supfool14

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[–] supfool14@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you for the nuanced take. From others comments it seems to be the core difference between these two mediums is that the TV show is a more character driven telling, while the book series is more idea/plot driven. I think that is often required in a TV adaptation, and as I'm now watching S1 of Foundation (can you tell I've just recently subscribed to Apple TV), a much more character focused telling than the originals, I'm thinking this holds true.

Ultimately, I suppose the difference is what we want out of our science fiction stories. Either way, the contemplative vs the character driven, I think the best Sci fi stories are able to do both. In so doing, these stories are able to hold a mirror to humanity in an indirect way, which is why I think this is such a great genre.

I'll be reading the first book in the interim as we wait for season 2, and report back my own opinions.

[–] supfool14@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks, thats a strong recommendation, I will definitely check it out!

It agree, the threatened harm to love one's as a means to fall in line was a bit overdone, but probably realistic.

[–] supfool14@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (6 children)

I thought the world and the production really great, and the world feels very lived in. Set design was cool and I enjoyed how its shot. Without going into spoilers, I found the central premise very interesting, and the constant question of what's outside the SILO and whos pulling the strings quite an enjoyable thread to pull at. I do think it relied a bit too much on dramatic irony for tension, and think that when reveals are made to characters, they fall a bit flat since often the viewers know ahead of time.

I loved Rashida Jones in the first couple episodes, and found her performance really believable. I initially didn't really like the main character of Juliette Nichols, but thought her characterization really improves with the last 3 episodes of the season.

Looking forward to season 2

 

Hi!

I was wondering if any of you all have seen the SILO apple tv series and what you all thought about it. I'm a bit late to the party, but thought it was a fun, mystery, sci-fi show with a cool premise.

"In a ruined and toxic future, a community exists in a giant underground silo that plunges hundreds of stories deep; there, people live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them."

As well, has anyone read the book series? Does it have a satisfying ending? I'm interested to check it out, but don't want to spoil myself. I'm debating just following along as a fun, intriguing, tv series rather than investing into the books.