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Spoilers See (Episodes 1-3) Discussion Thread
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Strewth. This show really is great. Way better than you'd think it has any right to be after the first viewing. After a while the world these people live in begins to make more sense, and the way they navigate through it becomes more believable. Just finished episode 3 and I'm loving it more and more. Epic
I’m actually thoroughly enjoying this show.
I must admit though, I felt a bit let down that when they opened the secret “box” it didn’t have an iPad inside. I feel they missed a golden opportunity for product placement there.
I must admit though, I felt a bit let down that when they opened the secret “box” it didn’t have an iPad inside. I feel they missed a golden opportunity for product placement there.
I think it’s great. The set pieces are amazing and tense. That river scene in episode 4 - edge of seat stuff! Looks amazing in 4K
this show is aggravatingly bad. how can 3 people that can see be afraid of blind people? it's completely ridiculous that it constantly pulls me out.
I don't think these 3 people are afraid of the blinds. Nor do they see the blinds as handicaps.
Rather, they are afraid of being different and ostracized as heretics punishable by death.
Anyway, the final scene of episode 5 was just what I needed from Queen Kane's prayers. That and Queen Kane put into her place.
So Queen Kane and Maghra are sisters. Queen Kane grew jealous of Jerlamarel and her father's affection for Maghra.
You do realise it’s not supposed to be a documentary?
All science fiction falls apart very rapidly if you want it too.
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why would three people be concerned that virtually the rest of the human race wants to kill them for being witches? I’ve no idea.
On this show I have to agree with you. It stretches my willing suspension of disbelief to the breaking point. Like that ridicules show where electricity stopped working.
Then just don’t watch it I guess. Still there’s very little science fiction that really makes sense if you apply science.
come on man. this show stretches the plausibility factor to like 1000x.
it is a ridiculous show. i gave it a go, an honest try, but i'm done.
One possible scenario:
Those that survived the initial viral outbreak don’t die but instead, the virus caused blindness—obviously this we already know. Their offspring would also be immune to the fatal effects and are not born blind but subsequently are affected by that same virus which also causes them to be blind. A blind population would never know if their newborn children could initially see but became blind shortly thereafter.
Jerlamarel is born with a mutation against the blindness and subsequently passes that gene onto his children.
Just a thought—no idea if it’s scientifically plausible.
I've watched only episodes 1 and 2. Although I 'like' the show, I certainly don't love it. About had it with the 'Queen's' 'prayers.' Stupid and unnecessary scenes. And no, they do NOT 'add' to the story but detract from it.
One scene? Guess you weren't paying attention. At least 2 scenes of so-called 'prayer.'
As with any new TV series, it takes a while, maybe half a season, for me to get into the story. Before See, I just finished Peaky Blinders (started watching it this year) which coincidentally is created by Steven Knight as well. Peaky Blinders blew my mind, such an amazing show - a real treat to watch. However, in the first season of PB, it took me until the end of the season to start appreciating it fully. Also to get into the characters which always takes a while I guess.
Now with See, it may be the same deal. I've seen people quitting the show after two episodes, but that's not a fair try if you ask me. It also reminded me of my experience with Game of Thrones, which I definitely didn't like from the start (thought it wasn't my kind of deal, when now I can say that I really enjoyed the first 7 seasons when I binged it a second time). 'See' has that same GoT feel to it sometimes, in a good way.
What I liked about the story telling is that the time in the first three episodes really flies and throughout the first five episodes, certain places where left behind rather quickly. Everything moved on quickly, suggesting that the show has a lot more to offer than what we've seen so far. The post-apocalyptic world of See, as well as its people, could be huge. I love exploring those kinds of worlds and seeing what's left of it.
And to just talk about the phenomenon of watching a world full of blind people; I was so engaged in it, it blew my mind when a person with actual vision appeared. Really shows how well they set it all out.
So yeah, still watching and enjoying the show. It'll probably have to keep proofing itself along the way, but I haven't had any issues with it so far.
Now with See, it may be the same deal. I've seen people quitting the show after two episodes, but that's not a fair try if you ask me. It also reminded me of my experience with Game of Thrones, which I definitely didn't like from the start (thought it wasn't my kind of deal, when now I can say that I really enjoyed the first 7 seasons when I binged it a second time). 'See' has that same GoT feel to it sometimes, in a good way.
What I liked about the story telling is that the time in the first three episodes really flies and throughout the first five episodes, certain places where left behind rather quickly. Everything moved on quickly, suggesting that the show has a lot more to offer than what we've seen so far. The post-apocalyptic world of See, as well as its people, could be huge. I love exploring those kinds of worlds and seeing what's left of it.
And to just talk about the phenomenon of watching a world full of blind people; I was so engaged in it, it blew my mind when a person with actual vision appeared. Really shows how well they set it all out.
So yeah, still watching and enjoying the show. It'll probably have to keep proofing itself along the way, but I haven't had any issues with it so far.
Damn, I have the same feeling but hope not.EP6 was marvellous. I think Jason Mamoa really carries the whole show, but I also can’t shake the feeling that he is going to be killed off by the end of the first season.
On to morning show later today.
I also have a feeling Boots will be a major villain of the show. He just looks creepy.
Like I said, you haven't given it a fair try by just watching two episodes. Not that you have to see it, but keep in mind it gets better the more you get into the story. For instance, the 'praying' most definitely adds to the story in that it's supposed to be shocking and show how ridiculous their religion and the queen are. The religion and the fact that it's so important to the people is a major theme. A blind people who've lost all information and technological progress of humanity, rely heavily on others and believe anything they hear, including some weird made-up religion... Anyway, the show moves on pretty quickly throughout the first season.
I think boots will be a minor antagonist overall. He’s been bullied his own life, and now wants authority and power.
I suspect the major villain will still turn out to be Jerlameral. It feels like the same trope all over again - travel to find some promised land, but it turns out they are planning a revolution to upend the current world order and come out on top.
It is true that in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. The show reminds me of “into the badlands” in a way, which I also liked.
I have been busy with other stuff in my spare time and so have a three-episode backlog of each of the ATV+ shows. Of all of them, I'm actually looking forward to catching-up with See the most. I'm only skimming these recent posts to reduce the risk of reading any heavy spoilers 