His Dark Materials

[Colonial]

One of the new breed trying to take over GoT.

Loved the books but the movie was barely ok and massively watered down the anti Catholic parts.



Anyone else looking forward to this?

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Looks interesting.

 

[Gough]

Did an event with Phillip Pullman years ago, fascinating guy.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Watched The Dark Compass ("MOVIE WATCHER!!!") which I imagine has spoiled a bunch of episodes or an entire season. Interested to see HBO do this story as I imagine they'll make the content and style more adult.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

It started

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

I really liked the first episode. I've never read the books so I'm unfettered by that. Looks promising.

 

[Colonial]

So far better than the movie.

 

[Loonerty]

Haven't read the books or seen the movie but I'm enjoying this a lot.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

The books are really good, will have to check this out.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

I didn't like that movie much with Nicole Kidman in it, but this series is really very well made. We're enjoying it.

 

[Unique Name]

Yep, watched the first two episodes and I'm definitely keen to watch more.

Loved Ruth Wilson from 'Luther' and seems to play a similar-ish type of character (smart, devious, etc). I'm really digging little Lyra the rebel, more than holding her own as one of the leads. Story seems like it has a lot to unfold before we get to the juice centre.

Haven't read the book and never watched the movie with Kidman in it so watching with no preconceptions and enjoying it.

 

[Fwoy]

Ep 4 the best so far. Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Polar Bear (finally!) were welcome additions.

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Really like the way they're pacing this. There's a good mix of things happening now & things being set up for the future. And with the constant movement between places, there's always the chance to add more charcaters, plotlines, etc...

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

The girl playing Lyra is doing an outstanding job of the role, very well cast.

 

[DaveyBoy123]

Season 2 actually not all that far away (October/November)... 'Fleabag' fans will love the Andrew Scott/Phoebe Waller-Bridge (character/daemon) combo: