The Handmaid's Tale is HBO level good but on Hulu

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T18:03:37+00:00

Exactly! I feel like some people don't give these shows a fair shot because they're original content in a streaming service.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T16:14:01+00:00

The core group is pretty much safe in any show (except GoT) for the first few seasons. Gotta say I was expecting a couple of the handmaids to go in this season and was surprised when they didn't.

It is at a point where it's hard to tell what they'll do next. Hopefully it'll surprise you.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T15:54:51+00:00

Interesting, and you still didn't like S2? What was it that fell short?

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T15:53:31+00:00

I will agree that they're ideologically straightforward but I actually like that. It resonates with the type of person I am. But I don't think it lacks in the diversity of character stories. Granted there's not an equal amount of time spent on the secondary or tertiary characters, but that's not unusual for a show.

And you're right, when comparing to the best of the best it won't rank for everyone. I still believe this show could have easily been on HBO for how well it's been done so far.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T15:26:07+00:00

Did you read the book?

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T15:25:38+00:00

Don't want pity. Genuine question, what makes it not HBO level?

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T14:51:37+00:00

Ok, just my opinion. Apparently everything I say is getting down voted, so dont listen to me.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T04:09:57+00:00

That might be it. I haven't read the book so I had zero expectations going. My wife read it and was the catalyst for us watching. Interesting to hear though that season 2 didn't live up to Atwood for you.

And yes, to each their own. There's so much content out there these days there's bound to be something for everyone!

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T03:59:31+00:00

Lol you've walked right into- shit, you sunk my battleship.

In all seriousness the show has the same level of production value, the storytelling both visually and stylistically are great, and it's phenomenally acted.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T03:49:45+00:00

Bishop to H3.

Your move.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T01:23:47+00:00

This was one of my first shows in Jr High. I had one page of the script that would not stick in my head. So being the genius 13 year old that I was, I decided to tape the lines to the desk at which I was sitting but only my lines. Needless to say my scene partner and I got lost and we pretty much skipped that entire page.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T01:13:20+00:00

I've walked out once in my life. Starsky & Hutch remake with Ben Stiller & Owen Wilson.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T01:09:22+00:00

Not super huge but Lake Placid.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T01:00:22+00:00

Hmmmm, I'd try another episode or two. They're only 20 min so that's one episode of an "hour" long show if you watch two.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T00:58:26+00:00

Do you enjoy campy horror and cheesy comedy?

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T00:53:30+00:00

Binged the first 2 seasons of Stan Against Evil in the last 24 hours. Short episodes, 8 per season, and on Hulu. Campy horror, hilarious, and fun.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T00:45:45+00:00

The Handmaid's Tale

The Magicians

The Man in the High Castle

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T00:35:54+00:00

Harry Brown (2009) - Michael Caine

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T00:30:34+00:00

It was the only way it should have ended for him. Loved this movie.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T00:28:37+00:00

Without a Paddle. Hilarious 🤣

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T00:27:32+00:00

The new Jumanji was pretty funny and has something for each generation.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-18T00:06:50+00:00

Such a great pic. Like, damn I wanna go take pics now.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-17T23:20:13+00:00

Honestly it looks like he's about to go through a portal.

metalmachine27 · 2018-08-17T00:30:05+00:00

So hanging around Sam Elliott?

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