Man in the High Castle

Victor808 · 12-18-2015, 03:28 PM

Anyone try this?

We've got t available on Amazon prime... But I'm afraid to make the commitment to watching it. Any opinions on if it's any good?

Wharf Rat · 12-18-2015, 03:44 PM

I watched the whole series and found it quite enjoyable. It's quite good at creating drama in the old sense - not just with special effects. It's scary trying to imagine how we would react under occupation. This isn't another Red Dawn.

Amazon announced today it was buying another season of the series.

Porch Dweller · 12-18-2015, 04:31 PM

I watched the pilot and quite enjoyed it. I'll be watching the rest after the holidays.

Flynnster · 12-18-2015, 05:34 PM

Half way through right now and I really like it.

If anyone else has Prime, be sure to check out Alpha House with John Goodman. Another Amazon Original that is wonderful.

shilala · 12-18-2015, 05:49 PM

Ya know, I've been waiting quite awhile and finally watched a few episodes the other day.
I can't say I didn't like it. I will say that I completely don't understand the grasshopper movie, the significance or it, why the Reich wants it quashed, etc.
I did like the casting, and I thought it was very well shot.
I may fall back into it.

I hate to put the time in a series adapted from a Philip K. Dick Novel, though.
I'm 50/50 on his books. I love them or absolutely hate them.
His movies, too. I can think of 4 that I loved. Of the rest, I can't think of one I've made it through. I FORCED myself through A Scanner Darkly. I can still feel the woe.

Chainsaw13 · 12-18-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

I watched the whole series and found it quite enjoyable. It's quite good at creating drama in the old sense - not just with special effects. It's scary trying to imagine how we would react under occupation. This isn't another Red Dawn.

Amazon announced today it was buying another season of the series.

My thoughts exactly. I watched the full season. It really makes you wonder on a couple different levels. On a scale of 1-10, I'd give a solid 7.5.

T.G · 12-18-2015, 07:42 PM

And here I thought this was a thread about TCBY.

First I was

then I was

jonumberone · 12-19-2015, 08:19 AM

Watched the whole thing last month. I enjoyed it.
Like most series, I thought it hit a lull in the middle, but this one finished exceptionally strong.
Episode 9 made me wish there were 13 episodes instead of 10.

Ashcan Bill · 12-19-2015, 02:29 PM

It's an interesting series. Besides making one wonder about what could have happened if we hadn't won, there's also the alternate universe/sci fi angle. I won't give away any spoilers, but the final episode leaves plenty to speculate about.

Amazon renewed it for a second season, so we'll see where they go with it next year.

Victor808 · 12-19-2015, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

And here I thought this was a thread about TCBY.

First I was

then I was

Heheh... Alternate history stuff would be wasted on him... He's still having trouble with the current one.

Victor808 · 12-25-2015, 03:47 PM

Ah... Well, I tried the first episode. It was interesting, but not enough to overcome the delivery shortcomings (running through Amazon prime on my laptop to then Chromecast it to the TV)... I think it would appeal more to people who like intrigue based shows... I'm more a sci Fi guy....

12-18-2015, 03:28 PM	#1
Victor808 How Did I Get Here? Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Victor Location: The 'Loin Posts: 121 Trading: (1)	Man in the High Castle Anyone try this? We've got t available on Amazon prime... But I'm afraid to make the commitment to watching it. Any opinions on if it's any good?

12-18-2015, 03:44 PM	#2
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Man in the High Castle I watched the whole series and found it quite enjoyable. It's quite good at creating drama in the old sense - not just with special effects. It's scary trying to imagine how we would react under occupation. This isn't another Red Dawn. Amazon announced today it was buying another season of the series.

12-18-2015, 04:31 PM	#3
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: Man in the High Castle I watched the pilot and quite enjoyed it. I'll be watching the rest after the holidays. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-18-2015, 05:34 PM	#4
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Man in the High Castle Half way through right now and I really like it. If anyone else has Prime, be sure to check out Alpha House with John Goodman. Another Amazon Original that is wonderful.

12-18-2015, 05:49 PM	#5
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Man in the High Castle Ya know, I've been waiting quite awhile and finally watched a few episodes the other day. I can't say I didn't like it. I will say that I completely don't understand the grasshopper movie, the significance or it, why the Reich wants it quashed, etc. I did like the casting, and I thought it was very well shot. I may fall back into it. I hate to put the time in a series adapted from a Philip K. Dick Novel, though. I'm 50/50 on his books. I love them or absolutely hate them. His movies, too. I can think of 4 that I loved. Of the rest, I can't think of one I've made it through. I FORCED myself through A Scanner Darkly. I can still feel the woe. __________________

12-18-2015, 07:42 PM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Man in the High Castle And here I thought this was a thread about TCBY. First I was then I was

12-19-2015, 08:19 AM	#8
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Man in the High Castle Watched the whole thing last month. I enjoyed it. Like most series, I thought it hit a lull in the middle, but this one finished exceptionally strong. Episode 9 made me wish there were 13 episodes instead of 10. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

12-19-2015, 02:29 PM	#9
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 Trading: (6)	Re: Man in the High Castle It's an interesting series. Besides making one wonder about what could have happened if we hadn't won, there's also the alternate universe/sci fi angle. I won't give away any spoilers, but the final episode leaves plenty to speculate about. Amazon renewed it for a second season, so we'll see where they go with it next year.

12-25-2015, 03:47 PM	#11
Victor808 How Did I Get Here? Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Victor Location: The 'Loin Posts: 121 Trading: (1)	Re: Man in the High Castle Ah... Well, I tried the first episode. It was interesting, but not enough to overcome the delivery shortcomings (running through Amazon prime on my laptop to then Chromecast it to the TV)... I think it would appeal more to people who like intrigue based shows... I'm more a sci Fi guy....