RickR Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Use the poll to mark the latest episode you've completed. Come on back and edit your answer as you progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 I'm kind of hit or miss on this series and it has all the Stephen King touchy feels to it but I find myself feeling distracted. Maybe I'm just not in the right mindset to watch it and will try it pick up on episode 3 soon. So many different mixed feelings from it and pulling things in so many directions from Stephen Kind, X-Files, aliens/abduction and the kid-like movies of the 80s, I just can't quite place my finger on it yet. So far I'm just feeling like it's trying to be one too many things and maybe that's why I find myself so easily distracted... I'll revisit at some point. I did read that it starts out really slow however. 7800 - 130XE - XEGS - Lynx - Jaguar - ISO: Atari Falcon030 | STBook |STe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted July 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Fair point. We watched episode 4 last night, and it felt like the roller coaster had crested the lift hill and started speeding down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Hehe, just wait for 5 RickR.I'm digging it, and I can't see how anyone can say it starts slow to be honest. I heard one or two friends say that after episode 2 or 3 they really liked it, but I was in love after about 10 minutes.I will say that I haven't seen my social media light up in agreement about anything lately other than this movie. So its cool to see America can agree on something! "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Adventure Square Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Finished the series the other night, after watching one ep a day. The show starts on a very high note (ep 1's nostalgia-fest and great set-up), but the drop-down on ep 2 is rather severe, comparatively, because the character set-up takes over for an ep or two and none of the main ones, besides the kids, are entirely appealing in their frantic nature (especially the mom) and somewhat off-putting flaws (stalker photog, alcoholic sheriff, stereotypical bullies, dimwit cops, etc). But none of the main characters remain two-dimensional and seeing them develop is quite satisfying in itself, regardless of the throwback allure of the venture. This adds to the feel of reading a horror novel in the 80s, where you'd become invested as you went along, even after going "Don't do *that*!" at the book people at first. I strongly recommend giving in to the flow of the episodes and enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 I plan on starting it tomorrow! "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 I'm trying to be timely about posting new episode topics so that everybody can join in spoiler-free discussions of each episode! I'm trying to do one a night but it'll average out to about one every other night. More soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 no Netfilx............. Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Just finished #6 tonight. I know, I'm going too slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Take your time and savor every moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 DONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 I'm starting episode 3. Guess I'm late to the game lol. I love it so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 It's never too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 I've only heard about it for maybe a week! Netflix is making it hard to keep up with everything being binge watched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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