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#1 on Netflix

posted 3 years ago by ILJtheFirst (2106)
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Very good show, slow doesn't automatically mean bad. Excellent story and will be coming back for season 2. If it was so bad, it wouldn't be #1.

[–] TearofLys (2653) 3 years ago

Only truly new thing on Netflix right now, so capturing #1 isn't a high bar to clear. It isn't bad, but it isn't great. It is an average horror series that no one will remember ten years from now.

[–] [deleted] 3 years ago

it is strangely compelling.

[–] Batty67 (358) 3 years ago

Being a fan of H.P. Lovecraft and the Call of Cthulhu game/genre for decades, I thought it was very clever and rich in terms of plot lines, detail, and pulling it all together. I WAS surprised it was #1 on Netflix, because I do not think the show is "for everyone." Still, very pleased it will get a second season.

[–] ILJtheFirst (2106) 3 years ago

There was a video game called Eternal Darkness (2002) that is completely and utterly Lovecraft style. You can watch the play-through on Youtube, read the walk-through, or even play the game. Everybody who has played it remembers it forever, excellent game.

[–] TheArgentinian (7090) 3 years ago

Is it as slow as Midnight Mass? Because I didn't even finish that one.

[–] Batty67 (358) 3 years ago

The action and plot lines (and many characters) start to ramp-up sharply in episode 4. Very nice build-up, and while I really like and appreciate the show, it is not for everyone.

[–] modica (4169) 3 years ago

For the people who Midnight Mass were for, it was extremely satisfying. Loved it.

[–] modica (4169) 3 years ago

Wow. You missed the best part of Midnight Mass. Patience will bring about satisfying conclusions. Sorry you weren't patient enough.

[–] RogueDemonHunter (2684) 3 years ago

Any lame, woke shit? I know it's Netflix after all but still.

[–] modica (4169) 3 years ago

Not too woke. I am enjoying it.