The Man In The High Castle [Archive] - Colorado AR-15 Shooters Club Discussion Forums

DenverGP

12-09-2015, 15:48

I watched the first episode and really enjoyed it. I will be starting on the rest soon.

Have you heard how many episodes there are? I think I've heard there are 9 or 10 out there, but don't know if there will be more or if thats the end.

blacklabel

12-09-2015, 15:52

I believe there are 10 episodes and they're planning a 2nd season. I liked it, the ending was a bit meh but it was a good binge watch.

Monky

12-09-2015, 15:55

I watched the first couple.. it's interesting for sure. I thought it was all released at once, apparently it's not? I've only been able to get a few

blacklabel

12-09-2015, 16:26

They should all be available on Amazon Prime Video. I watched them all over the course of a week.

Rooskibar03

12-09-2015, 16:33

We're 3 in and enjoy it.

RblDiver

12-09-2015, 16:43

I saw the first episode two days ago, loved it, watched 2 - 4 I think it was yesterday. It's good indeed.

asmo

12-09-2015, 16:45

ruthabagah

12-09-2015, 16:53

Same as asmo: loved the book, but not sure where they are going with the show.

airborneranger

12-09-2015, 16:55

I believe there are 10 episodes and they're planning a 2nd season. I liked it, the ending was a bit meh but it was a good binge watch.

Agree.

Irving

12-09-2015, 17:47

My post from another thread.

My opinion is that everything I've read from Philip K Dick is annoying. It's not that he's a bad writer, just...annoying. I read A Scanner Darkly and didn't like it, but mostly because he captured the druggie mind set so perfectly that it was painful to read. I think he had very interesting plot concepts that lend themselves well to fantasy/sci-fi directors. Which I guess is supported by the pretty long list of films adapted from his books:
Total Recall
The Adjustment Bureau
Screamers
Radio Free Albemuth
Next
A Scanner Darkly
Paycheck
Minority Report
Imposter
Confessions d'un Barjo
Blade Runner

Circuits

12-09-2015, 18:15

I watched the first episode and sorta liked - might commit to a binge watch when I'm done with something else I'm watching right now.

Honey Badger282.8

12-09-2015, 19:20

I thought it was good and worth the watch. It's an interesting premise for a TV show that is well written and acted.

brutal

12-09-2015, 19:46

Put it on my watch list. Maybe I'll have time during the holiday break to give it a watch.

Great-Kazoo

12-09-2015, 21:20

Watching it and up to episode 8. I am having an issue with it because in the beginning it matches up somewhat with the book (there are some normal plot change type things that I could understand and weren't that big), but they are off the deep-end and going way outside the bounds of the book (which is one of my more favorite PKD novellas). My wife, who has never read the book is having a great time with it.

See what she thinks of Blade Runner

I thought it was good and worth the watch. It's an interesting premise for a TV show that is well written and acted.

It and other shows, off the major 3 networks, would never play on "commercial" t.v The main reason is the General Public's short attention span. IF it's not wrapped up in 30 - 60 minutes they lose interest.
Reason #2.... how can they watch a show that doesn't require them Texting who to vote off or save for next weeks episode.

brutal

12-09-2015, 21:33

I pretty much watch only shows that have been DVR'd. I don't have the time or patience to sit through commercials.

I did sign up for prime on a special deal about a month ago so I need to get my money's worth out of that.

Irving

12-09-2015, 21:52

Resuming episode one right now. Main female seemed to take the death of her sister pretty smooth.

ruthabagah

12-09-2015, 22:14

Resuming episode one right now. Main female seemed to take the death of her sister pretty smooth.

Step sister

Aloha_Shooter

12-09-2015, 23:05

Decided to re-watch Ridley Scott's "Final Cut" of "Blade Runner" after this discussion. I am still amazed at how wonderfully shot the movie is, the incredible use of light and shadow, and the superb acting (not to mention Philip K. Dick's typically deep complex thought-provoking plots). The amount of detail that went into their set design is just amazing. It's a shame it came out in the same year as "Gandhi", and "Tootsie" and "E.T." because it's far better than a number of the Oscar winners I've seen.

Irving

12-09-2015, 23:06

Step sister

Whoa pal, I'm not trying to spoil anything here.

Great-Kazoo

12-10-2015, 00:01

ANYTIME someone want's to add SPOILER ALERT,be mah guest

Irving

12-10-2015, 00:09

It sure is nice to have read the book first. This story is convoluted enough to make it confusing even having read the book.

The whole sister/step-sister thing is completely inconsequential. Minor made up character to further the plot.

Irving

12-15-2015, 23:00

I can't get past the premise of this book. The idea is supposed to be that the US won, but no one knows. How do you win a war but still let the other side conquer you?

Honey Badger282.8

12-15-2015, 23:33

See what she thinks of Blade Runner

It and other shows, off the major 3 networks, would never play on "commercial" t.v The main reason is the General Public's short attention span. IF it's not wrapped up in 30 - 60 minutes they lose interest.
Reason #2.... how can they watch a show that doesn't require them Texting who to vote off or save for next weeks episode.

There are very few shows on the main networks that I find interesting but I do like a lot of what's on cable these days, especially the SyFy channel. Amazon also has some good shows out right now.

Great-Kazoo

12-15-2015, 23:50

I can't get past the premise of this book. The idea is supposed to be that the US won, but no one knows. How do you win a war but still let the other side conquer you?

Hint::: America as it stands today. Media propaganda

SamuraiCO

12-16-2015, 18:19

Never read the book. Loved watching the first season. Yes media does have something to do with the propaganda but I think there is something hinting at someone's will is so strong to alter reality for everyone else which is what I got out of the last episode unless I am understanding the plot line wrong.

Great-Kazoo

12-16-2015, 20:25

funkymonkey1111

12-16-2016, 21:02

Season 2 released today on Amazon

Great-Kazoo

12-16-2016, 23:46

With this weather, we'll probably binge it.

Martinjmpr

12-17-2016, 12:31

We don't have Amazon Prime so I haven't had a chance to see it but I'd like to. Read the book probably 35 years ago though, and liked it.

What's funny is that I had no idea this was being made. So I was on Yahoo one day and saw one of those "teaser" ads that said something like "Imagine what the US would be like if we lost WWII" and my first thought was "Huh, that's interesting. Kind of sounds like the plot to "The Man in the High Castle." :D

funkymonkey1111

12-17-2016, 12:44

I haven't read the book, but my understanding is the show is nothing like it (only loosely based on the book)

HoneyBadger

12-17-2016, 14:12

The first episode left me with thinking "WTF is happening? This is turning into Lost all over again!"

Great-Kazoo

12-17-2016, 19:12

The first episode left me with thinking "WTF is happening? This is turning into Lost all over again!"

Pay attention. it all makes sense in the end.

Honey Badger282.8

12-19-2016, 00:55

Binge complete. Bring on season 3!

Gman

01-01-2017, 22:50

Just started into season 2 tonight. Interesting show.

Honey Badger282.8

10-09-2018, 12:00

Season 3 -- wow.

Ah Pook

10-09-2018, 13:46

Binging on Ozark right now. Adding MITHC to the list.

moose76

10-09-2018, 14:00

Season 3 -- wow.

Good? I have been on the fence about starting it.

Mazin

10-09-2018, 17:01

Season 3 upped the antie a bit. It really is too bad it's only 10 episodes, guess its going to be a long year.

Honey Badger282.8

10-09-2018, 18:05

Good? I have been on the fence about starting it.

Very. So far, each season has been better than the past.

Gman

10-09-2018, 18:32

I bailed about halfway into season 2 with all of the weird time jumping. I just started trying to get back into it.

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def90

10-09-2018, 18:39

Do you still have to be a prime member to watch it? I watched the first episode a year ago but at the time.I would have had to buy a prime membership to watch any more episodes.

Honey Badger282.8

10-09-2018, 20:04

Do you still have to be a prime member to watch it? I watched the first episode a year ago but at the time.I would have had to buy a prime membership to watch any more episodes.

Unless you can buy the season, yes you need to be a member.

ChickNorris

10-09-2018, 20:13

I bailed about halfway into season 2 with all of the weird time jumping. I just started trying to get back into it.

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My husband likes this show. I asked & he replied that season 3 made watching the first two seasons worth it.

Great-Kazoo

10-09-2018, 20:55

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/160525-TV-NETFLIX-AMAZON-PRIME-CABLE-SHOWS-amp-SERIES

Just saying..........

ChickNorris

10-09-2018, 20:58

What did i say?

moose76

10-10-2018, 09:16

What did i say?

I think he is referring to Gman's post. Kinda of a big plot spoiler if you haven't watched the show. Thanks for the responses, I'll get to watching it.

BlasterBob

10-10-2018, 09:20

I watched the first three episodes and gave up on watching any more of it. Was a waste of MY precious time. I’d much rather watch my wife mow the lawn. [blaster]

StagLefty

10-10-2018, 11:58

I watched the first three episodes and gave up on watching any more of it. Was a waste of MY precious time. I’d much rather watch my wife mow the lawn. [blaster]

[ROFL2][ROFL3]

Justin

10-10-2018, 14:21

I quit partway through last season.

Frank and Julia are fucking detestable protagonists.

Gman

10-10-2018, 18:10

I think he is referring to Gman's post. Kinda of a big plot spoiler if you haven't watched the show. Thanks for the responses, I'll get to watching it.

I think you have to watch it to understand what my statement really means, so it's not really a "spoiler", IMO.

I started Season 3 last night. When I first started watching the series, I was under the impression that this was a drama. Now it seems more like Sci-Fi/Fantasy. It's a little interesting, but definitely not for everybody.

Honey Badger282.8

10-10-2018, 19:35

I think you have to watch it to understand what my statement really means, so it's not really a "spoiler", IMO.

I started Season 3 last night. When I first started watching the series, I was under the impression that this was a drama. Now it seems more like Sci-Fi/Fantasy. It's a little interesting, but definitely not for everybody.

I knew there was going to be a science-fictioni element to the show before I started watching because it's based on a book written by Phillip K. Dick. I was surprised to make it through season one with no sci-fi elements present.