Altered Carbon - Netflix Series
Discussion
BenjiS said:
Wait till you've watched the last one before you read my spoiler about a second season...
The season covers the first book out of the three Richard Morgan wrote. If they do more, they'll either need to go off in a completely different direction, or do the second book. Either way the actor is out of a job, as Takeshi is no longer in Riker's sleeve. To do it just as the first novel (albeit with some changes like the Envoys completely switching sides!) means that it does standalone as a mini-series if no more are made.
They can't really do the third one as their changes mean that the whole Quell thing makes no sense. Plus Sarah has had her stack destroyed so his revenge crusade can't happen in the same way either. The season covers the first book out of the three Richard Morgan wrote. If they do more, they'll either need to go off in a completely different direction, or do the second book. Either way the actor is out of a job, as Takeshi is no longer in Riker's sleeve. To do it just as the first novel (albeit with some changes like the Envoys completely switching sides!) means that it does standalone as a mini-series if no more are made.
I'm only a few episodes in but I'm really not a fan of the changes from the book so far. Combining Envoys/Quell and in the process changing Kovacs to some kind of misunderstood freedom fighter makes him and Envoys in general much less interesting. Does look amazing though.
Thoroughly enjoyed it. in fact just started the second viewing of the series. I am somewhat worried that it is quite a complex story, with many strands to it, sleeves, Reileen, Bancroft murder, Mets, uprising, personal demons, neo-Catholics, VR etc. It may not grip the casual viewer into the story after an episode or two, as it can be hard going for people new to the Kovacs universe to follow it.
I think it has beautifully captured the feel of the novel, I am quite surprised and pleased how closely it follows, especially towards the end where things get quite graphic. I had expected a much greater deviation from the core story, such as Blade Runner. Either way, cracking series. More please Netflix.
I think it has beautifully captured the feel of the novel, I am quite surprised and pleased how closely it follows, especially towards the end where things get quite graphic. I had expected a much greater deviation from the core story, such as Blade Runner. Either way, cracking series. More please Netflix.
Finished it. Loved it.
The changes from the book were a mixed bag for me. I actually really liked EAP instead of Hendrix, wasn’t so keen on the Quel thing, indifferent about the sister.
It was a feast for the eyes and gave the brain a bit of a work out as well.
Fingers crossed for a 2nd season.
The changes from the book were a mixed bag for me. I actually really liked EAP instead of Hendrix, wasn’t so keen on the Quel thing, indifferent about the sister.
It was a feast for the eyes and gave the brain a bit of a work out as well.
Fingers crossed for a 2nd season.
I started watching this with no knowledge of the books - I do admit to having paused it and Google'd things I wasn't sure about either because they weren't explained or I'd missed something: like when Poe visits his AI mates playing poker, I needed a bit of exposition on the whole AI/Hotel setup...
I've only just finished Episode 6 - that Martha Higareda is certainly easy on the eye
Otherwise, I'm enjoying it. As mentioned, I can imagine those who prefer casual TV might be turned off as it requires pretty focused viewing.
This has long been one of my favourite novels and I was a bit nervous about how this would go as god knows it’s been passed around the studios and declared unfilmable several times.
Well all in all I thought it was an excellent adaptation. Only two sticking points. I’m not sure I want to see another series. That was great so let’s leave it at that. By messing with the Quell story line we can’t really follow Richard Morgan’s trilogy now.
The other thing was mumbling. Even with a good quality sound bar I had to resort to having by the subtitles up.
If you enjoyed this I strongly urge people to read Morgan’s novel Thirteeen. That would make an excellent Netflix Original.
Well all in all I thought it was an excellent adaptation. Only two sticking points. I’m not sure I want to see another series. That was great so let’s leave it at that. By messing with the Quell story line we can’t really follow Richard Morgan’s trilogy now.
The other thing was mumbling. Even with a good quality sound bar I had to resort to having by the subtitles up.
If you enjoyed this I strongly urge people to read Morgan’s novel Thirteeen. That would make an excellent Netflix Original.
This has long been one of my favourite novels and I was a bit nervous about how this would go as god knows it’s been passed around the studios and declared unfilmable several times.
Well all in all I thought it was an excellent adaptation. Only two sticking points. I’m not sure I want to see another series. That was great so let’s leave it at that. By messing with the Quell story line we can’t really follow Richard Morgan’s trilogy now.
The other thing was mumbling. Even with a good quality sound bar I had to resort to having by the subtitles up.
If you enjoyed this I strongly urge people to read Morgan’s novel Thirteeen. That would make an excellent Netflix Original.
Well all in all I thought it was an excellent adaptation. Only two sticking points. I’m not sure I want to see another series. That was great so let’s leave it at that. By messing with the Quell story line we can’t really follow Richard Morgan’s trilogy now.
The other thing was mumbling. Even with a good quality sound bar I had to resort to having by the subtitles up.
If you enjoyed this I strongly urge people to read Morgan’s novel Thirteeen. That would make an excellent Netflix Original.
Edited by Blue383 on Friday 9th February 21:29
Smollet said:
Sammo123 said:
I watched the first two episodes last night. I enjoyed the first one and then started to lose interest during the second. Not sure if I'll continue with it to be honest. I've never read the books by the way.
I'm in a similar state of mind to you as well.Never heard of this before it came on Netflix. Was a struggle for the first 2 episodes but got into after that, on episode 8. As above the picture quality and sound are first rate.
BTW I'm still amazed that I can stream something in such good quality. I remember VHS tapes with 6 images when you paused!!
BTW I'm still amazed that I can stream something in such good quality. I remember VHS tapes with 6 images when you paused!!
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