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New SF series (Dark Matter, Killjoys, Defiance...) - anyone from forum watching those?
sovereign47
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Ok, as the title of thread says I'm interested if anyone besides me is watching these new great SF series? And what do you think of them?
Defiance: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2189221/
Dark Matter: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4159076/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Killjoys: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3952222/?ref_=nv_sr_4
Which one has the most potential? Which one do you prefer? What you think of their casts? ... - these are all the question I would like you to answer on, but since I'm thread creator, I'll do my review first. I'm not going to spoil you anything in case you haven't watched the show yet, but I'll try to give the best insight in them that I can.
Defiance: Currently the best SF show running. The last season (3) was absolutely amazing. The characters are great, diverse and that post-apocalyptic setting with relationships and problems between humans and votans is excellent. Two main characters and others as well are truly convincing in their roles and all of the actors are doing their job very well. The only weak point in the series is that second season was a bit slow and boring at the moments, but the other two are very good. And while there are still no news if SyFy is going to renew series for another (4th) season, I'm hoping they will do that. Also, I must admit that show became so good in the last season that I actually installed the game Defiance which so far seems pretty decent too. I hope they will even improve it and renew show for at least another if not more seasons. Long live Defiance!
Dark Matter: Since there is only one season of it out, this show has a lot potential to become truly great. Maybe even in rank with some older famous SF shows like Stargate, Farscape, BSG and others alike. At first look DM seems like one of trashy SF shows, but as it goes further it becomes better and better with each passing episode. The last episode ends with massive cliffhanger and now I really miss new episodes and can't wait for the next year's season 2. It will be a long wait, but I know that it is going to be worth it. You might find it strange why I'm giving such high hopes to this show, but as I said, that is because it gets more better with every next episode and main characters already got ''under my skin''. And it is also worth mentioning that this show is produced by creators of Stargate which is today one of the greatest and most famous SF shows. Besides all of that, the show is set on a spaceship, and last time we had such show was several years ago before it was abruptly cancelled after only two freaking seasons (yes, I'm talking about Stargate Universe), so this is definitely refreshing for science fiction and its fans.
Killjoys: Besides Dark Matter, this is second show set in space or to be more precise in system with 4 different planets and a grim while at the same time fun storyline. At first look, just like Dark Matter this show also seems somewhat trashy, but it isn't actually. In the matter of fact, Killjoys just like DM are getting more better with each episode. Three main characters and and recurring ones too are very likable and convincing. Effects are pretty decent and the whole setting is very interesting. Like DM, season 1 of Killjoys ends with big cliffhanger too and season 2 is going to come next year. And there are at least 3 more seasons in plan which is truly great.
Now that I'm done with my short reviews I'm going to let you discuss about it and give me your impressions about these new promising science fictions series. I'm also hoping I've given decent insight in shows for those who haven't seen them yet, but would like too. My recommendation to those is to go for it. You won't be disappointed.
Defiance: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2189221/
Dark Matter: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4159076/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Killjoys: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3952222/?ref_=nv_sr_4
Which one has the most potential? Which one do you prefer? What you think of their casts? ... - these are all the question I would like you to answer on, but since I'm thread creator, I'll do my review first. I'm not going to spoil you anything in case you haven't watched the show yet, but I'll try to give the best insight in them that I can.
Defiance: Currently the best SF show running. The last season (3) was absolutely amazing. The characters are great, diverse and that post-apocalyptic setting with relationships and problems between humans and votans is excellent. Two main characters and others as well are truly convincing in their roles and all of the actors are doing their job very well. The only weak point in the series is that second season was a bit slow and boring at the moments, but the other two are very good. And while there are still no news if SyFy is going to renew series for another (4th) season, I'm hoping they will do that. Also, I must admit that show became so good in the last season that I actually installed the game Defiance which so far seems pretty decent too. I hope they will even improve it and renew show for at least another if not more seasons. Long live Defiance!
Dark Matter: Since there is only one season of it out, this show has a lot potential to become truly great. Maybe even in rank with some older famous SF shows like Stargate, Farscape, BSG and others alike. At first look DM seems like one of trashy SF shows, but as it goes further it becomes better and better with each passing episode. The last episode ends with massive cliffhanger and now I really miss new episodes and can't wait for the next year's season 2. It will be a long wait, but I know that it is going to be worth it. You might find it strange why I'm giving such high hopes to this show, but as I said, that is because it gets more better with every next episode and main characters already got ''under my skin''. And it is also worth mentioning that this show is produced by creators of Stargate which is today one of the greatest and most famous SF shows. Besides all of that, the show is set on a spaceship, and last time we had such show was several years ago before it was abruptly cancelled after only two freaking seasons (yes, I'm talking about Stargate Universe), so this is definitely refreshing for science fiction and its fans.
Killjoys: Besides Dark Matter, this is second show set in space or to be more precise in system with 4 different planets and a grim while at the same time fun storyline. At first look, just like Dark Matter this show also seems somewhat trashy, but it isn't actually. In the matter of fact, Killjoys just like DM are getting more better with each episode. Three main characters and and recurring ones too are very likable and convincing. Effects are pretty decent and the whole setting is very interesting. Like DM, season 1 of Killjoys ends with big cliffhanger too and season 2 is going to come next year. And there are at least 3 more seasons in plan which is truly great.
Now that I'm done with my short reviews I'm going to let you discuss about it and give me your impressions about these new promising science fictions series. I'm also hoping I've given decent insight in shows for those who haven't seen them yet, but would like too. My recommendation to those is to go for it. You won't be disappointed.
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Anyways... final season of Haven is coming up soon. And I sear they are reusing the old Stargate: Universe sets for Dark Matter from what little I saw.
Dark Matter though... I was a bit concerned during the first few minutes, not exactly the best opener but... it was an interesting premise so I stayed and turned out it was a good thing I did. I loved Dark Matter. Good plot, it's actually an unusual premise.
Dark Matter gets better as the season goes on and even though the budget is a little lacking at times it has the potential to be up there with the best if they do it right. Wish they had some aliens in it but I get the feeling that will come in time.
Not seen kill joys yet but I am looking forward to seeing the Expanse in December.
I tried to watch Dominion, but it's too soapopera-ish for my tastes.
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It's only a hosting site (doesn't actually upload the shows) and if you use adblock-plus it works fairly reliably with no virus worries.
I've only got a basic cable subscription, but manage to see all my favorite shows within 24 hours of their airing on that site.
I work 3 to 11pm and never get to actually watch the televised shows I have an interest in, but between Netflix and StreamTV I do ok.
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If the tv series is only half as exciting as the novels, it's gonna be an excellent series. And from what i've seen in the trailer, the CGI looks wonderful. Still have a few doubts about the cast, but we'll see in December.
BTW... Ghost Hunters has been pretty good this season.