[Crimson Dynamo]

Switched of after 5 mins

woke bollocks

If that is their main concern then f me

what about the storyline?

0/10

[Oliver_W]

I loved it. But then I liked the comics on which they were based.

It's not especially woke, especially at the five mins in, to what do you refer?

[Crimson Dynamo]

just watch it

obvious

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

just watch it

obvious

I'll give that a miss then, not doing woke in any way. shape. fashion or form.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

just watch it

obvious

I've seen all of them like sure, there are some characters who are LGBT or BAME, but basically every character is a shitbag in some way, so what is it you think is woke?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

I've seen all of them like sure, there are some characters who are LGBT or BAME, but basically every character is a shitbag in some way, so what is it you think is woke?

2.50 in afro American woman

not chinese/indian/caucasian

shoehorned

we go back to 1916 in the story

5.00 mins in

afro American character

not chinese/indian/caucasian



off it goes

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

2.50 in afro American woman

not chinese/indian/caucasian

shoehorned

we go back to 1916 in the story

5.00 mins in

afro American character

not chinese/indian/caucasian



off it goes

Well okay, maybe some of the casting is improbable, but ... It's Netflix just ignore it and enjoy the story.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

I loved it. But then I liked the comics on which they were based.

It's not especially woke, especially at the five mins in, to what do you refer?

I didn't think that it was particularly woke either.

NCIS: LA's episode last night however, now that's woke.

[Mystic Mock]

The Show isn't perfect, but it does have some strong performances imo.

Especially from Mr. Corinthian, John Burgess, Dream & Lucienne.

[Jordan.]

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_sandman

Good reviews from critics and those not offended at seeing POC.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Jordan.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_sandman

Good reviews from critics and those not offended at seeing POC.

Tbf critics are corrupt.

But I'm glad to see that the audience is mostly liking the Show.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I read a review in the DT that said it was fine up till ep 4 and then just lost the plot

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

I read a review in the DT that said it was fine up till ep 4 and then just lost the plot

To be fair the first five* episodes cover one comics storyline (Dream is retrieving his stolen artifacts) and it does feel a bit directionless after that.
*the fifth is more of a wrap-up.

[Mystic Mock]

I'd say that the second arc doesn't start getting interesting until Mr. Corinthian & Jed get to the "convention" where Fun Land dwells.

But I like my twisted elements on TV Shows so I get that it won't appeal to everyone.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I'd say that the second arc doesn't start getting interesting until Mr. Corinthian & Jed get to the "convention" where Fun Land dwells.

But I like my twisted elements on TV Shows so I get that it won't appeal to everyone.

That arc was really padded in comparison to the comics, so it probably didn't feel like it got going for ages because the added stuff dragged it back.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

That arc was really padded in comparison to the comics, so it probably didn't feel like it got going for ages because the added stuff dragged it back.

That's understandable tbf given how different the mediums are.

I personally feel like for a first season The Sandman did a good job.