February 20, 201610 yr If you like space-based sci-fi and/or Battlestar Galactica, this is must-see television. It's really freakin' good.
February 20, 201610 yr I agree, it's excellent. Dark, realistic space opera. It's a slow build, but worth it. It took me a while to orient myself to where the action was taking place - namely different asteroids in the asteroid belt.
February 20, 201610 yr I was a big BSG fan, but this one will have to wait until I can binge-stream the season, I think.
February 20, 201610 yr I agree, it's excellent. Dark, realistic space opera. It's a slow build, but worth it. It took me a while to orient myself to where the action was taking place - namely different asteroids in the asteroid belt. Opera? Really? Interesting! Who is the composer? Who are the singers?
February 20, 201610 yr Author I agree, it's excellent. Dark, realistic space opera. It's a slow build, but worth it. It took me a while to orient myself to where the action was taking place - namely different asteroids in the asteroid belt.Yep, it's disorienting for awhile, as the show keeps throwing information at the audience but ultimately, the payoff is worth it. It's my preferred storytelling method in sci-fi and fantasy; drop the audience in the world and have faith they can keep up. Don't dawdle with excessive exposition of world elements and stay focused on the story. The audience will figure it out in time.
February 20, 201610 yr Opera? Really? Interesting! Who is the composer? Who are the singers?Opera-like in terms of its themes and drama. A lot like Battlestar Gallatica.
February 20, 201610 yr Yep, it's disorienting for awhile, as the show keeps throwing information at the audience but ultimately, the payoff is worth it. It's my preferred storytelling method in sci-fi and fantasy; drop the audience in the world and have faith they can keep up. Don't dawdle with excessive exposition of world elements. The audience will figure it out in time.No I agree. The drama and characters are good enough to keep watching, and when you begin to figure out the world and the different factions its really rewarding. As an aside, I really enjoyed the Mormonism angle. It made me smile as I figured out what exactly was going on with that faction.
February 20, 201610 yr I grew up on Space Opera. Particularly Doc Smith and the Lensman series. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_opera
February 20, 201610 yr Opera-like in terms of its themes and drama. A lot like Battlestar Gallatica. So, a space soap opera ... I was joking, btw.
February 23, 201610 yr Okay, so instead I've started watching "The 100" from the beginning. A few episodes in, and want to see more. Has a nice Terra Nova vibe to it, although without the dinosaurs. At least so far.
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