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The Mosquito Coast
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First 2 episodes have been intriguing, but I wouldn't say I'm "bought in" yet. I still need to find out why these people are running and see if I can get invested in that story. The show has a pretty tunnel visioned plot line right now and it's one that will get old fast if it doesn't develop more.
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Ya episode 3 was kind of a snoozefest, and I’m still looking for a reason to actually hope for this family to survive.
so far the critics are right.
so far the critics are right.
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Having seen the Harrison Ford film of the book years ago, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it’s come as a pleasant surprise. I notice it’s created by Neil Cross, a writer who has written a couple of Doctor Who episodes in the past. Really enjoying it. A great cast and a really gripping a story. loving some of the music that pops up like The Fall & Morrissey.
Two episodes in so far and the story has me hooked. I’m just as curious as the daughter to find out what skeletons in the closet father has!
I’m so intrigued by the story that I’m thinking of reading the novel or maybe seeing the film adaptation with Harrison Ford.
I’m so intrigued by the story that I’m thinking of reading the novel or maybe seeing the film adaptation with Harrison Ford.
Well, episode 4 really upped the game a lot - tense and great performances by all. Still loving it especially Melissa George in this episode.
It’s a tv show spread out over 7/8 episodes to tell a story. If you’re looking for instant thrills I recommend a popcorn film instead. ‘Slow’ is an opinion of the impatient.
After 4 hr long episodes, what exactly has developed plot wise that wasn't introduced in episode 1? There has been no substantial plot progression imo.
I would be curious to what you feel has developed...
Believe it or not, tv shows can suffer from bad writing.
Well. I don’t want to spoil the show for anyone reading this thread but between us: where were the family during episode 1? Where are they now? Tense desert scenes, tense Mexican hideout of episode 4, the character arches, male/female role reversal. The list goes on.
Lets agree to disagree - you don’t have to watch it - you might enjoy Mortal Kombat more perhaps? If you think M Coast is slow - let’s hope you haven’t watched Servant! ? I’ll keep enjoying the show!
I'm enjoying it, I wouldn't say its slow paced at all. I'm intrigued to find out where the story goes, I guess the story hasn't evolved much yet but there is enough going on in each episode to keep me wanting more.
I like that the series doesn't hit in one go, gives me time to catch up on other things.
I like that the series doesn't hit in one go, gives me time to catch up on other things.
We’re enjoying the show too. As some said, I recall the Mosquito Coast movie from many years ago, and I really liked the nod to that movie in the opening scene of episode 1 when the lead character Allie is creating the ice machine. IF you haven’t seen the original Mosquito Coast move with Harrison Ford, this is one of the main plot lines from that movie. So, it was a nice touch.
But, the bigger touch point is that the lead character in this series, Justin Theroux is actually the SON of the writer Paul Theroux who WROTE the novel that was the foundation for the Mosquito Coast movie!.. okay, MIND blown.
But, the bigger touch point is that the lead character in this series, Justin Theroux is actually the SON of the writer Paul Theroux who WROTE the novel that was the foundation for the Mosquito Coast movie!.. okay, MIND blown.
This is becoming one of those shows where I'll finish the season in hopes that the last 2 episodes are really good and set the show off on a good course, but at the moment this is a dud. I'm still waiting for a coherent plot line and a reason to care whether these people live or die.
The show is beautifully shot, but it's missing substance.
The show is beautifully shot, but it's missing substance.
I have to agree a bit.. I think the show IS trying to be just a bit too esoteric and it risks losing a larger audience because of it. But, hopefully, no spoiler alert but the primary plot developments are that A) we’re sort of led to think that Allie is on the lam for something, probably gov’t related and that is why he’s tried to airgap his and his family’s life for many years and B) his wife, who seems to come from some wealth or status, went along with him for love and family, but C) it was already beginning to come clear by episode 2 that maybe it’s NOT Allie and more his wife that is the culprit or possible criminal? But, your’e right.. this needs to start to develop In more interest soon or it’ll lose what audience it does have.
re: the last episode.. what was interesting in the after action tailer, they apparently ran into COVID right about that time and it was clear that they were trying to continue to shoot, albeit very separate from others and such so many that is why it was more landscape and scenery than character dynamics.
re: the last episode.. what was interesting in the after action tailer, they apparently ran into COVID right about that time and it was clear that they were trying to continue to shoot, albeit very separate from others and such so many that is why it was more landscape and scenery than character dynamics.
OK, I'm totally confused.
I thought "The glass sandwich" was the title of the book that the creepy hitman was writing, now it's the title of the final episode???
I think this whole story could have been condensed from a tortuous seven episodes into an hour of entertainment.
JMHO
I thought "The glass sandwich" was the title of the book that the creepy hitman was writing, now it's the title of the final episode???
I think this whole story could have been condensed from a tortuous seven episodes into an hour of entertainment.
JMHO
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Really? I don’t believe it was clear at all part from the one shot of someone wearing a mask. I think you’re jumping to conclusions to satisfy your dissatisfaction. To me it looks like any other multi season slow burning show…now we wait to see how it continues. The characters have developed individually, as a family and in regards to the plot.
The finale was great. Very tense, especially the final jail scene. (Very creative i might add). It’s a family on the run - the fact the outwit and outpace their chaser/chasers is what keeps it fresh. Every episode was like a mini action drama. Roll on Season 2!
I understand that for the show to continue, they need to keep running and getting out of situations... but it's feeling significantly contrived at this point ... the far-fetched escape in the season one finale reeked of Burn Notice or the A-Team.
Where did Allie get $15K for the boat? I was under the impression when Chuy left them at the bus stop (end fo Bus Stop episode), that he drove off with their money.
9min 15sec into episode 5, the title of the novel being typed by Bill is shown, "The Glass Sandwich" by William Lee.
When asked by the cartel boss woman how the novel is coming along, Bill replies,"Well, I'll reach my dad...he's deaf...so...
I wonder if this snippet has any relation to the slow plot.
When asked by the cartel boss woman how the novel is coming along, Bill replies,"Well, I'll reach my dad...he's deaf...so...
I wonder if this snippet has any relation to the slow plot.
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I enjoyed the season but its a little bit frustrating for me that we still haven't found out what the mom/dad did in the past that is making them live like they currently are.