Wow Myles liked this waaaaay more than I did (though I've only seen Episode 1) I was excited for this show and I like the premise and thought it had some interesting ideas but for the most for me the execution was pretty much the definition of what Zoomers call "mid". It all just ends up being about generic paramilitary operative types and a CBS procedural like team of like five people who seemingly have the sole authority to save the world and seemingly will every week The action scenes are very TNT level ( even though yes I understand they didn't produce the show). The deeper implications of everything going on are brushed by or barely hinted at. It's the usual thing where the protagonist hides his new exciting laugh completely from his normal life and ridiculously his girlfriend barely seems to notice. LIke, shouldn't he have some apps he's developed? I did like the idea of the people who experienced the "time loop" being exhausted from going through the extra six months and with the trauma of everything that happened.
To me this premise could've been interesting if it was done as super high budget prestige fare, like a more legible version of "Tenet". Instead it just feels like CSI: Time travel division or something.
Checked this out last night and enjoyed it, but I'm with Myles in that I still love just about any and all time loop stories. This does seem to have it's own unique angle that should make it worthwhile. Other than a few of the FX shows coming out I should be able to fit it into the schedule.
I was okay with the action scene that George had because while he was competent with the gun, he really had no clue what else to do in the situation, and we did get the training montage. As long it shows him working at things over whatever undefined time period to get some basic skills I'm going to be ok with it.
I also think it's interesting that the app he was working on was based on analyzing data to help predict future events, wonder if that is relevant at all later.
I don't know if not actually being involved in the production side of the show would alter whether or not TNT picks up the 2nd season, probably if it gets lukewarm ratings it doesn't matter.
Love this show. Watched the entire season twice last year, which I almost never do. Very much looking forward to the second season.
It'll be interesting to see if Sky stick to a binge drop for that, like they do for most of their non-import shows, or if they move to a weekly release. I'd prefer the latter.
Paapa Essiedu in the lead plus time loop premise has me sold. I hadn't even heard of the show before this review, so I appreciate you putting it on my radar.
Wow Myles liked this waaaaay more than I did (though I've only seen Episode 1) I was excited for this show and I like the premise and thought it had some interesting ideas but for the most for me the execution was pretty much the definition of what Zoomers call "mid". It all just ends up being about generic paramilitary operative types and a CBS procedural like team of like five people who seemingly have the sole authority to save the world and seemingly will every week The action scenes are very TNT level ( even though yes I understand they didn't produce the show). The deeper implications of everything going on are brushed by or barely hinted at. It's the usual thing where the protagonist hides his new exciting laugh completely from his normal life and ridiculously his girlfriend barely seems to notice. LIke, shouldn't he have some apps he's developed? I did like the idea of the people who experienced the "time loop" being exhausted from going through the extra six months and with the trauma of everything that happened.
To me this premise could've been interesting if it was done as super high budget prestige fare, like a more legible version of "Tenet". Instead it just feels like CSI: Time travel division or something.
Checked this out last night and enjoyed it, but I'm with Myles in that I still love just about any and all time loop stories. This does seem to have it's own unique angle that should make it worthwhile. Other than a few of the FX shows coming out I should be able to fit it into the schedule.
I was okay with the action scene that George had because while he was competent with the gun, he really had no clue what else to do in the situation, and we did get the training montage. As long it shows him working at things over whatever undefined time period to get some basic skills I'm going to be ok with it.
I also think it's interesting that the app he was working on was based on analyzing data to help predict future events, wonder if that is relevant at all later.
I don't know if not actually being involved in the production side of the show would alter whether or not TNT picks up the 2nd season, probably if it gets lukewarm ratings it doesn't matter.
They already picked it up for S2, at least until they change their mind.
Love this show. Watched the entire season twice last year, which I almost never do. Very much looking forward to the second season.
It'll be interesting to see if Sky stick to a binge drop for that, like they do for most of their non-import shows, or if they move to a weekly release. I'd prefer the latter.
I love high concept shows, but I’m annoyed that the drama stems from her death. He would have seen that coming. Plus, it is too trope-y.
The exposition was really clunky, I thought — very much like the writers saying ‘let’s get this part over with.’
I love timeloops, however, and I like how quickly they personalized the premise. So, I’m in. Watching it weekly. Pairing it with Silo.
Paapa Essiedu in the lead plus time loop premise has me sold. I hadn't even heard of the show before this review, so I appreciate you putting it on my radar.
^^ I had also never heard of this show and am now intrigued, thanks for the review!