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Cyberpunk

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What is Cyberpunk?

Cyberpunk is a science-fiction sub-genre dealing with the integration of society and technology in dystopian settings. Often referred to as “low-life and high tech,” Cyberpunk stories deal with outsiders (punks) who fight against the oppressors in society (usually mega corporations that control everything) via technological means (cyber). If the punks aren’t actively fighting against a megacorp, they’re still dealing with living in a world completely dependent on high technology.

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I've seen people recommending Pantheon a lot but I've never had a chance to watch it. It's never been available for streaming on any of the services I have. But, the series will be added to Netflix tomorrow (Friday) in the US so I'll finally get a chance to see it. I figured I'd share in case there are others who haven't seen it.

As far as I know, it's about people's consciousnesses being uploaded to cyberspace. Sounds cyberpunk to me.

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[–] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 day ago

Can't recommend this one enough. One of my all-time favorite shows.

[–] Schmoo 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

I've been an evangelist for this show all over lemmy because I'm desperate for people to talk about it with, lol. This is great news, I hope this will help it find a larger audience.

For those who don't want to fork over the Netflix subscription fee, there's always piracy. Given the anti-corporate themes of the show I doubt the writers would disapprove.

Edit: Just read that season 2 won't be added to Netflix right away (or maybe at all) so yeah, piracy is required if you want to see the fantastic conclusion.

[–] Sergio 1 points 20 hours ago

I watched the first episode, and it was a little underwhelming. I think I can guess what's going on, and I suppose it might be interesting. I think it might suffer by comparison to a couple stories by Alastair Reynolds or Peter Watts tho. I'ma keep watching bc several of you here say it's good, and also bc the original story is by Ken Liu who is legit.

[–] Hammerjack@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

Only the first season?? Well, crap. You're right, I guess piracy will be the only way to finish the series.

[–] contortions@lemm.ee 4 points 1 day ago

Right on, this one really deserves an audience.

[–] DoctorWhookah@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It is an excellent show! Don’t read about it, just watch it. You will not be disappointed.

[–] Hammerjack@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

See, this is the type of comment I always see when people mention Pantheon. You've got me intrigued, I'll definitely be checking it out.

[–] einlander@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I saw the Ghost in the Shell movie reference in the trailer.

[–] Sergio 4 points 1 day ago

Lol yeah, I was like: "where did I see that before? I got to ask my ghost..."

[–] Bogusmcfakester@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Was not a fan of this, had some ok concepts and moments but overall very disappointing