Wheel of Time - No Spoilers

[Demetrios1453]

The release date is tomorrow, but apparently it was released early. I'm watching episode 1 right now.

It released at midnight GMT, so many places got it on the 19th, but those of us in the Western Hemisphere got it on the 18th

 

[Demetrios1453]

Watched it last night. The first half of the first episode was a bit disjointed - you could tell they were trying to squeeze too much into too little time. After the action picked up (being vague so not to spoil), it improved quite a bit. Episodes 2 and 3 were definite improvements over Episode 1, with a lot more room to breathe, and were quite good.

 

[Ryujin]

Finished all three episodes. As a book reader I don't know how I feel about the changes yet.

I do dislike the costumes. At one point you see dudes walking around with puffy North Face jackets and brimmed mining hats. It's got a "elves with hoodies" MTV Shannara thing going on right now.

Hoods don't put me off. They were an actual medieval thing (though not attached to what looks like sweatshirts). For me the issue is as it usually is for costuming; it all looks new, because it is. If there's one thing that the BBC does remarkably well in their costuming department, it's to make period clothing look like it's been lived in. I wish other production groups would give as much thought to wardrobe.

 

[pming]

Hiya!

Hardly. Binge watching denies us time to think about and process what we've seen. It removes the opportunity to discuss what's going on in the show with others.

Binging a well-made show is like chugging fine cognac.

Then I guess it depends on what one person's enjoyment and desire is then. Some people savour the taste of fine cognac...others just want to get a nice buzz on.

Personally I much prefer the binge watching. It keeps the little things in my head longer and lets me notice little things that might happen in later episodes. Of course, this assumes that the series actually has a competent writer that actually has the "whole thing planned out".

^_^

Paul L. Ming

 

[pming]

Hiya!

No, there are 8 episodes, 3 this week, then one a week until December 24.

Ahh... if that's the case then, cool! Thanks for clearing it up.
Doesn't change me waiting until the 24th though.

^_^

Paul L. Ming

 

[Zardnaar]

Watched first episode last night didn't realize there were three.

Watching pt 2 now. Looks amazing and was fun enough. Wondering how it will compare to Witcher and Shadow and Bone.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

Hoods don't put me off. They were an actual medieval thing (though not attached to what looks like sweatshirts). For me the issue is as it usually is for costuming; it all looks new, because it is. If there's one thing that the BBC does remarkably well in their costuming department, it's to make period clothing look like it's been lived in. I wish other production groups would give as much thought to wardrobe.

The buildings looked new too, and the town square was too level for a poor mountain settlement. And a certain peasant character had far too many different outfits.

But overall I enjoyed the first episode. I think I might be the only person here who hasn't read the books!

NB, Am I the only one who don't think using magic to heat bath water, whilst you are in the bath, is a wise idea?

 

[Dioltach]

NB, Am I the only one who don't think using magic to heat bath water, whilst you are in the bath, is a wise idea?

In the books that kind of thing happens all the time. Channelers use the One Power to dry their hair or clothes, or to heat up their tea, or to fetch items. It's very much just a tool. (Also, it's quite addictive, which is one reason why they use it so often.)

 

[Morrus]

Everybody looks very…. modern. Clean cut, modern haircuts I’m finding that slightly jarring. There’s at least one guy who looks like he’s come straight from the office. He’s even wearing a modern looking shirt at one point.

 

[Ryujin]

The buildings looked new too, and the town square was too level for a poor mountain settlement. And a certain peasant character had far too many different outfits.

But overall I enjoyed the first episode. I think I might be the only person here who hasn't read the books!

NB, Am I the only one who don't think using magic to heat bath water, whilst you are in the bath, is a wise idea?

I haven't read the books either. Sacrilege, I know.