Into The Badlands (AMC)
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It is on the DVR. Saw so many ads for it during the Walking Dead that I decided to give it a look-see and recorded it. Looks cool and different. We shall see.
I saw half an episode, and was midly entertained. Fight scenes were cool, but I fear that will become repetitious. I found the acting left something to be desired. Again, I only saw 1/2 an episode, so I'll watch a few before giving up on it. With that said, if things progress based on what I've seen, I give it 2 seasons before the plug is pulled.
I'm glad you like it though.
I'm glad you like it though.
I watched it last night... Fight scenes and cinematography were very nice but the acting and story line left me a bit flat. Not sure if it's trying to be like the old Kung fu movies from the 70's or trying to reinvent it, but something wasn't connecting with me. I'll give it a few more episodes and see if it grows into anything.
I really liked it! Sunday night is AMC night at my house!
I described the show to a fishing buddy as; A mighty Libertarian warrior and a young boy search for enlightenment in a ruthless territory controlled by Democrats and Republicans.
The show goes great with Butera Pelican in a meer.
I described the show to a fishing buddy as; A mighty Libertarian warrior and a young boy search for enlightenment in a ruthless territory controlled by Democrats and Republicans.
The show goes great with Butera Pelican in a meer.
Actually really enjoying the show right now. I am one episode behind but other than that I have kept up pretty well.
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Not sure if it was the season finale. Generally on demand makes a note of that. Anyway I watched episode six and it blew me away. All kinds if crazy stuff going on. I also love the nod to 80's Kung fu. Really fun to watch.
Nate:
Sorry I missed your original post a month ago.
I'm usually not a fan of martial arts entertainment but the post apocalyptic feel intrigued me and, like you wrote, the fight sequences are amazing. The cast, largely international, is pretty well under the radar (save the wheelchair bound Stephen Lang who is always rock solid in anything he does) but the standouts are NZ born Marton Csokas as Quinn and Irish Orla Brady as his long suffering wife, Lydia.
I don't think the six episodes that made up Season One drew the numbers AMC wanted. Pity. "The Walking Dead" started out the same way - with six shows - but their viewership grew and "Into the Badlands" didn't.
I'm hopeful because I like the show: you've got desperate people in a desperate situation trying to find safety, salvation and, possibly, redemption. Hell, what's not to like? That's classic drama.
At the same time, shame on the production company for not setting the hook deep enough to capture the audience they needed to survive.
Fnord
Sorry I missed your original post a month ago.
I'm usually not a fan of martial arts entertainment but the post apocalyptic feel intrigued me and, like you wrote, the fight sequences are amazing. The cast, largely international, is pretty well under the radar (save the wheelchair bound Stephen Lang who is always rock solid in anything he does) but the standouts are NZ born Marton Csokas as Quinn and Irish Orla Brady as his long suffering wife, Lydia.
I don't think the six episodes that made up Season One drew the numbers AMC wanted. Pity. "The Walking Dead" started out the same way - with six shows - but their viewership grew and "Into the Badlands" didn't.
I'm hopeful because I like the show: you've got desperate people in a desperate situation trying to find safety, salvation and, possibly, redemption. Hell, what's not to like? That's classic drama.
At the same time, shame on the production company for not setting the hook deep enough to capture the audience they needed to survive.
Fnord
Reading up on a possible season two I have faith. AMC is apparently pleased with the over all turn out. Episode 4 had the least amount of viewers but in end it ranked 3rd among shows on Sunday evening.
Thanks for the good word, ET.
Do you know if they have more than six episodes planned for Season Two?
Fnord
Do you know if they have more than six episodes planned for Season Two?
Fnord
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