. Things just happened, they jumped from one thing to another, very little set up or explanation. Characters appeared in locations they should never have been in, and other characters acted for reasons unbeknown to anyone. But I think of it almost like watching an Anime or a cartoon. I loved Avatar, and this has a similar feel, I just sit and imagine everyone is a drawing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 6 hours ago, Channel4s-JonSnow said: It depends how much you can accept for this show, how much you can handwave at the plot. The pacing this season was FAST, too fast. Things just happened, they jumped from one thing to another, very little set up or explanation. Characters appeared in locations they should never have been in, and other characters acted for reasons unbeknown to anyone. But I think of it almost like watching an Anime or a cartoon. I loved Avatar, and this has a similar feel, I just sit and imagine everyone is a drawing. It does have the pacing and feel of an anime show, for sure. The characters fit that mold too. I called it " some indie comic I've never read" so we're coming from the same place. There's a comic called "east of west" that reminds me of it a little - alternate future where the USA is a weird and wonderful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder Sister Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I only watched this show for the wardrobe and the fight scenes. Both are stellar. Looking forward to the next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncalagonTheBlack Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Season 2 trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 2 hours ago, AncalagonTheBlack said: Season 2 trailer WTF? Nick Frost! Doing action scenes (although that's not such a stretch when I think of his films with Edgar wright. Have to admit I can't really remember anyone in the show besides Sunny, MK and Quinn (who I think is dead and isn't in trailer). I might need to at least watch the last episode before starting season 2. I hope it's as fun as the first season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channel4s-JonSnow Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Can't say I'm hugely interested in watching another season but the beginning of that trailer had a Fury Road vibe that spiked my interest! its just a shame that most of the show will be on cheap locations like that plantation, featuring men in costumes that look like they were designed by a child who saw a couple of 80s movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martell Spy Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I liked the fights and the setting. It kinda of reminded me of the Sterling Emberverse. I'm a little worried about it going on the road with the story line. I'll miss the authoritarian rulers. I'm not sure about the fantasy elements as well, Although I like fantasy usually, so quite possibly I'll adapt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Sigil Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Yeah, this isn't a show I watch for its plot --like Westworld-- or its vibe--like Taboo-- or its genre --like Game of Thrones.... I watch this show because its a shit-ton of self aware shark jumping fun... I don't even remember what the hell is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrl6199 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, Martini Sigil said: Yeah, this isn't a show I watch for its plot --like Westworld-- or its vibe--like Taboo-- or its genre --like Game of Thrones.... I watch this show because its a shit-ton of self aware shark jumping fun... I don't even remember what the hell is going on. Wait what show do you watch for self aware shark jumping fun? oh into the badlands DUH. But yeah that was an interesting show cant say i got into it to much tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncalagonTheBlack Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Season 2 TRAILER #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalzod Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Agree the show will elevate no one's IQ but the CGI in the trailers looks godawful. They're shooting in Ireland this year as opposed to Louisiana so that tells me they've cut the budget and no idea how that location change will impact what we get onscreen or if they lose cast because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I've certainly not heard that they've lost cast, and the core cast all appear in the trailers so far as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I'm pumped. I was thoroughly entertained by the first season and will likely be entertained by the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Channel4s-JonSnow Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Into the Badlands has made me realise how much you can get away with a poor story, bad acting, low budget and stupid costumes.. as long as you have awesome fight sequences! Iron Fist has a lot to learn from this show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunderMifflin Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I like the idea of this show way more than the actual show. I love the set up up the universe, it's super cool. Just something about the show doesn't click. Maybe the writing? Acting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Sigil Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 The Widow is the kind of woman I'd bury a body for... giggity S2 ep1.... did not disappoint... balls out hilarious violence galore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Yeah, the first episode of the new series is great. The opening fight scene is completely gratuitous and silly but awesome. The 'chapter VII' title screen is a nice touch, Nick Frost is a great addition to the cast, Ally Ioannides is amazing, and Daniel Wu needs to be given a proper action movie lead role to do as soon as he's done with this series. Some terrific ideas in there and Marton Csokas is back! I'm betting 'clone'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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